Small boats limit what can be carried aboard and gear that has multiple purposes saves valuable space. We always carry a paddle and a means to bail, so when we came across the Paddle Pump, we were eager to give it a try.

Kent Lewis

With the shaft fully extended and locked with the collet, the Paddle Pump is 60″ long.

The Paddle Pump was created by two Maine seaplane pilots, who often had a need to pump out a pontoon or move a plane a short distance to or from a dock. The beavertail blade offers good power and the locking collet facilitates a range of shaft length adjustments from 36″ to 60″. The compact storage length of 36″ makes it easy to store in the small cockpit of our Sunfish and is a good length for paddling our Grumman 17 Double-Ender canoe. The blade measures 7″ wide at the widest point and is just over 17″ long. Overall, the paddle has a nice balanced feel.

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