I wondering if anyone has any experience "upgrading" a boats water system from a hand pump system to a pressurized water system? I am fairly handy and it doesn't seem like it's a complicated process. Any thoughts? -- Jeremy
Switching from manual to pressurized water
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Bob
Electric water pump system
I just purchased a 1995 Hunter 26 and it came with a manual water pump that did not work very well. I put in an electric motor with a new faucet that contains a switch. The installation took less than an hour and it works great. Just press a switch and the water is running. Total cost was less than $100 and West Marine sells everything you need. Good Luck!
I just purchased a 1995 Hunter 26 and it came with a manual water pump that did not work very well. I put in an electric motor with a new faucet that contains a switch. The installation took less than an hour and it works great. Just press a switch and the water is running. Total cost was less than $100 and West Marine sells everything you need. Good Luck!
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electric pumps
I was told that I could hook both my sinks into one motor, it is really just a question of power, motor size, distance to the second sink, etc. Since the switch is at the sink, it would bring water only to that faucet. The other sinks faucet switch would not be on so water would not come out of the second sink until turned on.
I was told that I could hook both my sinks into one motor, it is really just a question of power, motor size, distance to the second sink, etc. Since the switch is at the sink, it would bring water only to that faucet. The other sinks faucet switch would not be on so water would not come out of the second sink until turned on.
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It sounds simple
Bob, is there a separate switch for each faucet or is there one switch to run the pump and then you simply open the faucet for whichever sink you want to use? Are you on the Chain O Lakes in Illinois or Florida?
Bob, is there a separate switch for each faucet or is there one switch to run the pump and then you simply open the faucet for whichever sink you want to use? Are you on the Chain O Lakes in Illinois or Florida?
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Electirc pump
There is a switch right at the faucet, not at the pump. Instead of turning the faucet handle you press the switch and water comes out. I am in Illinois Chain of Lakes. Good Luck Bob
There is a switch right at the faucet, not at the pump. Instead of turning the faucet handle you press the switch and water comes out. I am in Illinois Chain of Lakes. Good Luck Bob
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I'm interested in discussing the 26 with you. I just purchased a 1994 26 and would like to compair notes, but I don't see you in the owners directory. Please email me at diprofio@msn.com
I'm interested in discussing the 26 with you. I just purchased a 1994 26 and would like to compair notes, but I don't see you in the owners directory. Please email me at diprofio@msn.com
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Illinois
I had a summer home on Deep Lake, nearby, years ago. My Hobie 16 used to fly across that small lake in a hurry! I miss that little lake ... we had some great times there. I also used to waterski with some buddies just downstream on the Fox River in a small cove where my friend has a slalom course .
I had a summer home on Deep Lake, nearby, years ago. My Hobie 16 used to fly across that small lake in a hurry! I miss that little lake ... we had some great times there. I also used to waterski with some buddies just downstream on the Fox River in a small cove where my friend has a slalom course .
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Simple System
This really is simple to do but needs some planning. My system has a pressure switch in the pump and as long as the switch on my breaker panel is on, the pump will come on as necessary. Adding a pressure tank will keep the pump from kicking on every time you open the faucet- a nice feature if you've got the room, as the pump can be fairly loud. Small pressure tanks can be found at Home Depot fairly cheaply, and I think you can also find small plastic marine ones. the larger the tank, the less often the pump will cycle. I also have a strainer in the line between the water tank and the pump. After that, all you need is a regular on-off faucet at the sink(s) and you have water whenever you need it.
This really is simple to do but needs some planning. My system has a pressure switch in the pump and as long as the switch on my breaker panel is on, the pump will come on as necessary. Adding a pressure tank will keep the pump from kicking on every time you open the faucet- a nice feature if you've got the room, as the pump can be fairly loud. Small pressure tanks can be found at Home Depot fairly cheaply, and I think you can also find small plastic marine ones. the larger the tank, the less often the pump will cycle. I also have a strainer in the line between the water tank and the pump. After that, all you need is a regular on-off faucet at the sink(s) and you have water whenever you need it.
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Bob
Pressurized water for Hunter 260
Jeremy, I completly replaced everything from the tank downstream, including the rigid piping that is almost impossible to find fittings for. I used 1/2" reinforced water hose that I found at an RV store. They also carry many of the fittings you will need. The pump is mounted near the tank and it is a Jabsco Par Max 1 Pump (#42630-29000) with a Jasbsco #36400-000 strainer. The faucets are Scandvik #101500 RM (West Marine now carries a very similar model that is less expensive). The faucet is a simple one handle design that you twist on and off to turn off or on & control flow rate. Pump is controlled at the panel (or you can add a secondary switch). When the system is on, the lines are pressurizied. When one or more faucets are opened, the pump kicks on. This system uses one pump (tee after strainer) and there is no need to use one hand to press a switch. If you want a pump at each sink, keep in mind that some of these upgrades systems require the pump to be lower than the tank. If interested I am in the directory & if you send me your address, I'll send you a .pdf diagram of how I plumbed and wired the system. Good luck. Bob
Jeremy, I completly replaced everything from the tank downstream, including the rigid piping that is almost impossible to find fittings for. I used 1/2" reinforced water hose that I found at an RV store. They also carry many of the fittings you will need. The pump is mounted near the tank and it is a Jabsco Par Max 1 Pump (#42630-29000) with a Jasbsco #36400-000 strainer. The faucets are Scandvik #101500 RM (West Marine now carries a very similar model that is less expensive). The faucet is a simple one handle design that you twist on and off to turn off or on & control flow rate. Pump is controlled at the panel (or you can add a secondary switch). When the system is on, the lines are pressurizied. When one or more faucets are opened, the pump kicks on. This system uses one pump (tee after strainer) and there is no need to use one hand to press a switch. If you want a pump at each sink, keep in mind that some of these upgrades systems require the pump to be lower than the tank. If interested I am in the directory & if you send me your address, I'll send you a .pdf diagram of how I plumbed and wired the system. Good luck. Bob
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