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Unread 04-23-2007, 07:15 PM
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Default Re: Converted my "livewell" into

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Originally Posted by Geekie1
I used my livewell (exactly like yours) as a storage area because the livewell didn't work very well. *(more like a dead well) *The problem with using it as a storage well is if you want to keep whatever you are storing dry, it will get wet. *You don't want lines etc. in there. *I kept a small Danforth anchor and some fenders in there. *Anchor line and lines to fenders were always wet and stinky.

Now i use the well to contain a 24 gallon permanent auxiliary fuel tank which fits exactly. *(Tempo plastic) *V's total fuel capacity is now 84 gallons. *Baltimore Canyon here I come!! *(when the weather is perfect, Seatow paid up, and when I can go with a another boat or boats)

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I know what you mean on the rope deal.....I mean lines.

I got a tub to keep em dry. ;D

And I had thought about putting a spare tank in there too, but have decided to just get a bigger main tank. *(mine is 28 gal right now, looking for a 40+).



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