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    2010 198CX Livewell ??????

    My friend has a new Champion 2010 198CX.... We fished a draw tournament this weekend and he had a problem.... He and his partner's fish actually got from one livewell to the other... It appears it either went over the stainless divider or through the crack in the side near the over flow... To make matters worse he had the larger fish but when he was measuring the fish his jump off the deck of the boat and he ended up losing a fish back in the lake!!!!! LOL!!! He was more than a little pissed!!! hehehehe.... any way has anyone had trouble with this and is there an easy fix for this problem... Thanks in advance!!!!!
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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (wvu_tim)

    I have had the same thing happen in my 2006 198. Most recently at a tournament last month. It was a 15 inch fish and I think it went over the top. We had an issue since my partner had 3 keepers. I took the smallest fish to keep the piece. I think I am going to start putting culling tags on all my fish. I suppose they could still get over into the other livewell but at least they would be tagged. This was the first time since I bought the boat new that it has happened.

    The other option would be for us to catch bigger fish.

    Would be interested in seeing what other people have done.

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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (06champ198)

    Well gents you made me check my 183CX (No issues) as mine has only one inch of clearance on the top.

    Now back to the issue:

    A boat I use to own had the same problem your having, what I did on that boat was:

    Bought a piece of pipe insulation and slid it over the divider, thus closing up the gap and away went the problem.

    Attached is what I used.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7ZX4E

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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (bassin butch)

    Great idea!!

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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (06champ198)

    Thanks guys...... Yes the problem is the small fish for sure!!!!! These were just 12-13 inch fish.... but my buddy was a mess any way!!!!!
    Thanks again we might try the foam insulation idea!!!!

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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (wvu_tim)

    No problem glad to assist!

    Try it (It works)

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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (bassin butch)

    Tim,
    I talked to Ed today and we can fix-it!
    Did your shirt fit and did you get my msg about your engine warranty?
    Thanks,
    Scott


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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (Freedom Outdoors)

    Yes I got the shirt and I REALLY appreciate it!!!!!!
    Also got your message about the warranty...
    I started to call you but I didn't want to bother you
    or be a pest!!!! LOL!!!!
    You guys are the best ..... Thanks again!!!!!
    Remember any time I can help you guys just let me
    know....

    Tim
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    Re: 2010 198CX Livewell ?????? (wvu_tim)

    Tim,
    You're very welcome and we most value you as a great customer and friend.
    You call me anytime!
    Scott

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