Bob La Londe wrote:
I have the same problem with my livewell. Warren may be corect, but my
pickup is a half inche above the bottom of the transom so its not the
problem for me. I have an exposed livewell in that boat, so when it doesn't
pump I pull the hose off the livewell and blow out through the pump. It
then works again immediatley. No its not plugged either I have a good
pickup screen on the pickup. If you figure it out let me know.


Sounds like you may have a trap formed in the line between the pump and
the livewell, trapping water and keeping the pump from getting a prime.
Try securing the line in a way that doesn't allow any water to be trapped.