Product Overview

The Hayward SharkVac® W3RC9742CUBY Robotic Pool Cleaner with Caddy is designed to provide efficient, independent cleaning for residential in-ground pools. Built with smart steering technology, this robotic cleaner scrubs and cleans pool floors and coves while collecting dirt, sand, leaves, and everyday debris in easy-to-access top-load filter cartridges.

Unlike suction-side or pressure-side cleaners, the SharkVac® operates independently from the pool pump and filtration system. It does not require a booster pump, suction hose, dedicated pressure line, or connection to the skimmer. This model also includes a convenient caddy cart for easier storage, transport, and cleaner handling around the pool area.

Ideal For

Residential in-ground pools

Pools up to 20 ft. x 40 ft.

Pool floor and cove cleaning

Dirt, sand, leaves, and everyday debris

Customers wanting robotic cleaning convenience

Pool owners who do not want suction hoses

Pool owners who do not want a booster pump

Vinyl, gunite, concrete, fiberglass, and tile pool surfaces

Customers who want a cleaner with an included caddy cart

Routine pool maintenance between manual cleanings

Key Features

Robotic Cleaning Performance: The SharkVac® operates independently from the pool’s pump and filtration system, helping clean the pool without using suction or pressure-side plumbing.

Includes Caddy Cart: The included caddy cart makes it easier to move, store, and organize the cleaner and power cord when not in use.

Smart Steering Technology: Smart steering technology helps guide the cleaner through an efficient cleaning pattern for better pool floor and cove coverage.

Floor and Cove Cleaning: This standard SharkVac® model is designed to clean pool floors and coves. It should not be positioned as a wall or waterline cleaner.

Two-Hour Cleaning Cycle: The SharkVac® is designed to scrub and clean pool floors and coves in approximately 2 hours, helping deliver faster routine cleaning.

Top-Access Filter Cartridges: The easy top-access filter design makes debris removal simple. Just open the cleaner, remove the filter elements, rinse, and reinstall.

Two Fine Porosity Filter Elements: This model includes two fine porosity filter elements for capturing common pool debris during routine cleaning.

No Booster Pump Required: Because this is a robotic cleaner, it does not require a booster pump, pressure-side plumbing, or suction-side plumbing.

No Hoses or Hookups: The SharkVac® eliminates suction hoses, pressure hoses, and pool plumbing hookups, making setup easier for homeowners.

50-Foot Power Cord: The 50-foot cord provides reach for standard residential in-ground pool layouts.

Benefits

Cleans independently from the pool pump and filter

Includes caddy cart for easier transport and storage

No booster pump required

No suction hose or pressure hose required

Helps reduce manual vacuuming time

Smart steering supports efficient floor coverage

Top-load filters are easy to access and rinse

Two fine porosity filter elements help capture debris

Collects dirt, sand, leaves, and common pool debris

Helps reduce debris load on the pool filtration system

50 ft. cord supports standard residential pool layouts

Designed for in-ground pools up to 20 ft. x 40 ft.

Great for routine floor and cove cleaning

Built by Hayward, a trusted name in pool cleaning equipment

Why Choose Hayward SharkVac® W3RC9742CUBY?

The Hayward SharkVac® W3RC9742CUBY is a practical robotic cleaner for pool owners who want simple, independent floor cleaning without hoses, hookups, suction plumbing, or booster pumps. With smart steering technology, a 2-hour cleaning cycle, top-access filter cartridges, two fine porosity filter elements, a 50 ft. cord, and an included caddy cart, it is built to make routine in-ground pool maintenance easier.

For customers looking for a reliable Hayward robotic cleaner with convenient storage and transport, the SharkVac® W3RC9742CUBY offers dependable floor and cove cleaning performance in an easy-to-maintain package.

Specifications

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What is the SKU for this Hayward SharkVac® cleaner?
A: The SKU is W3RC9742CUBY.

Q: What is the barcode or UPC?
A: The barcode / UPC is 610377390095.

Q: Does this SharkVac® include a caddy?
A: Yes. This model includes a caddy cart for easier transport, storage, and cord organization.

Q: Is the SharkVac® a robotic cleaner?
A: Yes. The Hayward SharkVac® W3RC9742CUBY is a robotic pool cleaner that operates independently from the pool pump and filtration system.

Q: What size pool is this cleaner designed for?
A: This model is commonly used for residential in-ground pools up to 20 ft. x 40 ft.

Q: Does this cleaner climb walls?
A: No. The standard SharkVac® model is designed to clean the pool floor and coves only. For wall and waterline cleaning, customers should look at the SharkVac® XL or another wall-climbing robotic model.

Q: Does it require a booster pump?
A: No. This is a robotic cleaner and does not require a booster pump.

Q: Does it connect to a skimmer or suction line?
A: No. The SharkVac® does not use a suction hose, skimmer connection, or dedicated suction line.

Q: How long is the cleaning cycle?
A: The cleaner is designed to clean pool floors and coves in approximately 2 hours.

Q: How long is the cord?
A: This model includes a 50 ft. cord.

Q: What type of filter does it use?
A: It uses top-access filter cartridges with two fine porosity filter elements that are easy to remove, rinse, and reinstall.

Q: What type of debris can it pick up?
A: It is designed to collect dirt, sand, leaves, and everyday pool debris from the pool floor and coves.

Q: Will this work on vinyl or fiberglass pools?
A: Yes. This cleaner is suitable for common in-ground pool surfaces, including vinyl, gunite, concrete, fiberglass, and tile.