Looking to get a coiled hose for my 22' walkaround. Never had a raw water pump before (Jabsco 32605-0092 3.5-4GPM 60psi). How much difference is there between 3/8" and 1/2" hose over 15' with my pump? Not sure if I should go to the 1/2" for an extra $20 and if it will make a noticable difference in pressure/volume. Don't mind the $20 if it makes a noticeable difference. Main use will be to wash of shoe muck and fish blood off the deck while on the water (ocean). I imagine 15' is long enough as I don't really see me needing it for the bow area, just the deck space. Harbour Chandler carries the Camco nozzle and the Shurhold nozzle. Either of them any good? Thanks.
3/8" or 1/2" 15' hose for raw water washdown? Sprayer options?
- Thread starter chiroken
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Rain City
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Get a length of good hose made up from Greenline. Coiled hose sucks so much. Get just enough to reach your bow in case you need to spray something off, otherwise get as short as possible for your needs on the back deck. Coiled is a bigger tripping hazard, it constantly pulls back at you, and it actually takes more space up when stowed. There's is zero benefit to it over a nice soft short hose. 3/8" is fine.
Plus 1 on getting enough to get to the bow. Seem like you need more like 25ft. Really nice to wash the foul smelling mud off the chain and anchor before it gets on the boat. Have had raw water wash downs for 35 years. A must if you fish or anchor. On our Meridian 490, we have one at the bow and one stern.
excellent point, I never thought of cleaning off the anchor. Previous boat was much smaller and always locally in sand so it was pretty clean coming up. I'm sure I'll find some nasty stuff with this new boat!
