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Doug Kanter wrote:
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Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy
with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.


I already have a small shop vac. This has to fit in the towel closet.

Dumb question: Why do you need two AC powered vacuums aboard your boat?


I think he is saying that although he already owns a small shop vac, it is
too big for storage on his boat.
He's looking for a smaller alternative.

I have a small "Dirt Devil" vacuum that I keep on the boat. The handle
retracts into the plastic vacuum housing making it compact for storage. It
has a powered brush head, so it's effective in cleaning (boat is carpeted
inside), yet is only about half the size of the smallest shop vacs when the
handle is retracted into the housing. Probably something like 18" H by 9" W
by 7" deep. I think I got it at Sears a couple of years ago.

RCE