Livewell pump question

Hey guys a have a livewell pump question. I don't own one yet and my dealer doesn't have one in stock. I have watched the video but I can't see clearly. The video says that the livewell uses a Tsunami 500 pump.

My question is.... is this a normal bilge pump or has it been modified? Does it have the base removed from it? Or does the whole pump fit into a pocket inside the livewell? Can the replacement Tsunami cartridge be installed if the pump dies?

Thank you,

Chris

try this and have a look. the whole thing can be removed easily. I'm sure a substitute pump could be fit with a lil work and some of the originals mounting parts. i have the HOBIE Live well and i have no problems with it. Also a trick you might want to try is to put a ballon cut on the end over the pump outlet/fill pipe to allow shutting the pump of without letting the water run out like a big drain. the balloon will collapse and clog the pipe preventing the water from running directly out. Takes a few trys to get the balloon hole the right size but it works ok for the most part.

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Thank you for the close up of the pump. It is threaded on the bottom... sweet!