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Madman

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Yamaha
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2025
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252SD
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It’s going to be long winter, but I’m gearing up for spring 2025. With grandkids on board, we now have a variety of toys, mats and SUPs on board that all seem to demand my attention. I’ve had several pumps over the years and have to believe there are better options out there! I’m wondering if anyone has any experience using various rechargeable or onboard options. Currently looking at something like this and would appreciate any feedback or suggestions. MAX SUP PUMP - 20PSI Cordless Rechargeable Air Pump for SUP & KITE
 
I use a ryobi 18v high volume inflator for my towables. Works great, one 4Ah battery does plenty for a day on the lake. Works much better than the cheap 12v plug in one that came w the towable. I am in the ryobi system for several other tools so it’s a no brainer. However it would not work for a SUP since not high enough pressure.
 
At $220, they can keep that crazy pump. Other than SUP, the low pressure high volume DC pumps for under $15 on Amazon run for years. Even then, I would use the cheapo pump to full a SUP and then finish it with the high pressure hand pump needed to get them hard.

But for tubes and toys, the cheapo pump is the way to go. And if it gets wet and dies, drop another $15 for a new one. It surprising how wet ours has gotten and not died.

According to Amazon, I purchased this guy in 2015. Still use it to this day.

 
biffdotorg said:
At $220, they can keep that crazy pump. Other than SUP, the low pressure high volume DC pumps for under $15 on Amazon run for years. Even then, I would use the cheapo pump to full a SUP and then finish it with the high pressure hand pump needed to get them hard.

But for tubes and toys, the cheapo pump is the way to go. And if it gets wet and dies, drop another $15 for a new one. It surprising how wet ours has gotten and not died.

According to Amazon, I purchased this guy in 2015. Still use it to this day.

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I hear what you’re saying, but I’m looking to cut the cord. We usually have 8 to 10 souls on board, so when it comes time to inflate whatever, we’re moving bodies, coolers, towels, etc just so I can access the batteries. I’ve thought about adding a remote connection, but at this point, I’m getting older and lazier and looking for a simple solution. The ultimate solution would be for Yamaha to offer an onboard option, including outlet ports on the rear deck.
 
CarolinaJet said:
I use a ryobi 18v high volume inflator for my towables. Works great, one 4Ah battery does plenty for a day on the lake. Works much better than the cheap 12v plug in one that came w the towable. I am in the ryobi system for several other tools so it’s a no brainer. However it would not work for a SUP since not high enough pressure.
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I didn’t realize Ryobi offered a high volume inflator. I have many of their 40 volt tools for my yard, but use Milwaukee M18 tools in my wood shop. I just checked Amazon and see there’s an adapter to fit M18 to 18 One+. I’ll have check that out. Thank you!
 
Madman said:
I hear what you’re saying, but I’m looking to cut the cord. We usually have 8 to 10 souls on board, so when it comes time to inflate whatever, we’re moving bodies, coolers, towels, etc just so I can access the batteries. I’ve thought about adding a remote connection, but at this point, I’m getting older and lazier and looking for a simple solution. The ultimate solution would be for Yamaha to offer an onboard option, including outlet ports on the rear deck.
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Yup, makes sense. I put a combination DC port on the Port side of the boat for that reason. it has an on/off switch, USB, volt gauge and 12v DC for the pump.
 
I'm also a fan of the Ryobi high volume pump. I got a Makita adapter from Amazon and use a Makita 18v battery and it works great. It's nice not having to deal with cords. I top things off with a hand held pump.
 
I use this DeWalt inflator.....I have the Dewalt series of batteries and other tools so it's convenient. my boat has a 12V port on the swim deck so I use that but will work all day on a battery as well. also works for inflating vehicles/trailer tires as well. fits in my flip seatback storage area on the swim deck as well.


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jetboater4life said:
I installed this one Air inflator kit install and it works great. As a backup I use this one. It is least noise of all the air inflator I have tried. Amazon.com
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This has been on my mod list for several years. Bought this pump to use in that mod, never got around to it. Still just plugging it in and draping a cord across the boat. With that said, we haven't used the tube in several years now.
 
2kwik4u said:
This has been on my mod list for several years. Bought this pump to use in that mod, never got around to it. Still just plugging it in and draping a cord across the boat. With that said, we haven't used the tube in several years now.
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Yes when my kids were little I always wanted to make this mod but never had the time. Now we use it less for air mattresses and tubes and more for floaties to drink beer and chill. I don't have any experience with the noise or functionality of the pump you list. I know the snail pump I put in the engine compartment had such a shrill noise that I needed ear plugs to use it. I switched to "the pig pump" that I linked above because it has about the same pressure stats as the snail pump but the noise it puts out is much more tolerable. That probably contributed to the delay in getting my snail pump mounted. Mounting my snail pump in the engine compartment was strongly motivated by noise. My pig pump is now a great backup.
 
jetboater4life said:
I installed this one Air inflator kit install and it works great. As a backup I use this pig pump. It is least noise of all the air inflator I have tried. Amazon.com
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I saw that inflator kit when I was searching the site, as well as another onboard option I found in the Boating magazine, but just the idea of cutting holes in a new boat… 😱
I have a 120 volt AirHead that I use to blow up the large tube at home, then just strap it on the back. I use a smaller DC pump to blow up the mats and toys on the boat. That worked fine until the grandkids decided we needed SUPs. To much chaos and drama in a small space for this guy!
 
For my towables I use a Ryobi 18v high volume inflator. Very quick to inflate them and lasts a whole day on the lake with a single 4Ah battery. Plus it is way better than the cheap 12v one that came with the towable.

They also offer an adapter so you can use Milwaukee M18 batteries if that’s your battery of choice.
 
Madman said:
I saw that inflator kit when I was searching the site, as well as another onboard option I found in the Boating magazine, but just the idea of cutting holes in a new boat… 😱
I have a 120 volt AirHead that I use to blow up the large tube at home, then just strap it on the back. I use a smaller DC pump to blow up the mats and toys on the boat. That worked fine until the grandkids decided we needed SUPs. To much chaos and drama in a small space for this guy!
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It took some courage to cut my first hole. That was 10 years ago and now I have put more than 30 maybe even more than 40 in my boat. I've lost count. I am amazed it still floats lol :)
 
Gsxr_Rcr said:
For my towables I use a Ryobi 18v high volume inflator. Very quick to inflate them and lasts a whole day on the lake with a single 4Ah battery. Plus it is way better than the cheap 12v one that came with the towable.

They also offer an adapter so you can use Milwaukee M18 batteries if that’s your battery of choice.
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Is this the one you use. 18V ONE+ High Volume Power Inflator - RYOBI Tools
 
jetboater4life said:
It took some courage to cut my first hole. That was 10 years ago and now I have put more than 30 maybe even more than 40 in my boat. I've lost count. I am amazed it still floats lol :)
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Don’t you hate when you measure twice and then drill the hole in the wrong place… again and again and again…. But don’t worry, I’m sure those were just for practice! lol

Curious, did you get your boat from River Valley? I bought my 2010 from them and now waiting on the new one… without holes!
 
I purchased my boat in 2012 from Family Power Sports in San Angleo TX. I saw the ad on boatrader.com. I put it up for bid on uship.com and an RV dealer from Indiana coming back empty decided to bid on it. It arrived at my door on a flatbed. 30+ holes later and it still floats.
 
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