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Post by barryturano on Mar 28, 2020 13:25:31 GMT -5
and stowage. Okay my new to me 2660 has the raw water wash down hose fitting on the transom between the motors. What hose and methods do you use for the hose and stowage? On my old boat I used a 25' curled hose that was stowed in a "Hose Hammock" sowinddesigns.com/Hose-Hammock_p_12.html. The hose fitting was on a vertical plane under the gunwale at the transom. This is not the same as the 2660. Do you attach the wash down hose when you leave the dock or do you have some sort of system to hold the wash down hose?
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 28, 2020 16:50:02 GMT -5
I put it on when I am out if I need it. Then I leave my coiled hose in my splashwell
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Post by outtadblue on Mar 28, 2020 18:01:39 GMT -5
I moved my outlet to under the gunnel and leave the hose in the bottom of the gunnel rod storage box. Attachments:
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Post by abouttime2fish on Mar 28, 2020 22:17:32 GMT -5
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Post by schlnrnd on Mar 29, 2020 0:34:32 GMT -5
I moved my outlet to under the gunnel and leave the hose in the bottom of the gunnel rod storage box. Great idea. Just added this to my DIY list.
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Post by barryturano on Mar 29, 2020 12:14:33 GMT -5
Probably the best and easiest option. The link for the hose is great. A lot better than $44.95.
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Post by abouttime2fish on Mar 29, 2020 15:24:25 GMT -5
I ordered enough of them to get free shipping a couple years ago as they only seemed to last a season....these must be better as I’m still on the first one!!
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Post by finatic on Mar 29, 2020 18:42:01 GMT -5
I moved mine out of the splash well over to the lower starboard side rod holder. I just removed the round rubber grommet and installed a flush spicket.The coil hose sits nicely on top of the toe rail.
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Post by wkendwarrior on Mar 29, 2020 23:26:59 GMT -5
I feel your pain barryturano! So here is what I did. I moved the washdown hose to under the gunnel as many have done, replaced the hole in the stern left by the washdown with a LED stern light that runs off the power that was dedicated for the fresh water sink. I don't need a fresh water sink, I'm boating in 3 quadrillion gallons of it. When I mounted the hose under the gunnel , I also added the Hose Hammock.. Love it! Keeps the hose up and out of the way. I'll get some pics posted hopefully tomorrow.
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Post by finatic on Mar 30, 2020 16:07:17 GMT -5
Wkendwarrior, how does your rig perform with the 225's. Do you have any real performance numbers with that power, would love to know.
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Post by wkendwarrior on Mar 30, 2020 21:30:35 GMT -5
Wkendwarrior, how does your rig perform with the 225's. Do you have any real performance numbers with that power, would love to know. Well finatic, the past few years I've put a little over 100 hrs on them. Typical MN season. Ice is still on most of the lakes north of St.Paul. Sorry, back to the numbers. ( Social Distancing) She likes to cruise at 35mph, haven't paid close attention to gallons, ( a bit over 1) i'll do better this year. Coming out of the hole is never a problem, no matter how many are on board. Top End ?? I've been over 50 a couple of times with room to go. I know it's not even close to Boat Test detail numbers, but I'm very happy with the power.
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Post by captainkangaroo on May 5, 2020 21:20:39 GMT -5
I feel your pain barryturano! So here is what I did. I moved the washdown hose to under the gunnel as many have done, replaced the hole in the stern left by the washdown with a LED stern light that runs off the power that was dedicated for the fresh water sink. I don't need a fresh water sink, I'm boating in 3 quadrillion gallons of it. When I mounted the hose under the gunnel , I also added the Hose Hammock.. Love it! Keeps the hose up and out of the way. I'll get some pics posted hopefully tomorrow. What brand/size light did you use for transom? I am thinking of doing the same for mine. Thanks!
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Post by wkendwarrior on May 10, 2020 20:41:01 GMT -5
I'm not sure of the brand, but here's a couple pictures of the size of the LED light.
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