Actually, if i remember correctly, MJ not having a bilge pump almost cost him his boat. We had the same problem with our deadwell. We ended up installing a washdown pump between the deadwell and the thru hull to empty it but it was slow! We stopped using ours because as it filled it with water so did the bottom of our boat. It separated from the deck and water overflowed into the bilge. Depending on how you plan to use it, your best bet may be an above deck livewell. We fish alot of tournaments so we couldn't use our deadwell, it was just a pain.
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1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage.
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