Electric pump for dinghy

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Sounds like that

"Scoprega Bravo SuperTurbo BST 12 HP "

pump has enough HP to turn the inflatable into an air boat for shallow water use in the Everglades if you've got a big enough light weight battery!

Joe. Laughing

thataway · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject:

I have one pump, 12 volt centrifical--which I have owned for over 30 years and it still works as well as when new. I believe it is an LM and cost about $75 --made in England.
I have a couple of the cheaper pumps, and they still work, but not as well. In the long run, the better pumps will last longer and are probably worth the price. We tend to deflate the dinghy when cruising at times, so a leaf blower or shop vac would not be practical.

I also have one of the Brava 12 pumps for a high pressure floor inflatable---I found it at a consignment shop for $35. It also is a great pump, but not as much volume as the L M.

Dora~Jean · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:44 am Post subject:

Hey Bob, do you think they still make the "LM" pump you have? I googled it, closest I could find is Lake Mills (LM) Pump Service in Ventura, Iowa, no sales of the pumps though. Is that your pump?

thataway · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

Steve, my appologies; I left out the "V". The pump is the LVM 110, or High Velocity. Cabela's has it for $150. There are several versions of the LVM--and I am not sure if they are all the same quality.