livewell (baitwell) pump @ 1/2 volume

[schoolie monster]

Last week I was in an area with alot of floating weed and I think I picked up some in my aerator pump. It started pumping at maybe 50% of normal volume.

I tried to flush it at home by forcing water thru it from both ends, but it seems to still be off. I also thought that weeds might dry up and disintegrate during the week, but no dice.

Anyone have any suggestions? Its the 3rd season with the boat and although I always run freshwater thru it at home, might it just be time to replace. 2 1/2 seasons seems pretty short.

I haven't opened it up yet, I was hoping for any non-invasive solutions first.

Thanks.

[slapshot]

I am having the same trouble here. I had no flow at all. Cleaned out the inline filter and it got a little better. Its still not what it is supposed to be. I have hickory shad dieing in the livewell. I think I will be replacing mine (it doubles as the washdown pump).

[179]

If you have a check valve inline try turning off the water supply then turn it back on while the pump is running. I had the same issue a few weeks back and this took care of it.

[Rip Runner]

Open up the filter part of the pump, you will probably find seaweed in it. If your pump is easily accessible it should only take a few moments. I do mine once a year to make sure it's clean, I had the same problem as you.

[schoolie monster]

Yeah, that's the issue, its not all that easy to get to, but do-able. I'm gonna take it apart tonight or tomorrow, time permitting.

thanks for the help guys.