Bait Well Ideas...Help

eggsuckindog · #1 10-27-2008, 02:50 PM

Set the pump to pump out maybe, I've seen that done on the in floor SC wells before

BigLew · #2 10-27-2008, 08:04 PM

If you want to leave SOME water, as you said, you could mount the water drain inlet/outlet so that it is up off the bottom of the B/W and will only drain/pumpout down to a desired point. This will leave a desired amount of water in the baitwell. You can set it up so that you can move that outlet down to the floor of the baitwell for when you want to "pump" it dry.

gofastsandman · #3 10-27-2008, 09:02 PM

Hey Terry,
Raise the sides of the baitwell to deck height {glassed in} and run an overflow or 2 at different heights to modulate capacity and flow! Run the overflow through the transom and an end of day to the bilge. Clamshell pick up 8 inches or so off keel on the side w/ out a ducer. You can hide it somewhat between the steps. Gem Products makes a sweet flush one. ToddsLures has good access.
GFS

Islandtrader · #4 10-28-2008, 03:43 PM

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Run the overflow through the transom and an end of day to the bilge.

I don't think I understand eod to bilge?

Let us make the assumption that my floor is just above the water line. If I had a drain that was below the water line I don't think the bw will let the over flo out the back of the transom. Doesn't water seek its own level?

Capt Chuck · #5 10-28-2008, 04:38 PM

Two tank drains needed. One out the transom (via a seacock)which will drain as long as your running forward. After draining close the seacock. The second drain (plug to bilge)will handle any excess at the EOD, which if you choose, you can drain to the bilge and pump it out.

Islandtrader · #6 10-29-2008, 09:48 AM

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One out the transom (via a seacock)which will drain as long as your running forward.

Thanks, CC, some time one forgets that a sea cock is needed.

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I can show you @ Desoto

Sandy I will be there on Saturday. Maybe we can dip a line.

gofastsandman · #7 10-29-2008, 10:05 AM

Why not Terry.

3rdday · #8 10-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Terry,
I put a fishbox/ in my floor probably close to the same location as your livewell.I have mine draining into the bilge. I too faced the same challenge. I wanted to drain out the transom, but #1 I have a backing plate for the outboard bracket in the low corner of the fishbox. I also did not want the chance for the plug to be "forgotten" or pop out! I know the wise confuciuos say; "man who drain fishbox in bilge have stinky boat" .

gofastsandman · #9 10-28-2008, 04:39 PM

Terry,
Not sure about your deck height, but my overflow was above the waterline, and the drain hose ran below the water line for silent operation. The weight of the water pushes it out. The e o d hose ran to a thru hull by the bilge drain plug. I can show you @ Desoto as I cut out the in deck well and put a 30 gal under my shorty leaning post/ chair set up.