On Sun, 7 Sep 2003 16:24:23 -0700, "Steve" wrote
(with possible editing):

I've tried several 12 volt vacs over 40 yrs of boating and conclude that
they just can't match a good small AC

Me too. Considering that good ac vacuums draw over 10 amps at 120vac,
the equivalent horsepower at 12vdc would require drawing over 100
amps.

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Larry