[Paddlewise] Foot and Electric Pump Sources and Prices

Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com writes: > I want to know how I'm going to get my big 
head and shoulders into that > little cockpit and then have enough room, 
strength and flexibility to reach > my arms in past the foot peg thingees to 
secure a foot pump to the forward > bulkhead.

Given the easier installation and much lower cost, I'm going to try an 
electric pump first to see if I can get satisfactory performance.  Not much 
to risk, I'll need an outlet port in either case, will carry a hand pump as 
back-up.  Will report.   

Here's a roundup of sources and prices:

Attwood Model 4140-1  3 D-cells & motor sealed in one unit.  About $33 with 
hose.  

Rule 360, Rule 500 and many other 12-volt pumps, used with 12-volt or 2 
6-volt batteries, can be sealed in Tupperware-type plastic boxes.  $15-$40 
for pump only. 

The Bosworth Guzzler foot pump Model 400-S, about 1.5 lbs.,  Be sure to 
specify the  'Direct Action Foot/Hand Spring Return'  not Lever Action.  
About $43

All above available from motor/sail boat suppliers, including West Marine 
Peabody MA 978-535-7332.    

Lendal foot pump.  $52

Electric pump, battery and motor sealed in one unit, sold with Skerray 
kayaks, but adaptable.  $65

Henderson foot pump $173

Henderson foot pump installed in a new kayak:  $243

All above available through dealers from  Great Rivers Outfitters 
http://www.erols.com/rapids/GRO/dealers.htm

See page for dealer list

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