FSH 210 Livewell Access

[FSH 210 Sport]

Actually I may get a 12v motorized ball valve to open and close the drain valve. That way once its installed it can be opened and closed from a switch. Any idea the ID of the Livewell drain hose? I haven not been in that compartment since I got the boat and installed the Transducer.

Im pretty sure it’s 1 &1/2”. I measured the cockpit drain the other day and it’s 1 &1/2” and the two hoses appear to be the same size.

 

[lazergeek]

Im pretty sure it’s 1 &1/2”. I measured the cockpit drain the other day and it’s 1 &1/2” and the two hoses appear to be the same size.

Thanks. I will let you know once I get finished.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Thanks. I will let you know once I get finished.

Right on....

A thought just occurred to me. Having a valve in the drain line after where the overflow from the live well ties in will help you keep all of that fresh water in there. I’ve noticed on numerous occasions that my live well water lever would be down after driving for a while and the only thing I can think of is that the water is sloshing around in there and going out the overflow drain.

 

[lazergeek]

I was thinking the same thing, It will still slosh out onto the deck but will at least keep it from going into the ocean. I just got back from the boat and I definatly wont be able to reach a shutoff valve. Im not sure about finding an 1-1/2" motorized valve. To the Amazons...

 

[lazergeek]

So 1.5" motorized valves in stainless are $200+ I wonder if I can get away with just a 1" stainless valve or 1.5" brass valve. Reduced flow vs corrosion? is the big questions.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

So 1.5" motorized valves in stainless are $200+ I wonder if I can get away with just a 1" stainless valve or 1.5" brass valve. Reduced flow vs corrosion? is the big questions.

FWIW, I’ve seen quite a few larger CC boats that have a remote handle / push-pull that operate sea cock valves.... perhaps you could rig up something like that? Or maybe just put some sort of a block off plate over the overflow outlet inside the live well? I think the little baffle plate might just be screwed on?

 

[lazergeek]

I ended up ordering this valve on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G4PHXWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It showed up today. The thing is huge, plus I still have to add a T to add my intake hose. I probably wont be installing until next week.

 

[lazergeek]

So I tried to tackel this install today but it turnes out that the Livewell drain is not 1.5 inch as it appears. Its actually 1.25" so I returned my 1.5" valve and fittings and ordered the 1.25" valve and fittings. The upside is the 1.25" vavle was $50 cheaper.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

So I tried to tackel this install today but it turnes out that the Livewell drain is not 1.5 inch as it appears. Its actually 1.25" so I returned my 1.5" valve and fittings and ordered the 1.25" valve and fittings. The upside is the 1.25" vavle was $50 cheaper.

That sucks it was the wrong size... but it’s good the right size is cheaper!

 

[lazergeek]

I finished the motorized drain valve and pump intake today as well as also added motorized Tow / Flush calves so I can easly flush the motors wth the washdown pump while still in the water or at the marina withour losing half the water out the pump. It turns out the Livewell drain host was 1.5" its just very snug. I still used the 1-1/4 valve and just got diffrent barb to npt adaptrs. Complete photos attached.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Dude!

That’s an awesome set up! Clean install !

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I finished the motorized drain valve and pump intake today as well as also added motorized Tow / Flush calves so I can easly flush the motors wth the washdown pump while still in the water or at the marina withour losing half the water out the pump. It turns out the Livewell drain host was 1.5" its just very snug. I still used the 1-1/4 valve and just got diffrent barb to npt adaptrs. Complete photos attached.

How is your fresh water system working out for you?

 

[lazergeek]

Its been great, Im very happy with the results even though it was a pain to setup this way. Yesterday we used it to rinse off after snorkeling, then used it to flush the motors and wash the boat at the ramp.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Its been great, Im very happy with the results even though it was a pain to setup this way. Yesterday we used it to rinse off after snorkeling, then used it to flush the motors and wash the boat at the ramp.

Glad it’s working out well for you!