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  1. #1
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    Default Shower Install -- Aquatik (not homemade)

    Hey all,

    Got the shower in over the weekend. I thought I was going to go with the
    homemade one, but in the end, decided to buy it from Skidim.com instead, just
    decided I wanted the cleaner fit/finish.

    This was a time consuming job - not too hard, but a lot of things to do.
    The instructions say 2-3 hours, I bet I have more like 5, all told.

    First thing, I had to decide where I was going to put:

    • The pump
    • The mixing valves


    I always knew I would put the hose in the "glove box" on the back of the boat
    that is accessible from the swim platform, and I knew I would use the empty
    "ACC" switch on the panel at the helm. Don't have any photos of running
    the wires, or taking the switch panel out, as I didn't think to take them, but
    it wasn't too hard.

    First, I took out the "box" (we call it the pizza oven) that is under the small door I am going to put the hose into - normally this is used for helmet, gloves, etc.

    I had decided to put the valves onto the passenger side, attached to the bottom of this box, and I knew it would be easier to attach it, and drill the hole for the hose with it out.



    Now the hole for the hose to pass thru:



    Then I had to tap into the line that provides hot water to the heater up front. This "tee" didn't come with the kit, all other parts did - but this one didn't -- they assume you don't have a heater, and just provide a brass barb
    to screw into the block --



    I also decided to attach the pump to the inside of the rear wall, on the inner
    part of the engine bay - will be under the "pizza oven".



    Out of images ... to be continued:
    2008 24 SSV, Gravity Games Edition.

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    Now that I have the hot water line in, it's time for the cold. Now I put the "tee" where I SHOULD have put the one for the fake-a-lake, now that I see there is room. This hose was a bugger to get out, not much room to work down there.

    Getting the "tee" into this hose was also a "joy" -- even with soapy water inside the hose, and heating the hose up, it took a LOT of pressure and me and my 21 year old son about 10 minutes:



    Back in place in the boat, with the cold water line attached:



    Hot and cold lines to the mixing valve (not back in the boat yet) -- then
    you have to cut the supply line that goes from the mixing valve to the pump,
    and then to the actual "shower" head.



    Box back in place, shower head attached (all the hoses are also now hooked
    to the mixing valves)



    To be continued:
    2008 24 SSV, Gravity Games Edition.

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    You can see the line going around to the pump (on the right) -- also into the mixing valve:



    Here is how to use it:



    Have not yet tested it ... ran out of time on EASTER doing this, and was called
    back into the house for dinner and to play with the grandkids.

    Will let you know if there were any issues. This has been on the wish list since
    the boat was new.

    My wife is ACTUALLY allergic to getting too cold (cold urticaria). This is a real condition
    where she breaks out in hives, and it can be life threatening - but she's not giving
    up the 'foiing. So - we fill her wetsuit with warm water before she goes out -- helps a lot, then she can also warm up after a ride with this.

    She wears a drysuit this time of year - but they are a PAIN ...
    2008 24 SSV, Gravity Games Edition.

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    Todd,

    Nice write up, I have the same shower installed on my '08. It works well, the temperature setting is a little sensitive, but once you get it dialed in it is great for warming up your wetsuit or just having a nice warm shower. The only problem with these is the motor has to be running in order to get the hot water out, if you shut off the engine it will quickly cool down. Standing on the platform with the motor running is really not healthy, even with the CAT ETX motors you still get a wiff of exhaust. Maybe if you have the FAE it would eliminate this.

    Let us know how it works out for you.
    White/Charcoal, 2011 VLX
    2008 Supra 22SSV

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    Thanks for the great photos and narration.

  6. #6
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    I just did the same install on an 08 22SSV, but I documented the wiring process a little more.

    It took me a bit of hunting around the boat to figure out the best way to route the power wire up to the empty accy switch on the dash. The best way is to fish it down the starboard side between the wall and hull. It will end up coming out right at the back of the switches and I was able to hook the wire up without pulling the switch panel. Here is the void I am talking about as seen from the rear starboard locker.


    A closer up view.


    You can start by removing the carpeted panel in your starboard rear locker that protects the gas lines coming in. Its only two screws and it will allow you to route the wire without laying on your back. I have the rear steps with the built in cooler in my 22SSV so this may not apply to a 22SSV with the bench all the way across the back.


    Then you need a wire fishing tool and you basically start shoving it towards the front of the boat between the wall and the hull. Mine got hung up at about the starboard spotter seat. If you remove the seat cushion there you actually have access to the area where you are fishing the wire and you can help it along. You see in this picture where I am talking about, you can also see my wire after I fished it out and before I pulled it up tight.


    Picture limit, continued in next post....
    08 Launch 22SSV
    Orting, WA

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