Raw Water Pickup

[nutsandbolts]

Hey all, I have a 1997 2300sc. I want to drill a hole for a raw water intake. I'm going to use this for a bait well / wash down. I'm looking for any advice from someone who may have done this before. Also any info on hull thickness and best location would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[mmwjr]

So what you title should have been is raw water pickup and not strainer.

Make sure the seacock handle is in a easy to reach location in case you need to close it for an emergency.

[bman440440]

here is where I put mine on my 1900sr... easy access to seacock threw engine hatch door if in an emergency.

[shrew]

Originally Posted by mmwjr

So what you title should have been is raw water pickup and not strainer.

Fixed

[shrew]

Where would you install a bait well on a 1900 bow rider? A raw water washdown on a carpeted boat?

Is there a ski locker forward of the engine compartment? I doubt you're going to get a seacock in that engine compartment.

[bman440440]

Originally Posted by shrew

Where would you install a bait well on a 1900 bow rider? A raw water washdown on a carpeted boat?

Is there a ski locker forward of the engine compartment? I doubt you're going to get a seacock in that engine compartment.

bait tank is easy... I have a 32 gallon Kodiak pro flo on my 1900sr... see attached pic... I had no problems getting a seacock in mine you just have to use a 90 degree on it to the pump... look at pic in prior post