Pelican
Pelican PS1374-2-00 Paddlers Bilge Floating Hand Pump Kayak Canoe
★★★★★
21 in4 in75 in76 lb
When your cockpit starts filling fast, the Pelican Paddlers Bilge Pump clears water in seconds — and floats if you drop it mid-rescue.
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Overview
Key Features
Compact & powerful pump to easily and quickly evacuate water out of kayak, canoe, boat, etc.
Comfortable foam sleeve allows better grip and flotation
Extra tough and lightweight with strong water, corrosion & shock resistance
21 in. X 4 in. X 2. 75 in. – 0. 76 lb.
You can also use hull drain plugs or scupper plugs for sit on top kayaks to prevent water infiltration
Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H)
21 in. x 4 in. x 2.75 in.
Weight
0.76 lb
Material
Extra tough, lightweight
Resistance
Water, corrosion, shock
Grip
Comfortable foam sleeve
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Foam sleeve provides real flotation — the pump stays at the surface if dropped overboard during a capsize or rescue
- Corrosion and shock resistance makes it suitable for saltwater, surf, and hard-use whitewater environments
- Lightweight at 0.76 lbs — adds negligible weight to a loaded kayak kit
- At 21 inches, it generates sufficient stroke volume to clear a swamped cockpit without requiring dozens of cycles
- Manual operation means no batteries, no charging, no failure modes from electronics in wet conditions
👎 Cons
- At 21 inches long, it does not stow inside smaller oval day hatches on compact sea kayaks — deck mounting or cockpit storage required
- Manual pumping during a capsize recovery in cold water is physically demanding; sustained clearing of a fully swamped cockpit requires significant effort
- The pump has no integrated hose nozzle for directing water overboard while seated — positioning it requires practice in conditions
- Not useful for sit-on-top kayak self-rescue in the same way as for sit-inside designs, where water pools are enclosed
- Color (black/grey) makes it harder to spot if it drifts away after a drop in low-light or murky water
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly does this pump move water in a swamped kayak cockpit?
Field performance depends on pumping rate, but the pump is designed for fast evacuation — strong, full strokes will clear several inches of cockpit water per minute. It is a manual pump, so sustained effort is required; it is not a substitute for a bilge system on open-water craft, but for a swamped sea kayak or flooded canoe, it does the job.
Does the foam sleeve actually keep the pump afloat if dropped overboard?
Yes. The foam sleeve provides genuine flotation — the pump will stay at the surface if it goes in the water during a rescue or capsize. This is a functionally important feature, not cosmetic; a sinking pump in cold water during a wet exit is a serious problem.
Is this pump durable enough for saltwater use?
Yes. The construction is rated for strong corrosion resistance, which means it handles saltwater, brackish water, and UV exposure without degradation. Rinse it with fresh water after salt use to maximize longevity of the internal seals.
Will this fit into a standard kayak day hatch or deck bag?
At 21 inches long by 4 inches wide, it will fit across most kayak deck bags and inside larger day hatches, but it may not clear smaller oval hatches. Many paddlers bungee it to the front deck within arm's reach for quick access.
Can this be used to pump out a sit-on-top kayak?
It can, but Pelican notes that sit-on-top kayaks are better served by hull drain plugs or scupper plugs to prevent water infiltration in the first place. The bilge pump is most useful for sit-inside kayaks and canoes where water accumulates in an enclosed cockpit.
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