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    2011 Reata 1850 taking on water / Livewell not holding water

    My livewell and baitwell will not hold water and after a few hours on the water my bilge pump kicks in. I assume the wells have something wrong since I'm taking on water. Main boat plug seems to seal fine and when out of the water there doesn't seem to be a noticeable leak. Can anyone point me in the right direction to fix the issue. Appreciate any help.

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    Leak in livewell plumbing. Loose hose, cracked fittings, broken valve. Worse case, but unlikely, tank itself not sealing.
    Mike

    2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
    2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC

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    The wells not holding water could be bad flappers in the valves but that would allow water to drain out through the fitting not into the bilge. Try the valve control on recirc and see if it holds water better as that forces the flapper closed mechanically.

    Do you get water in the bilge if you don't fill your livewells?