#22 | Upgrading Our Boat: Installing an Electric Washdown Pump for Efficient Deck Cleaning

Welcome back to our channel, where we continue our quest to enhance the functionality and efficiency of our beloved sailing yacht, Polaris. In this episode, we tackle a common challenge faced by sailors - cleaning the anchor chain and washing down the deck after anchoring in muddy grounds. We found a solution that has revolutionised our cleaning process: installing a powerful electric wash-down pump, fed by seawater.

Join us as we share the step-by-step process of installing the washdown pump on Polaris, our reliable Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2017). We provide detailed explanations, tips, and insights to help fellow sailors who may be facing the same issue or looking to upgrade their deck cleaning system.

After careful planning and consideration, we selected the Jabsco Hotshot HD6 Washdown Pump as our go-to choice for its power and reliability. Alongside the pump, we utilised a range of essential parts, including the Osculati Washdown Deck Connector, Hep2o high-pressure tube and fittings, 19mm sanitation hose, Truedesign y-piece, and various clips and connectors to ensure a secure and efficient installation.

We walk you through the installation process, from mounting the pump in a convenient location to connecting the necessary hoses and fittings. Our experience and expertise make the installation relatively straightforward, and the end result is both pleasing and highly effective.

With the new electric washdown pump in place, we demonstrate how effortlessly and efficiently we can now clean the anchor chain and wash down the deck, saving valuable time and effort. No more struggling with buckets and brushes – just a powerful stream of seawater to handle even the toughest cleaning tasks.

As always, we strive to provide valuable information and inspiration to fellow sailors and boat enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice looking to improve your onboard systems, this video offers practical insights and guidance to help you upgrade your own deck cleaning setup.

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Thank you for joining us on this journey of boat improvements and practical solutions.

List of parts used (non exhaustive):
Jabsco Hotshot HD6 Washdown Pump
Osculati Washdown Deck Connector
Hep2o high pressure tube and fittings
19mm sanitation hose
Truedesign y-piece
Jubilee clips
Hose clips
25mm cable duct and 10mm2 electric cable

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Hi!
We are Kathrin and Daniel. We sail, cruise and live aboard our sailing yacht SV Polaris Helvetica, a 14m Bavaria Cruiser 46 from 2017. We left our native Switzerland and moved to the UK almost two decades ago. In 2021, in our mid 50-ies, after our three boys left the nest we made a big decision. We left the rat race in London behind and made our beloved sailboat our primary floating home.

Over the years we have added a few things to Polaris. We got rid of the standard propane gas cooker and replaced it with an electric cooker and oven. We fitted a generator and changed to a lithium (LiFePo) house battery bank. We added a 1'200W solar arch and a water maker. With all these upgrades Polaris is now a comfortable live aboard yacht. We sail her along Britain's beautiful coastline and we live on her summer and winter.

Kathrin loves cooking and baking on board. You will see some of her cookery wonders across our episodes.

We completely fell in love with our new lifestyle although we had to make some tough decisions. We vacated our rented house in London and sold or gave away all our belongings that had no space on Polaris. What a very liberating feeling to be able to say that all we own is with us on our small sailing boat. There's nothing else to care about. We enjoy our new freedom. We explore new places, discover their history and we love making new friends along our way.