live well installation -Capt Pat

matt · Post by **matt** » Apr 8th, '08, 19:14

i recently saw your livewell on the Tips section. that is the ultimate well. Was wondering how the piece is attached to the boat? does it rest on the deck? through bolted? sorry but im puzzled
thanks, matt

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 8th, '08, 21:19

Matt,

No bolts, two hidden screws on the gunnel, epoxy, fiberglass, & fairing...

On B31s with the large fuel tank, the bottom is about 1" above the deck, on earlier models, the bottom is about 3" above the deck.

More info & images at: http://bertram31.com/parts/livewell.htm

Br,

Patrick

JP Dalik · Post by **JP Dalik** » Apr 9th, '08, 06:22

Don't the clamps make it hard to shut the lid?

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Apr 9th, '08, 06:49

No the lid has cutouts...

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Apr 9th, '08, 07:26

I wish I could do something like that on my boat. Think all the deck hatches might get in the way. Not to mention I just would not be comfortable with all the weight of the water being supported by such small clamps.

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Apr 9th, '08, 13:00

Those are some big clamps Kevin U should be alright.

scot · Post by **scot** » Apr 9th, '08, 13:25

Kevin,

Don't worry about the weight...those clamps are temporary, the finished clamps are forged steel C clamps, much stronger.

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