1986 SS Live Well question

[theundercut]

I recently purchased a 1986 Starcraft SS 175, it appears there was a Livewell up front under the seat but I cannot for the life of me figure it out and no amount of google searching can bring up how to use it. I have confirmed there are other SS out there that have live wells so I assume that is what I have. Can anyone assist me with how this thing operates?

 

[Watermann]

Have any pics of the set up?

 

[MNhunter1]

If it's anything like my '84 MR180, there is an intake pump at the transom that is plumbed to the fill tube at the top of the livewell, and then a drain with a overfill standpipe that is plumbed from the bottom of the livewell back to the transom. Turn on the pump to pull the water in and fill 'er up, then pull out the standpipe to drain. Pretty basic setup. I plan to use 3/4" line for the fill side and 1-1/8' for the drain/overfill.