I need help with this old Ranger Bass Boat

[stewarjr]

I bought a great ol' boat from someone and can't figure out the live well system. It is a 1974 Ranger. The live well has a pipe toward the top that extends about 2" into the livewell. There is no plug or drain in the bottom. I hooked (taped) a water hose to the end of the pipe to see where it leads. The pipe runs to the front bow and made a 90 degree turn up to where the chair is mounted. The water squirts straight out. What is the purpose of this? An air vent? Was there something there originally that was cut off; the edges are rounded and don't appear to have been cut.

When sitting in the water, the livewell doesn't fill. I can't find any more holes for a pipe to allow water to enter below the water line. Anyone have any ideas how this system works?

[Shellback]

I can't help you myself, but I'd bet if you contacted Ranger, they'd help you out. I understand they have very good customer service, no matter how old your boat.

[hogster]

Sounds like someone was trying to make one of those fancy french comodes:D LOL

[stewarjr]

It doesn't shoot directuly up under the seat The pipe runds under the bow and terminates. Water shoots up there under the edge.

I waited on the phone in que for 30 mintues today while waiting to speak with someone at Ranger. I had my phone on speakerphone and watched Seinfield. They never answered so I hung up in frustration. I'll try them again Monday if no one has any other ideas...

[Shellback]

I imagine this time of year and a Saturday to boot, that it would be about their busiest time of year. Monday's are probably tough too, as people call in about stuff that happened on the weekend. Maybe mid-week would be a better time to call.

[papasage]

is it like this . just bought it with 2 motors .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rangerboat.jpg
try this site T M D will answer your question . post it on the boat information forum.
http://www.themarinedoctor.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl

[stewarjr]

That is the EXACT SAME boat!