Need some quick livewell info.

[2MADAKAT]

I am having a friend add a livewell between the <br />front seats of my 19' bowrider. Right now the dimension of that area ia 41" l x 18"w x 16"d.<br />I think this is too much space for a livewell as well as I am concerned it would be too much weight in the front of the boat, even 1/2 full.<br />Does anybody have dimensions on livewells from factory boats? <br />I fish for salmon in spring and fall and bass and<br />walleye in the summer. the salmon are between 28" to 36" long, the bass and walleye much smaller.<br />I don't wish to turn my boat into a submarine.

 

[ndemge]

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That is 6.8 Cubic Feet<br />7.4 gallons per foot<br />50.32 gallons<br />8 lbs per gallon<br /><br />402 lbs full <br /><br />If you have that puppy full, subtract 3 people from what your capacity plate says.

 

[cuzner]

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Just a thought here, I converted a cooler to a live well. Not the most impresive looking set up, but I remove it when not in use,and it works good.<br /><br /> Jim

 

[Catchem]

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2MADAKAT,you can buy them at Cabbellas or Basspro shops relatively inexpensive.BTW went to "Stef and Kars" the other day.Looks like a pretty good shop.Hope it works out for him.We can use another good mechanic around this area.

 

[2MADAKAT]

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Hey Catchem,<br /> Eric is a good guy. I have already recommended him to a couple of people on this forum already. He is the one who is actually doing the work on my boat.

 

[Catchem]

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Yeah,He seems OK.Gave me a about an hour tour of his shop.Had a real good talk with him.Seems to know his stuff pretty good.Know where he's from?

 

[2MADAKAT]

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Yeah, The island of Mauritus off the African coast. Surrounded by water. Next time your in, take a look at my fishing machine, the 19' Bayliner that is being redone. Ask him to see the pictures of some of his other projects; you will be surprised.

 

[Catchem]

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Yeah,I saw it the day I was in.Nice job and boat.He definately knows his stuff.Hope we can keep him around here for a long time.Got some great ideas from him the day I was in on working on my boat.Now I just have to get at it.BTW how did you make out with your live well?I have cabbella's catalogue and bass pro's if you'd like to take a look at some.

 

[2MADAKAT]

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I shortened the livewell by 13" in length and am moving the pump to one of the outside storage units. We just finalized the layout of the hatches today.<br />Hopefully in two weeks, there will be a big difference in the boat. I am also having him put in two locking rod lockers down both sides, able to handle 4 - 7' rods each. <br />Thanks for the offer of the catalogues, but I have been using a livewell I built out of a coleman cooler for six years now and wanted a built in one for this boat.<br />I can hardly wait to get using it; summer is sliding by far too fast.

 

[Catchem]

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Yep,enjoy will be over sooner than we think.Gotta hurry up and get mine in the water soon.Driving me nuts.

 

[Catchem]

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2MADAKAT,saw your boat with the new addition.Looks like its gonna work fine for ya.Do you go to Mitchell's bay a lot for bassin.I love the smallies down there.Gonna get Eric to all the floor and stringers for me.Just to big a job for me.will hopfully have it their next week when he's got room in the shop.

 

[2MADAKAT]

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We usually hit Mitchell's bay 4 or 5 times a year, but last year we have started trying our luck at Cedar cove. 1/2 hour from home instead of an hour +. My buddies and I also spend a week<br />in September bass fishin up north. Last year it was Pigeon lake. This year it will be Buckhorn.<br />Good luck on your boat, just remember you'll have to wait in line. And give him the time and I guarantee you'll be happy with the work and price.