Flow-Rite V4 Livewell Select Valve 3-Position Fill/Recirc/Empty, Rear Cable

One Pump Does It All Fill, Recirculate & Drain from a Single Valve

The Flow-Rite V4 is the most capable valve in the Flow-Rite livewell system lineup. It lets you mount a single standard aerator pump directly to the valve body to handle both filling and recirculation duties eliminating the need for two separate pumps and the extra plumbing that comes with them. This rear cable approach version routes the control cable from the back of the valve, suiting installations where the cable needs to exit toward the rear of the valve housing.

The V4 gives you three operating modes controlled from a single cable-operated selector:

• Fill: closes the drain side of the valve so the pump draws fresh water from outside the boat directly into the livewell
• Recirc: closes the drain and recirculates existing livewell water through the pump, keeping fish oxygenated without drawing new water
• Empty: opens the drain for gravity draining with the pump off

An optional secondary pump can be added for backup or pump-out capability. The V4 is also compatible with the System 3 Fill/Empty/Recirc Actuator for fully automatic livewell management.

Key Features

• Mounts one standard aerator pump directly to the valve body no second pump needed
• 3-position operation: Fill, Recirc, and Empty
• Rear cable approach cable exits from the rear of the valve
• Closed recirculation mode with optional pump-out system compatibility
• Compatible with System 3 Actuator for V4 for automatic operation
• Ideal for walleye boats and high-profile fishing boats requiring full livewell management

Also Available in the Flow-Rite Valve Family

• V4 3-Position Select Valve, Front Cable Approach
• V3 3-Position Automatic Valve, Front Cable Approach
• V3 3-Position Automatic Valve, Rear Cable Approach
• V1 2-Position Shut-Off Valve, Quick-Lock Connection
• V1 2-Position Shut-Off Valve, Barbed Connection
• System 3 Actuator for V3 Series
• System 3 Actuator for V4 Series

Parts Desk Insights

The V4 is the right choice when you want a single-pump livewell system that handles fill, recirculation, and drain from one valve body the cleanest, most efficient setup for serious fishing boats. The rear cable approach suits installations where the helm cable runs behind the valve, typically when the valve is mounted facing forward in a livewell compartment. If your cable approaches from the front, use the front cable version instead. If you want fully automatic livewell management without manual valve switching, pair the V4 with the System 3 Actuator. For simpler installations that only need open/close drain control, the V1 is a more economical option. Contact our parts desk for help selecting the right valve for your livewell setup.