Lookin for some advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tony · 11-11-2010, 05:59 PM

-Double check where pump goes thru hull
-Double check hose from pump to aerator
-Double check where aerator goes thru bait tank

TYLER MM · 11-11-2010, 06:08 PM

Ok thanks for the feedback fellas. It's much appreciated

Iceman · 11-11-2010, 06:14 PM

You should be able to regulate with the adjustable aerator head, twisting it clockwise constricts the opening. You can completely close it with this. You do not want that tank overflowing. How are you allowing outflow?

TYLER MM · 11-11-2010, 06:45 PM

Yea I made sure of that. I adjusted it to make for a good flow but not allowing it to overflow. That was the first thing I did when I turned it on before I got bait, and the first thing I checked when I realized what was goin on.

tony · 11-11-2010, 07:00 PM

If it's not pump/hull seal, aerator/bait tank seal, or hose clamps....
Check all scupper hole tubes for cracks. Sometimes people crank down way too hard with roof rack straps and this may crack scuppers or they might have a defect to begin with.

old_rookie · 11-11-2010, 07:06 PM

Get a hand powered floating bilge pump.

TYLER MM · 11-11-2010, 07:07 PM

Ok i'll make sure to check that out. If that's not the case and all seals, clamps, etc. are good is it possible I just need a timing switch?

tony · 11-11-2010, 07:18 PM

Probably not.....the worry with over flowing is too much water going over those side hatches and leaking in. But if that is not obvious, and considering your yak was half full while in the bay, it has to be one of the other things mentioned earlier...
Why would you say timing switch if water is flowing out into the scupper holes in front of bait tank?

11-11-2010, 06:14 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	You should be able to regulate with the adjustable aerator head, twisting it clockwise constricts the opening. You can completely close it with this. You do not want that tank overflowing. How are you allowing outflow? __________________

11-11-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	-Double check where pump goes thru hull -Double check hose from pump to aerator -Double check where aerator goes thru bait tank

11-11-2010, 06:08 PM	#2
TYLER MM Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 7	Ok thanks for the feedback fellas. It's much appreciated

11-11-2010, 06:45 PM	#4
TYLER MM Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 7	Yea I made sure of that. I adjusted it to make for a good flow but not allowing it to overflow. That was the first thing I did when I turned it on before I got bait, and the first thing I checked when I realized what was goin on.

11-11-2010, 07:00 PM	#5
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	If it's not pump/hull seal, aerator/bait tank seal, or hose clamps.... Check all scupper hole tubes for cracks. Sometimes people crank down way too hard with roof rack straps and this may crack scuppers or they might have a defect to begin with.

11-11-2010, 07:06 PM	#6
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Get a hand powered floating bilge pump.

11-11-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
TYLER MM Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 7	Ok i'll make sure to check that out. If that's not the case and all seals, clamps, etc. are good is it possible I just need a timing switch?

11-11-2010, 07:18 PM	#8
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	Probably not.....the worry with over flowing is too much water going over those side hatches and leaking in. But if that is not obvious, and considering your yak was half full while in the bay, it has to be one of the other things mentioned earlier... Why would you say timing switch if water is flowing out into the scupper holes in front of bait tank?