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    Stratos VLO 176

    I have a stratos VLO 176 and am curious as to where the open/close valve is for the livewells. My fish keep dying bc when I move spots the live well drains for some reason.

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    I cant say for sure on your boat, but my 186 VLO has a manual plug you have to put in if you want to keep water in the livewell.
    2017 Stratos 186VLO - 115 Vmax SHO

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    That must be known problem on these boats. I watched a YouTube video and it explained the valve system. I have a 2012 189VLO and when I got it, I like to have never figure it out.

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    Forgot to mention, the year on my Stratos is 2017

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    #5
    Look in the bottom of your livewell for a small hole. Mine came with a small rubber plug to plug it.

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    Thank you. There is a plug about 2 inches from the top that we had plugged all year long. So, how does the controls to the livewell work then? I know there is an auto and manual switch, but what about the aerator?

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    #7
    Quote Originally Posted by javjoe View Post
    Look in the bottom of your livewell for a small hole. Mine came with a small rubber plug to plug it.
    This is it ^^^
    If not plugged then the water has no place to go but out.