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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BaitCaster" data-source="post: 165008" data-attributes="member: 2895">The stars aligned this weekend and I managed to steal a couple of hours to install an aerator in my livewell.[ATTACH=full]17610[/ATTACH]The first step was to remove the lid by drilling out the existing rivets.  I didn't know what I was going to see once I got the lid off so I also removed the through-hull drain fitting at the bottom of the well thinking I may need to remove the whole tank.Once the lid was removed I was pleasantly suprised to see that I was not going to have to remove the tank or drill any more holes to wire the aerator unit.  It was also apparent that I didn't need to remove the through-hull fitting.[ATTACH=full]17612[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]17611[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]17609[/ATTACH]I used my Dremel tool to cut a small notch at the top of the tank for the wire.  After a few tries I was able to fish the wire down the side of the tank and out from under the bench seat through the floor chine.  [ATTACH=full]17608[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]17607[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]17606[/ATTACH]I then ran some 10 gauge wire back to the rear storage hatch where the switch panel will be installed - which is the next project.  Finally, re-riveted the lid back onto the bench seat.  I need to get some touch up paint for the rivets.[ATTACH=full]17605[/ATTACH]</blockquote>