Livewell won't keep water in it. Leaks off pretty fast. No water in hull so it's definitely draining out of the boat. Any help on what I need and a little instruction would be great! Thanks
Livewell won't keep water in it. Leaks off pretty fast. No water in hull so it's definitely draining out of the boat. Any help on what I need and a little instruction would be great! Thanks
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
Valve for livewell. Down in bilge. I had to replace mine for the same reason. Your control is under your shifter. Some say off/on.
Got ya.. thanks Lea.. where's the best place to order this?
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
https://flow-rite.com/products/marine/valves
here you go, V1 is probably what you need. That's what's on my 2007 200
Steve Sendelweck
Phoenix 920/Mercury 250 ProXS
The switch was almost froze up where it wouldn't hardly move. I did get it to finally move to the closed position but it still leaks off real fast. Cable seems real stiff so that may need replaced as well.. ill check for debris tomorrow, might have a fish stuck in there! Lol.. I'm gonna go ahead and put a new switch, cable and valve so it's good to go. It's a cheap fix.
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
Yes, the pump out is completely separate. The valve simply allows water to come in automatically or you can keep water out by keeping it closed.
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
You can get a repair kit from Flow-Rite rather than replacing the whole valve. If the housing is not cracked, the repair kit will do. Part # MA-060
Is the water leaking back into the boat or into the lake? On my 2007 200 elite, the pump out is plumbed into the same hose that the livewell drain valve is plumbed into. The pump out is immediately above the livewell valve. My pump out housing got a crack and the water was leaking out the pump out into the bilge area. Best thing to do is remove all your batteries and then remove the floor also, fill the livewell with water and find the leak. Good luck. I have some pics of the bilge area if you need them.
I have to change the valve out every two years, and the actuator cable runs through a hose, making it easy to replace. The hard part is getting enough room to connect the hose back on to the valve, at least it was for me.
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
Just a note, guys....The valve actuator under the shifter can (and should) remain closed until you are on the trailer and want to empty the well. You do not need to open it to fill well. The Aerator will pump in water to fill the well when on manual setting. Switch to Auto and it will recycle water in and out (via over-flow) of the lake/well. If you have Hydro-Air, you can shut off Aerator and use Hydro to bubble air into well water. Do not use both simultaneously.
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
Yes, they are two separate units. Hose comes from the livewell and connects to the pump out. Out of the pump out is a short piece of hose (maybe 6") and that hose connects to drain valve. From the drain valve is another short piece of hose (maybe 6") to hull of boat.
Thank you for the description Dennis! I'm gonna dive into it tonight!
2008 CHAMPION 200 ELITE
2008 225 MERCURY PRO XS
Here is something to think about before you do the repair. Install this and never have to worry about the cable or flappers again. Electric (12V) operated. Its normally closed so when you operate the switch the valve opens.
https://www.joyfay.com/u-s-solid-3-4...-gas-fuel.html