Looking for a dual purpose pump that will do both. Any brands, specs and install tips greatly appreciated. Also need input on water pickups.
Washdown/livewell pump
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Shurflo Baitmaster Pro (River Marine). Try to rinse the plumbing with fresh water after use ... :wink:
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If the boat is plumbed for two pumps use two pumps. Washdown needs pressure and livewell needs volume. I use a Rule 500/700 or 1100 GPH cartridge type livewell pump which also has a side connector for a washdown pump. For washdown I use a Shurflo Blaster pump. My boat has a clamshell type of pickup.
If the boat is plumbed for two pumps use two pumps. Washdown needs pressure and livewell needs volume. I use a Rule 500/700 or 1100 GPH cartridge type livewell pump which also has a side connector for a washdown pump. For washdown I use a Shurflo Blaster pump. My boat has a clamshell type of pickup.
My 1994 228G had a single pump and a Y valve to select either livewell or raw water washdown. Worked fine. I don't have the boat anymore so can't tell you what pump was used.
You'll need a thru hull water pickup/strainer like this one. To do the job right it should have a seacock on it - this one does not but you can find ones that have a seacock.
http://www.starboardsupply.com/product_ ... id/3014745
You'll need a thru hull water pickup/strainer like this one. To do the job right it should have a seacock on it - this one does not but you can find ones that have a seacock.
http://www.starboardsupply.com/product_ ... id/3014745
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You can get away with one clamshell pickup thru hull if you use the Rule livewell pump side port for the washdown. See picture for details.
http://www.rule-industries.com/images/r ... 1-pc99.jpg
I have a 268 plumbed this way for my washdown/aux sailfish bait tank that sits on the swim platform. Both pumps work perfect!
I have tried to do it one pump in the past but it doesn't work that well. A washdown pump runs too much if used as a livewell pump. You will burn the pump motor up in a season.
http://www.rule-industries.com/images/r ... 1-pc99.jpg
I have a 268 plumbed this way for my washdown/aux sailfish bait tank that sits on the swim platform. Both pumps work perfect!
I have tried to do it one pump in the past but it doesn't work that well. A washdown pump runs too much if used as a livewell pump. You will burn the pump motor up in a season.
Just replaced mine this year with the Shurflow Baitmaster - pricey but works nice. Also added a strainer between the seacock and pump because the Y-valve had lots of crud in it. Replaced that too while I had the baitwell out.