Can a livewell sink a boat?

As mentioned, livewells/baitwells are notorious for sinking boats. I tore mine out and permanently plugged them. Another thing is overloading the stern of a boat.

How do you keep water out of Livewells?

Put expansion plugs in the holes on the outside of the boat for both the livewell fill or the pump as well as the livewell drain. Plug the holes from the outside and you will be good to go.

How do you test a livewell at home?

To test it at home, use your garden hose to fill the livewell and then first test your aerator. Once that is done test your recalculate – what will happen you will end up pumping the water out of the livewell (since your boat is not in the water and your intake is under the water line).

Why won’t my live well fill?

Definitely check the flapper. Fill livewell, then pull boat out of water with it in recirc or auto mode (or use a hose to fill the well in your driveway). If the livewell is draining, the flapper is bad.

How do live wells work in a boat?

A livewell is a tank found on many fishing boats that is used to keep bait and caught fish alive. It works by pumping fresh water from the surrounding body into the tank, as well as keeping the water aerated.

Can I fill my boat with water to check for leaks?

I would use caution in filling the boat with water. It weighs about 8 pounds per gallon so it may overload your trailer axel or tires. It is most likely a hole that is already thru the hull such as transducer, wash down, etc. Take a look at your drain plug also.

Why is my boat leaking?

By far, the most common cause of leaks in boats is the result of wear and corrosion. Through-hull fittings for drains and live well intakes, wash-down through hulls, screw holes for transducers and even the mounting bolts for your outboard can wear themselves into a leak.

What are the holes in the back of my boat?

The limber holes allow water to drain into the lowest part of the bilge so that it can be pumped out by a single bilge pump (or more usually, one electric and one manual pump). The term is commonly applied to the holes in mid-20th century submarine upperworks, which allow drainage from the superstructure.

How does the livewell drain on a boat work?

The live well drain has a y that attaches to the overflow. A rubber line then runs to the back of the boat to a drain. You have to tear the front deck, trolling batteries and compartment and several other items out to get to the lines.

Why is water coming out of the livewell?

The pump running dry, burned up the pump internals and allowed water to freely come in. If your boat is moving forward and the intake valve is open, water should be suctioned out. Part of the livewell is supposed to sit above the waterline and the rest is filled by the pump. Only thing I can think of is water coming into the overflow holes.

Is the live well in my Lund rebel leaking?

I have a 2016 lund rebel that has a leak in the live well drain. It does not leak if I plug the live well drain on the transom. It does not leak to fill the live well with the aerator pump. The minute the water reaches the over flow (which must have a t to the grain line) I start taking on water.

Can a targa tracker have a live well leak?

I have a Targa Tracker 2013 and this weekend started having the exact same issues, can’t find any leaks, but after running wide open for a bit the front well is completely full sloshing water over I have a 2016 lund rebel that has a leak in the live well drain. It does not leak if I plug the live well drain on the transom.