Washdown Pump

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:30 am Post subject:

I have my wash down pump (a Shurflo Blaster) installed on the port side of my transom. The intake hose is routed from the pump across the motor well and down the outside of the transom to the bottom of the boat. The hose is secured to the transom with nylon hose holders and SS screws. My switch has been a giant PITA in that the saltwater eats them up like candy. I have resorted, temporarily, to spade connectors when the pump is needed.
I certainly appreciate the tip about keeping the inlet of the pump below the high point of the hose loop. That may solve my intermittent water problem.
The Shurflo pumps are improved over the older ones that seized up in salt water after a week or two.

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:37 am Post subject:

Myself I'd settle for slim anything... well except wallet. I don't think that COULD get any thinner Laughing

Forty Two · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:33 pm Post subject:

I hung a Shur-flow washdown pump beneath my home made downrigger mount - 3rd photo in the Barrel-o-Monkeys album. Waterproof switch mounted beneath the rigger mount, dunk a short section of garden hose with a brass strainer over the transom when I want to use the pump. No thru-hulls. On a boat, eventually, everything will fail.

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:47 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies so far.
Have you had any problems with the pump being in these locations?
I was thinking about putting it in the splash well or maybe under one of the gunnels. Not sure where to put the pump just yet. It showed up today so I can take it out to the boat and tinker with it.
Thanks for the tips on orientation Tyboo and for confirming that the pickup tube will work so I can avoid the through hull fitting. You guys are alright Thumbs Up