Bruce J Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I'm still new to the bait well game, so bear with me on this one. I put in the taller standpipe in the back center well of my new 2400TRS for the first time and was running around - aimlessly as usual. A short time later I looked back and saw water coming out of the back of the hatch. I opened the hatch and it was filled or overfilled to the brim of the well. The standpipe is tall, but stops a few inches short of the top of the well. So I wouldn't have expected it to overfill. It must be coming in faster while running than it can drain out through the pipe. I guess I ***umed there was some type of additional upper level overflow drain, just in case, but guess that is not true. The question is whether it's "normal" to have your bait well so completely full that it even overflows a bit when running - nothing to worry about, etc.? Or do I really need to just cut down that standpipe several more inches? I think the drain itself is fine because it empties quickly when I remove the standpipe. Over to you, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not sure on the normal for your boat. However I have heard of other boats that have had this issue. 2 things I can think of you can do. Close the inlet valve a bit, but not enough to starve the pump when not moving. Drill holes in the bottom of the stand pipe to help water move out faster, also helps to get rid of old water that can get stuck on the bottom. I wouldn't shorten the stand pipe. I don't think that will solve it, seems like it will still over flow. Also if you shorten it there will be less water in the well when not running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdriftin Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I drilled some holes in my standpipe. Helps avoid the problem you have, but also helps circulate water better letting water from the bottom get out keeping the water fresher throughout the well. Mine is the old style with just the fill spout up top. I think the newer ones have a little better design with two fill points to help move water around. You may also just make sure the drain line is not obstructed somehow. I'll get a bait stuck in there sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Turn the water flow down some, after a few adjustments you will be able to see just how much water you can pump in and drain out without overfilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 When I'm running on plane, I unusually don't run my live well pump, there is enough water flow without the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 The drain is designed to handle the full volume of water from the pump while on plane. So, you have another problem. Maybe something stuck in the drain hose. Was there any gr*** or dead bait constricting the flow at the top of the over-flow pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgfan Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I have the same problem with the center live well on my 2600 when I'm not running. (It drains fine while running.) The reason it happens on my boat while sitting or idling is the thru hull drain (top of the pipe) is about the same elevation as the drain pipe from the live well therefore, it drains slow. I have thought about shortening the length of the thru hull pipe an inch or so which would increase the elevation from the well drain but I haven't done it. Closing the intake valve to the pump a little is the only solution I have found to prevent overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWorks Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 The reason the well overflows on plane is because the sea chest and "cheese grater" pressurize the system. Between the added pressure and the pumps running, the system overflows. I see this as a good thing, because when the well is full there is less sloshing and trauma on the bait. Mine has always overflowed into the transom well when running, never been an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Overflow has the potential of being a big problem. Occasionally the livewell is not completly sealed to the deck underneath and overflow has the possibility of going into the bilge. Left unattended it could cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 If you look inside the top of the pipe, there is a small kind of plug in there with a little hole in it you can pull out. That will fix your problem. I'm not sure why it's in there, but it doesn't allow it to drain properly. You'll have to take off the little cage looking top of the pipe to get to it. Then replace the cover when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Did you figure out the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Bruce!!!! Did that fix the problem????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I guess we'll never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazerAL Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I have been using a 12v bubbler for bait for a long time. The only time I fill the bait well with the pump is when I add the bait. Problem solved and your shrimp or other bait will stay alive much better than the normal live well system provides. Just my 2 cents.. Good luck!! AL- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Sorry to go MIA, but have been traveling for about 6 weeks at work and haven't had any play time. Hope to get some this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Miserable weather last weekend in Tejas, so no boat action despite best intentions. Off again now for a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Please let us know what you found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laid Back Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I have the same problem with my 2300. I have to close the seacocks when not in use. When I use the bait well I have to pinch back on the seacock about 1/4 turn but if I want to use the raw water washdown I have to open it up fully. I really wish the high speed pickup wasn't there. I'm looking at installing a valve near the fill nozzle. It overflows even with the stand pipe pulled out of you go fast enough for a long enough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I'll finally be back in the water tomorrow and hope to get some time playing with the live well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 If you look inside the top of the pipe, there is a small kind of plug in there with a little hole in it you can pull out. That will fix your problem. I'm not sure why it's in there, but it doesn't allow it to drain properly. You'll have to take off the little cage looking top of the pipe to get to it. Then replace the cover when you're done. This post is directed to Laid Back. Did you try this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I have the same problem with my 2300. I have to close the seacocks when not in use. When I use the bait well I have to pinch back on the seacock about 1/4 turn but if I want to use the raw water washdown I have to open it up fully. I really wish the high speed pickup wasn't there. I'm looking at installing a valve near the fill nozzle. It overflows even with the stand pipe pulled out of you go fast enough for a long enough time. I think there has to be some blockage in the drain if it will overflow without the stand pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have the same problem with my 2300. I have to close the seacocks when not in use. When I use the bait well I have to pinch back on the seacock about 1/4 turn but if I want to use the raw water washdown I have to open it up fully. I really wish the high speed pickup wasn't there. I'm looking at installing a valve near the fill nozzle. It overflows even with the stand pipe pulled out of you go fast enough for a long enough time. I think there has to be some blockage in the drain if it will overflow without the stand pipe. Yes, you are correct, I didn't consider the part that it overflowed with the stand-pipe removed. If that was my boat, I'd be yanking every part of the live-well drain off until I found the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Finally got to do a little testing this weekend. I just closed the sea-cock a little to restrict the incoming flow, as some of you auggested, and that worked well. It took only a very small adjustment of the valve to do the job for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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