Electric pumps for boats: a review of the best devices on the market

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

Types of Electric Boat Pumps

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

Electric pumps with low pressure are rarely used for inflating boats - they are low-power, insufficiently efficient, and are more needed for small household tasks. If you try to inflate a 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 electric pumps of medium and high pressure. Such models can even be found in some workshops/garages, and professional high-power equipment can be found in industrial and semi-industrial areas. These pumps provide fully automatic inflation of the boat - plug the pump into a power outlet and wait. Most automatic pumps are equipped with a self-shut-off function - when the device has fully inflated the boat, it will turn off.

Electric pumps can also be distinguished by the type of power supply. There are models with batteries/batteries and powered from the mains. Stationary ones are usually more powerful and heavier. Mobile phones (with batteries) are equipped with an additional battery included. Additionally, among stationary/networked pumps, we 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
• Operation speed
• Self-shutdown function
• Versatile
• 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 in operation

Flaws electric pumps:

• High cost - electric pumps are more expensive than analogues
• Low power compared to gasoline models
• More likely to break down/more “fastidious” than fuel pumps

Rating of electric pumps for boats in 2022

1. Intex 68609

A compact mobile electric pump with a hard plastic body 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 items. The device is charged from a regular outlet or cigarette lighter in the car. The latter is a significant plus in nature. The pump weighs 1 kilogram. Operating voltage 12 Volts. There is built-in protection against overheating, the plastic is impact-resistant. Maximum capacity 1100 liters per minute.

Pros:

• Weighs little
• There is overheat protection
• Shock/drop protected
• High productivity – 1100 liters every minute
• Small dimensions
• Comes with three attachments

Minuses:

• None

Price – 2,500 rubles

2. Bravo BTP12 D

The small-sized Bravo BTP12 D model with a digital screen takes second place. The device is portable and weighs little (1.2 kilograms). It is powered by its own battery, which lasts 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. It is controlled mechanically - with buttons. There is a hose for air supply, a long power cable and a set of nozzles and adapters for the valve. There is only one compressor inside the device. There is a self-shutdown function. This miracle costs a lot - 8 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• High performance
• Digital screen
• Multiple operating modes
• Auto power off function
• Weighs little - 1.2 kilograms
• Comes with a set of nozzles/adapters for valves

Minuses:

• Overpriced
• Only one compressor

Price – 8,320 rubles

3. Bravo GE21

In third place in the top electric pumps for boats is an expensive, quiet and powerful model from Bravo. The GE21 comes in its own bag/case. It is characterized by ease of use, high power, performance and price.The device is compact, weighs a little - 6.7 kilograms, can be easily carried by one person, and 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. Maintains high pressure, maximum output of 460 liters of air every minute. The pump is multifunctional - suitable for pumping up car wheels, inflating toys or a rubber boat. Almost silent during operation. There is a built-in dial pressure gauge. Self-shutdown function. High productivity and efficiency. An additional 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 valve attachment/adapter kit
• Convenient bag for carrying the pump
• Auto power off function

Minuses:

• High price
• Weighs 6.7 kilograms

Price – 14,456 rubles

4. Bravo GE20-1

Another electric pump from Bravo, the GE20-1 model, closes the rating of electric pumps for fishermen. Like the previous device, the device makes almost no sound during operation. Compact, mobile, small in 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 is characterized by ease of operation, high productivity and reliability. Pumps air at a speed of 460 liters per minute. Unlike previous models, there is a built-in sand filter and a carrying handle. It has its own carrying case for transportation/carrying. Long air supply pump.To inform the user about the charge/operation process of the pump, there are corresponding indicators on the front panel. Supplied with clamps and attachments/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 charge/work progress indicators
• Built-in sand filter
• Complete with clamps and attachments
• Has its own case
• Carrying handle
• Rubber base

Minuses:

• Overcharge

Price – 16,000 rubles