When you're sorting out the water side of a boat, the parts list usually comes down to something that moves water and something that lets it out. The TruePower 12V DC Utility Transfer Pump and the Scandvik Stainless Steel Washdown Spigot sit in the same marine plumbing and sanitation aisle, but they do very different jobs. One is a hardworking pump that can clear a bilge or transfer water; the other is a deck fitting designed to deliver water to a hose for washdown duty. Knowing which one belongs on your boat is a matter of what you need the water to do.
Quick verdict
If your priority is pumping water out of the bilge or transferring it between tanks, the TruePower pump is the more capable tool and comes in at $54.99, a full $46.01 below the Scandvik. If you're building a deck washdown station, the Scandvik spigot at $101.00 is the fitting that completes it.
Comparison at a glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| TruePower 12V DC Utility Transfer Pump | $54.99 | 240 GPH flow, 50 PSI, stainless housing, extra impeller | |
| Scandvik Stainless Steel Washdown Spigot | $101.00 | Polished stainless, corrosion-resistant, for deck washdown |
Where each product wins
- The TruePower pump wins when your job is moving water: it's built to handle bilge pumping, RV and camper utility use, and emergency water removal. If you need water out of a bilge or transferred between tanks, this is the tool that does the physical work.
- The Scandvik spigot wins when you're installing or upgrading a deck washdown system. It's the endpoint that turns a pressurized water supply into a spray for anchor washdown, deck cleaning, and bait well rinsing.
A closer look at each part
TruePower 12V DC Utility Transfer Pump
The TruePower 12V DC Utility Transfer Pump is the one to choose when you actually need to move water. It flows 240 gallons per hour at up to 50 PSI and can lift water 23 feet, so it handles bilge pumping, RV and camper utility tasks, and emergency water removal. The included extra impeller gives you a spare for maintenance down the line. The 3/8-inch NPT inlet and 3/4-inch NPT outlet are standard plumbing connections. What it won't do is spray water across your deck. It delivers water to a destination, but you'd need a spigot or nozzle to turn that flow into a washdown hose. It's also a 12V DC unit drawing 5 amps, so plan its wiring accordingly when you add it to your boat.
Scandvik Stainless Steel Washdown Spigot
The Scandvik Stainless Steel Washdown Spigot 10187P is the finishing piece for a marine deck washdown system. It's specifically designed for anchor washdown, deck cleaning, and bait wells. If you're already feeding a washdown hose from a pump, this spigot gives you a clean connection point to control the flow. The MPN 10187P identifies it as a genuine Scandvik fitting, and the country of origin is the United States. The trade-off is that this spigot does not pump or pressurize water on its own; it simply passes water through. So if your boat doesn't have a washdown pump yet, you'll need to budget for one separately.
Final choice by use case
Choose the TruePower 12V pump if your priority is moving water out of the bilge, transferring it between tanks, or handling emergency water removal. It's the lower-cost, higher-output tool for getting water from where it is to where it needs to go. Choose the Scandvik washdown spigot if you're completing a deck washdown system for anchor washdown, deck cleaning, or bait well rinsing, and you already have a pump or pressurized water source to feed it. If you're building a complete water setup, these two actually work together: the pump supplies the water, and the spigot delivers it.
