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Kayak Fishing => Let's Talk Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: skidlybo on November 17, 2017, 10:11:49 PM

Title: bilge pump preference?
Post by: skidlybo on November 17, 2017, 10:11:49 PM
I'm looking to get a bilge pump.  I've never swamped my rig but it is possible and I'd prefer not to make the evening news (unless it's for landing a very large fish from a kayak).  Any input from your experience would be appreciated.
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: INSAYN on November 18, 2017, 12:24:05 AM
Scotty with the stainless steel shaft that won't break.  Everything on it is rebuildable if needed. 
Scotty 544K Kayak Pump w/Float.  You may find it rebranded, but it will still be a Scotty.

https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-544K-Kayak-Pump-Float/dp/B011LN3TLQ (https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-544K-Kayak-Pump-Float/dp/B011LN3TLQ)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/314wLYI2TVL.jpg)
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: Tinker on November 18, 2017, 03:02:51 AM
Quote from: INSAYN on November 18, 2017, 12:24:05 AM
Scotty with the stainless steel shaft that won't break.  Everything on it is rebuildable if needed. 
Scotty 544K Kayak Pump w/Float.  You may find it rebranded, but it will still be a Scotty.

That's what I use, too.  It's one of the few things I splurged on a bit.
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: Mojo Jojo on November 18, 2017, 08:56:57 PM
I still got a kids water cannon and it doubles for revenge on the guy that outfishes you as you sneek up behind him.  :banjo:
I’m a BERY cheap bastard.
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: Zach.Dennis on November 20, 2017, 11:26:58 AM
They sell something very similar at landscape supply stores for about half the price.  ;)
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: Matt M on November 20, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
The Seattle Sports Bilge pump from amazon has bailed me (get it?) out on a few occasions. No complaints for me.
Title: Re: bilge pump preference?
Post by: Ling Banger on November 20, 2017, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: Matt M on November 20, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
The Seattle Sports Bilge pump from amazon has bailed me (get it?) out on a few occasions. No complaints for me.

I had a Seattle Sports model. I got rolled in the surf on the way in and tried to pump out the water before loading onto my cart. The plunger head popped off because it was just glued (poorly) to the shaft. I called and emailed Seattle Sports a few times  and never got a response from anyone. I have a Aqua Bound Bilgemaster now. Much better quality and I know they have a CS department should I need them.