2005 Grady White 257 Advance - Livewell Pump

[J-Sea]

One of my winter projects was to think about taking the current live-well pump, which is attached directly to the thru-hull (screwed on), off and replacing with a pump that is mounted to the boat, with a hose running to the thru-hull. I run far off-shore and similar to the raw water washdown, I like having the ability to easily winterize and also trouble-shoot should a thru-hull fail etc.

Has anyone out there done what I've described? (e.g.,replacing the standard live-well pump that screws on to the thru-hull with a stand-alone pump and running hose to the thru-hull?). If so, looking for recommendations on the the type of live-well pump that draws similar power, mounts easily (like the raw water), etc.

Thanks much.

 

[mikepoole]

I have a 2002 192 tournament and the bait well pump has died. Can someone tell me if the pump is located under the bait well and also what is a good replacement pump?

Thanks in advance
Mike Poole
New Orleans Louisiana

 

[HBSteve]

I did exactly that on our 2005 Sailfish. The original bait pump was plastic and noisy (before it died). I ran new hose from the seacock to a Jabsco Cyclone which I mounted on a bulkhead. It works fantastic. The Cyclone is quiet and runs plenty of water.

 

[DennisG01]

It's a good idea to do exactly what you're thinking about, J-Sea. Having a pump screwed directly onto a thru-hull is not nearly as desirable as thru-hull -- sea cock -- hose -- pump. If that pump should break (stepped on, for example) or give out such that it leaks, there is no "quick" fix and depending on what tools/supplies you keep onboard, possible no fix at all. With a seacock, which is very sturdy, you can shut off the water supply very easily and efficiently. ANY below the waterline thru-hull should have a seacock. Whether this is a CG requirement, or not, I do not know. But it's a heck of a good idea. Don't forget to also use double hose clamps (ideally, with the worm gear rotated 180* to each other) on anything below the waterline.