Replacing Live Well Pump

[NCOffSeason]

OK gurus, I need your help. I succesfully replaced my starter today and I am ready to tackle my next project. I need to replace my live well pump, but I can't reach it. My fish & ski has a back deck like a bass boat. The pump is mounted at the bottom of the transom. I have 2 access doors for the batteries, but I can't get to the pump. Any ideas?<br /><br />Any advice would be much appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Chris

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Yea they are a pain for sure.<br />They put them things in there and then put the top half of the boat on.<br /><br />First thing is you have to become one with the boat. <br /><br />Take the access doors off to get them out of your way.<br /><br />Then you have to lay down and get into that storage hole as much as you can to reach them.<br />Also remember they have been on for a while and they will be tuff to get loose, but it can be done.<br /><br />I weigh over 300lbs. and replaced one of mine.<br /><br />I though I would die before I got it, but I did, and you can also, just take your time and use a fan to blow on you. It helps keep you cool. <br /><br />Good luck.

 

[magster65]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Or get a little tiny friend.

 

[NCOffSeason]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Thanks guys. I was afraid you were going to say that! Maybe my son can help.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Chris

 

[Hopsdak]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Pull the batteries if it makes it any easier..<br />Just mark the cables so you know where they go..

 

[NCOffSeason]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Thanks for the good advice. I removed the battery from the port side and proceeded to get close to my boat. I was able reach (barely) the pump and pull it up enough to cut the wires and remove it. I then spliced the wires and connected the hose. I recruited my 7 year old to climb into the compartment and slide the tube through the hole in the transom. He did a perfect job. Added a little sealer to the nut, tightened it up and the job was done.<br /><br />Let's see. I've owned the boat for two weeks and I've replaced a starter and a live well pump. Not a bad wrench if I do say so myself. I have learned a great deal from this board and I am truly grateful.<br /><br />Chris

 

[Mikevn1500]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

Now take the kid fishin! My 7 year old helped me with my starter, got the one realy hard bolt started for me. He was so happy(more than me I think) 2 months later and he still tells the story to the guys around the ramps we go to.

 

[NCOffSeason]

Re: Replacing Live Well Pump

I sure will. He's still playing baseball tournaments and I hope we can hit the water this weekend. I took them last Saturday after the games and the poor thing wouldn't start, and it was leaking! What a day. Maybe this weekend will be a little better.<br /><br />Check us out. Sign out guestbook.<br /> Alamance All-Stars <br />Chris