Rating of electric pumps for PVC boats: choosing what to pump the boat with

Due to their lightness and compactness, PVC inflatable boats are very popular among fishing enthusiasts. This way, an uninflated two-seater boat can be easily transported in a car, placed in a special bag. Boats made of polyvinyl chloride are inexpensive, and their choice is huge. However, having bought a boat, you will immediately be faced with the need to purchase a pump for it, because without it it is impossible to use the boat. We will try to help you in this matter: we will tell you what types of pumps there are, we will name the best models of devices today.

Electric pump for PVC Marlin boat: characteristics

Pump Marlin GP-80 BD
Marlin GP-80 BD is a compact and powerful pump that is famous for its high reliability.

• Its productivity is 500 l/min.
• The maximum operating time in continuous mode (15 minutes) is enough to inflate a PVC boat (on average, 3-4 minutes are needed).
• During operation, the pump creates a minimum of noise, and a 1.8 m long hose and a 3 m wire allow you to conveniently inflate the boat without any discomfort.
• The pump can operate autonomously or connected to an external source of electricity, a car cigarette lighter.
• The air pressure is 0.8 bar.

Top 7 models

Electric pumps have different sets of functions and different parameters. The most common devices have collected many reviews that indicate both the advantages and disadvantages of compressors.

Intex 68609

The well-known Chinese electric pump is made in a plastic case with a convenient carrying handle. The power supply is inside the compressor, it can be connected to a cigarette lighter socket or to a 220 V network. There is a function for removing (reverse pumping) air. The set includes 4 different nozzles for connecting the hose to any known fittings. The average cost is 3400 rubles.

• Andrey, compressor and power tool repairman:

“The pump is not bad, but it will require some work. Open the housing and apply sealant to the seams that form the air chamber. This will prevent air leaks and significantly increase productivity. I also advise you to lubricate all mechanical parts.”

STERMAY, 12 V

A productive combined pump powered by an external 12 V battery. Wires 5 meters long and a hose 2 m will allow you to inflate the boat without dragging it to the car. Powerful crocodiles are securely connected to the battery terminals. The yellow plastic of the case is clearly visible even at dusk. Cons: There is no automatic shut-off, so you need to keep an eye on the pressure gauge. The average price is 4500 rubles.

• Vasily, Novosibirsk:

“A reliable and quite powerful pump, it has been running for 2.5 years. Main disadvantages: noise and rigid hose included. It's better to replace it. It is important that the pump should not run for more than 10 minutes, otherwise it will start to heat up. Good for small boats."

Bravo superturbo, 800 mBr

Autonomous Italian compressor with its own battery. Allows you to pump up the boat away from the car. There is a pressure regulator that will turn off the pump when it reaches a certain value. The average price is 13,800 rubles.

• Georgiy, Karelia:

“We bought this pump because it’s more convenient to pump up the boat near the water, but you can’t get there by car. The battery lasts for about 14-18 minutes, which is enough for an average (up to 5 m) boat. Charging is via the cigarette lighter socket. If necessary, you can buy a 220 V power supply.”

Bravo BST 300

Specially made for boats with a nominal operating pressure of 300 mbar. The compressor is combined, runs on an external 12 volt battery. There is a pressure regulator and a carrying bag included. The average price is 9,000 rubles.

• Alexander, Moscow region:

“Good pump with a two-year warranty. We've been using it for a little over a year, no problems. The power is enough to inflate two boats at once, albeit with a short break.”

Intex 66642

Universal compressor, powered by a cigarette lighter and a 220 V network. The body is plastic, there is a carrying handle. Three nozzles included. The average price is 1800-2000 rubles.

• Vadim, Vladimir:

“A lightweight, convenient pump for a boat, of course, is not suitable for large vessels. It works quietly, but pumps up in 8-10 minutes. The only negative is that until normal pressure is achieved, you need to add another 4-5 strokes with a foot pump.”

BRAVO Turbo MAX 12V

The most productive pump from the Bravo battery line. Automatic shutdown when the desired pressure is reached. Includes wires with crocodile clips, hoses, and a bag for storage and carrying. The average cost is 12,200 rubles.

• Boris, N. Novgorod:

“Very fast compressor, pumps and pumps out quickly. The whole job takes from 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the cylinders.”

GP-80

One of the successful models of the Marlin company. The case is plastic. The box contains 8 nozzles and a corrugated hose, wires with crocodiles. The injection mechanism is combined. The average price is 7,500 rubles.

• Sergey, Khabarovsk:

“We bought it not only for fishing, but also for inflating mattresses and a portable pool for children. Pros: many attachments, you can turn it in reverse and pump out air. The device is small and fits even in a small trunk. The downside is that it drains the battery quickly.”

Electric pump for PVC boat Bravo 12: characteristics

Pump Bravo 12
This electric pump can be compactly placed in your car before going fishing, which allows you to make it small.

The performance of this pump is several times lower than that of the Marlin GP-80 BD electric pump.

Capacity is 150 l/min.

It will take 20 minutes to pump up a boat that is 3.5 m long.

Owners note in this model a control pressure sensor, which allows the boat to be given the required amount of air.

In working condition it makes a lot of noise, the price is average.

Electric pump for PVC boat Bravo BST 12 HPP: characteristics

Pump Bravo BST 12 HPP
The pump consists of two sections. The package includes a battery, pressure regulator and reverse.

It is characterized as a lightweight and compact unit that is convenient to carry in a bag. Weight is 1.5 kg.

The cost is a bit steep, amounting to 12 thousand rubles. The pump is more suitable for professionals than ordinary people.

A fairly powerful unit - 800 mbar. Mainly used for inflating boats with inflatable bottoms.

Electric pumps for PVC boats: pros and cons

In this article we have listed good and high-quality units for inflating PVC boats.

But today the choice is so great that every self-respecting hunter or fisherman should know the basic selection criteria, as well as be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of most electric pumps.

The advantages include:

• Possibility to pump up a 2-seater boat in a short period of time.
• Fully automatic, no physical effort required.
• Most of the models are small in size and weight.

The disadvantages include:

• Any electric pump is powered by a battery, so there must be a battery.
• A modern, high-quality pump costs a decent amount of money.

Foot pumps

Foot pumps

From early spring to late autumn, most fishing enthusiasts prefer to go fishing on comfortable and fast boats. Many of them, as a rule, fish on inflatable boats made of polyvinyl chloride. Such vessels have gained great popularity due to their low weight, convenient transportation, long service life and quick assembly. The only drawback of such a mini ship is that the boat must be inflated for operation and deflated after use. A high-quality PVC boat foot pump will help solve this problem.

You can purchase a product for very quick self-installation of a swimming device on the website of our online store in Moscow. We offer the widest selection of foot-type pumps from reliable domestic and foreign manufacturers. We cooperate directly with manufacturers without any intermediaries, therefore we offer our customers products for fishing, hunting and tourism at extremely affordable prices with a minimal markup. In addition, each product presented in the electronic catalog undergoes strict quality control. In this regard, we guarantee that the purchased product will serve for a long time without any unnecessary problems. Regular customers can count on discounts and pleasant bonuses. Residents of Moscow and the region, as well as the entire country, are offered prompt delivery of orders at a pre-agreed time to their home or office.

A foot pump is a sought-after attribute for a boat.

As you know, the inflation process is quite difficult. To do this, you will need to make some effort and purchase a suitable boat pump. Most often, inflatable vessels are equipped with a foot version of the pump, but if, for one reason or another, it is missing or broken, then it can always be ordered on our website. Such devices have many undeniable advantages over other varieties. First of all, the products are characterized by the simplicity of the pumping process. That is why this type of pump is popular and in demand among fishermen. In addition, the device boasts the following advantages:

— light weight and compact dimensions, which allows you to avoid additional difficulties during storage and transportation;

— reasonable cost

, therefore, a buyer with any income level can purchase a pump;

— very quick installation of a PVC boat. You can pump up a swimming device in a matter of minutes, literally in 10-12.

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When choosing this accessory for a vessel, you must pay attention to the material of manufacture. To ensure a long service life and prevent possible breakdowns, it must be of excellent quality. A high-quality foot-type pump should have main parts made of durable material. It is also better to remember this feature when purchasing.

How to quickly and correctly prepare a PVC inflatable boat with a foot pump for use?

When installing an inflatable swimming device, experts recommend adhering to the following simple rules:

— to inflate a PVC boat with a foot pump, you need a flat, clean and hard surface;

— the lower part of the device must be firmly and firmly fixed.

— when using, transporting and storing the frog pump for boats, you need to pay special attention to the hose. To avoid the appearance of holes, cracks and other defects, it must be carefully rolled into a ring of large diameter;

— after each use, the pump should be thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt, and thoroughly dried from moisture naturally.

The duration of the period of pumping a PVC vessel depends, first of all, on the pace of work, but despite this, it is more reasonable to focus on the volume of the pump chamber. Using a foot pump to inflate a boat is as easy as shelling pears, even in camping conditions, see for yourself. Place your order in one click on the official website of our online store! We work from 10 to 20 hours, call with any questions, we will definitely try to answer them.

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Electric pumps for PVC boats: prices

Let's delve into pricing policy. Prices for boat pumps vary.

The higher the quality, the higher the price. To get a really good pump, it is better to save some money.

The price range is quite wide. The starting price starts from 3 thousand rubles.

These are the simplest models, which, frankly speaking, are not durable. A decent device can be purchased within 8 thousand rubles.

For lovers of the highest quality and functionality, electric pumps will cost about 15-18 thousand rubles.

These are modern models from the famous manufacturer Bravo.

Parameters of electric pumps for PVC boats

When purchasing an electric pump, you should consider the following technical parameters of the product:

• Equipment productivity can vary from 150 to 1000 liters per minute. A model with an indicator of 150 l/min will fill a boat of 3-4 m in size in 21-22 minutes. Then, a device with a capacity of 1000 liters can cope with the task in 3-4 minutes, but such equipment will require a capacitive battery of 40 Ah.
• The case material must be strong and resistant to shock and damage.
• The pressure produced by the device. According to this parameter, products are divided into three groups. High (from 800 mBar) - used for large-sized inflatable boats, medium (up to 500 mBar) - this pump can easily cope with inflating vessels up to 4 meters and low pressure (40 mBar) - used for the initial filling of small inflatable watercraft with air, then it will be necessary pump up with a mechanical pump.
• Built-in pressure control, which preserves the integrity of the surface and seams, since the compress independently stops the pumping process when the fill has reached certain levels.
• Possibility of operation from a battery or car cigarette lighter; models with an integrated battery are most convenient.
• Equipped with a check valve for pumping air out of the vessel.
• Built-in pressure gauge with pumping control system.

How to choose

What battery pump do you use?

CentrifugalPiston

There are several types of compressor units that differ from each other in design:

• Centrifugal - are an electric motor that rotates the impeller. The blades create air pressure, and with its help the cylinders are gradually inflated. Average air flow is 800-1000 l/min. However, it will not be possible to pump more than 50-80 mbar into the boat, since to completely fill it is necessary to create 350 mbar, and if the boat has a high pressure bottom, then up to 800 mbar.
• Piston compressors consist of a motor that progressively moves a piston inside a cylinder and thereby pushes air flows into the chamber through a discharge valve. This creates pressure. At the second stage, the suction valve supplies a new portion of air into the cylinder cavity from the outside. But the performance of such devices is low.
• Combined systems combine centrifugal and piston pumps. First, the cylinders are inflated by an impeller, and when the pressure reaches 50 mbar, it is automatically reconnected to a piston compressor without stopping the entire combined device.

When choosing a battery compressor, it is important to consider that some devices can be operated for no more than 10-15 minutes, after which you will have to take a break. Therefore, it is necessary to compare the size of the inflatable boat with the power of the pump, so as not to inflate the cylinders in 2-3 steps.

Based on the power supply connection, pumps are divided into devices operating from an external source and those that have their own battery. In the second case, the compressors are less powerful; not all devices are suitable for inflating large boats.