Thread: Boat Plumbing

Went to Mizzou for Neices wedding yesterday. Been running some pipe in the boat for the bilge and areators. Everything is 3/4" schedule 40 pvc and reinforced 3/4" hose. I ran the rigid pvc everywhere I could so as not to have a hose close up on me where I couldn't reach it without tearing something out.

The front livewell I built sits too low to be able to drain it like a normal livewell. I have chosen to run a drain line towards the back connected to a shutoff valve then a Tee, the down to the bilge pump. The other side of the Tee has another shutoff valve then has a capped end with holes drilled on the underside to act as a recirculator to areate the water. The inflow comes from the areator at the back of the boat (with inline shutoff) and a 90% turned down to simply fill the livewell. I must be carefull to not leave the areator on too long or I will overfill the livewell. I have a float switch I might connect to the bilge pump to drain or am considering an audible alarm (quiet) to play while the areator is running.

Here's the pics, you can figure out what's what.











I'm short one cap on the areator line in the Starboard livewell, but will pick one up tommorrow.

Next job is to figure exactly how many switches, wires, and what not is needed, then to get the rough in done on Electrical. Only then can I cap off the front deck and start final Metal work. I'll be very lucky to be able to lay some carpet this week. I am really trying to push this thing so I can make the Eufaula gig. Wish me luck!

Looking good Reaper....Can't wait to see the end result....

I am thoroughly enjoying your project. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

One question: Are the two tubes that run down the sides of the cockpit going to be exposed on the final project or will they be covered? Or should I just shut-up and watch? Whoops...that was two questions...

I'll build a chase over them after the metal is in. I have to top off the metal with some plywood as well. The port side, will most likely be open for ease of reaching the shutoff for the areator that feeds the front livewell, although that could be a mistake if my kids want to use it as a step. If I can get used to it, I can prefill the forward livewell, then shutoff the supply to it so I cannot possibly overfill it. I'll figure out something to mount on the chase. I hate wasted space. But plan to have a lot of uncluttered room on deck.

Looks good Reaper. Got some 80 degree days coming this week, how many more days are you thinking before you're ready to hit the water?

Originally Posted by Cope

Looks good Reaper. Got some 80 degree days coming this week, how many more days are you thinking before you're ready to hit the water?

Current goal is by the 11th. I would like to take her out on the 12th for at least one test run. I would like to hit Eufaula on the 13th.

Looking good Reaper. Your making allot of progress on you boat looks like you'll be ready for sure.

Heck yeah Reaper, a big limit of black male crappie will make that livewell look good! I like the pvc setup...my only problem is cutting it 3 times & it's still too short.

hey it looks very nice,, looks like you took the time ta plan it out,, & I know you've been cramm'n in the hours on it ta be ready fer the
14th..looks awsome though,, after Eufaula ya can finally get some sleep.....

JAKE

Looking good at this pace you will make it sounds like. good luck