I've got an 2007 Stratos 201 XL. I've recently started plugging my overflow, in an attempt to keep in the cool, catch-n-release treated water for continuous recirculation.
-Turn my livewell valves to recirc
-Plug my overflow
-Fill with my auxiliary aerator
-Turn off auxiliary aerator
-Turn on my main aerator
My starboard side works perfectly. The water level stays consistent and sprayer blasts away. The water stays a nice green color from the Catch-n-Release, just what I want. However, my port side slowly fills, to the point that after 15/20 minutes of running, the sprayer is submerged and the livewell is completely full. I pull the overflow plug and the water level drops back below my sprayer, so I still get aeration by I lose all my livewell treatment through the overflow over time.
Is my port side livewell valve not closing properly? I figure it must be allowing my main aerator to pull in outside water in addition to the water it's already recirculating. That's the only thing I can think of. It's fine for spring and fall tournaments, but during the summer I'd like to keep from sucking in +80 degree water if I can.
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!