Drop-In Livewell Replacement

[westexasrepublic]

Im gonna start this thread about asking where I can find livewell replacements since mine are cracked on the bottom, But then I may just end up turning this into a "howto" build your own since I cant find any on google search or here....

 

[geeco1]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

How large are we talking here? I don't know if I have ever seen drop-in replacements. Is it possible to remove yours and replace? Otherwise, how about the inside of an old cooler? Do you have any pics?

 

[westexasrepublic]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

That one middle comparment

the two middle compartments are my livewell areas

and it is possible to remove the old ones, now that i have the top cap off they just pop off and seem to be made of similar material as a cooler liner, only black.

 

[geeco1]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

If you can't find a replacement livewell, then as I said earlier, you may try a cooler.

You may also see if one of those rubbermaid type totes would work or perhaps one of those black storage boxes that they sell at Lowes or HD. I actually thought of getting two of the black storage boxes and mounting them as bow seats on my boat. They are made of heavy roto-moulded plastic and have hinged lids with snap-down handles. You can sit/stand on them with no harm.

 

[westexasrepublic]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

thats a lot of good advice, I might hav eto modify something like this http://www.tractorsupply.com/livest...stock-tanks/oval-stock-tank-15-gallon-2221034

and fiberglass it in or something. I havnt found much about the subject, I guess no one ever replaced their livewells.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

Ebay, Great Lakes Skipper?

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

I found a 19 gallon plastic gas tank in Cabelas bargain cave for $50. Cut a hole in the top and works like a champ.

 

[PS94]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

Any plastic places near you? We have one up north, they build oilfield containment tubs, but can do pretty much anything..
http://www.marmitplastics.com/ pricey though...

 

[westexasrepublic]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

update:

I found this website and it helped a lot with my livewell questions and even offer affordable livewell solutions!!! hope this helps someone else.

https://www.flow-rite.com/marine/livewell-builder

 

[Woodonglass]

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Hey, I see the bucket in the Tractor supply link so whats up with the rest of the pics? This is very weird!!!

 

[westexasrepublic]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAN...dZViewItemQQcategoryZ26451QQitemZ190393244586

 

[westexasrepublic]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

Im updating this thread, for anyone that wants to know how to make a custom livewell, since I had to take this rout seeing their is almost no cheaper alternative....

3/4" ply screwed and Pl glued together...

woven roven to fillet the corners and chopped mat for the walls

oil based rustoleum black paint then one more layer of resin over the top of the paint to seal it all in.

water test, no leaks, ready to install. Also used a brace in the top middle of the box, 1x2.5 piece of wood slotted down the middle will also double for a plexiglass insert to make 2 tanks for tournament fishing

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Drop-In Livewell Replacement

Every live well I've ever dealt with are custom molded to each boat. The one you're making is really big but fine. Where is the viewing window going?