Adam F Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 For some time now I’ve often wondered why we spend £££££££’s on our boats and associated kit, yet when it comes to live tanks we put up with a blue plastic food bin or barrel with a bit of hose in it! I suppose the answer is that we don’t have a huge live bait fishery in the UK as the season and target species are fairly short, and as a result there isn’t a market like you find in the US for professional kit. I started this project last year and have used lockdown to finish it. I’m over the moon with the result - I had a good teacher a few years back! The pictures tell the story so I won’t go into details. Suffice to say I can’t wait to get out bassing with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 So that got me the basic GRP form. Now a fair bit of work to get it into a usable tank. Andy135, Rob and niggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 5695890F-AEFC-47BB-96A8-90FDD901BCE9.MOV Brian, Steve S, Gazza and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Looks really good Adam how much resin and mat did you use mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 You HAVE been busy! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Looks awesome Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very very good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Amazing. Looks the dogs 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, mw said: Looks really good Adam how much resin and mat did you use mark Not too sure - it was mostly left over from the JV build a few years ago. I’d guess maybe 8m2 of Mat 8kg of resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 A very professional job Adam What pump and or scoop system will you be using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, gaffa said: A very professional job Adam What pump and or scoop system will you be using https://www.jabscoshop.com/marine/pumps/rule-submersible-pumps-accessories/rule-livewell-pumps/405fc-1100gph-4164-lph-livewell-pump.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Ah a pukka live well pump NEAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Adam F said: https://www.jabscoshop.com/marine/pumps/rule-submersible-pumps-accessories/rule-livewell-pumps/405fc-1100gph-4164-lph-livewell-pump.htm Adam, have you got a ¾" inlet into the tank for this pump ? otherwise it will seriously reduce the flow rate. I had a 1100gph on my warrior but i had to keep changing and experimenting until the right flow came through. i hope this makes sense the tank looks the bees knees by the way Gary Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 The same pump and hozelock style fitting was used on the old tank to good effect (white barrel type in photos). Could be upgraded if needed quite easily.R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 amazing Adam, thanks for sharing PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Love it Adam, a first class DB job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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