JW
03-30-2000, 09:58 PM
I recently purchased a new boat, and livewell size was a big concern for me. I chose a Monark 176 Commander. After using it once I decided the drain system should be different.
There is a threaded fitting in the bottom of the well that a drain tube inserts. When the livewell is full the water spills over into the tube and this maintains the water level in the well. I have seen this design in several different boats.
The problem I have is draining the well completely. When You remove the tube, the threaded coupling on the bottom of the well sets up aproximately 1/2 inch preventing complete draining of the well. I wish the overflow was mounted on the side of the well, and the drain located flush with the bottom of the well with a simple drainplug like a bathtub. This would make a for a cleaner livewell over time.
Do other boats have better designs? Has anyone redesigned their livewell for this reason. I'm not a plumber but I think I could do it myself. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something by asking here first before I dive in.
Thanks for any input!
There is a threaded fitting in the bottom of the well that a drain tube inserts. When the livewell is full the water spills over into the tube and this maintains the water level in the well. I have seen this design in several different boats.
The problem I have is draining the well completely. When You remove the tube, the threaded coupling on the bottom of the well sets up aproximately 1/2 inch preventing complete draining of the well. I wish the overflow was mounted on the side of the well, and the drain located flush with the bottom of the well with a simple drainplug like a bathtub. This would make a for a cleaner livewell over time.
Do other boats have better designs? Has anyone redesigned their livewell for this reason. I'm not a plumber but I think I could do it myself. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something by asking here first before I dive in.
Thanks for any input!