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02-14-2017, 01:41 PM | #1 |
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washdown pump/kit for kayak
So has anyone ever installed a washdown pump in their kayak?
This might sound a bit crazy, but hear me out! Many times my kayak is in a situation of continuous use for many days without the ability to come back home, reset, clean it off and do normal maintenance. A few times a year I basically "live" out of my kayak for five to eight days at a time and I am in and out of it all the time dragging mud, dirt, sand and everything else back into the kayak with me. I have an Outback by the way. All this mud and dirt has a real impact on the function of my center hatch after a few days. Was just thinking a bit of pressurized water a few times a day or after I hop back in with wading boots full of sand might really help. Plus - I could see lots of other uses for it on a ten day kayak camping trip. I am already wired up for my depth finder, so 12volt power isn't an issue. I just know that most "washdown" pumps are much more significant in both cost and size to a regular bilge pump, but to be honest I don't think I have ever even seen a washdown pump in person so I am not sure on the size factor. Just an idea I have been playing around with and curious if anyone has tried any on-kayak solutions. The hose works great at home, but I need something for when that isn't an option. Perhaps there is a mechanical possibility out there I haven't considered. |
02-14-2017, 02:13 PM | #2 |
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Jim Sammons has a set up for washing off at his truck. I have not come across a unit in/on the yak.
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02-14-2017, 02:19 PM | #3 |
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Keeping it simple. Helps saltwater rinse the yak, scares the shit out of seals when thrown...supplement your bait tank, wets/cools fish off... Cheapies at 99 cent stores. Mine is like quart size...?
Jim
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02-14-2017, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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There was a similar thread on this a while back. I don't remember what it was called but I do remember the team sewer guys had a wash down system out of there truck that seemed ideal.
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02-14-2017, 02:45 PM | #5 |
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02-14-2017, 03:51 PM | #6 |
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Sparklets 5 gallon bottle/ any big water container and this http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-Portable...oAAOSwt5hYcgyy
I use this as warm post dive shower. Fill up with hot water before I leave the house and its usually still warm 6 hours later when I'm getting out of the water. Cant beat 13$.
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02-14-2017, 04:06 PM | #7 |
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No need to have a washdown pump on your kayak, though it would be nice...all you need for your on the kayak needs is just like jim has pictured, some sort of container. Personally I have a plastic pitcher from the .99c store that I not only use for rinsing and cleaning while on the water, I use it to dump water into my bait tank as a back up.
Now as far as washing your kayak down...get yourself or build yourself a washdown system for your car or truck. That should solve your problems with the salt and the sand....
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