JABSCO HotShot HD4 Washdown Pump Kit | High Pressure Water Pump is a complete 12V DC marine washdown system designed to provide pressurised water for cleaning boats, decks, fishing equipment and other onboard surfaces. With a rated flow of up to 4 GPM (15 litres per minute) and a pressure rating of 60 PSI (4.1 bar), this boat washdown pump delivers the water flow needed to remove mud, salt deposits, fish residue and general dirt from frequently used marine areas. The HotShot range is specifically identified by Jabsco as a marine washdown pump series, and the pictured Q401J-118N-4A model is listed as a HotShot HD4 unit.

This washdown pump kit combines the pump and essential cleaning accessories in one practical package. It includes a 25-foot coiled hose, spray nozzle, connection fittings, and a pump guard strainer. The coiled hose provides useful working reach around the deck while taking up less storage space than a conventional loose hose. The included spray nozzle allows the operator to control and direct the water during cleaning, while the supplied fittings help connect the main components of the washdown system. The pump guard strainer is installed on the inlet side to help prevent debris from reaching the pump and restricting water flow.

Operating from a 12V DC electrical supply, the Jabsco washdown pump is suitable for boats and marine installations equipped with a compatible 12-volt battery system. Its combination of 4 GPM flow and 60 PSI pressure makes it useful as a high pressure water pump for routine deck washing, anchor and chain cleaning, cockpit maintenance, and fishing-related clean-up. It can be connected to an appropriate onboard water source to create a dedicated deck wash pump system. For correct installation, wiring, hose routing, fuse selection and operating procedures, the pump should always be fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the vessel’s electrical requirements.

A dedicated Jabsco washdown pump helps boat owners clean working areas immediately rather than allowing salt, sand, bait residue, or dirt to dry on the surface. This is particularly useful on fishing boats, leisure craft and vessels where decks, cockpits, equipment and anchor-handling areas are regularly exposed to seawater and debris. Because the hose, nozzle, fittings, and strainer are supplied with the pump, the kit offers a coordinated solution for building or replacing a marine washdown system without sourcing each major component separately.

Key Features:

• The JABSCO HotShot HD4 Washdown Pump Kit | High Pressure Water Pump provides up to 4 GPM (15 LPM) flow at a pressure rating of 60 PSI (4.1 bar) for effective onboard washing and rinsing.
• Operates from a 12V DC power supply commonly used in boats and other marine electrical systems.
• Supplied as a complete washdown pump kit with the pump, coiled hose, spray nozzle, fittings, and pump guard strainer.
• Includes a 25-foot coiled hose for reaching different cleaning areas around the deck, cockpit, or equipment space.
• The handheld spray nozzle provides directed water delivery for controlled washing and rinsing.
• The included pump guard strainer helps stop larger debris from entering the pump inlet.
• Suitable for creating a dedicated boat washdown pump or deck wash pump installation.
• Delivers pressurised water for removing salt deposits, sand, mud, fish residue and general marine dirt.
• Compact kit arrangement supports convenient installation and organised onboard storage.
• Jabsco identifies the HotShot range as a series of marine washdown pumps, with Q401J-118N-4A listed as a HotShot HD4 model.

Applications / Suitable For:

• The JABSCO HotShot HD4 Washdown Pump Kit | High Pressure Water Pump is suitable for cleaning decks, cockpits, and exposed working areas on boats.
• Wash fishing decks after handling bait, catches, and fishing equipment.
• Rinsing salt, sand, and dirt from marine surfaces following a voyage or fishing trip.
• Cleaning anchors, chains, and anchor-handling areas before equipment is returned to storage.
• Washing coolers, storage boxes, deck hardware, and other washable onboard equipment.
• Installing a dedicated 12V deck wash pump on fishing boats, leisure boats, and workboats.
• Replacing an existing marine washdown pump where the required system specification matches 12V DC, 4 GPM, and 60 PSI.
• Providing pressurised rinse water in marinas, boatyards or onboard maintenance areas when connected to a suitable water supply.
• Applications requiring a washdown pump, hose, nozzle, connection fittings, and inlet strainer in one coordinated kit.

FAQs:

Q: What is the flow rate of the JABSCO HotShot HD4 washdown pump?

A: The pump is rated to deliver up to 4 GPM, equivalent to approximately 15 litres per minute.

Q: What pressure does this high pressure water pump provide?

A: The JABSCO HotShot HD4 has a pressure rating of 60 PSI, or approximately 4.1 bar.

Q: What is included in the washdown pump kit?

A: The kit includes the 12V DC pump, a 25-foot coiled hose, spray nozzle, connection fittings, and a pump guard strainer.

Q: Where can this boat washdown pump be used?

A: It is suitable for washing boat decks, cockpits, anchors, chains, fishing areas and other marine surfaces that require directed pressurised water.