Washdown Pump - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Van · 07-01-2007, 07:56 PM

My boat came with one (Shurflo) from the factory, it lasted about 7-8 seasons.
I replaced it and this one has been going for the last 5-6 seasons.

Maybe it lasted because I always pump the water out of the system
when I put her in the slip.

Dunno, but I'be been very happy with it and I use it alot.

MakoMike · 07-02-2007, 06:30 AM

The problem with most of the SW washdown pumps is that they can't stand getting wet. I've had a sureflow in my boat for about ten years now and it still runs fine. That's because it stays dry. If you have to locate the pump in an area where it is going to get wet use the rule washdown pump. Its a PITA to rig beacuse the inlet hose is so big, but its the only one that I know of that can get soaked and keep working.

Van · 07-02-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MakoMike

The problem with most of the SW washdown pumps is that they can't stand getting wet. I've had a sureflow in my boat for about ten years now and it still runs fine. That's because it stays dry. If you have to locate the pump in an area where it is going to get wet use the rule washdown pump. Its a PITA to rig beacuse the inlet hose is so big, but its the only one that I know of that can get soaked and keep working.

AH HA maybe MM hit it right, mine is mounted inside way up by the cockpit. It never sees spray and looks it too.