NickW

Thanks Rhino, this has turned out to be easier than I thought, I've restored old motorcycles and cars so I though "what the hay" why not a bass boat. It does seem that the electronics have been jury rigged all over the boat, as with vehicles why can't people just leave things stock!!!!

I’m restoring an old (1997) Cajun Bass Boat and I’m trying figure out the Live Well Design so here goes. The live well is abaft of the aft pedestal seat, it’s very large and it has three hoses hooked up to it, they are as follows. Hose one - runs from the top of the live well down to an electric pump that runs to a -below the water line- thru hull fitting. This is the fill /aerator hose. Hose two – runs from the bottom of the live well to a cable actuated ball valve that runs to a –below the water line- thru hull fitting. This is the drain. Hose three – is twice as large as the other hoses and runs from the top of the live well to a –below the water line- thru hull fitting without any obstructions. This is the overflow hose. Now I have three questions. First, am I correct with the above assumptions? Second; if so, how does hose number three release the overflow water below the water line if it does not have a pump and three, what keeps the lake water from coming into the live well through hose number three? I’m assuming it’s because the live well opening is above the water line; therefore, the below the water line lake water cannot travel up the hose? Thanks for your time.

Thanks for the information. Yes, now in hindsight it would be the trailered weight on the transom that would be more of a concern. I compared the two strokes of the late 90’s to the four strokes of today and modern four strokes weigh about 75lbs more than the older two strokes. I would have to drop down to 90hp to roughly equal the weight of 1990 era 150hp two stroke. Perhaps I’m making a mountain out of a mole hill, just didn’t want to tear up my boat.

Hello, I picked up a 1997 Cajun Bass Boat without a motor. I want to hang a 135 Honda Four Stroke on it but I’m concerned about the weight. The owner’s manual says the boat is rated for 150HP. But that’s 1997 two stroke data, because modern four strokes are much heavier than two strokes I was wondering if the Honda would be too heavy. The owner’s manual does not state a max outboard weight just the 150hp max. Thanks for your time. Nick

Hello! just checkin in. Been fishing as far back as I can remember, bought a used boat recently (no gas motor) going to give the local electric only lakes (Diascund Reservoir, Waller Mill etc...) a go! Been fishing private government water as of late. Will add a motor next season and move to bigger water. Thanks for your time. Cheers, Nick33