skinny Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 my boat doesn't have a live well in it but I have been thinking of building one just not sure how to go about it. How big should it be ? what to make it out of ? what to use for pumps to get water in and out (not sure I want to put a hole in my hull) so looking for pros cons and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Don't know what your boat looks like or how much room you have to work with but I would seriously consider making one out of a cooler that can either be built in or carried out of the boat. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yep, the cooler route is the easiest... BPS and many other tackle shops sell an aerator kit that you can get for cooler livewells. I had one before and it worked very well. It was around $35 if I can remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 The others have it right. If you absolutely need a livewell, use the appropriate sized cooler. IMHO, unless you're doing live release tournaments, a livewell is useless. If you're a C&R guy you don't need a livewell. If you want to keep a fish or three for dinner, you're best to dispatch the fish and put it on ice. I have a 42" livewell on my boat and it is now a storage compartment for tackle. If I need to have minnows aboard for any length of time, I use a cooler with a $35 aerator kit. But that's just me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks like I'm cooler shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks like I'm cooler shopping building one is complicated but here it goes if your into it, You need to source out a rotational moulder ( there is one in Mississauga ) find the right tank you ll have to build a base of 2x2 to sit it on and fll the cvavity with rigid foam. Cut the top of the tank to fit a hatch of some sort and make sure its supported on all sides, ( if your looking for 30 gallon plus I also suggest some sort of baffle system to prevent water sloshing) 2 500g water pumps and 1/2 inch abs piping secure 1 pump to the bottom and one pump close to where you intend to have a water intake ( it might require a hole in your boat below the water line ) run the power from a battery to both pumps and some sort of toggle switch run the plumbing from the pump out somewhere outside of your boat ( requiring another hole ) source out the fittings for the hull attach them and your good to go. Sounds like a lot of work but a solid afternoon and its done. the cooler though is about 30 seconds to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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