how big a baitwell can you put on a 20sf?

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Denny,
I don't think the Seacraft Industries and Tracker 20' hulls are as sensitive to tail weight as the Potter boats. I use the in-deck live well in mine with no problems. It's located just forward of the motor well, and I have a 400lb Merc hanging on the transom. Running with the live well full, I don't need to deploy trim tabs to keep the bow down. That being said, 45 gallons might be pushing the limits. 30 gallons would probably be ok.

Dave

I have not seen the Bones of the early/ later hulls side by each so I will just give my thoughts. My fuel tank is 47 useable/ 50 gal stock design.

The early boats have the console way back. Maybe Carl`s racing back round influenced this.
The deck design was raised sometime in the 80`s? I can get some water in with one or more in the corner with 365#s of Rude on her ass. Norm makes good points about simulation/ imagineering. Love the Hookah Norm!

I moved my console forward maybe 2 inches to gain more fishing room.
The oval rigging hole prevented me from going farther. I did not consider cutting the hole
farther fore. I would now. You also trade foot room on the jump seat by doing this.

Think, think, and think some more. Questions are your best friends here.

Merry Christmas!
GFS




Ideally, I would like my bait on the transom, but where it is now is not too shabby.

[bibijawa]

I'm now thinking I can turn my front seat storage compartment into a baitwell. It has a 30 gallon capacity but after I round out the corners it will probably only hold 20 gallons. Has anyone here plumbed their front seat successfully? Any pictures?

[PigSticker]

I have an 85 20` with the same console as your boat, I raised the front seat 4 inches and cut out storage box to accommodate a custom built livewell about 30-35 gallons, but I had a new deck put in and the plumbing at that time..

[bibijawa]

After measuring the inside.of the front seat some more and rounding out the corners
I'll be able to fit 27 gallons(16.5"W x 35"L x 12"H).I'm going to set up the plumbing like
in the kodiak pro flo tanks. I'll put the drain and the water inlet behind the rounded corners in the rear of the well. I'll drill many small holes for the drain and inlet. It will be big enough for plenty of pilchards and it won't add any weight to the stern.