Have any of you 400 owners installed a SW washdown system on their boats? I put one in my Hunter 31 a number of years ago and it was one of smartest (and back saving) things I ever did. Tried to get Catalina to make it a factory option, but for some reason (they sited liability...huh?) won't do it. In any case, I've got an idea on where to tap the SW supply (forward head) and where to run the lines, but if anyone has done an intall, I'd rather plagerize you than re-invent the wheel! Photos would be even better! Thanks in advance. Tim Leighton (S/V "Magic")
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Rick
SW Washdown
Hi Tom: Seems to me that the larger the boat the easier it would be to install a SW washdown. We recently put one in our CAT 36. Much as you suggested. I mounted the pump next to the intake in the forward head and teed it in after the valve. Next, I ran the hose to the anchor locker. I used a double ended fitting and hose bibs to secure the hole that I drilled in the bottom of the locker. In the CAT 36 you can access the locker from under the v-berth. Perhaps the 40 is similar. For power, I added a separate circuit and switch and fuse at the DC panel. I used a heavy gage wire about a 12 I think ( to minimize) loss since this was a long run and pumps (motors)sometimes draws a bit of Current. Once inside the anchor locker, I used an ordinary garden hose and nozzle. It works great!! Now I can get the mud off the anchor and get it stowed properly. Hope this helps...Good Luck with your project. Sorry, no Photos.. Rick S/V Illusion
Hi Tom: Seems to me that the larger the boat the easier it would be to install a SW washdown. We recently put one in our CAT 36. Much as you suggested. I mounted the pump next to the intake in the forward head and teed it in after the valve. Next, I ran the hose to the anchor locker. I used a double ended fitting and hose bibs to secure the hole that I drilled in the bottom of the locker. In the CAT 36 you can access the locker from under the v-berth. Perhaps the 40 is similar. For power, I added a separate circuit and switch and fuse at the DC panel. I used a heavy gage wire about a 12 I think ( to minimize) loss since this was a long run and pumps (motors)sometimes draws a bit of Current. Once inside the anchor locker, I used an ordinary garden hose and nozzle. It works great!! Now I can get the mud off the anchor and get it stowed properly. Hope this helps...Good Luck with your project. Sorry, no Photos.. Rick S/V Illusion
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Tom
Like Rick I have a C36 BUT I put the anchor
washdown pump up in front of the V-birth panel he was talking about on the C36. It was an easy and logical place for the washdown pump since all I had to do was tap off of the existing wiring for the anchor windlass. I added a fuse to the circuit AND an extra pull on/off switch in the anchor locker for the pump in case I want to shut it off there. I placed the washdown pump up here for another reason. The instructions for the pump says that it should be mounted above the waterline. So that was another reason. Go to my website below for pictures of the installation. As for the water supply I too used the water source from the head in the front of the boat. My 1999 C36 originally has 2 thru-hulls. One was for head intake and the second thruhull had 2 hose attachments. On the second thruhull Catalina plumbed the sink drain and the shower pump. Last year I removed the head intake from the one thruhull and turned it off that thruhull permanently. Then I tapped into the sink drain hose.......... You may ask why?!?....I did this to alleviate the problem of raw water stink from decaying in my head when I leave the boat closed for the week. (You know the "rotten egg" smell on the first few flushes when you get back.....read Peggy Halls Marine sanitation forum). So now when I close up the boat for the week, I just close the thruhull (the one that has a) the sink drain, b) the head intake and c) the shower pump drain) and I pour down fresh water and a shot of CP down into the sink and flush it through the head......No more rotten eggs smell...... Well so now I an extra thru hull available and that's where I put my anchor washdown water feed... BTW I did *not* add a raw water strainer (even though recommended by the washdown pump manufacturer) I might need one and I will monitor the situation and add one if needed Pics at the link below (Click on the picture to enlarge the picture for more detail)
washdown pump up in front of the V-birth panel he was talking about on the C36. It was an easy and logical place for the washdown pump since all I had to do was tap off of the existing wiring for the anchor windlass. I added a fuse to the circuit AND an extra pull on/off switch in the anchor locker for the pump in case I want to shut it off there. I placed the washdown pump up here for another reason. The instructions for the pump says that it should be mounted above the waterline. So that was another reason. Go to my website below for pictures of the installation. As for the water supply I too used the water source from the head in the front of the boat. My 1999 C36 originally has 2 thru-hulls. One was for head intake and the second thruhull had 2 hose attachments. On the second thruhull Catalina plumbed the sink drain and the shower pump. Last year I removed the head intake from the one thruhull and turned it off that thruhull permanently. Then I tapped into the sink drain hose.......... You may ask why?!?....I did this to alleviate the problem of raw water stink from decaying in my head when I leave the boat closed for the week. (You know the "rotten egg" smell on the first few flushes when you get back.....read Peggy Halls Marine sanitation forum). So now when I close up the boat for the week, I just close the thruhull (the one that has a) the sink drain, b) the head intake and c) the shower pump drain) and I pour down fresh water and a shot of CP down into the sink and flush it through the head......No more rotten eggs smell...... Well so now I an extra thru hull available and that's where I put my anchor washdown water feed... BTW I did *not* add a raw water strainer (even though recommended by the washdown pump manufacturer) I might need one and I will monitor the situation and add one if needed Pics at the link below (Click on the picture to enlarge the picture for more detail)
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Tim Leighton
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Rick, Tom: Thanks for the good "gouge." Great photos Tom of your install. Very professionally done. Impressive. Do you do work on the side???! I had a strainer inline with the washdown on my last boat but to be honest, never had to clean the thing in over 8 years of use. I did, however, put the pump as close to the intake as possible since all pumps like the Blaster are far more efficient in PUSHING water than SUCKING it up. I suspect, however, that since you both put the pump near the waterline, that shouldn't be a problem, so I'm going to have to rethink where the pump is going to be placed. Thanks again. If I ever get off the fence and get a digital camera, I'll post photos of my install. Smooth Sailing! Tim Leighton (S/V "Magic")
Rick, Tom: Thanks for the good "gouge." Great photos Tom of your install. Very professionally done. Impressive. Do you do work on the side???! I had a strainer inline with the washdown on my last boat but to be honest, never had to clean the thing in over 8 years of use. I did, however, put the pump as close to the intake as possible since all pumps like the Blaster are far more efficient in PUSHING water than SUCKING it up. I suspect, however, that since you both put the pump near the waterline, that shouldn't be a problem, so I'm going to have to rethink where the pump is going to be placed. Thanks again. If I ever get off the fence and get a digital camera, I'll post photos of my install. Smooth Sailing! Tim Leighton (S/V "Magic")
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Washdown
Tim, I put a washdown system on our C-400 lasy summer, this one of the best things we have put on the boat. I put a "T" in the forward head at the through hull for the feed to the pump. I put the pump in the space just forward of the forward head under the starboard side of the "V" berth. The wall is thick enough that the screws will not come through the wall in the forward head. I ran the tubing through the area with the fresh water tank and out to the anchor locker. If you remove the inspection plate in the locker you can fish the tubing through the inspection port. I mounted the hose bib on the inspection port cover so I didn't have to put any more holes in the fiberglass. I connected the pump to a seperate breaker with #10 wire as to avoid any I/R losses and motor over heating. I did not put a strainer in the system as I found the same thing as you on other boats I have had, they never need cleaning. I hope this helps and I too do not own a digital camera.
Tim, I put a washdown system on our C-400 lasy summer, this one of the best things we have put on the boat. I put a "T" in the forward head at the through hull for the feed to the pump. I put the pump in the space just forward of the forward head under the starboard side of the "V" berth. The wall is thick enough that the screws will not come through the wall in the forward head. I ran the tubing through the area with the fresh water tank and out to the anchor locker. If you remove the inspection plate in the locker you can fish the tubing through the inspection port. I mounted the hose bib on the inspection port cover so I didn't have to put any more holes in the fiberglass. I connected the pump to a seperate breaker with #10 wire as to avoid any I/R losses and motor over heating. I did not put a strainer in the system as I found the same thing as you on other boats I have had, they never need cleaning. I hope this helps and I too do not own a digital camera.
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Tim Leighton
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Milton: I'd appreciate it if you'd send me your e-mail address. Would be nice to trade 400 info with someone else on the bay. BTW, if you happen to get down our way during the season, drop me a line and we'd love to hook up with you. Tim Leighton (S/V "Magic")
Milton: I'd appreciate it if you'd send me your e-mail address. Would be nice to trade 400 info with someone else on the bay. BTW, if you happen to get down our way during the season, drop me a line and we'd love to hook up with you. Tim Leighton (S/V "Magic")
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