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Sail into the machine and let the brushes do the work for you. In 15 minutes the hull of your boat is clean and you are ready to go.
Meet BIGWASH
Our largest machine. Cleans most motorboats and sailboats of up to 53 feet.
BIGWASH Models and Specifications
BIGWASH is a hull cleaning machine that floats in the water and is fixed to the dockside. There are three sizes available for order.
How it works
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- A gate is lowered and the boat drives in between the beams.
- The gate is closed and the boat is moored.
- The cleaning is activated with a handheld remote control unit and the rotating brushes automatically align with the hull. The brushes move along the boat all the way to the stern and back, removing marine fouling. The brushes are designed to adjust to bulb keels of up to 45 cm in width. See Further Specifications
A boat 10 meters in length (30 foot) takes less than 15 minutes to clean.
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 16 meters (53 feet)
- Width above waterline: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Width in waterline: 4,5 meters (15 feet)
- Depth: 2.4 meters (8 feet)
Required dock space
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The frame connects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 18.5 meters (61 feet)
- Width: 8.5 meters (28 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 14 meters (46 feet)
- Width above waterline: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Width in waterline: 4,5 meters (15 feet)
- Depth: 2.4 meters (8 feet)
Required dock space
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The frame connects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 16.5 meters (54 feet)
- Width: 8.5 meters (28 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 12 meters (39 feet)
- Width above waterline: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Width in waterline: 4,5 meters (15 feet)
- Depth: 2.4 meters (8 feet)
Required dock space
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The frame connects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 14.5 meters (48 feet)
- Width: 8.5 meters (28 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
The Frame
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The BIGWASH machines consist of a U-shaped frame in marine grade aluminum.
Brush Unit
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Along the aluminum frame runs a washing unit consisting of 8 – 10 rotating brushes. The brushes are made from non-abrasive durable polymer.
Hydraulics
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All BIGWASH machines are powered by hydraulics. They connect to a 3-phase 400 V and consume approximately 1 kWh per 15 minute wash.
Collection Basin
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Below the machine is a large basin that collects debris for safe disposal. The gate into the basin opens and closes between wash cycles.
Control Unit
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BIGWASH is operated with a handheld remote control. With the touch of a button, you can open and close the gate and move the brush unit along the boat hull from the bow to the stern – and back. You can also select rotation direction of the brushes to optimize the cleaning effect.
How it works
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- A gate is lowered and the boatdrives in between the beams.
- The gate is closed and the boatis moored.
- The cleaning is activated with a handheld remote control unit and the rotating brushes automatically align with the hull. The brushes move along the boat all the wayto the stern and back, removing marine fouling. The brushes are designed to adjust to bulb keels of up to 45 cm in width. See Further Specifications
A boat 10 meters in length (30 foot) takes less than 15 minutes to clean.
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 16 meters (53 feet)
- Width: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Depth: 2.4 meters (8 feet)
Required dock space
____
The frame connects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 18.5 meters (61 feet)
- Width: 8.5 meters (28 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 14 meters (46 feet)
- Width: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Depth: 2.4 meters (8 feet)
Required dock space
____
The frame con
nects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 16.5 meters (54 feet)
- Width: 8.5 meters (28 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
Maximum Boat Size
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- Length: 12 meters (39 feet)
- Width: 5 meters (16.5 feet)
- Depth: 2.3 meters (7.5 feet)
Required dock space
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The frame connects to the dock either longside (like the image) or shortside to take up less space. Download info sheet for more specs.
- Length: 14.5 meters (48 feet)
- Width: 7.5 meters (24.6 feet)
- Depth: 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)
The Frame
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The BIGWASH machines consist of a U-shaped frame in marine grade aluminum.
Brush Unit
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Along the aluminum frame runs a washing unit consisting of 8 – 10 rotating brushes. The brushes are made from non-abrasive durable polymer.
Hydraulics
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All BIGWASH machines are powered by hydraulics. They connect to a 3-phase 400 V and consume approximately 1 kWh per 15 minute wash.
Collection Basin
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Below the machine is a large basin that collects debris for safe disposal. The gate into the basin opens and closes between wash cycles.
Control Unit
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BIGWASH is operated with a handheld remote control. With the touch of a button, you can open and close the gate and move the brush unit along the boat hull from the bow to the stern – and back. You can also select rotation direction of the brushes to optimize the cleaning effect.
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