RE: [Paddlewise] Bilge pumps

Hi Mark,

This looks well made. You should buy one and let us know how it works!

Generally I'm opposed to gadgets, but if one does a lot of solo paddling
(not a good idea) this thing could make a nice backup. In a re-enter & roll
situation in which the cockpit floods. This could make the difference
between making it home or not.

I have shared several times about a swim I took on Lake Mean when practicing
my roll in strong winds. The wave steepness and frequency was such that
after a re-enter and roll my cockpit filled almost instantly. Vickie rafted
up and helped me pump the boat. Otherwise I would have been paddling a
submarine or swimming to shore.

I prefer a paddling partner to an electric gizmo because they are more
reliable and sometimes bring tasty snacks along.

Steve Brown
 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ckf_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-ckf_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf
Of Mark Sanders
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:48 AM
To: PaddleWise
Subject: CKF: Bilge pumps

Well finally there seems to be a company taking electric kayak bilge pumps
seriously.
I'm glad to see it, though darn they're expensive.
Making my own cost me probably $120 though.

http://rapidrunnerbilge.com/products.php


Mark Sanders
www.sandmarks.net
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