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I've finished modifying my center console to shrink the lounger down to an insulated cooler seat. The cooler is large ~ 30 gallons. I used a male mold to make the liner - gelcoat surface. I was thinking that it might double as a live well (another design afterthought!). I have reasonable access all around for plumbing, etc. I have no experience with live well design...can anyone help with some advice on design, part sources, etc?

My initial thoughts/questions:
- Bottom drain with valve - route to stern mascerator pump
- Lights - blue LED?
- Fill - single or multiple? sizes?
- overflow(s)? how high, how many?

thanks!
Cam

Cam,

Have you studied mine?

I was just going to say, check out capt patricks

If it were me I would put a flush bottom drain in each rear corner so you don/t have the problem of water being trapped on the non-drain side of the cooler. Maybe make them large enough so that you can use the SS screen drains you can get for the kitchen sink. Save having a macerator pump. Also, if you can make the pipe and thru hull larger than the drain inlet size you won't have much problem with plugging.

Like these:

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I actually use one on the coolant drain in the chip pan on my 14x40 lathe.

That's a good idea! I molded the bottom surface to drain to the center and there is a mini-sump in the center/rear of the liner. Thanks!

I'm thinking (dangerous)...3/4" end of day drain, 2 ea 1.5" overflow drains in the rear about 3/4 height of tank, 2 ea. 3/4 inputs (high/low), maybe a recirc pump, tri-colr LED thru hull lights, acrylic lid...

Cam, you may be slow, but you sure are good! That is looking great, your 25 is going to be so sick, dude!

Thanks, Rocket. After 5.5 years it is still very much a work in progress. It's evolved into more of a sculpture than a boat project. A series of mini-projects. The only time I get frustrated is when I focus on being done, rather than enjoying the journey.

I damn sure hope it floats!