Our take
Hayward SharkVac
A simple old-school corded pool cleaner that owners often like for straightforward floor cleaning, but coverage varies by pool shape and it can feel dated beside newer robots. The strongest reason to buy it is proven simplicity rather than smart features.
Owners repeatedly praise easy setup, fine-debris pickup, top-access filters and long service life; several repeat buyers replaced an older SharkVac with the same model.
Some owners report missed areas, getting stuck on ridges or drains, heavy handling and expensive replacement filters; the base model is not the best choice if wall and waterline coverage is essential.
Pools that need value-focused electric pool robot.
Buyers who need a robot that is available to buy immediately.
- Value-focused electric pool robot
- Self-contained filtration system
What owners and reviewers say
SharkVAC owners describe useful floor pickup, including sand, but disagree sharply about walls, steps and getting stuck. The clearest benefit is reduced manual vacuuming where it suits the pool.
Useful floor cleaning
A Sunplay customer reports cleaning an 18 × 36 foot pool in under two hours, including sand around the drain. Another repeat buyer says they no longer need their manual vacuum. These are encouraging individual accounts, without a controlled comparison or evidence for heavy leaf loads.
[1]Walls and steps are inconsistent
One owner reports successful wall and stair cleaning; another says it fails at both and catches on small ridges. Sunplay describes this version primarily as a floor cleaner. Buyers should therefore not assume that occasional climbing in a favourable pool means dependable step or waterline coverage.
[1]Filter access helps; durability varies
The repeat owner finds the filters easy to rinse, although opening the body takes a little technique. A dissatisfied owner reports an impeller failure after about a year. This small retailer-hosted sample cannot establish the likelihood of that fault or a normal service life.
[1]Sources (1)
- Sunplay — SharkVAC W3RC9740CUB owner comments ↗Owner report
Full specifications
- SKU
- RC9740CUB
- Channel
- Expert Line
- Pool Type
- In Ground
- Traction System
- Track
- Warranty - Parts
- 3-year
- Warranty - Labor
- In-Store Labor Warranty 3-Year
- Shipping Weight
- 48 lb
- Shipping Dimensions
- 29.9" x 18.3" x 24.6"
Sources
Videos
- Myks Garage: Hayward SharkVac Pool Robot Vacuum Cleaner 3 Year Review | How Has This Held Up Over Three Years? ↗
- Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To - SPL: Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner - Review ↗
- Search YouTube for Hayward SharkVac ↗Search results may include similar models; check the model name.
