Transom Mounted Livewell pump Fast water pickup?

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CDory23

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Hi all,

A while back I installed a 500gph transom mounted removable live well pump for my 13 gallon live bait tank. Its basically a bilge pump mounted to the transom so I can avoid drilling thru-hulls for a permanent install. I don't use it all the time so I like the fact I can remove it easily. It has always worked great but I've never had to transport bait for long distances at higher speeds. I recently killed all of my bait traveling from long beach to Catalina because the pump is useless over 10mph because the pump is out of the water. I have seen fast water pickups for thru hulls but nothing for the transom mount setup. Anybody know a solution?
 
Does your boat have trim tabs ?
Yes, then drill 1 1/8 hole thru the tab and mount the pump stem thru the hole. You will then have cruise speed water pickup.
To drill the hole use a bi-metal hole saw.
alan
 
Thanks, but I do not have trim tabs. I have twin engines with permatrims installed and have been happy with the trim I get from adjusting the motors themselves.
 
CDory23":364u4478 said:
Hi all,

A while back I installed a 500gph transom mounted removable live well pump for my 13 gallon live bait tank. Its basically a bilge pump mounted to the transom so I can avoid drilling thru-hulls for a permanent install. I don't use it all the time so I like the fact I can remove it easily. It has always worked great but I've never had to transport bait for long distances at higher speeds. I recently killed all of my bait traveling from long beach to Catalina because the pump is useless over 10mph because the pump is out of the water. I have seen fast water pickups for thru hulls but nothing for the transom mount setup. Anybody know a solution?
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Go slow for 5 minutes every hour to allow the bait tank water to refresh?
 
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