340 Anchor Wash Down

[Good 2 Go]

Anyone added an anchor wash down to a 2004 or newer 340? I'm wondering if I can tap into my fresh water under the galley sink and run a line up to the anchor locker. Raw water would be better but don't want that big of a project to add another pump and through hull for the supply.
The hoses are all custom fit for each run out of the manifold in the bilge and I'm not sure of the brand of the hoses and fittings, anyone found fittings locally for these? Thinking a T right before the galley sink could do the trick, it's and easy run from there to the anchor locker.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice.

 

[HGM]

Most of the tubing I have seen is Pex. I made some changes to my system and used there 'Shark-bite" fittings. Easy to use and haven't leaked. I would add a shutoff valve after the T

 

[Alex F]

Anyone added an anchor wash down to a 2004 or newer 340? I'm wondering if I can tap into my fresh water under the galley sink and run a line up to the anchor locker. Raw water would be better but don't want that big of a project to add another pump and through hull for the supply.
The hoses are all custom fit for each run out of the manifold in the bilge and I'm not sure of the brand of the hoses and fittings, anyone found fittings locally for these? Thinking a T right before the galley sink could do the trick, it's and easy run from there to the anchor locker.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice.

I did this project on my 320DA. The idea of using raw water was crossed off the list due the extra pump. It's just so much easier to add a line from FW cold line under the sink. You'll be using only fraction of your FW supply, so it's not worth the hassle to mess with an extra pump.

I don't remember the hose brand, but I got it from WM. It was about $1.40 p/f with sufficient rating. I got some fittings and other parts like valve from WM, some from HD and/or Lowes. The "T" to tap in to the line I got from local MM.

It's always a good idea to add a dedicated shut off valve for the new line. I added mine right after the "T".

Chances are you'll do just like I did, which is running the hose via port side and make the turn to starboard in the a anchor locker. I added an extra larger diameter hose on the turn to make sure my primary hose won't collaps on the 90degree turn. Running the line in the anchor locker was the hardest and you'll need help from a smaller person, b/c besides the turn you'll need to secure the line (I used zip-ties).

Another interesting challenge is to build the base for the valve. I couldn't find anything I liked in stores. MM gave me a sky rocketing quote for the whole kit from a larger (40+) vessel. So, I just built my own.

Overall, it wasn't difficult project and I was very pleased the way it came out. I used the washdown every time I was raising the hook, so it was always nice and clean.

Good luck,
Alex.

 

[jason78]

Here is a nice system if you have the room to add it.

http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xc...it_Washdown_System_Flush_Mount_Enclosure.html

 

[jason78]

Or go to this link and check out the 6S. This one is a bit pricey though.

http://www.heatercraft.com/category.aspx?categoryID=31

 

[Jack380AC]

I did this project on my 320DA. The idea of using raw water was crossed off the list due the extra pump. It's just so much easier to add a line from FW cold line under the sink. You'll be using only fraction of your FW supply, so it's not worth the hassle to mess with an extra pump......

Alex, can you post some pictures of your set up. This project is on my list. Thanks

 

[Alex F]

Alex, can you post some pictures of your set up. This project is on my list. Thanks

Jack,

This is the only picture I have. If you have any questions on the installation let me know.

BTW, for anyone who's adding the washdown to their boats, don't forget to add this on your winterization list and spring recomissioning (run the pink thru in fall and rinse the pink out in spring).

 

[Good 2 Go]

That was pretty much my plan, Tee off at the galley sink supply, add a shutoff, then up the port side to anchor locker. Thinking I'll use the Whale stuff WM has for the tubing and fittings, Pex really just in 15mm size. Like Alex haven't found much for the turnoff in the locker, will probably have to build my own mounting for the valve/hose connection. The flush mount Jabsco unit mentioned by jason78 is slick but don't think I have 8" of flat space to mount it, nice idea though.

 

[Lazy Daze]

G2G - I think you've got the right plan. It's one of those things on my "to do list"... although it's been there for about 3 years!:smt101

Just to throw another idea at you, this is how I store my transom washdown hose. It's simply a 4" PVC drain pipe (the thin-wall type with holes in it... lightweight) and I cut the opening about 1/2" narrower than the diameter of the hose. I used L-brackets to mount it (the transom locker isn't thick enough to screw into, so I used Marine-Tex). You might consider just using a brass (bronze?) ball valve for the shut-off.

Some of these Sea Ray's use 15mm and some use 1/2". I can find 1/2" at local hardware stores, but not so lucky with 15mm. I can get 15mm from my suppliers, but only in 50' rolls (the last time I checked, anyways). Have you found a good source for shorter lengths of the 15mm?

 

[Good 2 Go]

That's a cool solution for hose storage in the transom locker.

West Marine has it by the foot, white, blue and red, .93 a foot here in Delaware. They also had an adapter to go from the 15mm to 1/2", not sure if that would help you.

 

[Lazy Daze]

That's a cool solution for hose storage in the transom locker.

West Marine has it by the foot, white, blue and red, .93 a foot here in Delaware. They also had an adapter to go from the 15mm to 1/2", not sure if that would help you.

Thanks. I was thinking of doing the same thing in the anchor locker - for a short hose, there should be plenty of room along the aft wall of the anchor locker.

Yes, that does help. One of my suppliers is the same one that West Marine uses, but I must have missed that. Actually, now that you mention the adapter (didn't think of that, either!) I might even get lucky and find some 1/2" laying around the shop!

 

[Alex F]

...West Marine has it by the foot, white, blue and red, .93 a foot here in Delaware. They also had an adapter to go from the 15mm to 1/2", not sure if that would help you.

I don't recall details of the hose I used, but it was black and I think it said "Horizon...." or something like that. One thing I know that it was very good quality and I had no doubts it'll hold even better than any other plumbing on the boat.

The shut off valve I got from HD. It was single handle one with rubber hadnle cover like you see on the gas or sprinkler system shut off. Works like a charm.

 

[dpmulvey]

OK...this laugh's on me. I was going to mount a 12V self priming pump from HF under the hatch and use some PVC over the side and a section of garden hose to wash the rode. I too avoid holes in the bottom of the boat as much as possible. The pump drew too much power.

A friend gave me a small submersible 120VAC pump they used to pump off their pool cover. It has about a 25' cord built in.

I tie it off to the railing letting the pump sit a few feet below the surface. Plug it in and rinse off.

Beverly Hillbillyish, but it works!

I like the idea of tapping into the fresh water side, however, there is so much muck on the bottom of the rivers where I boat the FW tank would be empty before I got the job done. I used to use a gallon bucket. I know I used an average of 15-20 gallons to get about 100 feet of chain clean.

The best setup I ever saw was an array of small low volume high pressure nozzles mounted in the most forward P/S stanchions. The fellow flipped a switch and water came out! Then he started raising his anchor washing the rode all the way up. It was on a larger trawler. Pretty slick.