Water Lines

[llewis01]

I have a 1994 abemarle 265 xf. What type pipe and fittings is used to the raw water wash down? If so, where to get them.

Thanks

 

[Grub54891]

I'd go with pex. There are alot of boats that have it, but some are I think metric sizes. Its a little more reliable than the old school gray pipe and fitting they used back in the day. Any local hardware should have it. But the thru-hull fitting should be bronze, with a ball valve attached, along with a filter screen.

 

[llewis01]

ok. Thanks. I guess the hardest part would be the fittings.

 

[Grub54891]

The fittings should be regular pipe. Only use bronze fittings, and they make them to fit pex.

 

[dingbat]

I used a bronze scoop pickup (thru hull) to eliminate any priming issues.

The strainer had molded hose barbs so I went with nylon hose fittings (non-corrosive) and reinforced nylon hose (clear to see obstruction) in between.

Don’t forget to incorporate a quick disconnect to facilitate draining the system for the winter

Oh ya....throw away the stupid coiled hose that comes with the kit. Cuts you water flow about half.

I use a 5/8” X 25’ RV (white) hose on mine. Leave it coiled up in the splash well