1998 Dauntless 15 Livewell Scoop Orientation
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:40 am
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Q1: what was the factory orientation of the water pick-up scoop on a 1998 DAUNTLESS 15, that is, did the scoop opening point forward or astern?
FIgure 1 above shows the scoop facing forward. That probably answers the question but not sure if that is just a notional diagram.
BACK STORY
I have a 1998 Dauntless 15. My boat has the factory livewell option. There is a small sump at starboard aft where the livewell pump is installed; the livewell is installed in the stern bench seat on port side. There is no seacock valve in the plumbing design--no room in the small sump.
I replaced the failed livewell pump this winter. I got sidetracked, and now I am just putting it all back together.
I can't remember for sure if the hull inlet strainer scoop slots should face forward or aft. I'm thinking the slots were facing forward, but can't remember for sure. I understand that forward facing will create pressure in the pump line, and rearward facing will create suction.
Q1: what was the factory orientation of the water pick-up scoop on a 1998 DAUNTLESS 15, that is, did the scoop opening point forward or astern?
FIgure 1 above shows the scoop facing forward. That probably answers the question but not sure if that is just a notional diagram.
BACK STORY
I have a 1998 Dauntless 15. My boat has the factory livewell option. There is a small sump at starboard aft where the livewell pump is installed; the livewell is installed in the stern bench seat on port side. There is no seacock valve in the plumbing design--no room in the small sump.
I replaced the failed livewell pump this winter. I got sidetracked, and now I am just putting it all back together.
I can't remember for sure if the hull inlet strainer scoop slots should face forward or aft. I'm thinking the slots were facing forward, but can't remember for sure. I understand that forward facing will create pressure in the pump line, and rearward facing will create suction.