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
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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.
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...
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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!
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi