The flagship model of the Drive-In Boatwash® range, the BIGWASH wash station stands out thanks to its cutting-edge design and high-quality manufacturing carried out in Sweden.
These guarantees of quality also ensure that it is extremely environmentally friendly.
DELTA BOATWASH is proud to be its distributor and invites you to discover its main features.
Features
We offer three boat wash models in different sizes
BIGWASH 12
Structure dimensions
⦁ Longueur : 14,25 m
⦁ Largeur : 7,53 m
Maximum permissible dimensions of boats
⦁ Longueur: 12 m
⦁ Largeur : 4 m
⦁ Tirant d’eau : 2,4 m*
BIGWASH 14
Structure dimensions
⦁ Longueur : 16,25 m
⦁ Largeur : 8,33 m
Maximum permissible dimensions of boats
⦁ Longueur: 14 m
⦁ Largeur : 5 m
⦁ Tirant d’eau : 2,4 m*
BIGWASH 16
Structure dimensions
⦁ Longueur : 18,25m
⦁ Largeur : 8,33m
Maximum permissible dimensions of boats
⦁ Longueur: 16 m
⦁ Largeur : 5 m
⦁ Tirant d’eau : 2,4 m*
⦁ Minimum water depth at low tide: 3.2 m* (adjustable)
⦁ Number of hydraulically controlled brushes: 8
*The dimensions of the BIGWASH can be adapted, particularly if your installation area does not have the necessary depth at low tide, with a corresponding reduction in the maximum permissible draught (initially 2.4 m).
Manufacturing
Structure en U
Floating boxes made of marine aluminium
Bassin
Liner: for collecting washing residues
Brosses
High-density polymer
Installation
TRANSPORT FROM SWEDEN
2 x 40-foot containers
ASSEMBLAGE
Bigwash units are assembled directly at the installation site.
Electrical requirements
Three-phase power supply, 380-440V, 16A (unless otherwise agreed).
RECEPTION AND ASSEMBLY AREA
Flat area (car park) in the immediate vicinity of the installation site with a minimum surface area of 25 metres by 13 metres.
Mooring space
Compatible with the selected boat wash, allow for +/- 20 cm extra width and length.
Water protection
BIGWASH HYDRAULIC FLUID
100% biodegradable mineral oil
Waste resulting from refits
⦁ Collection of sediment and anti-fouling paint residues from hull cleaning at the bottom of the retention basin using a pump equipped with filters.
⦁ Waste disposal and treatment at a specialised sorting centre.
⦁ The retention basin is cleaned six times a year or after every 1,000 washes, whichever comes first.
Special features
Is the Bigwash suitable for my boat?
- The hulls of motorboats with outboard motors can be cleaned in their entirety. The same applies to all types of motorboats and sailing boats where the propulsion is located behind the hull, such as surface propellers and hydrojets.
- On all exposed parts (deck, stern and outboard motors, for example), the high-pressure cleaner supplied with the machine as an option can be used to finish the cleaning.
- There are many different hull shapes and types of propulsion. The following pages provide a schematic explanation of the main options, depending on the type and dimensions of the keels and rudders.
- Below you will find all the information and diagrams of hulls eligible for use with the Bigwash system from Drive-In Boatwash®, according to the type of engine, the position of the propeller and for sailing boats.
* As the Bigwash system can be adapted to suit the characteristics of its installation site, please check with the operator for any special requirements.
Motor boats: depending on the engine type and propeller position
Outboard and Z-Drive
The entire hull can be cleaned.
With the engine in the raised position, the base and propeller can also be cleaned using the high-pressure system integrated into the Bigwash.
Surface propeller
The entire shell can be cleaned.
Hydro-Jet
The entire shell can be cleaned.
Adjustable Pod
The hull can be cleaned, keeping a margin away from the engines.
Shaft drive and V-drive
The hull can be cleaned by keeping a margin from the shaft lines. If the shaft line is centred with a propeller diameter of less than 30 centimetres, then the entire hull can be cleaned.
Sailing boats: depending on the type and dimensions of the keels and rudders
For monohull sailing boats, the keel (or centreboard) must not be more than 45 cm wide at any point. The keel and rudder (or steering gear) must have a maximum length under the hull of 1.6 m** and must not exceed 2.4 m** of draught.
Boatwash machines are not suitable for hulls with double keels.
Sailboats equipped with double rudders can be placed in the machine, but cleaning of the hull must be stopped before the rudders.
**These dimensions will be reduced if the Boatwash has been adapted to a low tide water depth of less than 3.2 m.
