Hobie Livewell XL User manual

Brand: Hobie

Model: Livewell XL

Type: User manual

Hobie Livewell XL is a portable, electric livewell system designed for fishing kayaks. It features a 12-gallon tank with a built-in pump and can hold up to 88 lbs of water. The Livewell XL has two adjustable rod holders and can be mounted to the deck of your kayak. It also includes a battery, charger, and intake and drain tubes. With its adjustable tank level, you can customize the water volume to suit your needs.

Livewell XL Manual

2 | Parts List

1. Livewell XL Tank Assembly

2. Rod Holders (2 additional)

3. Rod Holder Mounting Hardware

4. Intake Tube

5. Intake Ziptie

6. Drain Tube Level Clip

7. Charger

8. Battery

9. Pump Cap

Charging and Connecting Power | 3

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Plug in your charger and

connect the charger cable

to battery. The battery will

take about 8-10 hours to

fully charge.

Remove the battery

cover and connect

the battery to the tank

connector

Replace the battery

cover and stretch the

Bungee ® over the lid.

Turn the switch ON to

test that the pump is

working

OnOff

4 | Intake Installation

Align the intake

connector with the tank

connector. Notice that

there is a small tab and

a large tab that need to

align.

Interlock the two tabs

and twist the connection

clockwise. NOTE: Tabs

are different sizes

Note: Small adjustment to the tube length and orientation need to be made

before going out on the water. Follow the instructions on page 6 for adjusting the

intake tube.

Plugging Into Boat | 5

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Plug the Livewell intake

and drain tube into the

cargo scuppers.

Attach the tie-downs

to a nearby padeye and

tighten the straps.

Tandem Use Single Use

Note that the ProAngler 17T has two different plug-in locations for the Livewell

XL and may be arranged as shown below.

6 | Intake Tube Adjustment

Spin the clear tube on

the connector so the

opening on intake screen

faces forward towards

the bow of the boat.

Once you have the tube

rotated correctly, tighten

and trim the zip tie around

the connector and tube to

hold in place.

Perfect Too LongToo Short

Because every model is slightly different, you may have to make some

adjustments to the intake tube.

Bow

Tank Level Adjustment | 7

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Remove the internal divider wall by flexing the outside edges of the wall and

freeing them from the buttons on the wall.

Attach the drain tube level clip over the middle hole if you want to fill the tank to

the maximum capacity.

Clip On:

Approx. 11 Gallons/ 41 L

88 lbs/40kg of water

Clip Off:

Approx. 6 Gallons/ 23 L

48lbs/22 kg of water

8 | Using the Tank

Turn the drain handle

clockwise aligning the tab

with the groove and push

down to engage the drain

tube.

Turn on the pump

The pump needs to be primed before water

flows into the Livewell. Propel the kayak

forward at 3 mph/ 5 kmph or faster. This

will force water up the intake tube, prime

the pump, and start filling the tank.

Filling the tank

Holding Water

If you want to conserve battery power or

just want to eliminate any water flow, you

can place the cap over the water inflow

tube after it is full to prevent the water

from draining out of the pump when the

switch is turned off.

Using the Tank | 9

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The tube connected to the pump, protruding from the

wall, diverts and concentrates the flow of freshwater in

to the tank to create more current and circulation. This

will work well for most species of bait fish and fin fish.

The tube can be removed from the pump to reduce the

amount of current in the tank for smaller bait species.

Turn the pump off

Turn the drain tube counter-

clockwise and pull up to open

the drain. Once the drain is all

the way up, turn it slightly to the

left or right to hold the tube in

the up/open position.

Changing Water Circulation

Draining the Tank

Tank Care

Because the Livewell assembly contains electric components, use care storing it.

Proper maintenance is vital to keeping your Livewell working properly.

• Washing

Keeping your well and pump clean by washing it in fresh water and letting it dry.

This will help to prevent salt and mineral corrosion.

• Battery Care

When not in use, unplug the battery from the Livewell and keep it stored in a

dry place. If you are storing the battery for a long time, be sure to fully charge it

before storing. Recharge the battery for best care.

• Mildew and Odor Prevention

When storing, you should allow the inside of the Livewell to dry and keep the

hatch open to allow for airflow.

10 | Optional Rod Holder Installation

Possible rod holder locations for

ProAngler 12 & 14

Possible rod holder locations for

ProAngler 17T

Drill a 3/16” hole in the

pre-located dimples on

the tank

The Livewell XL comes with two pre-installed rod holders and two additional

rod holders for custom installation. More rod holders can be purchased and

installed.

Optional Rod Holder Installation | 11

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Nut

Steel Washer

Rubber Washer

Install the mounting

screw into the rod

holder.

Thru-bolt the rod holder

to the tank so that the

nuts are tight. Do not

overtighten as it can

damage the rubber gasket.

PN 72020072

REV 141223

Hobie Cat Company

Holding Company

Oceanside, California, USA

1-800-HOBIE-49

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Hobie Cat Australasia

Subsidiary

Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia

1-800-4-HOBIE

hobiecat.com.au

Hobie Cat Europe

Subsidiary

Toulon, France

+33 (0) 494 08 78 78

hobie-cat.net

Hobie Kayak Europe

Independent Distributor

Stellendam, The Netherlands

+31 (0) 187 499 440

hobie-kayak.com

Hobie Cat Brasil

Independent Distributor

Bahia, Brasil

+55 (73) 9982 2424

Hobie Livewell XL User manual

Hobie Livewell XL User manual

Hobie Livewell XL User manual

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