Flow Rite Livewell Accessories
Flow-Rite Livewell Accessories: Engineered to Keep Your Catch Alive
When tournament anglers and serious fishing boat owners need a livewell system they can count on, they turn to Flow-Rite Controls. Founded in 1981 and ISO 9001 certified, Flow-Rite has spent more than four decades perfecting the science of fluid control in marine environments. The result is a lineup of livewell accessories that set the benchmark for reliability, innovation, and ease of use — from weekend anglers to professional tournament competitors.
Patented Technology That Sets Flow-Rite Apart
What distinguishes Flow-Rite from generic marine plumbing brands is its deep commitment to proprietary engineering. All Flow-Rite products are solely their own proprietary developments and are protected by over three dozen U.S. patents as well as hundreds of international patents. That patent portfolio translates directly into the livewell accessories category, where Flow-Rite has developed purpose-built valve systems, actuators, and fittings that simply work better than barb-and-clamp alternatives.
At the heart of the Flow-Rite livewell lineup is the Qwik-Lok® quick-connect fitting system — a push-to-connect marine plumbing platform designed to provide a quick, reliable connection without the leak-prone vulnerabilities of traditional barbed fittings. Available in 3/4", 1-1/8", and 1-1/2" configurations, Qwik-Lok sockets, elbows, and adapters fit a wide variety of marine hoses and are rated for both fresh and saltwater applications.
Control Valves and Actuators for Every Setup
Flow-Rite offers several numbered valve systems to match different livewell configurations. The System 1 Valve is a straightforward open/close drain control valve featuring dual positive seals when closed and an unobstructed straight-through opening in the "open" position — non-directional for easy insertion into any 3/4" drain line. Stepping up in complexity, the System 3 Valve adds Empty, Auto, and Recirc positions; in Auto mode, a passive check valve mechanism continuously mixes fresh water with recirculated livewell water while the boat is off plane, keeping oxygen levels optimal without any operator input. The System 4 Valve bundles a valve and actuator with Fill, Empty, and Recirc functions alongside a PowerStream Nozzle Aerator and overflow fittings for a comprehensive, all-in-one solution.
Paired with any valve system is Flow-Rite’s Livewell Actuator — a knob-operated, corrosion-resistant remote control mechanism that connects to the valve via a control cable, allowing anglers to manage fill, drain, Recirc, Auto, and Pump-Out functions directly from the console. For OEM builders and high-end rigging jobs, Flow-Rite also offers an Electric Marine Valve Series — direct-drive, cable-free livewell valves compatible with touchscreens, rocker switches, and rotary switches, tested to over 275,000 cycles.
Aerators and Conversion Kits for Every Angler
Beyond valves and fittings, Flow-Rite’s livewell accessory range includes the Pump-Out Aerator Kit, which converts an existing livewell into a pump-out system using standard 3/4" thru-hull fittings. For anglers who want a portable solution, the Cooler to Livewell Conversion Kit transforms any cooler into a functional aerated livewell, complete with pump, hose, fittings, and a spray head aerator — an ideal upgrade for jon boats and skiffs.
Trusted by the USA’s top OEM boat builders and rigorously tested for longevity and performance in harsh marine environments, Flow-Rite’s livewell accessories represent the gold standard in fish-care plumbing. Whether you’re retrofitting an older bass boat or building a new rig from scratch, these components deliver the control and confidence that keeps your catch healthy from the first cast to the final weigh-in.