I am wanting a quick convenient air compressor with the volume and ability to inflate high-quality inflatable boots. I do not want one that must be topped off with the hand pump, I want the compressor to be able to do it all. Does anybody have anything they recommend?
I don't have any experience with anything portable so I don't have any recommendations without searching myself. Sorry I can't be of any help but good luck in your search. https://www.google.com/search?q=hig...7j33i160l5.29872j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Could I do this with my 2 gallon air compressor? Hadn’t really thought of that. Then how would I adapt it?
Not sure how much pressure you need, but I have one of these https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE...ocphy=9021523&hvtargid=pla-522042159254&psc=1 I use it for car tires, blowing out the fresh water lines, etc. Plus on the portability of it. I do find that it works best when I let it run and build up pressure before using it.
Get one of the air pumps used to blow up tubes and etc small in size moves large volumns of air also and cheap enough. Overtons has them.
I use this one. Low pressure high volume for floaties and toys. Auto switches to high pressure for high pressure inflatables like SUPS or dinghies. Goes up to 20 psi and is 12v. It gets both my SUP and RIB very firm, zero need for a hand pump. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08Y5M1CJD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
You want something that goes to 3 psi like this one: https://www.amazon.com/World-Waters...mzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc West Marine use to sell a "Blue" pump that was meant for inflatable boats. But it looks like they don't sell it any longer.
I have this one for my inflatable SUPs and water toys. It rocks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0969VN9M1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I think that won’t work so well for an inflatable boat. Use are usually rated for 14 psi. 3 psi won’t be enough.
My Merc 320 is 3psi and it is hard a rocks. The specs on Mercury Hypalon Infatable RIB's is 3.6PSI max. I can't imagine 15 psi on any RIB. My older Raider Marine was 3.0 PSI max.
Have been looking into the same thing. If you have any of the Dewalt 20v tools, they also offer a decent compressor with high/low flow/pressure options with adjustable cut out. They are a bit pricey but have decent reviews. Waiting for their next sale to grab one. DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Tire Inflator, Tool Only (DCC020IB), Mini-v99 : Amazon.ca: Automotive
Huh, weird. My hypalon AB specs 14 PSI. At 3 psi the thing would be floppy. I used to get it to maybe 8-9 with the hand pump and call it quits. My Sea Eagle drop stick SUP calls for 14 psi max as well. It feels pretty hard at about 7-8, but getting it up at least to 12 psi makes a huge difference.
We bought a small inflator from Walmart and it is awesome. It pumps our Super Mable tube up in a few minutes at most. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Qu...mp-Black-4-9-x-5-6-x-5-6-6-5-A-78-W/660539663
I got this from the WM model I have 310hyp double floor. Normal inflation up to pressure 5.09 psi.[ A ] High pressure inflation up to 11.62 psi without cap.
FYI, I have a good quality tube compressor but it will not hit the pressures needed for an inflatable boat…
This is the one I use. It is rechargeable and you just dial in the pressure you want and it shuts off when it reaches the set-point. Very convenient and you can use it to charge your phone or whatever.
I bought this from west marine for my 10’ zodiac and the tow behind inflatable and you just connect it to a 12v power source and turn it on. It shuts off once it hits 3-4 psi you set it to. It’s about as fast as the hand pump but almost no work. https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-12v-electric-inflator-pump-4.3-cfm-19941368.html
This is the one I have for our SUP's. It would also work good for a RIB. I bought it based upon ratings. https://www.amazon.com/OutdoorMaste...mzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0