You can choose to convert the starboard side fender box into a bait livewell. Baitwell keeps the bait fish alive by circulating sea water in the well. The baitwell gets its raw water through the baitwell pump from the sea chest located under the deck in the aft. The baitwell has a drain to prevent the baitwell from overflowing.
To run the water in baitwell, the water intake valve must be open.
Intake valve and baitwell pump switch are located under a hatch in the stern of the boat, near the battery compartment. Baitwell pump switch is located next to the starboard fender box.
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Open intake valve through the hatch.
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Turn the pump on. The switch is located next to starboard fender box. The pump will start filling up the baitwell until water starts to run out from the overflow pipe
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Leave the pump running for continuous exchange of water
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Close the seacock when the baitwell is not in use
Inspect and clean the overflow drain and pump strainer from gunk after each use.
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Clean the inside of the baitwell with distilled vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.
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Circulate freshwater through the system a few times to rinse it.
Avoid using harsh cleaners, as they can cause the bait fish to die.