Keep your bait lively with the right pump. Sierra makes livewell and aerator pumps, plugs, and fittings sized to your tank and the flow your bait needs. Healthy bait catches more fish, and that comes down to moving and aerating water in the livewell. Sierra makes the aerator and livewell pumps, plus the plugs and fittings, to keep a tank fresh and oxygenated. This collection covers the pumps and parts you need to set up or repair a livewell system. Picking the right pump is about flow rate, fittings, and how you run the tank. Size the pump by flow and tank Aerator pumps are rated in gallons per hour. A bigger tank or a load of lively bait needs...
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Sierra Marine products are engineered to surpass today’s high horsepower engine demands and stand up to the harsh marine environment. Sierra Marine are the leading supplier of marine...
Sierra Marine products are engineered to surpass today’s high horsepower engine demands and stand up to the harsh marine environment. All marine products both meet or exceed the...
Sierra Marine products are engineered to surpass today’s high horsepower engine demands and stand up to the harsh marine environment. All marine products both meet or exceed the...
Keep your bait lively with the right pump. Sierra makes livewell and aerator pumps, plugs, and fittings sized to your tank and the flow your bait needs.
Healthy bait catches more fish, and that comes down to moving and aerating water in the livewell. Sierra makes the aerator and livewell pumps, plus the plugs and fittings, to keep a tank fresh and oxygenated. This collection covers the pumps and parts you need to set up or repair a livewell system. Picking the right pump is about flow rate, fittings, and how you run the tank.
Aerator pumps are rated in gallons per hour. A bigger tank or a load of lively bait needs more flow to keep oxygen up, so match the GPH to your livewell volume and how much bait you carry. A common guideline is to turn the tank over several times per hour, so a larger well or a hot day calls for stepping up the pump or running it more often.
Aerator pumps recirculate and oxygenate the water in the well. Some setups use a separate pump to fill or flush the tank with fresh water from outside. Confirm whether you are aerating, filling, or both, and match the pump type and plumbing to the job. Many livewell pumps are cartridge style, so the motor lifts out of the base for easy service without pulling the whole fitting.
Pumps come with specific outlet diameters, commonly 3/4 inch, and the hose, plugs, and through-hull fittings have to match. Sierra offers the livewell plugs and fittings to complete the plumbing, so size the hose and fittings to the pump outlet for a clean, leak-free run.
Oxygen and temperature keep bait healthy. Run the aerator on a timer or continuously in warm water, add a little flow even at rest, and avoid overcrowding the tank. A pump that moves enough water is the difference between frisky bait at the end of the day and a tank of floaters.
Mount the pump low so it stays primed, secure the hose with marine clamps, and pick a cartridge model where you can swap the motor without disturbing the base. Keep a spare cartridge aboard on a serious bait boat.
Not sure which pump your livewell needs? Tell our crew your tank size and how much bait you run, and we will match the pump flow, fittings, and plugs so your bait stays lively.
Aerator pumps are rated in gallons per hour. Match the GPH to your tank volume and bait load, aiming to turn the water over several times per hour. A bigger well or a hot day calls for a higher-flow pump or running it more often.
An aerator pump recirculates and oxygenates the water already in the well. A fill or flush pump brings fresh water in from outside. Some systems use both, so match the pump type and plumbing to whether you are aerating, filling, or both.
A cartridge pump lets the motor lift out of its mounted base for service, so you can replace the motor without pulling the whole through-hull fitting. It makes maintenance quick, which is handy on a boat that runs bait often.
Pumps have specific outlet diameters, commonly 3/4 inch. Match the hose, plugs, and through-hull fittings to the outlet size for a clean, leak-free run. Sierra offers the plugs and fittings to complete the system.
Keep oxygen up and the water cool. Run the aerator on a timer or continuously in warm water, keep some flow even at rest, and avoid overcrowding. A pump that moves enough water is the key to lively bait at day's end.
