{"product_id":"beckson-marine-thirsty-mate-18-kayak-bilge-pump-red-318p","title":"Beckson Thirsty-Mate 18\" Kayak Bilge Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeckson Thirsty-Mate 18\" manual kayak bilge pump — up to 8 gallons per minute, floating design, non-corroding materials, 18\" length fits under deck bungees. Made in USA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Beckson Thirsty-Mate is the standard manual bilge pump for kayakers — trusted for decades for its reliability and high-volume output. The 18\" length fits under deck bungees or in a cockpit for accessible storage. Moves up to 8 gallons per minute with minimal effort. Floats if dropped overboard. Non-corroding materials handle saltwater and freshwater use. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: BEC000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: Up to 8 gallons per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating: Yes — won't sink if dropped overboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Non-corroding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Fits under deck bungees or in cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 gallons per minute is enough to clear a swamped cockpit in a few minutes of pumping — meaningful when you're in cold water and need to get moving again quickly. The floating design is a critical safety feature: if you drop the pump during a wet re-entry, it stays on the surface where you can retrieve it. Non-corroding construction means it won't seize or degrade in saltwater over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea kayakers, whitewater paddlers, and anyone who paddles in conditions where a wet re-entry or swamped cockpit is possible. An essential piece of safety equipment for any kayak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beckson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48470685319411,"sku":"Bec000","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5109\/1187\/files\/3cb392fb-1-23.jpg?v=1770156537","url":"https:\/\/www.tangledtrailsgear.com\/products\/beckson-marine-thirsty-mate-18-kayak-bilge-pump-red-318p","provider":"Tangled Trails Outdoor Gear LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}