Shurflo 1700-011-030 Bait Sentry Livewell Pump, 800 GPH 12V Magnetic Drive, 3/4 Inch NPT Inlet

The Shurflo 1700-011-030 Bait Sentry Livewell Pump is a 12 volt DC submersible pump built to keep bait alive and lively in sportsfishing livewell systems. It moves up to 800 gallons per hour (13.33 gallons per minute) through a 3/4 inch NPT inlet and 3/4 inch barb outlet, giving strong circulation for standard marine plumbing setups. At the core is a magnetically-driven impeller, so there are no shaft seals to wear out or leak. Because the drive is seal-free, the pump can run dry continuously without damage, and debris passing through will not harm the motor. An anti-airlock feature automatically clears trapped air that can build up in rough water or while the boat is anchored, so water flow stays consistent instead of stalling out.

The housing includes a dual port design with a second inlet port, letting you tie in a washdown pump through a single thru-hull fitting rather than drilling a second hole in the hull. The pump body is molded plastic in a beige finish and is UL and CE listed for marine electrical compliance. It draws 3.5 amps at 12 VDC and is rated for continuous duty operation. Shurflo backs the Bait Sentry 1700-011-030 with a 3-year limited warranty.

Specifications

• Brand: Shurflo
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1700-011-030
• Product Name: Bait Sentry Livewell Pump
• Voltage: 12 VDC
• Current Draw: 3.5 Amps
• Maximum Flow Rate: 800 gallons per hour (13.33 gallons per minute)
• Inlet Connection: 3/4 inch NPT
• Outlet Connection: 3/4 inch barb
• Drive Type: Magnetic drive (seal-free impeller)
• Duty Rating: Continuous duty, dry-run capable
• Special Features: Anti-airlock, dual port design for washdown pump connection
• Certifications: UL and CE listed
• Style: Submersible
• Material: Plastic
• Color: Beige
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
• Weight: 2.28 pounds
• UPC: 752324002658

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does the Shurflo 1700-011-030 Bait Sentry pump move? It is rated for up to 800 gallons per hour, which works out to 13.33 gallons per minute, at 12 VDC and 3.5 amps.

What size fittings does this livewell pump use? The 1700-011-030 has a 3/4 inch NPT inlet and a 3/4 inch barb outlet, sized for standard marine livewell plumbing.

Can the pump run dry without being damaged? Yes. The Bait Sentry uses a magnetically-driven impeller with no shaft seals, so it can operate continuously without water and debris passing through will not harm the motor.

What does the anti-airlock feature do? It automatically clears air that gets trapped in the pump body during rough water or while at anchor, so the Bait Sentry keeps delivering steady flow instead of losing prime.

Why does this pump have two inlet ports? The dual port design on the 1700-011-030 includes a second inlet so a washdown pump can be connected through the same single thru-hull fitting, avoiding an extra hole in the hull.

What is the pump housing made of and what color is it? The Bait Sentry Livewell Pump is molded plastic with a beige finish.

Is this pump submersible? Yes, the Shurflo 1700-011-030 is a submersible style pump designed to sit inside the livewell or bait tank.

How much does the Shurflo 1700-011-030 weigh? This pump weighs 2.28 pounds.

Is the 1700-011-030 certified for marine electrical use? It is UL and CE listed, meeting recognized standards for marine electrical compliance.

What warranty comes with this pump? Shurflo covers the Bait Sentry 1700-011-030 with a 3-year limited warranty.

What is included when I order this pump? The listing for part number 1700-011-030 includes the pump unit itself as the main component.

What is this pump typically used for? The Bait Sentry 1700-011-030 is used in sportsfishing livewell systems to circulate water and keep bait alive.