Water in bilge when the live wells are running

[ebacon33]

I currently own a 2003 Nitro 901. I've never had any trouble with it until this year when fishing a couple tournaments. I found when I run the livewells, I end up with a lot of water in the bilge. I know it's obviously leaking somewhere, but was wondering if anyone had some specific places to check first, or if you've had similiar problems?

 

[identium]

If it were me, I would do this process of elimination.

1. Run livewell with it plugged. If you are getting water in the bilge, could be the hose/pump/threading at livewell.
2. If 1 does not show water leakage, then unplug the drain and see if water in the bilge now. Could be the seal around drain plug or crack etc.
3. If 1 and 2 does not show any water, then fill her up plugged and see if you get any air bubbles showing at the seams of the livewell.

Repeat for all live wells. Good luck