Boat hook bailer, you gotta have one
Friday bonus gizmo: you can lock the two part handle open to get a sturdy 5’ boat hook, or you can apply some pump action and suck the last drop out a bilge or dinghy. The fluid stays in the handle until you pump again, so the thing can also be used as a ‘manual’ power washer, or a wicked squirt gun. Or to test the CFR/NEMA rating on your electronics (there, topic maintained). It works like a champ and is so darn well made that I’m worried the inventor isn’t asking enough money for it. He sells them for $44 at Bridgenorth Bailer with free shipping (maybe only in Canada, the site isn’t clear). Have a good weekend!
Ben, thanks for pointing this out! I just ordered one for our boat.
I am wondering if you have a highred photo of this item that I can use in an article for Marinalife Magazine — we will put your site down as the source. Thanks!
PS — fun site!
Alicia, this entry is five years old and the link to the company is dead. But I have seen the same product being sold by a bigger company at boatshows. I can’t remember which, but maybe a reader will know.
I still the sample boat hook bailer and it still works well.
looks like the address changed to: http://www.bridgenorthbailer.com/
how can I order this bailer / boat hook
Looks like the boat hook bailer got taken over by TaylorMade some time since 2005 but then discontinued. However, this company claims to have a couple in stock, on sale too:
https://www.englundmarine.com/products/bazooka-boat-hook-bailer-5—co-%7CTAY18548.html
Looks like sold out.
I am in Kenora , Ontario , Canada and would like to purchase 12 or 20 Bazooka BAILERS for re-sale . Peter Z.
Sorry, Peter, we don’t sell anything at Panbo and, besides, I’m pretty sure that TaylorMade stopped making the Bazooka boat hook bailer a while back. However, this close-out shop may have some:
https://www.2040-parts.com/new-aluminum-telescopic-boat-bailer-hook-power-washer-i372777/
Incidentally, the sample Bridgenorth Bailer I got in 2005 — same as the TaylorMade, I think — still works and is still useful.
Ben Ellison , Thank You for your very time Ly response . If I can not locate a warehouse with inventory that Oi am able to purchase , I will start to manufacture a , Canadian-Kenora-Ontario-Version . I will keep you apprised of my success moving forward . Thank You for your assistance
Peter Z.
Hi Peter – Did you start to manufacture? I’m interested!
It’s not the boathook bailer, but The Paddle Pump could be more useful in some situations and looks well made (in a great state 😉
https://paddlepumps.co/products/the-original-paddle-pump%E2%84%A2