livewell

I have a specs question about the livewell. I understand that the livewell uses a 6volt battery and that the pump is made by attwood. I have never seen a 6 volt pump--is the pump rated for 12volts? I am thinking about building my own livewell--does it work out well to use a 6volt battery with a 12 volt pump?

thanks

Yes, it is 12v rated, but at that, the flow is too strong. It works great for our use with 6v.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

If you own a Hobie, the livewell Hobie sells is terrific. It fits in the scupper holes and has a clean look. It is worth the money.

My best accessory purchase yet for both my AI and Revo.

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awesome job on the livewell painting.
im supprised hobie doesnt let you get the livewell in any color you want.

so, how did you paint it?

also, sweet looking AI. I am really thinking about selling my revo and buying one of those bad boys...you dont see to many AI's up in the good ol' nutmeg state of CT...that may change muh ha ha ha hah

The paint is a 2 part acrylic paint mixed to match color at Napa Auto parts. Applied by a throw away rechargeable hand paint sprayer bottle avail at West marine or most auto parts stores. It has held up perfect for 2 seasons. I stripped it dowd, taped emblems off, ruffed it up with a plastic buff pad, wiped it with acetone solvent and applied Mad dog etching primer solvent, then paint. Paint was mixed 3 parts paint to 1 part catalyst.

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