I would suggest mounting the 12v outlet in the boat behind the dash or in a
storage area. Mount on the back side facing down where you can just reach
under and plug it in. Saves drilling holes. That is what I did on all my
boats. Plus they are protected from water and won't hold water as they are
facing down. No substitute for a good high volume electric pump.

If you want to get real cute - you can mount the pump behind the seat and
just run the hose (may have to extend it ) and a switch to turn it on into
the storage area somewhere so you can access it easily.

--
Tony
my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com



"Jay" wrote in message
...
This year will be our first year using inflatable toys out on the river,
and
the dilemma I have is -- how to inflate them before use. So far my
options
seem to be:

- Do it at the car with a cigarette adapter, and mini inflating device.

- Install a 12v. power source somewhere in the boat (drill hole/mount the
plug somewhere)

- Install a 12v. power source that hangs out somewhere in the battery
compartment under an aft seat (this way I don't have to drill any holes in
the boat)

- Find a battery operated pump, which'll prolly eat up batteries like no
tomorrow

- Use a new cleaver idea someone in the ng will come up with : )


-j