DIY Hobie Livewell

[Yaktastic]

Longtime lurker here and just want to say thanks to the community for all of the fantastic information shared here. When I recently upgraded to an Outback I decided I wanted a livewell for minnows when I'm flounder fishing and I hated dragging around a bait bucket next to the yak. So I figured I'd give building my own a shot and think it turned out pretty nicely. Hopefully this is useful to anyone else who might be interested in putting together something similar. The 25-Quart Igloo cooler is a pretty great fit for a 2018 Outback even if you're not planning to use it as a livewell and it's only $20.

Here are the main components used:

• Igloo marine contour 25-Quart cooler
• Atwood 500 GPH pump
• 1-1/8" Thru-hull drain with overflow drain tube
• 3M 5200 marine adhesive sealant
• Waterproof SAE connectors with inline fuse
• Waterproof toggle switch
• YakAttack 4" gear tracks mounted to the side of each handle

Livewell Intake and Outlet .jpg
Livewell with minnows.jpg

And a few more pics here: https://imgur.com/a/oJSjmia

[brianisoutside]

That’s pretty smart to use the scupper holes for water


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[Jman]

This is awesome! I use the same cooler with ice and it’s the perfect size for the Outback.

[silasvirus82]

Great minds think alike: http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...hobie+livewell