The Well Decked Out Scout

In this video I show how I decked out a Scout Inflatables 430 inflatable boat for a customer. Below there are links to all the products involved in this build.
About BixFish:
BixFish products are entirely designed by me, things I and friends wanted for their boats. I make these products myself, and build to order. I’m usually very willing to customize the products or develop new ones based on customer request. Please contact me at [e-mail] with any questions you might have, or to inquire about purchasing products.
Interested in buying a Scout Inflatables boat?
Contact me, and I can provide you with a 10% discount on the boat purchase from Scout Inflatables, and will give you a 10% discount on any BixFish products ordered from me within 30 days following your boat purchase.
Scout Inflatables
Scout 430 boat
scoutinflatables.com/products...
Stabilizer Bar
scoutinflatables.com/collecti...
Oarlock Extensions
scoutinflatables.com/collecti...
Not shown in this video:
Sand Trolley
scoutinflatables.com/collecti...
Scout Sling Carry Bag
scoutinflatables.com/collecti...
Purchased on Amazon
Note: I have no financial interest in any sales of these products.
I do however recommend all of them.
Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74Cv
www.amazon.com/dp/B081B6KGMF
Leader Accessories Classic Low Back Folding Boat Seat
www.amazon.com/dp/B00NM7KJTK
YakAttack Omega Rod Holders
www.amazon.com/dp/B078PL9DW8
Attwood 17720 Seat Swivel
www.amazon.com/dp/B001O0D6SI
Attwood 11602D1 Quick Disconnect Seat Mount
www.amazon.com/dp/B0053HQ8JC
Heagstat Battery Charger
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
BixFish Products Shown in the video
BixFish Tracks and Track Accessories
bixfish.com/PDF/BixFish_Track.pdf
---BixFish Track, transom to middle seat
--BixFish Track, transom to rear seat
--Fishfinder mount, Garmin Echomap
--Horizontal Rod Rack, 3 rods, plain tubes
--Track-mounted tips holder for horizontal rod rack
--Track Hanging Bag
--Track utility anchors and hooks, bag of 6 each
--Track travel mug holder
BixFish Bait Tank
bixfish.com/PDF/Bait_Tank.pdf
--Bait Tank, with handles and 2-rodholder
--Battery, 12v/15AH SLA, with USB outlet
Scout License plates
bixfish.com/PDF/Scout_License...
Oar adapters for Scout 430
bixfish.com/PDF/Scout_Oar_Ada...
Not yet documented on BixFish.com:
Contact me at [e-mail] for info:
--Pontoon transducer mount, Garmin Echomap
--Seat riser, 1-inch
--Hardware Kit for Seat Riser
--Rod holders, single, for stabilizer bar
--Track GoPro mount

[@adventureswithosidekayakguy]

I love how you just appeared out of thin air. that was probably my favorite part haha

[@peterlarsen9387]

Looks great. Jim's side mount rod holders are really helpful. Will be in touch for the paddle-end oar drop attachment, very smart, surprised Scout has not picked up on that concept? If anyone has questions, Jim is really easy to work with and he's very creative.

[@ljbix]

Hey Peter, thanks for the kind words. Hard to believe a full year has gone by since you put a BixFish track on your boat. Time flies...

[@Cimmeron]

Great video Jim,
I love your setup and ingenuity.
We’re just coming into summer here in Australia so I’ll try to get some of your ideas implemented over here.
Cheers!

[@ytboombox]

very well equipped custom build

[@novokain3993]

Awesome set up. Clean.

[@jerrycooper1876]

Nice add ons.

[@brianrowland9993]

Interesting video overall with some good design enhancements.
But for me too much focus on nice to have rather than the basics:
And all the stuff you covered creates a lot of weight making the boat impossible to move - especially once you add an anchor.
In my opinion the key requirement for the Scout to be useful is for wheels attached to the transom to move the boat from the vehicle or camping spot to the launch location.
Wheels also necessary for retrieving the boat after a days fishing.
Suggest covering this off in another video - and also suitable motors.
I use an ePropulsion 1kw short shaft motor which I have found exceptional - quiet and pollution free.

[@ljbix]

Nice to have vs basics: that's rather in the eye of the beholder. A minimalist will want none of this, while I have a bunch of customers who wanted it all and have had nothing but good things to say about the convenience of the adds to the boat. As for weight, these items add surprisingly little weight - maybe 20 pounds if you add everything. I've not experienced, nor have I received any comments, about the boat performance being affected or about added difficulty in the wind. The bait tank would be one exception. It adds about 100 pounds to the boat and does slow the boat down a little. If placed up front, it helps keep the bow down under power.

[@sethpierrepont9738]

If not running bait well or transducer, is the scout wide enough to accommodate fold-up wheels on transom?

[@ljbix]

The wheel brackets would be inside the pontoons. There is about 18" between the insides of the pontoons. So the wheels would be spaced relatively close together. I guess that would only create a minor stability problem when moving the boat around. I would think there would still be room for the live well pump on one side and a transducer on the other.

[@Bald-eagle-tribe]

It is indeed a nice piece of equipment, but you pay a lot for it and if it were me, I would rather have a hard-shell boat.😀🤣😂

[@ljbix]

The Scout fills a set of needs. For me, I needed a boat that didn't need trailering, and something that required little space to store. I needed something light enough for me to carry and launch. I needed something I could launch from almost anywhere I could reach the water. Previously I owned a 42 foot fly bridge sportfisher, and it certainly filled other needs. Different boats, for different folks. As for cost, the boat even with the outboard added costs less than a Hobie PA, for example.

[@Bald-eagle-tribe]

​@@ljbix Yes, you're right! How long do you need to spend setting up this inflatable boat each time? Carrying so many devices, it seems that the weight is not light.

[@ljbix]

@@Bald-eagle-tribe Bare boat is a little over 50 lb. Motor is 6hp/ 60lb. I have wheels that go under the boat, so moving it even fully set up is pretty easy. I typically spend about 35 minutes setting up, but it can be done more quickly. Before I bought my first Scout, I was looking at pedal kayaks. They all exceed 100lb, and all would have to go on the roof of my SUV. I felt I could not lift the weight, and would not be able get it on the roof without some soft of lift assist device. I easily can lift the rolled up boat, and the motor, in to the back of my SUV.

[@Bald-eagle-tribe]

​@@ljbix Haha you are so cool! I used to have a 390 and now use a 330 because my wife finds it tiring to move a big boat. The outboard is a 20 hp and I love to planing on the water. Haha