Dock side water hook up

[rjrcmr03]

I am thinking of installing some type of dock side water hookup to my 99 3200scr instead of using the fresh water tank. Has anyone installed a kit or designed there own system to work? Just looking for some sugestions and the best inststall.

[biggerseagar]

I'm surprised you don't have an garden hose connection for your water.


Roger

[rjrcmr03]

I wish I did. I was going to install a regulator for dock side. Just wanted to see if anyone installed a system themselves and what they used. I love my boat and just want to make sure she has the best hookup

[seapuppy]

go to westmarine.com and look for dockside water systems...I know I've seen them at our local westmarine so I know they exist..unfortunately I don't remember the cost..it consists of water hose.....the end fitting and I believe the check valve to prevent the water system from charging the water tank...

if you still can't find it..I'll see if I can find it for you..

SP

[Horizon]

Hi rjrcmr03,
I used to have dockside hookup on my 3200. It was located at the bottom of the chord locker-silly place.
I bought a flush mount dockside regulator and installed it on the transom

I've also installed a whole house filter in the bilge right after the regulator.

[shrew]

I would warn that you make sure to turn off BOTH the inlet valve on the boat AND the valve on the dock whenever you leave the boat. I would even do so before I went to sleep. A garden hose will more than likely fill the bilge faster than a bilge pump can evacuate it. Any failure in the system can sink the boat at the dock.

[0Gravity]

Did you ever get this installed? I am the process of doing this also on my 95 3200 scr. Is there anything I need to do other then install the inlet fitting on the transom and connect it to the cold water supply? I've been told that the freshwater pump has a built in check valve that will keep it from charging the tank...... Is this true?

[mmwjr]

rather old thread, not sure anyone OP will respond

[shrew]

Yes, you would want to install the shore water 'T' after the water pump and accumulator tank (if installed) with a check valve between the pump and accumulator tank and the shore water 'T'.

[0Gravity]

Thanks that's what I needed! I knew it was an old post but was hoping someone would have the info.... And vwaaaallaaa!

[oldno7]

I would consider a prv as essential for shore direct hookup.

[thegrinch]

0Gravity,

I have installed one of these immediately inside of the transom to prevent SHEW's comment of tragedy from happening (he is exactly correct). A few parts added to it and it will monitor and shut off if excessive water gets in the bidge. Still a great idea to TURN OFF the water going into the boat when not in use.

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Good luck!