livewell on 20 ' 1978 MA

[Bigshrimpin]

MA's don't have a baitwell in the floor. Personally I'd seal it shut with caulk if I had a slip or mooring. It's just too much of a risk with rain and the scupper design.

[CaptRJ]

appreciate the drawings but guess what ??? mine does have a baitwell in the deck right behind the seats. I spoke with the man who sold it originally back in 1978 right out of Boats Inc here in CT and it is factory original ..I think you may have the right idea in sealing it shut and will decide after haul out sometime in Nov. Thanks for the reply.

[CaptRJ]

looking closer at the drawings my MA does not have that dry storage shown under the console. The tank is forward which allows room for the baitwell aft of the tank.Thanks again.

[Bigshrimpin]

RJ - I wasn't aware of that was an option . . . very interesting. I have a 1978 MA too. I'd love to see some pictures - how they fit the well into the floor. Is your baitwell setup like the SF in this picture? You might be able to find some gasket/weather stripping material and a good latch to make the hatch more water resistant.

[BA17]

I would seal the one in the floor, take out the seats and add one of these.



Good luck,
BA

[Old'sCool]

I would seal the one in the floor, take out the seats and add one of these.



Good luck,
BA

What's the scoop on that nice leaning post/bait well??? Manuf., price, etc. It looks really nice.

[RS]

looking closer at the drawings my MA does not have that dry storage shown under the console. The tank is forward which allows room for the baitwell aft of the tank.Thanks again.

My guess is that Barry had that put in when he replaced the fuel tank. I remember a similar conversation, but can't specifically say it was with him, or another member.

When I replaced my fuel tank I went from the 70 gallon to a 50. This freed up the space up front to reclaim as storage.