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  1. #1

    Quick Connect Shore Water

    Has anyone converted the standard screw on hose connectors on a 53 to quick connect? I searched the archives but the comments seem to be about boats that came with quick connects.

    Also, where is a good spot to plumb a wash down pump, and which should I go with, fresh or sea water?
    Prometheus
    1978 53' MY Hull #529
    Viera, FL

  2. #2

    Re: Quick Connect Shore Water

    I would never rinse with salt water. The point is to get the salt off the boat, isn’t it? Different on a fishing boat where you may need to use a ton of water to wash the fishing mess. A decent fresh water pump will provide enough pressure to rinse.
    Pascal
    Miami, FL
    1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
    2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
    2007 Sandbarhopper 13
    12' Westphal Cat boat

  3. #3

    Re: Quick Connect Shore Water

    Very good points. I'll just tap into the fresh water lines. Any good spots to put the spigot? I may go-ahead and put a shower by the swim platform while I am at it.
    Prometheus
    1978 53' MY Hull #529
    Viera, FL

  4. #4

    Re: Quick Connect Shore Water

    I added the quick connection to both sides of my 53 and added the shut off there as well. Don’t you have a wash down already on the starboard bow?
    SEVEN
    1979 53' MY Hull #563
    Antioch, California

  5. #5

    Re: Quick Connect Shore Water

    No, there is no wash down. There is a breaker switch, but I will have to trace the wiring to find the pump, if there is one. The original mechanic said that the boat originally didn't have a pulpit and the PO added it after he bought the boat, and there is a hawsepipe on the deck. Maybe that has something to do with it.

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    Prometheus
    1978 53' MY Hull #529
    Viera, FL

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