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Fresh water washdown ideas
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
HK wrote: I'm thinking seriously of installing a fresh water washdown system in the new Yo Ho. The boat has a very large center console* with good access, so I have room for a decent tank. I'm thinking 12 to 15 gallons. Probably a poly water tank, a washdown pump, a bit of hose, a couple of hose fittings for filling tank, for draining tank to the cockpit, for the hose washdown, et cetera. Got access to unused circuit breakers in the console. Any suggestions? Pitfalls? Washdown will be used to flush the decks on occasion, to wash off hands, to spray down the windshield, but the water will not be used for drinking. Any suggestions? * Large enough console for a 6' taller rigger to climb into it completely when doing the original electronics wiring. I didn't believe it unti I saw it for myself. I think it is a great idea. I have a "shower" on my swim platform and use it after we go swimming. When I spend the night, I use the swim platform instead of the head to wash off in the morning. My concern with a self installed it would be to make sure you tie the tank down securely. The water sloshing back and forth will put a lot of stress on tank. I would recommend using some 2x2 to the frame in the tank edit (around the base) , and then tiedowns secured to the frame (not the floor) both front to back and side to side. |
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