Malibu livewell kit question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mray_190 · 09-17-2012, 05:18 PM

I have put the livewell kit in my Malibu Stealth 14. I am having trouble getting it to pick up water. The hose will fill up but I have to pat the intake on the bottom of my yak to get it to prime and start pumping. How can I get around having to put my hand in the water everytime I start it up?

Cbad Mike · 09-18-2012, 01:22 AM

I had the same problem once but only once out of alot of time otw. I thought that maybe I got some weed in the pump but I don't know.

mray_190 · 09-18-2012, 05:36 AM

Ive used it three times so far and I have to do this everytime I start it up.

fsuindustries · 09-18-2012, 06:06 AM

I am installing mine this week, curious to what you find out. My first thought would be the aireator? Have you tried messing with that?

Cbad Mike · 09-18-2012, 12:10 PM

Try opening the valve all the way.

09-17-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
mray_190 Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2	Malibu livewell kit question I have put the livewell kit in my Malibu Stealth 14. I am having trouble getting it to pick up water. The hose will fill up but I have to pat the intake on the bottom of my yak to get it to prime and start pumping. How can I get around having to put my hand in the water everytime I start it up?

09-18-2012, 01:22 AM	#2
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I had the same problem once but only once out of alot of time otw. I thought that maybe I got some weed in the pump but I don't know.

09-18-2012, 05:36 AM	#3
mray_190 Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2	Ive used it three times so far and I have to do this everytime I start it up.

09-18-2012, 06:06 AM	#4
fsuindustries Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 69	I am installing mine this week, curious to what you find out. My first thought would be the aireator? Have you tried messing with that?

09-18-2012, 12:10 PM	#5
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Try opening the valve all the way.