Drain problem

[Tadd_P]

Hi guys just got the boat running last week and was using a ton of gas. I figure it is because my livewell is full of water. Problem is i cant get the damn thing to drain. I used a portable air compressor but wouldnt break loose. Any suggestions on how to fix the blockage??? Any suggestions would be much appreciated thanks.

 

[Tadd_P]

Re: Drain problem

I just took a hangar and stuck it into the drain hole from both directions and cant get whatever is stuck in there to break free help here guys id really apprecitate any advice on this matter

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Drain problem

Tad, Use a piece of hose(and your lungs) to siphon the water out. Alternatively use a manual bilge pump to pump it out.

 

[jebeebe]

Re: Drain problem

If the hose isn't tied at some point, you could take a new length of hose and tape it good to the old one and pull it through and viola .

 

[Tadd_P]

Re: Drain problem

well its not a hose it is a spout that runs out of the live well tank and down out the back of the transum. I think there is a bend in that pipe somewhere and that is why a hangar wont run thru it. And all the nasty **** that has been in there id die before i tried to suck that out of there thanks anyways guys ill figure it out always do have a good day and thanks for the advice.