Sailing Polaris · video

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Daniel installs an electric deck washdown pump on Polaris to simplify cleaning mud from the anchor chain and deck.0:20 The installation utilises the existing toilet water intake seacock, which is split using a Y-valve to feed the new pump.1:06 From the seacock, a sanitation hose leads to a water strainer and the pump unit, followed by high-pressure piping routed through the boat to a through-deck fitting at the bow.2:13 Daniel clears the sail locker to access the routing path and drills the deck fitting hole, using a countersink bit to prevent gelcoat splintering.7:27 Electrical power is supplied via 10-square-millimetre cables pulled through a dedicated duct from the main switchboard to the pump location under the toilet sink.9:19 Testing confirms the system delivers sufficient pressure to clear debris from the chain in 15-knot wind conditions.10:16 Using an existing seacock for a secondary water system reduces the need for additional hull penetrations.

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