Portable Live Well

Dennis1022 · 07-05-10, 08:51 AM

I like to make a portable live well. The item I'm using is a storage box with lid. The box size is Top length 27.25" Bottom length 26" Top width is 17" and Bottom width is 15.25"and 15" deep it is a 31 Gallon! So I already have the pump and PVC pipes and hoses 1" OD, I seen videos of ice chest live wells and then a trash can and then a homemade wood box with fiberglass!
What I want to do is not cutting holes in the hull of my boat. also keep the fish cool with water spray and oxygen for relieving the fish of stress. I will be releasing them before leaving the lake! So I need is step by step instructions. Don't want to make a mistake again!
Thanks
Dennis

Captmikestarrett · 07-12-10, 07:51 AM

Use 3M 5200 to seal the pump pickup on the storage box. That 3M 5200 is the best stuff I have ever found.

I one had a Terry bass boat and did not like the idea of drilling holes to mount the water speed pickup and the depth finder/paddle wheel.

I mounted the three items on a block of plastic and bonded it to the boat with 5200. Years later I hit a log that broke the paddle wheel speedo and depth finder. The block stayed bonded.

Capt Mike

Dennis1022 · 07-12-10, 09:12 AM

Mike, thanks for the information, but I finally figured it out.
Dennis

07-05-10, 08:51 AM	#1
Dennis1022 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 24	Portable Live Well I like to make a portable live well. The item I'm using is a storage box with lid. The box size is Top length 27.25" Bottom length 26" Top width is 17" and Bottom width is 15.25"and 15" deep it is a 31 Gallon! So I already have the pump and PVC pipes and hoses 1" OD, I seen videos of ice chest live wells and then a trash can and then a homemade wood box with fiberglass! What I want to do is not cutting holes in the hull of my boat. also keep the fish cool with water spray and oxygen for relieving the fish of stress. I will be releasing them before leaving the lake! So I need is step by step instructions. Don't want to make a mistake again! Thanks Dennis __________________ *Dennis iyankapiMatho ( RunningBear )* *Wakan tanan kici un yelo* *( May the Great Spirit Bless You )*

07-12-10, 07:51 AM	#2
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Use 3M 5200 to seal the pump pickup on the storage box. That 3M 5200 is the best stuff I have ever found. I one had a Terry bass boat and did not like the idea of drilling holes to mount the water speed pickup and the depth finder/paddle wheel. I mounted the three items on a block of plastic and bonded it to the boat with 5200. Years later I hit a log that broke the paddle wheel speedo and depth finder. The block stayed bonded. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-12-10, 09:12 AM	#3
Dennis1022 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 24	Mike, thanks for the information, but I finally figured it out. Dennis __________________ *Dennis iyankapiMatho ( RunningBear )* *Wakan tanan kici un yelo* *( May the Great Spirit Bless You )*

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