High speed pickup location

[Curapa]

I have two high speed pickups to mount in the bilge. One for the livewell, one for the raw water washdown. Any input on exactly where?

I've read that 18"-24" from the transom is ideal and I'm thinking around 10" or so from the hull center line. One on each side.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Make sure they won't be on bunks or rollers... Make sure the live well pick up will be in the water at speed.

 

[Curapa]

I believe I have that covered. I mainly want to make sure I will not disturb the water in front of the prop.

 

[smokeonthewater]

I would think that is a non issue since the prop is a couple inches below the hull.

 

[randlemanboater]

I would think you would want to make sure they are not in line with your transducer.

 

[Curapa]

I hadn't thought about the transducer. It may be a tight fit, between the intakes, prop, transducer and tabs...

I may put both of the intakes on the same side.

 

[smokeonthewater]

The transducer is the only thing on that list that would be an issue IMHO.

I would definately put them together...

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

The transducer is the only thing on that list that would be an issue IMHO.

I would definately put them together...

Don't say that. My neighbors 270 SEARAY has a pickup that is about 2 inches above and outboard of the port engines outdrive, but you can't trim it up without the prop blowing out on that side.

 

[Curapa]

Yeah, I've heard of intakes disrupting the props water before.