BOAT WASHDOWN SYSTEM INSTALL | HOW TO

In this video I show you how to install a washdown in your boat. Let me know in the comments down below if you have any questions. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos like this one!
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[@JUNationFishing]

Wow. You are a handy man! Boat maintenance is expensive! 👍🙏🎣⚒

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks for watching! Hope you liked it ! You have been getting those shad out there! Looks fun! I really need to get out! Was supposed to hit the bay today.. but had to put my truck in the shop!

[@JUNationFishing]

@@ReelLifeFisherman 👍

[@johnsnetsinger7105]

If Tracker sealed their through-hull fitting like that I would run my bilge pump WAY less! :) Nice job!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

lol! Yeah I have to fix them quite often.. the tracker factory definitely has some issues and quality control problems.. but keeps me busy and employed ! I work at my local tracker boating center.. at a bass pro shop.. we work on everything... but of course a lot of tracker and tracker warranty! Thanks for watching and commenting..

[@johnsnetsinger7105]

@@ReelLifeFisherman Love my new-to-me 2015 Targa 18V it's just fixing little stuff constantly - but that's a boat owner's life, right? Really want to add a kicker motor just don't know which direction to go to save money and troll like a pro! Thanks for your videos and any help!

[@luisgcasiquet]

Great video! I have been thinking about that upgrade for my boat, and the idea of installing the throug hull in the transom now i think would be the best choice for me. Thanks!!!

[@snowman8904]

Just a tip,try a unibit for drilling holes in thin aluminum? Leaves a clean, burr free hole and doesn't have multiple teeth to catch. Excellent channel with great content.

[@chrishallauer8444]

Wonder if you’d be able to T into the livewell hoses so I don’t have three screen fittings in the transom.

[@KidCalypto]

Have the same question. Spilt it off from the live well pump to a hose ?

[@mcdouche2]

Carpet in a boat.....I will never understand.

[@bradhunkins4848]

Nice might have to make that my next project. Vinyl was a huge help cleaned up really easy after the last trip

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! It’s nice to have and the vinyl nice to have and easy to clean up! Thanks for watching the video!

[@thefishstalker7640]

Awesome the tech videos seem to get a lot more views than the actual fishing video for me!! Keep them coming, hopefully things open soon!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yeah hope they open all the ramps up real soon to lighten the load on the ones open trying to handle all the crowds! Yeah I try and do a mix of both since I do it for a living.. the tech stuff I mean.. I wish it was the fishing!🤣 thanks for watching man I appreciate it..

[@ConnectedFishing]

The Man himself! See you soon

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yes sir! See you this Saturday! Couldn’t make it fishing today had to take my truck to the shop.. should have bought a tundra 😉 thanks for watching bro..

[@jasoncano7960]

Big thank you for all your hard work and advice on what to get and how to install it. Quality of work is incredible and I never have to worry about a hack job! The rocket launcher you installed is bitching as well. Thank you for everything Jason, I know she ain't the nicest boat but I do love that little thing! lol 😆

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man! Appreciate it ..your boat is tricked out and ready to kill it ..especially come salmon season! The rocket launcher video is next up going to start working on that one next.. thanks for trusting me with the work .. much appreciated ! Tight lines bro

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Great tip on the adhesive and carb cleaner

[@WyattJustusMatthewHursey]

If you walked a boat manufacturer nothing but 4200 and acetone😂

[@kimdavis7437]

Great video as usual! You are so handy with them hands!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks! And thanks for watching.. I appreciate it!

[@markburke5410]

Just a switch reversing wires doesn’t change a thing turn the switch around 👍

[@IsraelTangaroaBirch]

Great vid. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@scottmichael3745]

I liked it so much I subed! Thanks man!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing! I’m glad you liked it!

[@swkynard]

Another great video Jason, love the dog videos

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! Buddy is my best friend for sure.. he wants to go or do anything I’m doing..

[@SOPhenix-np6cl]

Nice job. Pretty cool walkthrough. Thanks for sharing

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Scott Oleson thanks man! And thanks for watching the video I appreciate it! Tight lines 🎣

[@SOPhenix-np6cl]

Reel Life Fisherman sounds good buddy. Hope yo see you out in the bay one of these days. FYI we follow you on IG as well (we are freedomfishery). You gonna go for buts again soon?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I was supposed to go to the bay yesterday! But my truck acted up on the way home from work Friday.. so had to put it in the shop ! So hopefully I might make it out this upcoming weekend.. probably Sunday.. I have a vhf side job on Saturday as of right now.. you guys have been doing awesome out there! I NEED SOME BUTTS!

[@salmonkiller2545]

Nice work... you should do a hot water sink... the kind where you tap into your kicker...

[@stevedockery3534]

Darn good job my friend. I'll probably be doing this to my boat. May I ask what type of pump you purchased on Amazon? Would really appreciate the info. Again, great job. Steve

[@lancenguyen1061]

If you don't mind me asking, what ladder is on the transom of your buddy's boat? I have been looking to install a ladder like that on my 19'3" Alumaweld Stryker because my kids like to go tubing and it would be nice for them to have something to climb back on the boat. Thanks in advance. Thank you also for the detailed video on how to install a washdown system. My Shurflo Pro Blaster II washdown kit just arrived today. Can't wait to install it!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome glad you liked the videos! So I’m not sure what brand his is exactly.. but I can ask him.. but it came on his boat when he bought it used.. we typically use the sea choice brand at my work when we put them on.. let me know if you have any questions.. and thanks for watching..

[@lancenguyen1061]

@@ReelLifeFisherman You rock! Thanks for the info. No need to ask your friend. I will start searching for seachoice ladders and get one for the boat! Thanks again!

[@darylvanimpe1911]

Are you happy with that pump now that you have had a chance to use it for awhile... pressure, any leaks ... also what gauge wire are you using an fuse... I am a amateur at projects like this but want to add one to my sail boat... but do not want as everyone else buy the wrong one but go with what is tried and proven by others... I would appreciate any help and advice you or others may offer... stay healthy and thank you for a great vid... it will make me tackle my project with confidence... ps a little scary drilling through the boat lol

[@marcuszamora1787]

Awesome DIY video!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks bro! I appreciate you watching!

[@Archangel_21]

Nice install, but you missed on the very most important part of any thru-hull job - the flanged seacock (NOT BALL VALVE) with backing block! If anything in that line breaks, you want to be able to shut off the incoming water at the thru-hull. And while you're at it, get an all metal BRONZE thru-hull fitting WITH screen. All three of those parts can be had for less than $200. Never understood why a guy with lives onboard and thousands of dollars in a boat, would skimp out on a couple hundred dollars to get it right. Other than that, nice install, and the diamond plate was a nice finishing touch.

[@alfakilla1]

Nice vid... Wish you could have turned it on... So does it use water from the lake?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yes it does . It’s called a raw water wash down. It pulls form the water the boat is sitting in. The other one would be called a fresh water wash down and it would come from a on board holding tank.. thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@naimax0789]

Nice video, a quick question my live well pump its already installed and I want to install the washdown pump, can I connect 12v power for the washdown with the live well pump instead run it separately to the power panel which is difficult for my boat

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks glad you liked it.. so you want to run the wash down pump and the live well on the same circuit? If so the wash down pump draws way more power then a live well pump and would over load the circuit for sure.. let me know if if you meant something different? Or if you have any more questions.. thanks for watching

[@stmunley]

@@ReelLifeFisherman I have a similar question. My boat already has a live well, so I figured I could run a T from that pump and just run a new power switch, is that right? Do I need to buy the extra pump or can 1 run both?

[@chrisdelprato3499]

Awesome video , professional work . Could I hire you to install one on my boat ? I’m SF giants fan as well . Chris from Lodi CA

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man I appreciate it! I’m glad you liked the video! I definitely would have but we moved out to Florida! But I appreciate you watching the video and commenting!

[@johndavin7544]

Great video. What kind of heat gun is that? Thank yiu

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It’s a butane torch from snap-on it’s the torch 300. Thanks for watching the video!

[@redwood1957]

I would suggest tie down your wires withing a few inches of there end. Helps on loose wires in future. Does this pump have a high pressure cutoff? Thank you

[@Kaptajn1eye]

Nice clean job as always 👍

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching the channel!

[@uhumunu]

Thanks Chief!

[@OffroadImages]

Great video mate 👍

[@hooks4nooks]

Man dude.... Totally helpful. I have a brand new Alumaweld Free drifter and the wash down pump is running but not spraying. This video helps so I can trace it as you showed how to install. Hope I can see what's up. Any ideas? Runs but doesn't spray. Almost like it's not picking up water. Thanks though for your video. Peace.

[@hooks4nooks]

Nice job on the diamond plate face plate.

[@bussj001]

what did you drill the pump mounting screws into? i looks like you put them into the aluminum transom.

[@stubbornfishingrods7242]

Great video!!!!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@aaronmott818]

Awesome stuff thanks for the help .. would of love to have links to the products you used but I can find them! Great job !

[@ThePiscatorian360]

Nice video!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@troymiliona6813]

Nice install💯, I’m interested to give it a go 🤙🏽

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks hope it was helpful! And thanks for watching and commenting..

[@coplock6689]

Great video. Thanks!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks glad you liked it! Let me know if you ever have any questions..

[@markburke5410]

If you run the hole saw backwards it won’t rip up the carpet once threw to the wood go forward

[@evgenynovoseltsev6588]

Nice video. Off top, where did you buy swim ladder? Could you send a link? Thanks

[@Lorenco58]

Do you think a portable washdown pump is ‘good enough’ or beter to just install one permanently?

[@Liverlicker]

Measure once cut twice....😎

[@daveengstrom9250]

If you wash crap off of the boat floor, where does the water go? If it goes under the floor down into the bilge pump, won't leaves, dirt, fish guts and junk plug up the bilge pump?

[@isaacpassini8680]

Hey I was wondering if you have done trim tabs i have a 18ft klamath that leans hard if its just me was thinking of adding the self adjust trim tabs any input

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I’m going to be installing the lenco trim tabs on my boat one of these days.. I have about half the stuff I need .. I’ve installed them on other boats and they do help.. which way does your boat lean? A lot of times it’s kinda normal to lean slightly to the right when on plane alone .. due to the prop rotation..

[@isaacpassini8680]

@@ReelLifeFisherman definitely leans to my side by myself as I am a big guy 😆 🤣 😂

[@shelleymccarthy5919]

Great video👍

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! And thanks for watching the channel!

[@adambaldocchi1287]

Any way you can make a video on how to rig an outboard to a center console or any console steering and ignition switch?

[@franktrucchio3979]

Love your work

[@mariom3639]

Great job!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@hans6787]

I - personally- would place the switch in the compartment where you store your hose, so it could not accidently hit.

[@STRIPERBAY408]

Out of curiosity, why didn’t you T off from the bait pump, rather than drilling a new hole on the boat?

[@the4hunters]

Nice job!

[@danielramos7394]

Hey Jason, great video I have two questions. 1) could I connect a washer/hose to an Existing live bait well pump? By connecting a “Y” to the intake hose and just add pump and switch? 2) That marine 5200, I’m installing a T-Top could I use that when installing the bolts to the base which will act as a sealant and adhesive?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

So for question 1 .. the live well pump wouldn’t put out enough pressure for a wash down.. it would flow some water but not at much pressure..

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

And for #2 absolutely.. 5200 will work perfectly for that.. thanks for watching man! Hope all is good.. tight lines!

[@danielramos7394]

Reel Life Fisherman Thanks for responding, I just meant to tie into the intake hose of the bait tank with a “Y” connector and use a wash down water pump to have require pressure? So I wouldn’t have to drill another hole for the wash down intake!! I hope that clear up my question?

[@victorstellakis5899]

@@danielramos7394 I actually have the same question. The limiting factor is whether you can have suction behind the live well pump and if the would prohibit using both at the same time. If Reel Life knows the answer would be most helpful!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

So I have never installed one that way .. but I wouldn’t see why it wouldn’t work.. the wash down is self priming.. and the live well pump it would be pulling through.. you would have to just make sure the output on the live well had a shutoff .. or it will suck air through there.. personally I would just install the extra through hull.. but that’s me.. I know it’s scary..

[@flinttolley]

Thanks heaps :-)

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Glad it was helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Carlosboatingadventures20007]

I got that same boat. And I’m probably do the same thing.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It’s a cool set up to have ! Thanks for watching the video..

[@jameswebster8461]

Can you T in another line that already has a through hole fitting such as a live well?

[@wolfpackoutdoors9618]

Thinking about one of these for the jet no idea where it would mount though

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Could mount it visible in the back but make it a clean install so it wouldn’t be too much of an eye sore or hide it with diamond plate or something if we can’t find anywhere else to mount it..

[@wolfpackoutdoors9618]

@@ReelLifeFisherman yeah that would be nice to have

[@bayardtaylor2990]

So the wash down system will only work. When very still or moving slowly ,, not on plane

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yeah you’re likely to suck air and possibly burn the pump on plane.. that goes for any live well pump as well..

[@bayardtaylor2990]

@@ReelLifeFisherman well. If your live well pump inlet is plumb like your wash down pump all your bait fish will/ Be dead before. You get. To your fishing spot,

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Only way you’re getting water in a “bait tank” on plane is with a scoop style pick up.

[@lilkingzyan6700]

where did you get your cordless heat gun?

[@michaelrockafellor1829]

What gage wire should i use?

[@michaelrockafellor1829]

I want to do this now, ordering online so need to know something, you mention 3/4 inch bilge tubing, does that mean I need 3/4 through fitting? Curious because you say 1 1/8 inch hole saw, and there is the option of 1-1/8 inch through fitting. Can you answer what I should pick up...ordered same kit, just need the extras and unclear on sizes...( i have all the hole saws)

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Yes sir a 3/4 fitting but the thread for the fitting will require a 1-1/8 to fit .. and I would recommend 12ga or 10ga marine wire .. let me know if you have any questions.. and thanks for watching!

[@MrOlinswims]

5200 takes 7 days to fully cure if I'm not mistaken

[@keithcoleman6246]

Curious as to what type of heat shrink gun you used in this video.. thanks

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

It’s actually a snap on butane torch.. they work great! Thanks for watching

[@crushalaska7373]

I just added a pump and it did not come with wiring schematic. Can you give a quick explanation of each wire and where it goes. I have the same set up, two wire pump, two position switch with a 20 amp fuse inline with the positive. Mine will not work and keeps popping the fuse. I’m guessing it’s wired incorrectly. Thanks

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Do you have it properly grounded? And also just making sure your running It I the water and not dry? The intake screen it locked it correctly so the pump is not sucking air?

[@crushalaska7373]

Yes it’s grounded. Can you explain each wire and where it goes please? ThanksNo@@ReelLifeFisherman

[@mikeybirdttl]

Could you not get a green Torch300?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

lol! I have a green 400 but it’s too much a flame thrower! I’ve had this one before I went all green.. when it goes out I will get one! lol

[@craigcanterbury264]

Why put a hole in your boat ??? If you have a live well. Simple put a TEE in your existing through hull. Or most live well pumps come with a extra port to tie into for this reason to share a through hill connection.

[@canadians5172]

But where is all dirt water comes out?

[@EdwinLOPEZ-qx3tz]

I still can't get the switch connection pump black to the neg battery ,red pump to the switch pump have a. Fuse on the red wire .Where the other lid go to make the pump off.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

So if I understand the question right.. the red from the pump needs to go the the switch.. then the other prong on the switch needs to go to the battery or a fuse block or something for power.. the. The switch will turn the power on and off.. let me know if that helps or if you have any questions.. thanks for watching

[@socomsmith3241]

Yeah 5200 isn't a joke

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

No it’s not spreads like cancer!

[@scottmichael3745]

The only thing that spreads farther is antisieze!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

That and roofing tar! lol

[@Fickle_Hobbyist]

Wouldn’t it be easier and safer to just put a t into the line for the live well intake? Then you won’t have to drill any holes in your boat.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

You would need a totally different live well pump and plumbing..these style live well pumps have the thru-hull fitting built in as one unit.. also if you do it right there is no need to worry.. I put holes in boats every day.. but I get it.. it can be nerve racking! Thanks for watching

[@shrconstruction]

No screen over the inlet? Personally I probably would have just tee-d off the live well fill line so as not to have to add another penetration in the hull and save a few bucks in the process.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

All factory installed wash down on thunder jet and north rivers etc. don’t Have an intake screen.. you can put one on if you like.. but there is a screen on the pump itself.. you also couldn’t run the pump and live well at the same time.. but you’re more then welcome to try it out if you think it’s a better idea.. thanks for watching!

[@shrconstruction]

@@ReelLifeFisherman just thoughts....not ripping on you...i enjoy watching your videos and think you do a great job! I don't think it would cause a problem with the livewell fill since its only gonna be used sporadically....i'll be trying it this year on my boat, so if it doesn't work worse case easy to do it your way or just up size the intake to a larger one and tee right at intake so both can pull max water volume easily. Putzing around with boats is just fun anyways.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

You can try it please let me know if it works out.. I have always seen them installed this way and that’s the way the factory installed ones are done also.. so that’s why I do them like that.. I don’t want to experiment on a customer boat.. lol . Not sure if when the wash down pump is pressuring up if it would suck air from the open live well pump side.. might require a valve to shut of one side or the other.. but let me know.. I would love to find out.. my thunder jet has a nice factory installed one.. so there was no need for me to try it.. I will be using the forward live well pump I don’t use for a bait tank mounted on my offshore bracket.. thanks for watching the channel

[@shrconstruction]

@@ReelLifeFisherman I planned on putting a cheap one way check valve from the livewell feed just before its pump just for that possible problem. It shouldn't be too much rocket science....but I've been wrong many times before so this could just be a little wasted time on my end is all.

[@shrconstruction]

@@ReelLifeFisherman K, so I did a little checking around at my local place to get boat stuff and low and behold Attwood makes a aerator pump with dual take-offs....one for the live well and one as an auxiliary for either a normal wash down hose using that pumps pressure or run that directly to another pump for a higher pressure wash down hose. So I guess my idea has already be thought up and implemented. Dang it, I lost out on another million dollar idea.😭

[@socomsmith3241]

Nothing more fun then sticking your head shoulders deep into a stinky dirty bilge hole lol. Dam if I had a quarter every time I did that back in the eighties I be a millionaire.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Lol! As bilge holes go this one is not bad! It’s the nasty bilge pissers that are the worst! 🤣 thanks for watching!

[@Chris-ei7iz]

Don't buy the washdown system you're not only wasting money and time installing it and putting extra holes in your boat that can leak when you will always have a soft drink can are a bottle our a cup are some kind of bucket just dip it in the water and pour it to where is going outside the boat and you basically doing the same thing as a stalling the expensive wash system and you not having to put in the hole in your boat to a place to leak later on down the line