Portable Livewells - Opinions Please

[peterb]

I have the below noted 23' SeaCraft. Currently, it does not have a built in live well. In May/June I will use a small garbage can & a portable aerator to support live bunker. In Sept I will use a 5 gallon pail & battery operated pump to support peanuts.

I have had mixed results with both setups. I have been thinking of a better setup. I don't know if I want to create a permament setup (as I only use live baitfish for several months during the year).

Has anyone had any success with the larger portable livewells? I am thinking of the 20 gallon to 30 gallon sizes. Or are people going to to tell me that if I want to do it right that I need to install a permenant setup.

I do have a spare seacock, but have some misgivings about permanently giving up the space under neath my leaning post, and do not have the time and energy right now to rejigger my enclosed transom to install a livewell.

I would greatly appreciate any input that you have to offer.

Thanks,

Peter