Re: [Paddlewise] electric pumps (Was Foot pumps)

From: <dldecker_at_se.mediaone.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 17:16:35 -0500
At 04:05 PM 2/4/99 -0800, rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
>In all this discussion of relative merits of foot pumps, handheld pumps,
>deck mounted pumps,  I wonder what is the experience of others with
>battery operated ones.


 I bought one of those self contained battery operated pumps that use 3 d
size batterys. It works but took over 15 minutes to empty my kayak and only
5 with a hand pump in calm conditions. The size is the main thing it won't
fit behind the seat and has to fit between my legs. I put a piece of foam
thru the handle so it would float if it left the kayak. It is better than
nothing but needs a lot of improvements to work really good. I have never
ran its batteries out cause I do not take or use it often.

Dana
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