I ordered the boat,55 pound thrust trolling motor and the motor mount via Amazon already. I also ordered an extra set of oars and a anchor. . I am still waiting for the packages to arrive. Thanks for the video, it really helped. I really don't know how I am going to put small navigation lights on it. I am going to be fishing in a bay/harbor at night because its the best time for striped bass lol. If you have any ideas of where to place the Navigation Lights, let me know. Thanks bud
@lilrocker289 Wow, it sounds like you've got everything you need. I'm sure you'll get a lot of great use out of your boat. As for the light, you could probably attach them to a pole and place them in one of the fishing pole holders in the front and back of the boat. Please keep me updated and let me know how the fishing is =-)
I have a few questions, I am going to use the boat for fishing in a harbor so it is required for the boat to have navigation lights. I found a few small navigation lights online which I figure I can glue on. I haven't see the boat in person yet, so Im wondering do you think there is any place to put the navigation lights. Thanks for any input
Thought it was worth mentioning that the valve in the floor is crappy for de-inflation. This can be fixed by carrying a clothes peg in the gear pouch and clipping it onto the floor valve so that it keeps the valve open for quicker de-inflation time! The peg holds the vlve open. That is all
@girl319 I have a 128 amp hour battery - purchased at Walmart... and a Minn Kota motor purchased from Amazon... there are links to the products in the description box of this video =-)
hey Briandudeathome just checkin inn on ya dude hope everything is A OK !! So here's my Line :: High Diddly Dee Dee Its Brian Dude and Me , La , La , La , la , la , la !!!!
@briandudeathome i was thinking of buying a small boat 12 foot aluminum boat but this inflatable boat is way cheaper and more convenient, do you go fishing a lot on this boat?
Thanks to your video i received my boat today and im going to try it tomorrow on the lake for first time i also got the electric pump and if everything goes ok me and my family will have same fun as you do. Thanks this video is great and explains alot that make a good decision easy at the moment of buy something like this, i suggest Intex to give U other boats for free so you can review them and also why not to me hehehe. have a nice time.
@sacs2000 I'm glad you found the video helpful, and I hope you and your family really enjoy your new boat. I love the idea of intex giving me free boats - I would have no complaints with that haha
Hello again. I went out on the river yesterday with my new electric motor and I was really impressed. The boat is really comfortable with plenty of space for 2 - 3 people and cool box, picnic basket etc.
moves well with 30 lb elec motor. Its not a speed boat but hey, its for relaxing cruise and getting you there. I loved it, particularly cutting the motor and drifting slowly down the river watching the world go by! If you love being on the water this is as good as it gets. mega value boating!
Hey there. Thanks for very good and informative video. Great that some people happy to contribute very helpful advice which can help others.
I bought the same INTEX excursion 5 setup in UK and I use it on local rivers. Its easy to carry with 2 people when inflated and also launches easily from almost any water side access point. Batteries cost much more in UK worse luck 110 ah battery costs about £80 or roughly $120! Still I am looking forward to more trips on my Intex excursion 5.
Great informative video! I just ordered this set up today as a gift.. and was looking for more information on the product. Your video answered all of my questions! Thank You!
I had the Excursion 4, a great little boat. I sold it when I bought a yacht sailboat but will be getting another one soon. I can add something that others on here may want to get, which is a minnkota power center. Its a battery box with 12v connectors and battery gauge it worked great and always let me see how much battery was left. Get even more fancy and put a small solar panel in :) I was once out in my Excursion 4 for 10 hours one day! Running motor on low speeds battery lasted the 10 hrs
thanks for the video. I have a question. I would like to change my SeaHawk II for the Excursion 5 but I don't kwon if the material is softer than SeaHawk. I have the preocupation for the risk fishhook
@Fabiovargas1963 your welcome, thanks for watching. As for your question, I can't really comment on the material difference between the two boats. It may be helpful if you go onto each manufactures website and look at the specific specs. Sorry I couldn't provide a better answer =-)
Awsome review bud your review made me buy the boat I took it out today at a local river held up pretty good... Looking into getting a motor for it... what kind of battery are you running and how long dose it last you?
@woot41 My battery is a 125 amp hour deep cycle marine battery - it last me anywhere from 3 1/2 hours
The best way to figure the hours you'll have available to you is to take the number of the motor.. in my case I have the Minn Kota Endura 30... so I take the 125 amp hour and divide that by 30 = 4 hours... If you were to buy the Minn Kota 50... simply divide your batteries overall amp hours by the number 50... 125/50= 2.5 hours running on high speed.... this is a rough estimate on how to figure
@briandudeathome thanks alot bud :) going battery shopping and hopefully find a decent motor. awesome reply! this is some good info i dident know about :)
@neyo509 I don't see why not - but I wouldn't really want to be any place where there are large waves. Also, if you plan on buying a motor, you'll need to make sure it's okay for use in salt water =-)
@Srdaniel1001 somewhere in the neighborhood of 100-130 bucks - I don't remember the exact price not. I bought mine from Amazon. If you click on the link I've included in the description box you can see the current price =)
Hi, thanks for the video review! I got this boat from Amazon, but I think I may have a problem, and I just wanted to check here before returning it.
I am not able to attach the seats to the hooks, unless I'm missing something obvious. The two plastic "arms" of the hook on the boat appear too narrowly spaced to let the "T" shape plastic hook from the seat slide through. Maybe a problem with the plastic molding?
If you don't mind, could I send you some photos I took of the problem? Thanks!
@rc251 Hey. I'm not sure if yours is defective or not, but I can tell you that the seats are very difficult to put in, especially if you already have them inflated. If you think they are hard to put in, try taking them out again lol. Anyway, please keep me posted. I hope you're able to get it all figured out =)
@DJdubbbs thanks, and about the registration - it's technically required to have one here in Tennessee, but I never actually completed the process. I got stopped on the water once by the coast guard and he only wanted to make sure that we had life jackets on board =)
@xuimod Thanks for the compliment. Yeah the battery is all you need - I hope you've got everything sorted out and are able to get out there and enjoy the water =P
hey brian! i recently purchased the intex excursion 5 and now realize it is a huge pain to row... so now i am going to buy the c2 30 trolling motor and mount kit but i have no real reference on the battery. firstly isnt 125 amp a bit huge because that means it should last 4 hours of consistant top end running right? Secondly i dont want to spend 200 plus on a battery and i was wondering how much yours costs? and lastly how do you recharge the battery!
@theperfectlube yes, it is hard to row lol. I paid under $100 for my battery, and I purchased it at Walmart. I also picked up a battery charger there as well for around 30 bucks. The 125 amp hr battery is larger/heavy and you may not need one that large, it just depends on how long you want to be out on the water I suppose. Just make sure you buy a marine battery and not a car battery =)
@briandudeathome I'm thinking about getting this boat but then there are so many other choices like the 4-person Seahawk 2 and the other Sevylor brand which is cheaper and also a 4 person but without the set. Would you really recommend this Excursion or the SH2? in terms of sitting 4 adults with/wo the engine and with better comfort and especially quality. Please help me out asap. Thanks
@dookiekong007 oh, sorry I actually didn't see these questions, but I'll do my best to give you an answer =)
As far as quality goes, I really like the Intex. I've had no issues with it thus far and I've been on the lake many times. Although, I've only had a total of three adults. My boat is pretty large (12ft) and even at that length, plus the battery - I believe it would be hard to fit more people - but it can be done. I highly recommend this boat. If you buy smaller, I don't think you'll fit
Hey Brian Qucik question what kind of Charger did you buy ? My excursion 4 comes the 9th Im so Excited! I want to put a hardwood floor on it so I can stand and fish! Please answer ! THanks so much for the videos!
Great video! I was looking at a few different rafts for my boyfriend and I to fish on and you sold me on the Intex Excursion. You're really thorough and fun to watch, keep up the good work!
@JewelsyCakes I'm really glad you enjoyed this video and found me somewhat likeable =) if you have not ordered already, have a look on Amazon. I've included a link in the description =) I hope your boyfriend enjoys the boat.
@print251 boat $100-130, battery $85, motor $100, motor mount $30 . . . this is what I paid from what I can remember. I bought all my stuff through Amazon, except the battery which I purchased at walmart. There is a link in the description of this video that will take you to Amazon - you can check current prices =)
@briandudeathome how come it says the weight capacity is 880 lbs online when you showed us the boat says 1000? I don't get it. Do websites lie about this stuff?
@dookiekong007 that's a great question and I don't have a good answer for you. maybe the 1000 plus is maximum capacity and the 880 is more a reasonable safe limit capacity... but honestly I have no idea haha
hey i got this raft! used it for 3 summers now but i aired up the bottom too much and it busted two of the chambers into one big one. still works well though.
@MrNV4U I've actually thought about doing the plywood thing. It would def. make it possible to stand. thanks again for sharing your thoughts and comments - it's appreciated! =)
@MrNV4U I'm glad you liked this video. I actually am using a 30 lb thrust. It's small, but it draws very little battery so I can stay out for a really long time. I think this boat can handle a 1.5 horse power, if I remember correctly.
@froilanalama If you look in the description bar, I've put a link to amazon where you can find the motor mount. It may tell you the measurements there =)
Theyre great for fishin remote lakes. I was searching for a small canoe for some time, then found one of these in a bag in the basement, LOL I dont remember when I got it, but it works great!
@LandThatFish You can find this from $100-$150. If you click on the link in the description box, it will take you to Amazon and you'll be able to see current prices. I've not had any problems with air leaks =)
I appreciate the video and have been looking at this same boat. I believe I am going to buy it now. I am just nervous about how durable it is as far as river use and my dog's nails.
@msigler78 I've only been on a lake, and without a dog. I'm not sure of the size of your dog, if it's large then I would recommend making a hardwood floor of some type. If your dog is little, you may be okay.
Your Review convinced me. I just received my Excursion 5. ordered this off Amazon for $109!! free 5 day shipping. I was gonna make my own motor mount but for +$30 why hassle. awesome deal!! UPS weighed it at 58lbs.
I'm considering going 45 or 55lb thrust on the motor.. just to have some fun if I'm not fishing that day. Thanks Again for your video, I'll be posting some of my own soon!!
@toptailspetcenter Thanks for all your feedback! I'm glad my video was helpful for you. Please let me know when you make some boat videos of your own. Happy boating =)
I so love this video and I appreciate you taking the time to dod tutorials, Let me ask you this, I just bought myself a 11.5 walker bay odyssee inflatable and although I'm waiting on my 15hp honda motor, I also bought me a inn quota 55lb trust, i have not used it as of yet, but I am trying to understand how far can I go with the highest speed setting with a 100 pd boat and 2 people/battery/motor? thank you
@4EVERMYSERENITY Hi there, thanks so much for leaving a response. I'm glad to know my video was helpful =) The easiest way to calculate your run time is by figuring you amp hour usage. A 55 lb trust will use around 55 amps per hour on it's highest setting. If you have an 100 amp hour batter divide this number by 55 = 1.88 hours. For example, I have a 30lb motor - 30/125 amp hr battery = 4 hours
I hope my explanation helped. Happy boating my friend =)
it is fun i found some open water on a good sized stream and it goes slow when its in wind but when it is calm itgoes fast i was lucky to day it was 55 degree out side and yester day it was -5 i liked how it handels it trackes straight through the water and with that minnkota it can tighten the shaft tension you can steer it and leave it and the motor doesent wabbles around
@chaosmage99 I believe you are able to put this in salt water. If I'm remembering correctly there is a video or two floating around showing a couple of guy's on the ocean. As for using the electric motor - no. The one I have is for freshwater only, but they do make some specifically for salt water. And, brushing agaisnt coral, if it were the pointy kind, I would think it could puncture the boat.
Hey Brian it was between an excursion 5 and a fish hunter and I bought the excursion 5 because of your video and I got a minn kotta 30 from bass pro for 115 which was cheaper than amazon.
Dude, this was maybe the best overview of anything I've ever watched. you answered all my questions. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. Now I have to buy one.
oh its winter here to . from your how fast the intex excrushion goes video i notice that whene you got on the windy part of the lake it had truble with the wind they dont exacely make theme aerodynamic but i saw that it was a good sized lake or river but i have a question about how the floor is is seprate from the raft how dose it handle in a little bit biger wave because i mostly fish on a small reservoir near the st croix river in MN
@Camaromaster242 the floor is one piece, but is not solid/hard. When encountering big waves the boat becomes a tad floppy. It tends to ride the waves.. meaning it sorta takes the shape of the waves. The bottom is very flexible.
@Camaromaster242 On mine, there's a lever that you release that allow it to go higher or lower in the water. If the shaft hits something hard in the water it flex's. I'm not sure you can adjust the angle manually... not sure
well i never found out who stold it but i got a new one for christmas i got a #4 again i still have to get a new motor they took it to. who ever took it is not going to get to far because there is a good sized hole in it ha ha ha
@dkman4life123 oh haha, um, then I'm not sure. I don't see why not. I would think it would be considered in the same class as a canoe or kayak unless you use a motor, but I am not entirely sure.
How long would u say it takes to setup? Thanks
tallfishman100 3 days ago
@tallfishman100 10-15 minutes
briandudeathome 3 days ago
I ordered the boat,55 pound thrust trolling motor and the motor mount via Amazon already. I also ordered an extra set of oars and a anchor. . I am still waiting for the packages to arrive. Thanks for the video, it really helped. I really don't know how I am going to put small navigation lights on it. I am going to be fishing in a bay/harbor at night because its the best time for striped bass lol. If you have any ideas of where to place the Navigation Lights, let me know. Thanks bud
lilrocker289 1 week ago
@lilrocker289 Wow, it sounds like you've got everything you need. I'm sure you'll get a lot of great use out of your boat. As for the light, you could probably attach them to a pole and place them in one of the fishing pole holders in the front and back of the boat. Please keep me updated and let me know how the fishing is =-)
briandudeathome 1 week ago
I have a few questions, I am going to use the boat for fishing in a harbor so it is required for the boat to have navigation lights. I found a few small navigation lights online which I figure I can glue on. I haven't see the boat in person yet, so Im wondering do you think there is any place to put the navigation lights. Thanks for any input
lilrocker289 1 week ago
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lilrocker289 1 week ago
Exactly what battery and battery charger did you use?
QUlCKSC0PE 1 month ago in playlist Intex Excursion 5
@QUlCKSC0PE I purchased a 125 amp hour battery from walmart - everstart maxx, and the charger is a Schumacher 6A fast charger =-)
briandudeathome 1 month ago
Thought it was worth mentioning that the valve in the floor is crappy for de-inflation. This can be fixed by carrying a clothes peg in the gear pouch and clipping it onto the floor valve so that it keeps the valve open for quicker de-inflation time! The peg holds the vlve open. That is all
flybynyt01 2 months ago
@flybynyt01 great tip - thanks for sharing it =-)
briandudeathome 2 months ago
What kind of motor and battery did you use? And where did you purchase them from?
girl319 2 months ago
@girl319 I have a 128 amp hour battery - purchased at Walmart... and a Minn Kota motor purchased from Amazon... there are links to the products in the description box of this video =-)
briandudeathome 2 months ago
how i open valve inter seal valve Slave valve sleeve ?
robotto2010 4 months ago
@robotto2010 ?
briandudeathome 4 months ago
hey Briandudeathome just checkin inn on ya dude hope everything is A OK !! So here's my Line :: High Diddly Dee Dee Its Brian Dude and Me , La , La , La , la , la , la !!!!
NONNIE357 4 months ago
@NONNIE357 I'm doing great - thanks for checking =-) lol
briandudeathome 4 months ago
how much was that motor?
EatinTacos 6 months ago
@EatinTacos if I remember correctly, it was somewhere around$100-130 - Minn Kota makes the best motors
briandudeathome 6 months ago
@briandudeathome i was thinking of buying a small boat 12 foot aluminum boat but this inflatable boat is way cheaper and more convenient, do you go fishing a lot on this boat?
EatinTacos 6 months ago
@EatinTacos actually, I've never tried fishing from it.. I mostly just cruise around and check out the scenery =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
You do a great job with your videos.
mowfaux 6 months ago
@mowfaux Thanks - that's much appreciated =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Thanks to your video i received my boat today and im going to try it tomorrow on the lake for first time i also got the electric pump and if everything goes ok me and my family will have same fun as you do. Thanks this video is great and explains alot that make a good decision easy at the moment of buy something like this, i suggest Intex to give U other boats for free so you can review them and also why not to me hehehe. have a nice time.
sacs2000 6 months ago
@sacs2000 I'm glad you found the video helpful, and I hope you and your family really enjoy your new boat. I love the idea of intex giving me free boats - I would have no complaints with that haha
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Hello again. I went out on the river yesterday with my new electric motor and I was really impressed. The boat is really comfortable with plenty of space for 2 - 3 people and cool box, picnic basket etc.
moves well with 30 lb elec motor. Its not a speed boat but hey, its for relaxing cruise and getting you there. I loved it, particularly cutting the motor and drifting slowly down the river watching the world go by! If you love being on the water this is as good as it gets. mega value boating!
nudgerpete 6 months ago
@nudgerpete Excellent comment and insight!! I'm with you on this one - this boat is for relaxing, not speed. Overall it's a super value =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Great video. Thanks man! :)
DupczacyBawol 6 months ago
@DupczacyBawol thanks for your feedback =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Hey there. Thanks for very good and informative video. Great that some people happy to contribute very helpful advice which can help others.
I bought the same INTEX excursion 5 setup in UK and I use it on local rivers. Its easy to carry with 2 people when inflated and also launches easily from almost any water side access point. Batteries cost much more in UK worse luck 110 ah battery costs about £80 or roughly $120! Still I am looking forward to more trips on my Intex excursion 5.
Thankyou
nudgerpete 6 months ago
@nudgerpete I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video, and for leaving your comment. Happy boating =-P
briandudeathome 6 months ago
A+
Supposed to have them registered here in Canada too but didnt.
We got pulled over "lol.." by the "Game Warden"
he didnt care either so long as we all had life jackets on.
Great review
for anyone wondering this review would be pretty identical to the Intex Seahawk 4, 2, and ii boats.
samljer 6 months ago
@samljer I didn't realize the Seahawk was so similar - thanks for the info =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Great informative video! I just ordered this set up today as a gift.. and was looking for more information on the product. Your video answered all of my questions! Thank You!
mommafarmer1 6 months ago in playlist Intex Excursion 5
@mommafarmer1 very glad to hear you found this video, and that I was able to answer some of your questions =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
how much was the batt?
MrPlowboy66 6 months ago
@MrPlowboy66 if I remember correctly it was around 80 bucks plus a 5 dollar eco fee at Walmart
briandudeathome 6 months ago
I had the Excursion 4, a great little boat. I sold it when I bought a yacht sailboat but will be getting another one soon. I can add something that others on here may want to get, which is a minnkota power center. Its a battery box with 12v connectors and battery gauge it worked great and always let me see how much battery was left. Get even more fancy and put a small solar panel in :) I was once out in my Excursion 4 for 10 hours one day! Running motor on low speeds battery lasted the 10 hrs
warspite2 6 months ago
@warspite2 thanks for sharing all theses insights - happy sailing my friend =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Thanks
bigbear10169d 6 months ago
@bigbear10169d yw
briandudeathome 6 months ago
can you stand up while in the water with that
bigbear10169d 6 months ago
@bigbear10169d unfortunately not - the bottom is very flexible
briandudeathome 6 months ago
@bigbear10169d Put thin wood along the bottom and you could.
We use a very thin fiberboard "half inch maybe?" and use marine carpet on-top of that
with it you could stand, but then the boat tends to sway and wanna toss u out :)
remember its still just an inflatable, but they are epic anyhow.
samljer 6 months ago
i have one of theese and motor and i like it ;)
gamemaster7012 6 months ago
@gamemaster7012 pretty sweet little boats - thanks for watching and commenting =-)
briandudeathome 6 months ago
Well Done Bro! I'm buying this setup!
Supaman98391 7 months ago
@Supaman98391 Glad you liked it.
If you haven't ordered already, considering ordering through the links I posted - I get a very tiny referral fee =-)
briandudeathome 7 months ago
thanks for the video. I have a question. I would like to change my SeaHawk II for the Excursion 5 but I don't kwon if the material is softer than SeaHawk. I have the preocupation for the risk fishhook
Fabiovargas1963 7 months ago
@Fabiovargas1963 your welcome, thanks for watching. As for your question, I can't really comment on the material difference between the two boats. It may be helpful if you go onto each manufactures website and look at the specific specs. Sorry I couldn't provide a better answer =-)
briandudeathome 7 months ago
Awsome review bud your review made me buy the boat I took it out today at a local river held up pretty good... Looking into getting a motor for it... what kind of battery are you running and how long dose it last you?
woot41 7 months ago
@woot41 My battery is a 125 amp hour deep cycle marine battery - it last me anywhere from 3 1/2 hours
The best way to figure the hours you'll have available to you is to take the number of the motor.. in my case I have the Minn Kota Endura 30... so I take the 125 amp hour and divide that by 30 = 4 hours... If you were to buy the Minn Kota 50... simply divide your batteries overall amp hours by the number 50... 125/50= 2.5 hours running on high speed.... this is a rough estimate on how to figure
briandudeathome 7 months ago
@briandudeathome thanks alot bud :) going battery shopping and hopefully find a decent motor. awesome reply! this is some good info i dident know about :)
woot41 7 months ago
@woot41 I'm glad I could help - I hope you find just what you're looking for =-)
briandudeathome 7 months ago
this review is what made me buy this boat thank you
sireatalot247 7 months ago
@sireatalot247 thanks my friend. I really like the boat, I hope you have a lot of fun with it =-)
briandudeathome 7 months ago
hey man, i just bought the intex seahawk 4 boat. what motor do you recommend？？？
rividizd 7 months ago
@rividizd I use the Minn Kota Endura 30 and am very happy with it. There is a link in the description box =)
briandudeathome 7 months ago
You are sweet for doing this video.
StevensGloria 7 months ago
@StevensGloria I hope you found it helpful =) Thanks for watching
briandudeathome 7 months ago
can you use an inflatable boat of size 92" by 52" on a beach in ontario or any beach per say. Thnx :D
neyo509 8 months ago
@neyo509 I don't see why not - but I wouldn't really want to be any place where there are large waves. Also, if you plan on buying a motor, you'll need to make sure it's okay for use in salt water =-)
briandudeathome 8 months ago
Great video, how much did you pay only the boat and the oars? Thank you. good night
Srdaniel1001 8 months ago
@Srdaniel1001 somewhere in the neighborhood of 100-130 bucks - I don't remember the exact price not. I bought mine from Amazon. If you click on the link I've included in the description box you can see the current price =)
briandudeathome 8 months ago
how did you pack your boat so compact like that. I still can't do that.
dookiekong007 8 months ago
@dookiekong007 I use the automatic air pump and suck as much air as I can out - it helps a lot =)
briandudeathome 8 months ago
Will I need a case for the battery? I mean won't you get shocked from the water?
dookiekong007 9 months ago
@dookiekong007 I don't have a case for mine, and I've never been shocked =)
It probably would be nice to have a case, but you don't have to have one - Probably if you have the money for one, buy one, If not - don't =)
briandudeathome 9 months ago
@briandudeathome thanks. Speaking of battery, I'm probably going to buy the same engine as yours but how much did you get that battery for?
dookiekong007 9 months ago
@briandudeathome I forgot. Is an anchor needed?
dookiekong007 9 months ago
@dookiekong007 not unless you need it I suppose - I don't use one, and don't plan on buying one
briandudeathome 9 months ago
Hi, thanks for the video review! I got this boat from Amazon, but I think I may have a problem, and I just wanted to check here before returning it.
I am not able to attach the seats to the hooks, unless I'm missing something obvious. The two plastic "arms" of the hook on the boat appear too narrowly spaced to let the "T" shape plastic hook from the seat slide through. Maybe a problem with the plastic molding?
If you don't mind, could I send you some photos I took of the problem? Thanks!
rc251 9 months ago
@rc251 Hey. I'm not sure if yours is defective or not, but I can tell you that the seats are very difficult to put in, especially if you already have them inflated. If you think they are hard to put in, try taking them out again lol. Anyway, please keep me posted. I hope you're able to get it all figured out =)
briandudeathome 9 months ago
hey do you think you could find a battery on amazon just like yours for me, thanks a lot
DJdubbbs 9 months ago
hey dude sweet video,
did you have to get the boat registered when you put the motor on it
DJdubbbs 9 months ago
@DJdubbbs thanks, and about the registration - it's technically required to have one here in Tennessee, but I never actually completed the process. I got stopped on the water once by the coast guard and he only wanted to make sure that we had life jackets on board =)
briandudeathome 9 months ago
Great video dude. I didn't know the motor needed an actual battery, i thought it used the charger station thing (found on Amazon).
xuimod 9 months ago
@xuimod Thanks for the compliment. Yeah the battery is all you need - I hope you've got everything sorted out and are able to get out there and enjoy the water =P
briandudeathome 9 months ago
hey brian! i recently purchased the intex excursion 5 and now realize it is a huge pain to row... so now i am going to buy the c2 30 trolling motor and mount kit but i have no real reference on the battery. firstly isnt 125 amp a bit huge because that means it should last 4 hours of consistant top end running right? Secondly i dont want to spend 200 plus on a battery and i was wondering how much yours costs? and lastly how do you recharge the battery!
theperfectlube 9 months ago
@theperfectlube yes, it is hard to row lol. I paid under $100 for my battery, and I purchased it at Walmart. I also picked up a battery charger there as well for around 30 bucks. The 125 amp hr battery is larger/heavy and you may not need one that large, it just depends on how long you want to be out on the water I suppose. Just make sure you buy a marine battery and not a car battery =)
briandudeathome 9 months ago
I love fishing XD!!!
FishingDude71 9 months ago
Very very good explain! Good job.
torickywu 9 months ago
@torickywu thanks!
briandudeathome 9 months ago
Nice vid! Mine comes in on friday! I will totally use this vid to help me out! Thanks! Cant wait :)
NomkuThoj 9 months ago
@NomkuThoj Very Cool! I hope you enjoy your boat =)
briandudeathome 9 months ago
@briandudeathome I'm thinking about getting this boat but then there are so many other choices like the 4-person Seahawk 2 and the other Sevylor brand which is cheaper and also a 4 person but without the set. Would you really recommend this Excursion or the SH2? in terms of sitting 4 adults with/wo the engine and with better comfort and especially quality. Please help me out asap. Thanks
dookiekong007 9 months ago
@dookiekong007 oh, sorry I actually didn't see these questions, but I'll do my best to give you an answer =)
As far as quality goes, I really like the Intex. I've had no issues with it thus far and I've been on the lake many times. Although, I've only had a total of three adults. My boat is pretty large (12ft) and even at that length, plus the battery - I believe it would be hard to fit more people - but it can be done. I highly recommend this boat. If you buy smaller, I don't think you'll fit
briandudeathome 9 months ago
Hey Brian Qucik question what kind of Charger did you buy ? My excursion 4 comes the 9th Im so Excited! I want to put a hardwood floor on it so I can stand and fish! Please answer ! THanks so much for the videos!
connections89 10 months ago
@connections89 Glad to hear your boat is coming soon! I purchased a Schumacher Speed Charger from Walmart. Happy fishing!
briandudeathome 10 months ago
Great video! I was looking at a few different rafts for my boyfriend and I to fish on and you sold me on the Intex Excursion. You're really thorough and fun to watch, keep up the good work!
JewelsyCakes 10 months ago
@JewelsyCakes I'm really glad you enjoyed this video and found me somewhat likeable =) if you have not ordered already, have a look on Amazon. I've included a link in the description =) I hope your boyfriend enjoys the boat.
briandudeathome 10 months ago
how much did it cost
print251 10 months ago
@print251 boat $100-130, battery $85, motor $100, motor mount $30 . . . this is what I paid from what I can remember. I bought all my stuff through Amazon, except the battery which I purchased at walmart. There is a link in the description of this video that will take you to Amazon - you can check current prices =)
briandudeathome 10 months ago
I finally got mine man its huge and well worth the money I got mine for 120 free shipping . Its pretty tough material too !
NONNIE357 10 months ago
@NONNIE357 very cool! thanks for posting!
briandudeathome 10 months ago
@briandudeathome how come it says the weight capacity is 880 lbs online when you showed us the boat says 1000? I don't get it. Do websites lie about this stuff?
dookiekong007 9 months ago
@dookiekong007 that's a great question and I don't have a good answer for you. maybe the 1000 plus is maximum capacity and the 880 is more a reasonable safe limit capacity... but honestly I have no idea haha
briandudeathome 9 months ago
@briandudeathome could you answer the other questions too?
dookiekong007 9 months ago
hey i got this raft! used it for 3 summers now but i aired up the bottom too much and it busted two of the chambers into one big one. still works well though.
CGuffin08 10 months ago
@CGuffin08 wow! it sounds like your boat has really taken a beating lol I'm glad to know it still works =)
briandudeathome 10 months ago
nice vid thanks
TheSharky666 10 months ago
@TheSharky666 you're welcome, I'm glad you liked it =)
briandudeathome 10 months ago
2.5 2 cycle motor would be great or 49cc pull start and go
wootwoot409 10 months ago
@wootwoot409 =P
briandudeathome 10 months ago
@MrNV4U I've actually thought about doing the plywood thing. It would def. make it possible to stand. thanks again for sharing your thoughts and comments - it's appreciated! =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
@MrNV4U I'm glad you liked this video. I actually am using a 30 lb thrust. It's small, but it draws very little battery so I can stay out for a really long time. I think this boat can handle a 1.5 horse power, if I remember correctly.
briandudeathome 11 months ago
Can you please email me details and measurements for the motor mount? I can not find it around here. Thanks! Pump is Cordless?
froilanalama 11 months ago
@froilanalama If you look in the description bar, I've put a link to amazon where you can find the motor mount. It may tell you the measurements there =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
Can you please email me details and measurements for the motor mount? I can not find it around here. Thanks! Pump is Cordless?
froilanalama 11 months ago
NICE
burnoutrye 11 months ago
@burnoutrye =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
Theyre great for fishin remote lakes. I was searching for a small canoe for some time, then found one of these in a bag in the basement, LOL I dont remember when I got it, but it works great!
DodgeMan360 11 months ago
@DodgeMan360 I'm glad to hear you've been enjoying your boat and that you've been able to do some fishing =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
@LandThatFish You can find this from $100-$150. If you click on the link in the description box, it will take you to Amazon and you'll be able to see current prices. I've not had any problems with air leaks =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
im buying this boat as my first boat, do you think its a good beginner and how long is is? Thank you
TehLazzerz 11 months ago
@TehLazzerz 12ft long. Great boat!
briandudeathome 11 months ago
@briandudeathome Thanks and also do you have to buy insurance on the motor?
TehLazzerz 11 months ago
@TehLazzerz no I didn't get insurance, and I'm not sure it's needed.
briandudeathome 11 months ago
I appreciate the video and have been looking at this same boat. I believe I am going to buy it now. I am just nervous about how durable it is as far as river use and my dog's nails.
msigler78 11 months ago
@msigler78 I've only been on a lake, and without a dog. I'm not sure of the size of your dog, if it's large then I would recommend making a hardwood floor of some type. If your dog is little, you may be okay.
briandudeathome 11 months ago
and what is the battery called and how much does it coast
djlyric 11 months ago
@djlyric its a marine batter/ deep cycle, and the one I use cost about $85
briandudeathome 11 months ago
@briandudeathome thanks
djlyric 11 months ago
what does the o ring for the oar do??
djlyric 11 months ago
@djlyric it basically just holds the oars in place. I never use mine though because I have an electric motor.
briandudeathome 11 months ago
Your Review convinced me. I just received my Excursion 5. ordered this off Amazon for $109!! free 5 day shipping. I was gonna make my own motor mount but for +$30 why hassle. awesome deal!! UPS weighed it at 58lbs.
I'm considering going 45 or 55lb thrust on the motor.. just to have some fun if I'm not fishing that day. Thanks Again for your video, I'll be posting some of my own soon!!
toptailspetcenter 11 months ago
@toptailspetcenter Thanks for all your feedback! I'm glad my video was helpful for you. Please let me know when you make some boat videos of your own. Happy boating =)
briandudeathome 11 months ago
i made 7 new videos
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
ausome vid thanks so much really really helpful, im 14 and buying my first boat and thanks to you, im getting this one!!!!!:)
TheGreatsitters 1 year ago
@TheGreatsitters I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. I think you'll really enjoy this boat. Please keep me posted =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
I so love this video and I appreciate you taking the time to dod tutorials, Let me ask you this, I just bought myself a 11.5 walker bay odyssee inflatable and although I'm waiting on my 15hp honda motor, I also bought me a inn quota 55lb trust, i have not used it as of yet, but I am trying to understand how far can I go with the highest speed setting with a 100 pd boat and 2 people/battery/motor? thank you
4EVERMYSERENITY 1 year ago
@4EVERMYSERENITY Hi there, thanks so much for leaving a response. I'm glad to know my video was helpful =) The easiest way to calculate your run time is by figuring you amp hour usage. A 55 lb trust will use around 55 amps per hour on it's highest setting. If you have an 100 amp hour batter divide this number by 55 = 1.88 hours. For example, I have a 30lb motor - 30/125 amp hr battery = 4 hours
I hope my explanation helped. Happy boating my friend =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
hey where can you get those automatic air pumps from???
SiriRony94 1 year ago
@SiriRony94 you can find them on Amazon or at Walmart
briandudeathome 1 year ago
Thanks for the video it was helpful
hauntee 1 year ago
@hauntee you're welcome, thanks for the feedback
briandudeathome 1 year ago
Thanks for the video is was helpful :)
hauntee 1 year ago
it is fun i found some open water on a good sized stream and it goes slow when its in wind but when it is calm itgoes fast i was lucky to day it was 55 degree out side and yester day it was -5 i liked how it handels it trackes straight through the water and with that minnkota it can tighten the shaft tension you can steer it and leave it and the motor doesent wabbles around
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 Very Cool! I'm glad to hear you've already made it out on the water!
briandudeathome 1 year ago
Can you use this boat in the ocean ? saltwater applications at all or no ? how good would it be if it were to brush up against coral ?
chaosmage99 1 year ago
@chaosmage99 I believe you are able to put this in salt water. If I'm remembering correctly there is a video or two floating around showing a couple of guy's on the ocean. As for using the electric motor - no. The one I have is for freshwater only, but they do make some specifically for salt water. And, brushing agaisnt coral, if it were the pointy kind, I would think it could puncture the boat.
briandudeathome 1 year ago
i just went down my sleding hill in my excurshion me and 3 of my frends it was fun lol =)
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 sounds like a good time! =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
Hey Brian it was between an excursion 5 and a fish hunter and I bought the excursion 5 because of your video and I got a minn kotta 30 from bass pro for 115 which was cheaper than amazon.
netminder351 1 year ago
@netminder351 I'm glad I could help your decision process - I hope you're not dissapointed =)
I'm glad to know you found your motor cheaper elsewhere. It's always good to save money lol Keep us all posted on your adventures.
briandudeathome 1 year ago
i made a video about the raft now
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 I've seen both now =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
did you see my minnkota video
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
i lost my repar kit is there a way to get a new one
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 idk, maybe it says something in the instruction booklet or you could try getting the phone number for Intex.
briandudeathome 1 year ago
Dude, this was maybe the best overview of anything I've ever watched. you answered all my questions. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. Now I have to buy one.
kingdomofchrissmith 1 year ago
@kingdomofchrissmith Thanks so much for you kind comment. I'm so glad to know this helped =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
a 34 endura
i read that the boat and seen it shrivle up in the coald
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
so how much its the boats ????
000iraqialia1 1 year ago
@000iraqialia1 You can usually find this boat somewhere between $100-$150
briandudeathome 1 year ago
i just got the motor mount hope to get a new motor soon
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 very cool! which motor did you get?
briandudeathome 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 very cool! which motor did you get?
briandudeathome 1 year ago
what do you recommend to put in the gear pouch to survival wise
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 perhaps a patch and glue for the boat in case of a leak.
briandudeathome 1 year ago
oh its winter here to . from your how fast the intex excrushion goes video i notice that whene you got on the windy part of the lake it had truble with the wind they dont exacely make theme aerodynamic but i saw that it was a good sized lake or river but i have a question about how the floor is is seprate from the raft how dose it handle in a little bit biger wave because i mostly fish on a small reservoir near the st croix river in MN
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 the floor is one piece, but is not solid/hard. When encountering big waves the boat becomes a tad floppy. It tends to ride the waves.. meaning it sorta takes the shape of the waves. The bottom is very flexible.
briandudeathome 1 year ago
whene are you going to make a video on the water again
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 seeing as though it's winter here, it's going to be awhile =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
on my 40 endura i could ent find how you make the motor tilt up and down
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 On mine, there's a lever that you release that allow it to go higher or lower in the water. If the shaft hits something hard in the water it flex's. I'm not sure you can adjust the angle manually... not sure
briandudeathome 1 year ago
well i never found out who stold it but i got a new one for christmas i got a #4 again i still have to get a new motor they took it to. who ever took it is not going to get to far because there is a good sized hole in it ha ha ha
Camaromaster242 1 year ago
@Camaromaster242 Glad to hear you got a new boat. Hopefully the culprits will sink =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
im 26 can i own one of these and go out on the lake???
dkman4life123 1 year ago
@dkman4life123 yes, yes you can =)
briandudeathome 1 year ago
@briandudeathome sorry that was a typo im 16 sorry
dkman4life123 1 year ago
@dkman4life123 oh haha, um, then I'm not sure. I don't see why not. I would think it would be considered in the same class as a canoe or kayak unless you use a motor, but I am not entirely sure.
briandudeathome 1 year ago