I have a x18 pro and it has the controls on the control panel to fill the livewell and then another switch to either recirculate or empty and a standard drain plug in the bottom.
My problem is it holds water as long as you are not running at plane speeds or higher. I have to keep a constant eye on it and I'm afraid I'll show up to weigh in with dead fish.
Has anyone had this issue ? And how should I go about fixing it?
2016 X18 PRO - 115 HP Yamaha SHO SS Prop
Helix7 DI on bow with TM Mount
Helix 7 SI/GPS in Dash
50 mph WOT
Are you putting a plug in the drain hole at the bottom of the well?
Yes, the plug is in and it's fine as long as I don't run around.
2016 X18 PRO - 115 HP Yamaha SHO SS Prop
Helix7 DI on bow with TM Mount
Helix 7 SI/GPS in Dash
50 mph WOT
That seems odd. I have a x19 and if the plug is in, it generally stays full. On longer runs you can tell it has drained to 1/2 or 3/4, but I believe that is from the force of the boat pushing the water to the back of the well and over the overflow hole.
Check the empty switch/valve sounds like it is not shutting completely. Mine does this but it takes 30 minutes or so to drain. No plug so I cant help you there. CJ
2002 X19 200HP OX66 HO Vmax,HPDI lower, it lives, thanks Hydro Tec.
mine does it, that xpress loves big lift but the fish in the live well don't lol. I just turn my pump on manual and let it run when im running hard or in high wave conditions.
mind has the FLO-Rite values no problems..Empty, recirculate,and auto
12 lbs 9 oz caught on 4/28/1975 Lake Eufaula
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