I posted this in the electronics section and thought it needs to be posted in the boating section as well in case anyone is about to purchase one of these pumps. i will try to put some photos up of where the pump is mounted i have seen thes pumps fitted to bar crushers that would be copping a lot more spray than mine would have so would be interesting to hear if anyone else has had trouble with these.(Hi Guys, i know this thread is a little old but thought i would let you in on my experience with Jabsco deck wash pumps, I replaced the existing Shurflo after reading this thread and just to let you know what a mistake that was!!!! I have since gone and purchased the same shurflo as the original one was and havent an issue, The responce from the supplier of Jabsco was pathetic, i will post his reply at a later date, The pump was fitted in my kevlacat in the middle rear compartment up off the deck, behind one of those plastic locker hatches, so i would imagine that that is a pretty good spot considering the shurflo one was 5 years old and i only replaced it to try for more pressure! Know the bait board is above this compartment and mounted there 99% of the time, the bait board fits into rod holders with the rubber cap, so when the bait board isnt in(not very often) The black caps are on the rod holders. After sending photos to Jabsco supplier they came back and said that the pumps arent waterproof and the compartment it was fitted allowed water into the pump!!! as i said previously the shurflo lasted 5 plus years and what still running perfectly in the same compartment! Anyway i have since purhased a new shurflo but just can not believe that a company as big as jabsco would argue with a small claim as a deck wash pump!!! The Jabsco was fitted for around 3 months!!! I may even consider purchasing internationaly myself in future because i am sure i wouldnt recieve any less service than the Australian supplier has in this case!!! All over a $200 pump! Rant over!!! will post the response and photos from RW Basham In the next couple of days, So from my experience stay away from Jabsco!!!! Shurflo all the way!)