Thanks guys! It sounds like the plug kit/12V pump is the way to go. As for a jack, I'll probably go to a salvage & p/u a small screw-type. Right now, I have nothing.
Thanks again from one of the newest Newbies

Capt Tom

ps. Today I found the page on "TSP & How-to Articles" (whatever the hell TSP stands for!!!) Lot's of abbreviations in this column for a Newbie like me!!