LnCoyote
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Hello fellow Tahoe fans,
I have a 2010 Tahoe 215cc. It is currently still under warranty. I have taken it to the dealer a few times regarding the livewell which is located in the bow between the two passenger seats. At first there was a problem with the livewell leaking directly into the boat. It appeared to be coming from the pump that is located directly underneath the livewell. Whenever I would fill it up, even half way, I could open the ski hatch and observe the water dripping at somewhat of a steady stream from what looked like the pump or the pump fittings. The dealer did correct that issue by replacing the pump.
Now the live well leaks/drains directly into the lake via the drain hole on the port side of the boat whenever I put water into the livewell. The dealer told me that it is normal for their to be a slow leak, but it just doesn't seem right to me. I can fill up the livewell 3 quarters of the way, put my bait fish in and take off down the lake. 5 minutes later I check the livewell and almost all the water has drained out and the bait fish are floppin around. I again took my boat back to the dealer and they can prove to me by filling it up that it does not leak out when sitting in the parking lot/service bay. I then explained to them that it does leak when the boat is on plane/underway and I also have video of it leaking when I am just sitting there in the water.
The livewell on my boat has two pumps. One to pump water in and one to pump water out. It does not have any kind of plug or long pipe to plug up the whole in the bottom of the livewell. I even asked the dealer if there is one that could be ordered and they explained that there is not a plug/pipe made for this model. It just doesn't make sense to me that it should leak at all. Isn't there supporsed to be somekind of stop vaulve to prevent water from draining out once it is pumped in?
I am beginning to get a little frustrated with the service team. I could sure use a little ammunition/advice to take with me when I return to the dealer on July 6th.
Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Coyote
I have a 2010 Tahoe 215cc. It is currently still under warranty. I have taken it to the dealer a few times regarding the livewell which is located in the bow between the two passenger seats. At first there was a problem with the livewell leaking directly into the boat. It appeared to be coming from the pump that is located directly underneath the livewell. Whenever I would fill it up, even half way, I could open the ski hatch and observe the water dripping at somewhat of a steady stream from what looked like the pump or the pump fittings. The dealer did correct that issue by replacing the pump.
Now the live well leaks/drains directly into the lake via the drain hole on the port side of the boat whenever I put water into the livewell. The dealer told me that it is normal for their to be a slow leak, but it just doesn't seem right to me. I can fill up the livewell 3 quarters of the way, put my bait fish in and take off down the lake. 5 minutes later I check the livewell and almost all the water has drained out and the bait fish are floppin around. I again took my boat back to the dealer and they can prove to me by filling it up that it does not leak out when sitting in the parking lot/service bay. I then explained to them that it does leak when the boat is on plane/underway and I also have video of it leaking when I am just sitting there in the water.
The livewell on my boat has two pumps. One to pump water in and one to pump water out. It does not have any kind of plug or long pipe to plug up the whole in the bottom of the livewell. I even asked the dealer if there is one that could be ordered and they explained that there is not a plug/pipe made for this model. It just doesn't make sense to me that it should leak at all. Isn't there supporsed to be somekind of stop vaulve to prevent water from draining out once it is pumped in?
I am beginning to get a little frustrated with the service team. I could sure use a little ammunition/advice to take with me when I return to the dealer on July 6th.
Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Coyote