Livewell Conversion
 

I was thinking about converting the front cooler under the bow cushion on my 180 Diablo to a livewell. Just wondering if any one has done this , and if so what kinda problems did you run into?

Thanks ,

Larry

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

its gonna make a mess in your boat. most live wells are in the rear where there is lil boat movement from wave action

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Ranger and other manufacturers have had them in the bow for years. I understand what you are thinking , but if the lid is setup right it isn't going to leak out.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks ,

Larry

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Most of your bass boats have similar hulls that you might find on a barefoot ski boat. they are designed to ride on only the last 2 feet of the hull at full plane.

our boats wont do that and porpoise more

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Well , I got to looking and I don't think it would be big enough anyway OD. So I'm thinking about in the rear under one of the seats next to the engine cover. Now I just got to decide what side!
Always something!! Decisions ....Decisions.....Decisions

Larry

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

how many people do you fish when your out ? if just two others, the ballast will be opposite you.

how much water/fish weight are you thinking it will be ?

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Usually just the wife and myself. I'm looking at a 14gal tank that I think will fit under the seat/sundeck good. I have already moved the battery from the starboard rear corner to the port side right under the glovebox. I have the trim pump on the port side rear and don't think I can move it much.
I'm thinking maybe an additional 150lbs.

Larry

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Just food for thought, some people use a bait bag for a live well. They can be easily removed when not needed.

http://mmmwebstore.com/img/med/40-0.jpg

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Whats a typical size fish you go after ?

If you do a 15 gal poly tank (20"-10"-18")

......with water and catch you should be able to stay at 150 lbs

Re: Livewell Conversion
 

Mostly trout , crappie , perch , bass , wipers.
I'm like you... I think I'll be fine.
I did shave about 60lbs of engine weight off of her with aluminum intake and aluminum exhaust manifolds :)
Thanks guys for the input.!

Larry