Learn how to install and use your Sportsman washdown hose holder with a simple quarter turn to keep your hose organized and off the deck.
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•The Sportsman washdown hose holder, developed for the 2026 model year, fits into the rod holders beneath the gunwale so your coiled hose rests near the freshwater and raw-water washdown connections.
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•Install the holder by positioning it with the curve facing you, pushing it into the under-gunwale rod holder and rotating it a quarter turn to lock it into its working position.
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•Coil the hose and return it to the holder every time you finish using the washdown so it stays off the deck and is easy to find on your next trip.
A washdown hose is useful throughout a day on the water, but a loose hose can quickly add clutter to the cockpit. After rinsing the deck or cleaning up, having a dedicated place to stow it helps keep the area organized and ready to use.
Developed for the 2026 model year, the Sportsman washdown hose holder provides a simple storage solution using the rod holders beneath the gunwale. Its curved shape gives your hose a place to rest, keeping it off the deck and close to your washdown connections.
A purpose for that unfamiliar piece
If you’ve found the hose holder on your boat and wondered what it does, you’re not alone. It’s a common question among Sportsman owners.
Sportsman boats come standard with freshwater and raw-water washdowns beneath the gunwale, where you’ll also find rod holders. The washdown hose holder fits into an under-gunwale rod holder and locks into position with a quarter turn. Once installed, it provides a convenient place to hang your coiled hose.
How to install the hose holder
Installing the holder takes just a few simple steps:
- Position the holder with the curve facing you. This is the starting orientation before inserting it into the under-gunwale rod holder.
- Push the holder into the rod holder.
- Rotate it a quarter turn. This locks the holder into its working position.
- Coil your washdown hose and hang it on the holder. Arrange the hose so it stays off the deck.
The quarter turn is an important part of the installation. Pushing the holder in positions it; rotating it locks it in place for use.
Make hose storage part of your cleanup routine
Once you finish using the washdown, take a moment to coil the hose and return it to the holder. Giving it a consistent storage location keeps it from being left loose across the deck and makes it easier to find the next time you need it.
It’s a small addition with a practical purpose: keeping your washdown hose organized, accessible, and out of the way.
