Hey Fred.. If you still want to use the outboard, you can set up a brace from the transom to the floor boards. That way the rear board becomes the hull and the tubes are just flotation. Always love your videos!
Thanks for commenting and thank you for watching. We need to get this boat back out on the water next month and mess around with it again. I have a few ideas along the lines of what you were talking about, but I also want to put more air in the boat. This is actually my second Seahawk 4. The first Seahawk had a one piece floor and we used to use the gas motor all of the time with the exact same set up. Roger and Jeff reminded me that we would often use the hand pump to top off the boat after launching it into the cold water. I believe that the air in the boat had condensed quite a bit after being on the lake all day. Maybe we should’ve tested the gas motor first lol.
@@MrFredsDIY One other thought is to try out an Intex Mariner 4, which is a bit tougher and holds much higher pressure in the tubes. It's even compatible with your existing motor mount. I occasionally see them "on sale" for around $200 if you keep your eyes peeled... Best of luck in whatever you do. I will keep watching :)
I have seahawk 3 with original intex motor. Realy nice boat, but motor is weak, to be honest. There is the powerful stream on the river where I spend time (Poland), and motor barelly moves against the stream. I'll try your lifehack with panel in front of the motor, maybe it will increase power a bit. But the motor is so weak, that I row with the same speed with oars and inflatable intex kayak (against the stream).
I had a Seahawk three years ago. I put a carpeted floor in it and used the same size motor that I am using now. I sold it to a friend of mine who is still using it.
@@MrFredsDIY yes, your lifehack with floor is very comfortable, but I can't make it because I don't have a car and all equipment should be fit in the 90 l backpack and bag with the wheels, lol.
could i row this upstream on a river for 1 kilometer with 300lbs worth of load ? (2 people and camping gear) or will the current prevent me from advancing
So I have a 2 stroke motor on my one but what I'm finding it starts to go under very easily as soon as you do some throttle Any ways to help prevent it been tucked underneath as much?
I think your problem is torque. Two stroke engines have so much torque. I’ve seen videos where guys attach supports to the floor. That’s a possible solution.
Hey! How did you go about getting your boat Emission Certified? Did you have to do that in NV? I cant register in CA until I have a completed CA Emissions Certification. Intex said they just do certificate of Origin, which I already had gotten from them.
The answer is not so straightforward. It is custom scribed. If you watch this next video, I answer that question in the first three minutes.th-cam.com/video/hygCX8Nl9Yk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2_GEYHJFfTQQN7pI
Do you have a question about any of my boat mods? Leave a comment and tell me what you think or ask me a question and I will do my best to answer!
theres this guy who makes funny fireman/ems videos and yall might be lost brothers
Wow, what a great idea for those on a budget or with limited space. Well done Fred.
Love your videos about this inspired me to make my own last year … thank you ☺️
These little boats are pretty cool!
Hey Fred.. If you still want to use the outboard, you can set up a brace from the transom to the floor boards. That way the rear board becomes the hull and the tubes are just flotation. Always love your videos!
Thanks for commenting and thank you for watching. We need to get this boat back out on the water next month and mess around with it again. I have a few ideas along the lines of what you were talking about, but I also want to put more air in the boat. This is actually my second Seahawk 4. The first Seahawk had a one piece floor and we used to use the gas motor all of the time with the exact same set up. Roger and Jeff reminded me that we would often use the hand pump to top off the boat after launching it into the cold water. I believe that the air in the boat had condensed quite a bit after being on the lake all day. Maybe we should’ve tested the gas motor first lol.
@@MrFredsDIY One other thought is to try out an Intex Mariner 4, which is a bit tougher and holds much higher pressure in the tubes. It's even compatible with your existing motor mount. I occasionally see them "on sale" for around $200 if you keep your eyes peeled... Best of luck in whatever you do. I will keep watching :)
Suggestion: Mount a mid-sized solar panel over the bimini and you'll have energy forever. Don't worry anymore about the battery.
Need about 3 size the boat surface area.
@@ToniHomedesiSaun how? A foldable one?
For the gas motor build a transom that attaches to the floor. Or use a 24 volt trolling motor.
Thank you! I have an excursion 4 and am going to be doing this exact job for it thank you for giving my ideas a realistic direction!
Very nice..good ideas for budgets!
Good video right to the point. Great ideas.
Thanks for commenting. This little boat has been a great project.
I have seahawk 3 with original intex motor. Realy nice boat, but motor is weak, to be honest. There is the powerful stream on the river where I spend time (Poland), and motor barelly moves against the stream. I'll try your lifehack with panel in front of the motor, maybe it will increase power a bit. But the motor is so weak, that I row with the same speed with oars and inflatable intex kayak (against the stream).
I had a Seahawk three years ago. I put a carpeted floor in it and used the same size motor that I am using now. I sold it to a friend of mine who is still using it.
@@MrFredsDIY yes, your lifehack with floor is very comfortable, but I can't make it because I don't have a car and all equipment should be fit in the 90 l backpack and bag with the wheels, lol.
Can buy one of those custome floors from you have the same boat
How do you put the battery in the boat without tipping the weight? Great presentation.
My personal tip: Osb plate is heavy, polycarbonate plate is much ligter.
If you do the flooring structure correctly you can mount a gas motor to it I have done it
could i row this upstream on a river for 1 kilometer with 300lbs worth of load ? (2 people and camping gear) or will the current prevent me from advancing
So I have a 2 stroke motor on my one but what I'm finding it starts to go under very easily as soon as you do some throttle Any ways to help prevent it been tucked underneath as much?
I think your problem is torque. Two stroke engines have so much torque. I’ve seen videos where guys attach supports to the floor. That’s a possible solution.
Hey! How did you go about getting your boat Emission Certified? Did you have to do that in NV? I cant register in CA until I have a completed CA Emissions Certification. Intex said they just do certificate of Origin, which I already had gotten from them.
Thanks for checking out my video! We do not have that here in Nevada. It sounds very complicated though.
Would you mind telling me the dimensions for the floor boards? Thanks
The answer is not so straightforward. It is custom scribed. If you watch this next video, I answer that question in the first three minutes.th-cam.com/video/hygCX8Nl9Yk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2_GEYHJFfTQQN7pI
Badass!
i like the boat as much as i like the xterra!!!!
throw some solar on the bimini and charge while you fish.
Nice fish! lol
Cant overinflate to try better stability no no no.
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