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Posted by toadfish on 07/27/14 - 8:45 AM

Looking to purchase a livewell and install in a Montauk. Any recommendations and/or installation set-ups would be greatly appreciated?

Thanks,
Todd

[Moderator comment - Please follow posting guidelines.WHICH MODEL of Montauk. Is it a Montauk 17, a Montauk 170, 190 or 210??? ]

Edited by Phil T on 08/03/14 - 8:27 AM

Posted by wing15601 on 07/27/14 - 10:08 AM

I bought a KeepAlive bait well. I think it's about 10 gallons and sits in the starboard corner next to my electrical junction box where the stern light connects. I changed the wire fittings to the crimp on connect/disconnect type so I can unplug the Keepalive and take it off the boat. There is no exterior plumbing. In hindsight I should have gotten the 5 gal but this one can easily hold 10 dozen shiners plus all the perch you can catch. Strangely, once caught the perch seem to not be interested in eating the bait they are incarcerated with.

Posted by donp on 07/28/14 - 6:02 AM

Todd, I pick up a used Kodiak 22 gallon oblong pro flow bait tank from a flea market. Its worked out well. I added an aeration system internally for when traveling, and also an external pump for a constant flow of water.

Do to the weight of 22 gallons, I keep it in front of the console. It fits perfect too.. When the tank is full, it doesn’t move even running dead on in a 2-3’ chop. I’ve also notice the boat rides better with the added weight in front.

Best of luck.