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Downbucket
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Initially Posted - 05/12/2006 :  12:48:06  Show Profile
Hi:

I've been thinking of purchasing a vacuum cleaner for Wingapo and want to see if anyone has any recommendations. I do not have shore power so it needs to be 12v DC or D or C cell batteries.

Thanks.

Will
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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  13:41:15  Show Profile
It's easier and cheaper to remove the carpet and shake it overboard, in my humble opinion.

That being said, I once had a 12 volt Dirt Devil that I used in my car, it worked great.


Steve
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djn
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  14:09:13  Show Profile
It would be an added advantage if it were a wet vac as well, just in case. Cheers.
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  14:50:21  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
I bought a Dewalt Corded and cordless wet and dry vac from Lowes. It was 99.00 but did not come with the battery or charger, but I have 2 cordless dewalt drills, the circular saw, 90 deg drill and flash light. I am planning on adding the cordless jig saw they just came out with, so I have plenty of batteries and chargers. It works great and is really a light weight system, I have taken more than two gallons of water out of the boat, and for a vacume it woks great. I give it ***** stars for being compact and light weight.
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JJM
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  15:55:21  Show Profile
I've got the West Marine wet/dry 12V canister. It is really compact and so far does an adequate job. I need the vac, because it does get into the crevices below, and I don't want to take out my teak and holly and shake it overboard.
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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  20:48:05  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by JJM</i>
<br />...and I don't want to take out my teak and holly and shake it overboard.
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Point taken.

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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  21:38:14  Show Profile
Well, I picked up a 12v auto vac at Wal-Mart. (I had previously installed a 12v outlet in the galley.) Works pretty well. For wet stuff, I use a sponge. I have neither teak-and-holly nor carpeting--prefer not to deal with the water issues.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 :  22:20:59  Show Profile
Hmmm...If I didn't have access to shore power, I might be inclined to use a rechargeable handheld wet/dry vacuum so as not to waste amps on the house battery. When the vacuum needs a recharge, just take it home, throw it on the charger, and bring it back the next time you go to the boat. In the off season, you could use it around the house.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 05/13/2006 :  19:49:31  Show Profile
What's wrong with a dust pan and brush?
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