2012 Targa V18 livewell issue

[Todd Bennett]

Snow is starting to melt starting to think about my boat again, I bought a 12 Targa V18 near the end of the summer last year. I have had a consistent problem with the front livewell hoping someone has an answer. The problem is it sometimes will pump water and sometimes won't, the rear livewell works everytime so I switched pumps and the front well still was inconsistent. I can get it to pump if I reach into the bilge and crack open the hose connector for a split second, it will start pumping right away. My dealer has suggested going to a straight pump instead of the 90 degree pump that came with the boat any one have any answers or things I can try?

 

[Jim Heitman]

I also have a 2012 Targa V18 WT. I've not had that exact same problem. But, my fill / recirculate pump for the front livewell is made by Johnson, and I think they have had a recall due to leaky seals. All 3 of my livewell pumps were replaced under warranty. Mine were leaking into the bilge. Hope that helps! Targa

 

[firedog978]

If it starts pumping when you crack open the hose connector, it may be getting airbound (cavitating). Try backflowing the hose once, see if that makes a difference.