Livewell system for 1980 BassTracker II

prorider4life · 03-24-10, 07:47 PM

I have a 1980 bass tracker II and i need help with the livewells. They are the underseat livewells. They automatically fill up when the boat is in the water. It has a T type fitting that goes through the side of the boat and that is all there is. There is wiring in there that operated an aerator i would guess but there is nothing in there right now. I'd like to fish small local tournaments and don't want to kill fish. Please help me to get the livewells working properly. thanks in advance!

prorider4life · 03-26-10, 07:50 AM

So i decided that instead of trying to use the existing livewells, I'm just going to build a custom one behind the seats. The two existing livewells will only hold about 10-12 gallons of water combined and i need at least 20 to fish small tourneys. I just ordered the mayfair basspirator 2 kit from basspros.com. anyone have experience with doing this kind of work and any advice? I've built fiberglass enclosures before so thats not a problem. Just want to make sure i know how to use a livewell properly, hook it up properly, and i don't want to kill the fish. thanks in advance!

screwballl · 03-26-10, 10:08 AM

Just like any livewell or fishtank, as long as there is sufficient water and proper aeration, there is not much else to worry about except leaks.

Tall · 03-26-10, 10:57 AM

You can use release me or rejuvenate products etc. in the water to help keep them alive. During the hot summer, use ice in the water will help also.

I have a MonArc purchased new in 1978 with a metal tank and I had to just keep the aeration on just about all the time in hot weather. My Ranger boat with a timer and larger tanks sure is nice but I still use products in the water to aid the fish.

As far as intallation, I am sure the instruction should cover most points, and I would assume you can use existing intake and drain holes.

bassintom · 03-31-10, 08:06 AM

While you're doing that, install a pro air system. They are about 50 bucks for the kit but well worth it.

I'd try to get all the livewells running properly...just saying

erwin.zeez · 04-23-10, 02:32 AM

i think it is kind of dead now
its a scrap
too much oldy
you should change it into new one
but if you want to use it keep the proper aeration + sealed its all corners

Captmikestarrett · 04-23-10, 09:30 AM

If you do put in a pump system you might check out the filtration/areation system from akwa-lung..

http://www.akwa-lung.com/index.html

A lot of catfish tourny guys use this and it is now catching on in the LGMouth world.

Capt Mike

03-24-10, 07:47 PM	#1
prorider4life BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Livewell system for 1980 BassTracker II I have a 1980 bass tracker II and i need help with the livewells. They are the underseat livewells. They automatically fill up when the boat is in the water. It has a T type fitting that goes through the side of the boat and that is all there is. There is wiring in there that operated an aerator i would guess but there is nothing in there right now. I'd like to fish small local tournaments and don't want to kill fish. Please help me to get the livewells working properly. thanks in advance! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by prorider4life; 03-24-10 at 08:05 PM.

03-26-10, 10:57 AM	#4
Tall BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central, AR Posts: 179	You can use release me or rejuvenate products etc. in the water to help keep them alive. During the hot summer, use ice in the water will help also. I have a MonArc purchased new in 1978 with a metal tank and I had to just keep the aeration on just about all the time in hot weather. My Ranger boat with a timer and larger tanks sure is nice but I still use products in the water to aid the fish. As far as intallation, I am sure the instruction should cover most points, and I would assume you can use existing intake and drain holes. __________________ CHRIST loves you and died for you John 3:16

03-31-10, 08:06 AM	#5
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	While you're doing that, install a pro air system. They are about 50 bucks for the kit but well worth it. I'd try to get all the livewells running properly...just saying __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

04-23-10, 09:30 AM	#7
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	If you do put in a pump system you might check out the filtration/areation system from akwa-lung.. http://www.akwa-lung.com/index.html A lot of catfish tourny guys use this and it is now catching on in the LGMouth world. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-26-10, 07:50 AM	#2
prorider4life BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	So i decided that instead of trying to use the existing livewells, I'm just going to build a custom one behind the seats. The two existing livewells will only hold about 10-12 gallons of water combined and i need at least 20 to fish small tourneys. I just ordered the mayfair basspirator 2 kit from basspros.com. anyone have experience with doing this kind of work and any advice? I've built fiberglass enclosures before so thats not a problem. Just want to make sure i know how to use a livewell properly, hook it up properly, and i don't want to kill the fish. thanks in advance!

03-26-10, 10:08 AM	#3
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	Just like any livewell or fishtank, as long as there is sufficient water and proper aeration, there is not much else to worry about except leaks.

04-23-10, 02:32 AM	#6
erwin.zeez BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	i think it is kind of dead now its a scrap too much oldy you should change it into new one but if you want to use it keep the proper aeration + sealed its all corners

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