A Simple Guide to Shurflo Pumps: Premium Marine Water Handling

Ask any boat owner and they’ll tell you: while there’s absolutely nothing they can do about the water outside the hull, it’s critically important that they be able to control the movement of any water inside it. Unchecked water movement can be catastrophic; that means they need dedicated pumping equipment that can be depended on to work flawlessly every time.

Not all marine pumps, even the high performance ones, are designed to either operate under the same strenuous conditions, or to maintain the same duty cycles. Premium water delivery and management systems need to be able to cool a motor, clear a toilet, and if necessary prevent a boat from sinking. They also have to be able to deliver the highest capacity, and most consistent flow at all times. That’s why owners who expect uncompromising performance insist on pumps from Pentair Shurflo.

Trust Shurflo Marine Pumps For Premium Water Handling

With more than 50 years experience in marine fluid delivery, boat owners know they can trust Pentair Shurflo water pump systems for all their water handling requirements. With a full lineup of 12V/24V saltwater and freshwater systems designed specifically for high performance and recreational applications, Shurflo is Australia’s market leader when it comes to:

• Powerful water delivery and filtration systems;
• Continuous flow motor cooling and ventilation systems; and,
• Durable waste, and bilge water evacuation systems.

Whether it’s outfitting a single circuit electric bilge for a 20′ cuddy cabin, or plumbing a multi-tank configuration on a 60′ cruiser, self-priming pumps are the essential heart of both of these solutions. And with premium quality Shurflo pumps, boat owners know they’re entrusting their water handling functions to the most reliable pumps on the market.

Shurflo Builds Pumps For All Water Management Functions

Sturdy, high density nylon housings and impellers, stainless steel shafts and bearings, and corrosion-resistant, electro-coated motors – these are just a few of the qualities that all Shurflo pump systems have in common. And when it’s time to outfit, they’re available in a wide range of high torque, high efficiency configurations that are as specialised as they are comprehensive. You have the:

• Bilge pumps. Bilge pumps are the only pumps that are mandated by every state in Australia, and Shurflo’s water cooled, submersible bilge pumps are capable of transferring up to 7569LPH (litres per hour) in an emergency.
• Freshwater pumps. Shurflo’s low noise/low vibration freshwater pumps are designed to deliver up to 18.9LPM (litres per minute) of freshwater to sinks and showers, and can be used in pairs to increase the flow rate to 37.8LPM.
• Raw water pumps. Corrosion- and chemical-resistant Shurflo raw water pumps can also transfer up to 18.9LPM of saltwater and freshwater directly from thru-hull valves for either deck washing or motor cooling.
• Macerator pumps. Dual-bladed Shurflo macerator pumps are capable of processing as much as 49LPM of onboard black water, livewell, and fish box waste, ensuring maximum efficiency from a boat’s waste evacuation systems.
• Livewell pumps. Shurflo livewell pumps with continuous duty anti-airlock technology are designed to provide 15.1LPM of aerated and temperature stabilised water for both live bate and fish box systems.

No matter the boat’s configuration, or what the origin of the water source is, the Shurflo water pump is the perfect solution for a mix of custom, multi-fixture/multi-feature plumbing systems. And as these premium grade pumps are ignition and thermally protected, they can also be safely mounting near fuel and bilge water tanks where flammable vapours or spilled lubricants could accumulate.

High Performance Shurflo Accessories Help Improve Water Quality

While pumps are Shurflo’s marine-duty mainstays, they’re supported by a core of high quality accessories that excel at improving water flow and quality, while also resisting sediment-induced wear and saltwater corrosion. These accessories help ensure optimum fluid system performance throughout the entire water management system, and consist of a range of components that include:

• Accumulator tanks. Whether it’s one of their compact 620ml nylon bladders, or a heavy duty stainless steel 8.0L tank, high performance Shurflo accumulators are engineered to eliminate the persistent cycling and destructive pressure spikes that can result in premature pump wear.
• Raw water strainers. Shurflo’s high capacity raw water strainers are designed for use with thru-hull inlets, and are responsible for preventing harmful debris from being drawn into the pump, and ultimately into a bait or livewell tank, or worse, into the motor’s cooling jacket.
• In-line filtration. Shurflo’s wide selection of in-line filtration cartridges and systems are made specifically for use with onboard freshwater tanks, and are designed to improve the taste and quality of your water direct from the source.

Shurflo accessories are designed to do more than just improve the flow and quality of onboard water supplies. They’re able to limit the damages and extend the life and reliability of pumping systems. Ultimately, that also makes them significant cost and down-time savers.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, no matter if it’s for a livewell box on an open water charter, or for the bilge on a cabin cruiser, a boat’s water handling systems have to function flawlessly. That’s why investing in the best pumps and pump accessories is so important.

Pentair’s Shurflo pump systems are the best choice on the market for high performance, and recreational boating applications. They’re the water handlers that boat owners need to be sure that they can stay afloat.