Need a good vacuum

[3M TA3]

Originally Posted by fishing4eyes

I run the wifes Dyson. It has all the attachments and I push it around like I am in the living room. What she doesn't know wont hurt her.

I also will run the 18v Dewalt Vacuum it doesn't tip over and I received it in one of those packages kits.

Finally someone mentions something other than an AC model. Thanks

[REW]

Bowhunter,
I think that the reason that folks mention the 120 volt vacuum models much more than the 12 volt models is that after trying numerous vacuums of 12 volt, cordless, and corded vacuums - I doubt very much that you will find any vacuum that will compare to the larger 120 volt vacuums.

The simple thing that I have found, is that I just leave the 6 gallon very very powerful shop vacuum beside the boat. I have added 2 extra sections of hose to the vacuum, so all that I have to do, is to take the hose into the boat to vacuum it out.

Very easy to do, and very very powerful and it does a much much better job than any of the smaller 12 volt or cordless models that I have tried over the years.

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I will however, agree with the comment on the red devil brush style 120 volt vacuum. During the years that we owned a motor home, we used one of those vacuums for the motor home and it worked very well for our needs. It was very light small, would get into all of the corners and stowed easily when complete.

Whenever the boat is stored, or even at the dock, there is always 120 volts available so it does work just fine for the boat as well.

I still prefer the use of the large shop vacuum however, if I have a choice for the super cleaning.

REW

[Bowhunter74201]

i know a 110/120v would do a better job, but it's a pita for me to get power to the boat. gotta find something cordless.

[Hot Runr Guy]

I tend to read the reviews on Amazon.com for products like this, this one is pretty well rated http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-C...ordless+vacuum

list of choices: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_sc...qid=1340738572

HRG

[REW]

For a cordless unit, this one will work very well for you.

Since, I expect that you have carpet in your boat, the brush on the unit makes a huge difference in getting the boat clean.

http://www.allbrands.com/categories/...nd-held-vacuum

[Bowhunter74201]

thanks hrg. i always read reviews too. i tend to research things to death sometimes. ended up ordering the one i posted earlier from walmart. i like that it has a revolving brush head for the carpeted areas and an extension tube thing for getting into the nooks and crannys. should arrive next week sometime.

[toddblech]

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CHgQ8gIwAA

This is what I use for the water that doesn't want to drain from my Ranger's live well... Works great for small amounts of water and small messes in the boat. With Minnesotas invasive laws, one needs something to keep up with the rules and most accesses don't have an outlet for one to use...

[hommer23]

I came home about 2 weeks ago and my wife bought a new kirby with all the goodies, the problem was she gave my dirt devil to them on trade so now I use a $900+ vac to clean my boat. I have never found a cordless vac that has enough power to suck the sand out of carpet.

[Seedtree]

Originally Posted by Bowhunter74201

i'd like to find a good vacuum for the boat. something cordless or 12v. running extension cords and draggin my big shop vac around inside the boat is a pain. has anyone found a more portable vac that does a decent job?

I have a Dirt Devil 15.6v cordless hand vac that I like very much. Rechargeable and quite powerful.

[Bowhunter74201]

the one i ordered is an 18v so it should have decent power.