Electric pumps for boats: an overview of the best devices on the market - Setafi

Every fisherman needs a boat pump. Many prefer electric models because of their compactness, small size, autonomy. In this article, we will analyze the types of electric boat pumps, the advantages and disadvantages of electric boat pump models. At the end there will be a rating of the best models of electric pumps for boats.

Types of electric pumps for boats

Most likely, you realized for yourself that it is unprofitable to spend time upon arrival in nature to inflate the boat. Yes, and I don’t want to download it myself somehow. Therefore, we decided to get a pump for the boat. The advantage was certainly given to electric models - they are compact, quite productive, low noise (compared to gasoline models). Another plus of electric pumps is that they can be powered from the same source with other electrical appliances.

Let's look at the types of electric boat pumps. The first difference is the degree of pressure. There are devices with low, medium and high pressure.

Low-pressure electric pumps are rarely used to inflate boats - they are low-power, not efficient enough, more needed for small household tasks. If you try to inflate the boat with such a pump, then most likely you will have to inflate it yourself or with some kind of device.

Most often, fishermen use medium and high pressure electric pumps. Such models can even be found in some workshops / garages, and professional high-power equipment - in industrial and semi-industrial areas. These pumps provide fully automatic inflating of the boat - plug in the pump and wait. Most automatic pumps are equipped with a self-shutdown function - when the device fully inflates the boat, it will turn off.

Electric pumps can also be distinguished by the type of power supply. There are models with accumulators / batteries and powered by the mains. Stationary, as a rule, more powerful and heavy. Mobile (with batteries) are equipped with an additional battery in the kit. Additionally, among stationary / network pumps, one can distinguish those that are powered by a car battery.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric pumps

Advantages electric pumps:

• Multifunctional - can pump air in both directions
• Has a built-in pressure gauge
• Comfortable
• Work speed
• Self-off function
• Universal
• Work under difficult conditions
• Powered by the same power source as other electrical appliances
• More compact, fuel pumps
• Autonomous
• Does not emit harmful gases into the air
• Reliable
• Quiet at work

Flaws electric pumps:

• High cost - electric pumps are more expensive than analogues
• Low power compared to petrol models
• More likely to break/more "whimsical" than fuel pumps

Boat electric pump rankings in 2022

1. Intex 68609

A compact mobile electric pump with a hard plastic housing from Intex takes first place in the top of the best electric pumps for inflating boats. The device will easily inflate a small inflatable boat, toys or other inflatable things. The device is charged from a conventional socket or cigarette lighter in the car. The latter is a significant plus in nature. The pump weighs 1 kg. Operating voltage 12 volts. There is a built-in protection against overheating, impact-resistant plastic. The maximum productivity is 1100 liters per minute.

Pros:

• Weighs little
• Has overheating protection
• Shock/drop protected
• High performance - 1100 liters per minute
• Small dimensions
• Comes with three nozzles

Minuses:

• Missing

Price - 2,500 rubles

2. Bravo BTP12D

The small-sized model Bravo BTP12 D with a digital screen takes the second place. The device is portable, weighs little (1.2 kilograms). It is powered by its own battery, which is enough for several days of operation. A distinctive feature is a digital display with indicators, mode selection, pressure adjustment and a digital pressure gauge. The maximum productivity of the device is 460 liters per minute. Operated mechanically - buttons. There is a hose for air supply, a long power cable and a set of nozzles, valve adapters. There is only one compressor inside the device. There is a self-off function. This miracle costs a lot - 8 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• High performance
• digital screen
• Multiple operating modes
• Auto power off function
• Light weight - 1.2 kilograms
• Supplied with a set of nozzles / adapters for the valve

Minuses:

• Overpriced
• Only one compressor

Price - 8 320 rubles

3. Bravo GE21

In third place in the top of electric boat pumps is an expensive, quiet and powerful model from Bravo. The GE21 comes in its own bag/case. Differs in convenience of operation, high power, productivity and the price. The device is compact, weighs a little - 6.7 kilograms, is easily carried by one person, can be transported in a car. It is powered by its own battery, which is charged from the cigarette lighter in the car. Operating voltage 12 volts. Supports high pressure, maximum capacity of 460 liters of air every minute. The pump is multifunctional - suitable for pumping up car wheels, inflating toys or a rubber boat. Virtually silent during operation. There is a built-in dial gauge. Self-off function. High productivity and efficiency. An optional battery can be used. Such a pump will cost you 14 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• Power
• Productivity - 460 liters of air per minute
• Powered by cigarette lighter
• Compact, small dimensions
• Quiet during operation
• Supplied with a set of nozzles / adapters for the valve
• Convenient pump carrying bag
• Auto power off function

Minuses:

• High price
• Weighs 6.7 kilograms

Price - 14 456 rubles

4. Bravo GE20-1

Another electric pump from Bravo - model GE20-1 closes the rating of electric pumps for fishermen. Like the previous device, the device almost does not make sounds during operation. Compact, mobile, small size, carried by one person. The pump is completely portable, equipped with a pressure switch and two cylinders for pumping air. The air supply pressure can be adjusted. It features easy operation, high productivity and reliability. It pumps air at a speed of 460 liters per minute. Unlike previous models, there is a built-in sand filter and carrying handle. Comes with its own carrying case. Long air pump. To inform the user about the charge / operation of the pump, there are corresponding indicators on the front panel. Supplied with clamps and nozzles/adapters included. The base of the pump is made of rubber to make it more stable. This model costs 16 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• Quiet during operation
• Highly efficient
• There are indicators of charge / work process
• Built-in sand protection filter
• Complete with clamps and nozzles
• Has its own case
• Carry handle
• Rubber base

Minuses:

• Overcharge

Price - 16,000 rubles