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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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!! I recommend the 40-lb thrust if available !!
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There are no kits to build the best motorfloater, so in this video I go over what you'll need to get on the water. You can change up some of the ideas to customize yours or just follow my plan! Either way, you'll feel much more comfortable knowing what you'll need.
Just want to say thank you for all your videos. I haven’t bought all the stuff yet, but am looking forward to it. Just subscribed too. God Bless!
Thank you! We're working on more videos. In the meantime, buy the raft!! You wont regret it
Excellent videos! I learned more here than in all the other videos or manuals I have seen. Keep on posting.
Bro, thanks for this.
Was wondering, why electric over gas powered motor? Thanks for info
We did find small 2-stroke and 4-stroke motors for these but that would be too loud. The electric motors are pretty much silent...
can I ask what is the range you can get from this! I bought a 50lb motor with intex 4
It's hard to say since we're in different speeds. Two 105 amp/hour batteries will last ask weekend with my 40-lb thrust motor
Wow. Really informative. Thx for taking the time
Amazing looking setup!!
Just got a minn kota 30 and a 50ah lifepo4 battery, can't wait to take it out next week
We just ordered ours!
bro! thank you! what an awesome video.
Super helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you… these are a lot of fun
Hi it's Jeff again. As I mentioned last week I bought everything I need or at least I thought I did after watching all your videos, but I realized I'm lost in one area..the battery, in every way possible.
I am not mechanically inclined.. at all. And if I'm lost, it means others are too. I've looked everywhere online and can't find articles or videos on youtube explaining how to properly set up the battery and making sure not to fry the Minn Kota trolling motor.
If you could make another video explaining how to connect ring terminal leads to alligator clips, what battery meter and circuit breaker you use and the name of the paint etc etc I have a group 31 battery or I would have just bought the Minn Kota power center battery box
P.S. This video of you sitting in front of your computer and going over exactly where to buy everything etc really is a great way to teach us.
If you don't have the time to make the video I understand but I can definitely tell you that lots of people are buying this Boat and motor because of you. It's going to be a fantastic and affordable escape from Covid world! 🤣
Thanks again your hard work is incredibly appreciated and your videos are fun to watch and I'm not easily entertained!
Sincerely,
Jeff😎
Thanks Jeff, these are more fun that "normal" boats!
To this day, I have never used a fuse on the motor wire. When I first got mine I just bolted the ring terminal straight to the battery and i've never had a problem. Don't let the lack of a fuse stop you from going out.
I started a vid showing how to build the box but there's a lot to cover! I'll look for links for the voltmeter and USB chargers and put them in the description. Those come with wiring and have the fuse already installed in the line.
As far as painting the top, i just scuffed up the lid with sandpaper so the paint would stick then put a few coats of white using Rustoleum brand spray paint.
I'll work on putting the vid together so keep an eye out!
@@ThePNW Ok great! For now I will go by what you told me. Thanks a million man. Too bad your on the west coast I'm in Long Island Ny lots of fantastic places to boat. We could of started an Excursion 5 boating club. A 100 boats floating behind one another like a motorcycle gang on the water 🙃🤣😂
Thanks again
haha... That's why I started the FB page, to start meetups so we can have an armada of inflatable rafts cruising the water
@@ThePNW 🤣😎
Can you explain how to charge the batteries? Thanks for your video! Really clear information!
Hi Sebastian, please, take a look at my vid to charge batteries
Hi! Thanks for all the great information. I'm planning to get one of this boat but getting a bit confused about choosing the engine. I'll use it in wavy saltwater in Florida. If you can give me advice about it I would be appreciated.
Minn Kota makes a salt water motor or I've seen two-stroke engines on Alibaba. Either way, I'd go with high power for the ocean!!
Absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much for making this. This is my first time mounting a motor and I’ve had so many questions about what’s necessary and will be most durable. Thank you thank you thank you!! Can’t wait to get out on my excursion
How is it working out?
Love you video thank you so much. So this will be my first boat like this. I do have inflatable kayaks but my question is would you recommend the seahawk or excursion? I want to take my lab and a friend too
Thank you Karen! I would go with the Excursion 5… I had a Seahawk and the Excursion 5 gives us more room
Hi, how much does your battery setup weigh? Even our single battery weighs a ton so it seems like the most annoying part of the operation.
Each one of those batteries weigh 60 pounds. Moving those it’s the toughest part
Amazon starting video … where were you a month ago ? Thank you for sharing
Thank you! These are so much fun and I remember how difficult it was to find good info when I got mine.
I put battery in the middle and used car jump lead cable to extend it, much cheaper... :)
Nice! I was going to do that too but extending the wire gave me something to do on a lazy Sunday!
Just found your channel because the Lipo4 battery review on inflatable boat on our channel showed we are getting referrals from your channel so came over and subscribed to help you get more views.
We are using a 50# trust generic motor. 100AH battery on a Costco inflatable. Works great!
Electric rafts are the future! Thanks... I sub'd too
@@ThePNW thanks take a look at our battery review only weights 26# with. A 50# thrust motor we run out of power before it does. Highly recommend it.
Do you use a circuit breaker?
I just bought the excusion5 and Minn Kota c2 30 lb thrust. I hope that works for me on small inland lakes in Michigan. This video is so helpful!
I have the 30lb thrust Minn Kota C2 so I hope that is enough for me. I have two LiFESO4 batteries (35 AHrs & 18 Ahrs) which are light and fit in my battery box. I use the 35 Ahr for the Minn Kota C2 and the 18 Ahr for my Garmin striker 4+ sonar. If I do not reach my removal Port I will switch to 18 Ahr on motor to get home..
Your video was so helpful! THANKS. I have subscribed. 😀
Thank you! I used a 30lb thrust on my Excursion but it was underpowered when it was fully loaded... It may be worth it to look at a 40lb thrust...
I would say this;
I got rhe 40lb for my slightly lighter Mariner 4. I like the power, but will probably use the top setting less going forward because of the power draw. While a 30lb might not be a ton of power for an Excursion, you'll be able to run it full speed for 3 hours give or tke. (Depending on what battery)
great info, thanks
I just ordered this boat with the 30 inch 30lb motor will it not work with it?
I tried a 30-lb thrust, but with 4 people on it tgey motor had as hard time
Could you link some of the accessories for your battery box? I'm really interested in building one like yours.
I'm going to make a vid soon. The parts are expensive so I'm looking for cheaper alternatives. It'll need done in about two weeks
@@ThePNW Thanks man! I appreciate your dedication to helping people enjoy this hobby. Good luck with your channel and I look forward to more tutorials.
@@Dakintosh thank you very much Dakota. These are so much fun and it's nice to see other Excursions on the water
we bought ours last summer and completely enjoyed it. I am so ready to take it out this summer with my new mods
Im working on a new vid showing our upgrades... It'll be out soon. Please, share pics on the FB group..
Subs!!!! :)
I puncture mine from first use my luck
How did it happen?
Another quick question what is a reasonable price for the excursion 5? I ask cuz I’m sure they will be cheaper in winter but I really don’t want to wait that long lol but if it’s a significant amount I might.
Mine should be delivered shortly. Can't wait! This is a great channel and I learned a lot. Thank you!
Thank you! You’re going to have a lot of fun with it… more videos are coming.
@@ThePNW We love it!! I bought the Minn Kota C2 40lb too. Best investment this summer.
New here. Thinking about getting a 45 or 55lb motor. What is the benefit of having 2 batteries? Otherwise can I get a full day on the lake with just 1? Thanks
If you get a 100 amp hour battery you could be fine- it just depends on your speed and time running the motor. This page shows amp draw for Minn Kotas motors, those can help determine how long a battery will last: minnkota-help.johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/en-us/articles/6470890831895-Trolling-Motor-Power-Considerations
@@ThePNW thank you! I saw on another comment that you recently got a lithium battery. If you were starting over and wanted it to last at least 4 hours would you get 2 lead batteries or 1 lithium?
Also you stated you had 2 of those Duracell bci batteries. Were you running those in parallel with 2 battery boxes or just one at a time
@@THEMJ25 definitely lithium! A 100-amp hour lead acid battery weighs 60 lbs each and a lithium is 30 pounds and puts out the same as those two. So 120 vs 30 lbs.
I did not connect the two- one battery got me out there so the other should get me back. I put alligator clips on my motor so switching batteries was easy.
@@ThePNW makes sense! Thank you for the kind reply! Really appreciate your help! Hope to see more IE5 videos from you this year 😎
Hi, how heavy is the battery? Nobody says in any website or reviews. Thank you.
Hello, each one of those batteries weighs 60 pounds..
The PNW wow, I am surprised with the good quality of these boats and carry all that weight :)
I just bought an Excursion 4, 5 is sold out everywhere.
I hope it can carry this Motors and everything, thank you!
@@michaelorozco2186 you should have no problem!
We went with a 100AH Lipo4 and it weighs only 26# runs our boat at full throttle for 3 hours. Huge improvement over AGM
Glad to hear you're using the 40lb Minn Kota. It's what I got for my Mariner 4, which should need just slightly less thrust than yours. (Only used once so far)
I have a 55 lb thrust it won’t be too big?
Can you please put the link to the battery you bought? thank you!
Awesome video bud!! Can you stand on it? I see some guys make platforms but I have no idea how. I'm using it for mainly fishing and family outings. Me my wife and two little boys
Thank you! It's hard to stand.. it's like standing on a waterbed.
But on the flip side, those seats are comfortable- Part Lazy Boy, part waterbed....
Amazing channel and valuable info on accessories etc. I have a seahawk 4.. Just picked up a minn Kota 40 thrust and battery case with built in circuit breaker. I'm now wondering if I should switch to an excursion 5. Any advice regarding the switch and or anything related to additional accessories for the seahawk 4 would be much appreciated. Also looking at installing a hard wood floor. Great channel so thank you all in advance. 🇨🇦
Thanks Don.. I actually started out with a SeaHawk and it was great. I had a 30-lb thrust on it and it was quick even with that motor so yours should be pretty fun. As far as switching goes, it depends what you’re looking for; the Excursion 5 can hold 1300 pounds (including motor, battery and passengers). The Seahawk is 500 pounds (but double check that- it’s been awhile 😬) but lighter so you’ll get more speed and maybe less battery use to go the same distance as the Excursion…
Our Waldo Lake vid shows how we pack the Excursion to camp
Also I'm looking at all the Intex excursions on Amazon and they are all $300 +
I'm not surprised, they're getting popular. I've been seeing more on some lakes
I live okc, we go over to Overholster lake- Canadian river runs in there. Great for this and not to deep- i love it- go up stream to where the sandy areas are. I do not have flat bottom- use it standard with 45 trolling motor from bass pro, we tote a smaller inflatable boat to put a baby grill and supplies. Go out for the day and back. We only have to watch the winds here = that said go below 23mph mind is best. Sure beats paddling. I can take my floaty too in second boat.
Check out our camping vids. We're fully loaded ours up. We've towed an innertube a few times, that's the best seat!
Thanks so much for your videos! We have contemplated this purchase and it was nice to see your how to and what to order!! Question, do you think a solar charger would be benficial when you are camping? Or not needed?
I've been curious about that too. I have an 18 watt solar panel I'm going to try out.
Thank you both for watching! For us, we just bring a lot of battery power so we don't need it. The amount of charge acquired probably wouldn't justify it either and it would be one more thing to set up and carry around. Our battery boxes have USB chargers for phones and the Bluetooth speaker.
@@ThePNW thanks! We are doing an RV road trip to Hoh Rainforest and plan on hittimg some lakes on way. Just purchased the whole set up today after watching your videos. So excited!! The charger was the last remaining thing to purchase.
@@kristiepeacock6737 nice! This is going to be one of your favorite purchases. There's a link to our FB page if you'd like to share pics of the trip..
Enjoy it!
Thanks again for all you help , these videos have been integral to my build. I have a Minn kota 40lb motor and the minn kota premade battery box you talked about. In your opinion, what's the best battery I can use in that premade battery box? I would love to know what would give me the longest time on the water.
Thank you! I got a Battle Born lithium battery and it’s great. For a lead acid battery I would go with a 100 amp/hour marine battery from a big name brand…
That's exactly what I needed to know. Showing how you researched and the train of thought meant that I didn't have to. Can you do a video buying my next car? lol.
Haha… I’m watching vids on 4Runners to get those tips myself!
Wish we could post picks. It is such great fun for the price saves alot of money. More sturdy then most are. I put heaviest person in front or adult & child works too. Then box in middle. I do like sitting on ice chest it makes you taller to stear easier. Have a blast!
I have this FB page m.facebook.com/Motorfloater because I want to see pics! It's rare to see these so I'm curious to see how other people set theirs up.
I bought a Minn Kota but then my buddy told me that these are only good for fresh water, and not for salt water. Do you have any other recommendations?
I've only used Minn Kotas in fresh water, but they do make same water versions. Minn Kota has never left me stranded!
Great video & info. I just purchased the same boat, with trolling motor. Ive watched so so many videos on topic & this was the best. May want to hit you up later with questions & ideas.
Thanks
Corey
If you do have any just let me know!
The bimini link is missing! Thanks for the list
Thanks so much for all of your great videos! I've been binge watching them faster than a netflix show full of hot ladies. The excursion 5 are over $500 on Amazon here in Canada and have been sold out everywhere else. I fluked out and got one today from Cabela's for a good price before they sold out on the same day they came in! Can't wait to get it in the water. Do you have any problems with the center box tipping with the soft floor? Also, will I have any problems using a motor with a 30 inch shaft?
Thank you! No, even the 30 pound lithium battery keeps the box from tilting, and even though the bottom feels like Waterbed it’s still sturdy enough to keep the box upright.
I’d get the 36” shaft. When the water is choppy (like our “choppy water” vid) the prop may come out of the water when riding over a wave- not too big of a deal though
Is two batteries needed to power the Minn Kota Endura C2 40? Or can i just get one?
Just one 12 volt battery. I'd get a marine battery with at least 80 amp/hour.
I just bought the sea eagle 9 and I cant wait to get in the water. I'm a little nervous hoping nothing goes wrong.
I've never used a Sea Eagle but they look like a little of fun. Check back in with some pics!
I'm definitely glad I came here before I started ordering on amazon
Thank you for the support!
Very informative, appreciate the video. We just got the boat, working on picking out stuff to get setup with it.
Thank you Brian.... You're going to love it. The best way to relax without going to Hawaii
Missed your videos... I got mine on Christmas because of you keep up the great work n God bless you
Thank you Damian. Have you had a chance to take it out yet?
@@ThePNW 2 or 3 times but it wasn't registered, so did all the paper work and am just waiting on a good family day.....we're in tx...
Which the best newport or minnikota
Minn Kota has never let me down. I smashed the propeller against rocks and bent the shaft on submerged tree trunks and it never broke
This is very helpful because I want to get one!
Did you get it??
@@ThePNW no, I bought a kayak instead
Do we need to buy a circuit breaker?
I'm sure the Minn Kota manual advises it, but I don't use one...
@@ThePNW Thank you so much, you are truly appreciated. I look forward to more goodness to come. 🙏🏽
Because of your videos I bought the Excursion, motor, two 105 batteries.. everything. Your videos are definitely the most informative
Are you going to make more videos this coming season?
Nice! They're so much fun. I am- covid closures had made it difficult to access some lakes but we're getting on the water soon
The intex excursion boats are great. I had an excursion 4 several years ago. We had loads of fun with it and went all over the place, many adventures with that boat. Used it in back water ways, big lakes, bays, on the coast, you name it. My friend and I even pgot caught in a storm with it. I had a minn kota 30 on it, a deep cycle marine battery and a minn kota power center battery box. Used to carry a hand held vhf, spotlight and mushroom anchor. I rowed the boat when conditions were calm then motored when it got windy or rough. Half the time I ran on speed 2 or 3 and that battery lasted all day. Anyway I sold my excursion 4 many years ago. I might buy one again to go to deer island biloxi with my gf, plus to use as a dinghy aboard my Hunter 33 sailboat.
Why did you give it up? The Excursion 5 can hold up to 1300 pounds... Ideal for camping and hunting. If you do it, please upload pics to the FB group
@@ThePNW I bought a Cal 25 sailboat and thought...."oh i don't need this anymore". Then when i got my Hunter 33, i realized i did need it. These big sailboats are NOT going to be cruising in those shallow waters or pulling up on the beach.😂