[htillman]

I agree with both the above. My only reasoning to let it drain into the bilge is that unless I add a bilge pump to the livewell, the only way to drain is to run the boat and pull the plug or drain it while on the trailer. I think most people have added some type of pump to the well. My thoughts are to seal the hatch nearest the transom and gasketthe smaller forward hatch and add a locking latch.