Anchor Rode Washdown Hose

[denpooch]

Hey Mates,

I would like to install a chain 'wash down' hose when weighing the anchor on my 2005 Mariner.
I am thinking of tapping into the line that feeds the sink on the bridge deck. I figure that I'll put in a 'T' fitting and then bring it to a valve under the forward 'rumble seat' featured on this model.
My questions for the crew:
a. Do you know what size inside diameter is utilized on our Carver water lines?
b. Any thoughts or ideas from anyone who has already tackled this project?

Thanks,
Dennis

[bud37]

Chances are the hose will be 15mm.......FYI, there was a u tube video of someone doing exactly what you wish to on the same model carver you have, and in the same place, as I remember it was a real nice install....perhaps the video is still there, then you will have a step by step on how to do it......good luck with your project..

[Midnightsun]

Agree with Bud however that 15mm would be OD which is what we normally are interested in since the fittings are quick disconnect and grip/seal the outside of the tube.

[denpooch]

Thanks mates.

[KyleR]

One thing to think about: it sounds like you will be using fresh water for your washdown since you said you were tapping off the line that goes to the sink.

While that is definitely better than having mud build up in your anchor locker, we have found we frequently use a LOT of water to wash the mud (sometimes VERY sticky mud) off our chain. If we were only using our freshwater supply we would be at marinas refilling our water tanks often.

You might want to consider if there is a raw water (sea water) connection you can tap off to use. That way you'd have unlimited washdown water available. But it definitely is a bigger project since you'll probably need a dedicated washdown pump and all that goes with powering it and running the water connections.

Our 396 has both raw water and fresh water connections in the anchor locker. We use the raw water for the actual washdown, then hit the chain inside the locker with a quick freshwater rinse to knock off some of the salt water residue.

Definitely a bigger project, but if you plan on staying out of marinas as much as possible, you will probably burn through your fresh water pretty fast using it as an anchor washdown source.

Good luck!!