: In rough seas, especially for touring kayaks, we find that it is dangerous
: and energy consuming to pump out your boat while also trying to keep
: upright. We are developing a prototype for an electric bilge pump for
: kayaks. The specs call for the unit to vacate a fully submerged kayak in
: about 4 to 5 minutes, using a DC battery. The base unit would consist of a
: pumping unit, battery and charging station for in-home and in-car.
: Optional add-ons would be a solar charging power kit, surface mounted
: on/off switch and surface mounted hose to expel the water.

: We are trying to guage what the market would be willing to pay, in order to
: see if the economics of the product would work. So two questions. 1.)
: Would a product of this type be interesting to you? Under what parameters?
: 2.) What would you be willing to pay for the base product? For the
: optional products?

: Being a fellow kayaker, who deeply loves the sport, I appreciate your
: feedback on this!

: Many thanks, LM

Interesting idea, go for it. But spread your idea of your potential customer base wider.

Mike Savage
South West Cork