Diesel filter

I found a Racor R20s fuel filter on the sale rack at West Marine. 129.99 marked down to 51.99, at the register it rang up as 31.99 and I had a $10.00 rewards card. So 129.99 down to 21.99. What’s yall’s opinion on using this as a pre-filter/separator in line before the spin on filter ? It will handle 30gph and will be on a Suzuki 225. I really don’t see a problem using it as a water separator.