I didn't look through all the comments, but I'll share one thing with you my father taught me 55 years ago with my first jon boat. When mounting the motor you put the bow in the water first with the stern barely resting on the shore. Then you can mount the motor standing on dry ground and not risk dropping it in the water by stepping on some unforseen obstacle on the bottom. Then you lift the back of the boat up, slide it into the water about a foot and spin the boat around. I think he figured that out after my drunken grandfather dropped a 5hp Johnson through the bottom of his hand built boat! By the way, my father never drank alcohol - I think that was a double life lesson...
I've been buying inflateable dingys for 25 years, this has been the best value for the last 3 years and still going strong for this season. And it still fits in the burrito bag.
@@ScarySpots with trimmed claws I don’t see why not. My girlfriends little cousin took the inflated floor while we weren’t paying attention and dragged it over concrete for a few minutes, no damage other than some light scuff marks. No leaks.
@@ScarySpots Get yourself a carpet 'remnant' for cheap, from a carpet store, and cut it out, to protect the inflatable floor. You could also use something more waterproof, like the green astroturf carpet from Home Depot or wherever.
I think the most important rule for inflatables is DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE SUN, while fully inflated -- as the temperature of the air inside rises, the air expands, and can pop a seam or hole. Conversely, after you put it into the water, the temperature of the air inside will decrease (from the cold water) and it will appear to lose pressure (so you should have a manual pump on board to put more air in).
U think it will pop a hole just becuz of being in the sun ??? 😂 u clearly dont know much about inflatable then 😂. Those can be run through by trucks and will not pop
A decent quality dinghy should not puncture unless you seriously abuse it or take a knife to it. Inflate it to the recommended PSI and it should be good in any weather conditions. I've run my Saturn FCB290 over rocks in rivers and creeks with no problems whatsoever, and am going into my 3rd season, zero issues. The Tobin Sports model however does not appear to have heat welded seams which will limit its durability.
It's too bad that I didn't read your advice or the manual last summer. Left my boat in the sun and popped the seam in two chambers. Got stuck on an island with a fishing buddy and all the gear. Thanks for this advice, may it be a guide for others. Cheers
I have the older version of the Tobin sports with the aluminum floor boards instead of the inflatable floor. It’s 5 years old now and still going strong. I was using a 9.9hp and that was more than adequate. But I wanted to max it out so last year I upgraded to a new merc 15hp EFI and it seems to be taking it just fine. I’ve ran it on the ocean in some pretty big waves, and have had it on rivers and lakes. I’m yet to have an issue of any kind with the boat. I’ve more than gotten my moneys worth out of it. I’ve beaten the crap put it and it still going strong. So anyone commenting on it saying it’s not trustworthy clearly has never had any experience with it.
@HufflerGarage What if I buy a $200 inflatable raft and put an electric trolling motor on there? Please can you tell me the drawbacks of this suggested setup compared to what you have in the video.
I am not the owner of that boat by I can suggest the differences. The battery to power the trolling motor will add more weight. Also, if the trolling motor is under powered it may be very slow. Rafts have a lot of drag. Torqeedo motors are nice electric motors, but I have steered clear of them because of the need for multiple batteries to power them and that adds a ton of weight to the boat. I hope this helps. @@farzana6676
The motor is what costs the money. They can get $2800 for a 15 hp Mercury these days. You need a 2 stroke (gas oil mix) for these because the 4 stroke motors are too heavy to be portable if you take it around in your trunk. Plus I would go with a 12 foot or bigger inflatable so you can use a bigger motor (up to 25 hp) but 15 hp is just fine unless you are on the ocean and need to more fast. With the larger motors you would have to keep it set up and trailor it like a hard hull boat. A 15 hp is still doable as a trunk portable set up boat if it is a 2 stroke motor. You can buy dolly wheels for these boats so you can hand launch them in the water too. I have been using these all my life on Lake Michigan.
The Hangkai outboards are cheap but, run well. This video shows it in action, follow the break-in instructions and you'll be fine. I personally thought a 6 hp was a bit much for this inflatable considering it's not a rib hard bottom, fiberglass hull. This boat is not designed for speed, she's a slow cruiser. Have fun!
My first inflatable was a 16' Avon in 1964. I've owned half a dozen since then, including three Hypalon RIB models right now (used as dinghies for my sailboats). I have to say this Tobin appears to be a nice little PVC material boat for a couple of people. The bottom is rather flat so the boat will pound when there are waves, as opposed to a more "V" shaped model so it is better suited for lakes or rivers. The PVC fabric will be lighter in weight and less durable than boats made from Hypalon and more affected by sunlight so be careful not to drag it up on the rocks or beaches and store in under a tarp (or in a garage). But gosh, the price is a quarter of a similar sized Hypalon boat. I think it is an exceptional value!
@@loadthebowl I owned these type of boats all my life, these boats have three main chambers, the keel and the high pressure floor. Never had a problem. Most sail boats have these so they can go to shore when there is no marina to handle the size of their boat ON THE OCEAN. These are very stable. If you buy a name brand like Zodiac, there might be a slight quality advantage. Put a 15 h.p. Mercury on one of these and go alone and you be flying like a wave runner.
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This thing is almost identically with our dinghy which is a low cost Zodiac 310 with inflatable floor. So not bad for the price, this is half the price of the Zodiac. If it holds up to the elements for a couple of years it seems to be a good deal. We use a three hp e-propulsion electric engine which is plenty to go through the marina.
Hey glad that I stumbled upon your comment. I bought this boat recently and have decided on the ePropulsion Spirit Plus. Which shaft length did you choose and are you happy with it? Thanks.
We had the propulsion motor before the inflatable dinghy. We bought it as auxiliary propulsion for an 18-foot open sailboat. Therefore, it has a long shaft, which works but is not ideal. I would guess that for our Zodiac dinghy, the short shaft would be the way to go. If I would buy the motor for this specific dinghy I would go with the short shaft. However, there are charts from e-propulsion showing what shaft lengths to choose in regard to the transom height.@@markeaston7353
I got one of those about 5 years ago, was stored inside always. Was great for a year, by end of year 2 all the glued on parts started coming off, by year 2.5 I was tired of trying to glue them back on. The tubes held up well however, but that was it. Threw it out.
Is this boat made of PVC or hypalon? If it’s not Hypalon first rough dock or rocky beach and you will be using those patches. We have had an Achilles as a dingy in CA on Catalina Island for 25 years and it is still in good shape.
Hypalon is a superior material and dependable. However, my West Marine PVC held up for many years. I do prefer the inflatable floor insert over the boards I have.
@@bertram46 Actually employees pay the same as customers, no breaks, she also has to buy a membership. However as a employee she is paid really well, I’m in Ontario Canada, they are paid bonuses based on sales as well as shares in the company. Have a great day.
@@oxyfee6486 hi thank you for responding I was just curious and I'm thinking about maybe working there part-time just to kill some time and I've heard nothing but good things about the company with their employees. Very fair. All the best Steve from Naples Florida
Just got done modifying mine, reinforced the transom with particle board and that allowed me to put twin Merc 150's on it for ocean going redundancy. Added a small cabin with bed and TV for ocean crossings and two 5 gallon gas cans. See you in Hawaii.
Quick update: having some stability issues between 35 and 50 knots, the good news is I'm hitting 50 at 2700rpm with one engine off which is great for conserving fuel.
Credit where it’s due, this is the best unboxing and setup inflatable boat review I’ve seen yet and I’ve been looking at a lot of them - I’m looking for an inflatable a bit bigger than the one in this video to be my pickup truck / Tender/ workhorse for my next sailboat, and my favourite local company here in the UK doesn’t appear to do similar introduction videos, which really Sucks. . PS I really liked seeing what that air pump is capable of. I need one of those big time. 👍👍👍🌟🌟❤️Bob in Wales. 🤔⛵️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
When you launched the boat I found myself cringing, wondering it the bow line hanging down there in the water was going to end up uncoiling itself and wrap in the prop! Kudos to the manufacturer for ensuring it was secure.
Excellent buy! I have one I use in Marina Del Rey as a cabin cruiser’s tender (hundreds of boats in the. Ari a use them… They’re almost one of the most popular tenders). They’re great! Fyi… They do begin to get tacky on the floor boards and hand grabs from sun exposer after a year. So long as you use a dinghy cover, they will last a long time!
Decent review. And the boat looks very sturdy and like a great value. This is my first time watching your channel and I stumbled on it randomly. I guess a helpful critique for future ‘unboxing/set-up/review’ type videos would be to follow the manufacturer’s instructions so people know the intended set up from said manufacturer. I know most of us don’t like reading the instructions, myself included, but many re-dos and sometimes mistakes can be avoided. And, if manufacturer’s representatives see your reviews they would be more apt to reach out to you (for sponsorship, etc.) if their intended instructions were being followed. Additionally, I like that electric pump you have. What brand is it? And lastly, I agree with the last comment… that thing will never go back in the case. 😂
Very good job of demonstrating how to get this boat in the water. I am sure I would have made more mistakes than you.did! Well done for the average person without a lifetime of experience on the water.
Thanks! That looks like a brilliant buy! Seemingly dumb question but does it hold air? My MOST favorite kayak was an inflatable that did everything I wanted...except hold air. It was from a fairly reputable company (Sevylor) and had bladder issues from day one. Really nice boat! But inflatables gotta stay inflated!
I know this is silly to ask but do you have a method of securing the OB motor screw in handles to the transom so they don't inadvertently loosen while the boat is running? To many this is common sense but I have seen OB's slip off transoms of small craft operated by seasoned boaters who meant to do that later.
So far, for the price and how we plan to use it (sailboat tender), we think it will work out great. The quality is similar to the BRIS boats, maybe just a small step down.
I’ve owned 17 or 18 boats throughout the years Power,Sail and all lengths and purposes. Most people don’t realize the overall high costs on Dinghy sized boats , this particular boat and some others Costco has sold in the past is a great value for the money FYI it’s important to you as a new Owner to not store the boat for extended periods in direct Sunlight Either on a trailer or in the water Inflated as it will greatly diminish its Life and ability to hold air I’ve. Had several Inflatesbles including the high priced ones and learned that lesson the hard way ! BTW the Repair Costs Professionally or DIY on them are very expensive I’ve used the topmInflateable Repair shop inAnnapoliss Maryland for some repairs that had costs higher than the Cost of the Manufacturers Retail Suggested Price on that exact Model
Thanks for making this video; I needed it! Your good vibe is also appreciated, so I'm subscribing. The video is straightforward, informative, with no annoying music-very nice to watch! 🎉
If it lasts, it seems like a good cost effective dingy. I saw one commentator say he's had his for 3 years. Might even serve as an emergency back up for a blue water yacht.
Not sure if you are doing this but when you are running things off of your cigarette lighter it’s a good idea to have your vehicle running. Your pump will run much stronger.
I was going to buy one of these at my Costco store but was hesitant regarding their reliability. Unfortunately, this item received the death star (*), and is no longer being sold here. It was actually being sold for under $400 at the time, and when I finally decided to pull the trigger, it was all sold out! Lesson learned... you snooze, you lose. Btw, is that a 15" shaft on your outboard motor?
A used grumman canoe can be found for a buck 50. Buy two and build a basic pontoon boat for around 400. It would easily handle a 5 hp outboard and have alot more space, carry capacity, and speed because it drafts less water.
treat any inflatable like it's fragile. $500 or $5000. Welded seams on these plastic boats tend to fare better than glued ones. Doc (over 30 years pro experience)
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Nice. Is that PVC or hypalon? I like that air compressor. Is that rechargeable? I picked up a 15 and a half foot inflatable boat last summer but being an over-the-road truck driver I don't have much free time when I get home. Had to patch up a few holes in it but for $300 for almost a 16 ft boat I was very happy with it. I've got a couple of seven and a half horsepower 2-stroke air-cooled outboard motors and my boat is rated up to 50 horsepower I think. I've also got a 45 horsepower short shaft that I wouldn't mind throwing on it but I would have to put a control console in.
This one is PVC. The air compressor has to run off of 12 volt power, it doesn't have any batteries. That's a pretty good deal for 16 footer. It might make a good base for a center console build to use that 45 hp.
@@HufflerGarage I patched up a couple of pinholes in it already there's still one more pinhole and a good size rip in the floor material that I need to fix and then it's ready for water. But since I'm up here in Michigan and it's presently the Ice Age it's going to be a couple of minutes.
Ive owned a similar size boat purchased for £350 and seen this one, difference on this one (Tobin) is the material is super thin...slightly thicker than a cheap dinghy compared to my £350 one. Shame cos the Tobin looked good.
Both boats are good and nothing wrong with the Costco one, actually the fact it has an inflatable Hull is great. I just worry about the overall durability having felt the material.
Can't beat the price. What's the length? Looks pretty short. I have a 12.5' inflatable & it's not much fun on rough water. But it's a blast when the lake is smooth. Thanks for the review.
Same, I have the Intex Mariner 4 and smooth to moderate lake action its a dream, if the bigger boats get a little to overzealous or the wind picks up its time to head her in.
@@shawnadams1460 25 or 30 years ago I had a Sears 12 foot inflatable with a wooden inlay floor. Went in in 3 pieces. Wooden Transom. I used a 7 1/2 HP Mercury on it, (witch I still have and still runs great). I would put that inflatable against any 16 to 18 foot aluminum boat when it came to rough going. Took it to Canada fishing several times and got caught out on Rocky Lake 2 different times with terrible winds, and had no trouble at all getting back to our cabin. 3 adults with 2 kids and it performed great. Of course we all had our lifejackets. (on). Just use your head and you will have a lot of fun with your new inflatable. The material doesn't look nearly as heavy as my old boat, so stay away from barbed wire. (That's another story)
@@deldrader5260 hell yeah...I remember those! My uncle had a 32 ft Bayliner for the adults and to pull us around, he had one of those for the kids to go fishing on Deep Kreek Lake, think it had a little 2-3 hp motor on it! This is my second Intex, and I gotta say they are tough little buggers. Only ever had one bad leak (caught a nasty sunken tree in bad weather) and it made it back over 5 miles with only 3 of the four main chambers inflated...that was fun!
Hope the glue and seems hold up to the task. Who knows, there's so many chemicals in the waters these days that can loosen the glued seems on these boats. I like the idea that you can toss it in the back of a pickup when slightly deflated and no trailer necessary.
The seams are heat welded and no glue is used. The boat is guaranteed for life being bought at Costco and they will take it back for any or no reason. That's one of the many reasons I buy all I can for my 4 bushiness' at Costco.
@@elrobo3568 Sounds great, but in these economically uncertain times " Guaranteed for Life" may not be very long. If Costco doesn't make the craft themselves or if Costco folds like so many others whom will honor the guarantee? Thanks for your reply.
Ye a h, y e a h, y e a r ! Sound of a flat battery, maybe the compressor may have drained the battery in the little red car. That blow-up dingy is great value and looks like a very good purchase. Hope it came with a manuel pump. And the little red car started up.
Wow, just as I was thinking this looks like a deal, I checked out the prices for electric outboard motors. NONE of them are less than $4,000 and several top $5,000 depending on the power you need. Does it make sense to spend TEN TIMES the price of a boat in order to power it?
@@mostfunnestchannel thanks for the reminder. I got caught up looking for a real motor that would perform similarly to the one pictured in the video, equivalent to 5-6 horsepower.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 upon further review, there are some smaller, lower-cost motors that are basically trolling motors like Minn-Kota that do the job just fine.
You can get an electric trolling motor for less than 100$......some even come with remote controls for steering and auto deployment if you spend a bit more....if you try to get on the water for a CHEAP as possible......you WILL GET STRANDED......BOAT IS AN ACRONYM FOR B..reak.....O..ut.....A..nother.....T..housand........
The Tobin Sports rafts look a lot like the old Saturn inflatables...their older models did not have heat-welded seams, everything was glued. Some of the items included inside are identical to what comes packaged with Saturn inflatable boats, down to the orange canister with the patch kit materials. Benches/oars/floor are all identical. Likely the same Korean company manufacturing these. The Saturns do use a better-quality PVC, and all the seams on Saturn inflatables are heat-welded (instead of glued). Saturn inflatables also cost twice as much but you get what you pay for with the higher-durability German Heytex PVC. I always inflate the floor inside the raft, and fully inflate the raft after the floor is all set. The floor should center properly if it's inflated inside the raft. Benches definitely have to be in place before the side chambers are fully inflated to 3.5 PSI. For $500 not a bad deal at all, a fun and fast dinghy especially with a 6-12HP outboard on the back. I wouldn't advise taking the Tobin model on any body of water where rocks or sticks are an issue.
I didn't look through all the comments, but I'll share one thing with you my father taught me 55 years ago with my first jon boat. When mounting the motor you put the bow in the water first with the stern barely resting on the shore. Then you can mount the motor standing on dry ground and not risk dropping it in the water by stepping on some unforseen obstacle on the bottom. Then you lift the back of the boat up, slide it into the water about a foot and spin the boat around. I think he figured that out after my drunken grandfather dropped a 5hp Johnson through the bottom of his hand built boat! By the way, my father never drank alcohol - I think that was a double life lesson...
He also seems to be adverse to reading the instructions first. Typical male behavior
@@davidfoster3427REQUIRED male behavior.
@@davidfoster3427. Lol….youre offended. Classic
I think he did it okay..
@@davidfoster3427 looks to me like he has done this before and I would have done the same.
I've been buying inflateable dingys for 25 years, this has been the best value for the last 3 years and still going strong for this season. And it still fits in the burrito bag.
Will the floor withstand a dogs feet?
@@ScarySpots with trimmed claws I don’t see why not. My girlfriends little cousin took the inflated floor while we weren’t paying attention and dragged it over concrete for a few minutes, no damage other than some light scuff marks. No leaks.
@@ScarySpots Get yourself a carpet 'remnant' for cheap, from a carpet store, and cut it out, to protect the inflatable floor. You could also use something more waterproof, like the green astroturf carpet from Home Depot or wherever.
We rode a dog around in it with no problems: th-cam.com/users/shortsESI-ExJ7ByQ
How much does it weigh without motor
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I think the most important rule for inflatables is DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE SUN, while fully inflated -- as the temperature of the air inside rises, the air expands, and can pop a seam or hole. Conversely, after you put it into the water, the temperature of the air inside will decrease (from the cold water) and it will appear to lose pressure (so you should have a manual pump on board to put more air in).
WRONG!!!
U think it will pop a hole just becuz of being in the sun ??? 😂 u clearly dont know much about inflatable then 😂. Those can be run through by trucks and will not pop
A decent quality dinghy should not puncture unless you seriously abuse it or take a knife to it. Inflate it to the recommended PSI and it should be good in any weather conditions. I've run my Saturn FCB290 over rocks in rivers and creeks with no problems whatsoever, and am going into my 3rd season, zero issues. The Tobin Sports model however does not appear to have heat welded seams which will limit its durability.
I don’t know jack about this subject but seeing you inflate/ deflate especially after the seat thing, made me question this video/ you
It's too bad that I didn't read your advice or the manual last summer. Left my boat in the sun and popped the seam in two chambers. Got stuck on an island with a fishing buddy and all the gear. Thanks for this advice, may it be a guide for others. Cheers
I have the older version of the Tobin sports with the aluminum floor boards instead of the inflatable floor. It’s 5 years old now and still going strong. I was using a 9.9hp and that was more than adequate. But I wanted to max it out so last year I upgraded to a new merc 15hp EFI and it seems to be taking it just fine. I’ve ran it on the ocean in some pretty big waves, and have had it on rivers and lakes. I’m yet to have an issue of any kind with the boat. I’ve more than gotten my moneys worth out of it. I’ve beaten the crap put it and it still going strong.
So anyone commenting on it saying it’s not trustworthy clearly has never had any experience with it.
A great value for what the company is selling. Impressive in this day and time.
Have to agree since it costs about half of what we paid for our other inflatables and it's fairly similar in quality.
Yeah you can get one of these or a pack of hotdogs, buns, ketchup and mustard…same price.
@HufflerGarage What if I buy a $200 inflatable raft and put an electric trolling motor on there? Please can you tell me the drawbacks of this suggested setup compared to what you have in the video.
I am not the owner of that boat by I can suggest the differences. The battery to power the trolling motor will add more weight. Also, if the trolling motor is under powered it may be very slow. Rafts have a lot of drag. Torqeedo motors are nice electric motors, but I have steered clear of them because of the need for multiple batteries to power them and that adds a ton of weight to the boat. I hope this helps. @@farzana6676
@@farzana6676 Inflatable raft vs. Inflatable boat=knife to a gun fight
For some dumb reason I thought the motor came with it lol I was ready to go out and buy one but very nice😊
The motor is what costs the money. They can get $2800 for a 15 hp Mercury these days. You need a 2 stroke (gas oil mix) for these because the 4 stroke motors are too heavy to be portable if you take it around in your trunk. Plus I would go with a 12 foot or bigger inflatable so you can use a bigger motor (up to 25 hp) but 15 hp is just fine unless you are on the ocean and need to more fast. With the larger motors you would have to keep it set up and trailor it like a hard hull boat. A 15 hp is still doable as a trunk portable set up boat if it is a 2 stroke motor. You can buy dolly wheels for these boats so you can hand launch them in the water too. I have been using these all my life on Lake Michigan.
@kurtschreihart7424 thank you good to know how is fish on them
The Hangkai outboards are cheap but, run well. This video shows it in action, follow the break-in instructions and you'll be fine. I personally thought a 6 hp was a bit much for this inflatable considering it's not a rib hard bottom, fiberglass hull. This boat is not designed for speed, she's a slow cruiser. Have fun!
Don't feel bad,I did to😅
@@kurtschreihart7424 I have a electric for my pontoon boat, works well and fast enough for fishing.
My first inflatable was a 16' Avon in 1964. I've owned half a dozen since then, including three Hypalon RIB models right now (used as dinghies for my sailboats). I have to say this Tobin appears to be a nice little PVC material boat for a couple of people. The bottom is rather flat so the boat will pound when there are waves, as opposed to a more "V" shaped model so it is better suited for lakes or rivers. The PVC fabric will be lighter in weight and less durable than boats made from Hypalon and more affected by sunlight so be careful not to drag it up on the rocks or beaches and store in under a tarp (or in a garage). But gosh, the price is a quarter of a similar sized Hypalon boat. I think it is an exceptional value!
Just bought this boat so thanks for the video showing how to set it up!
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching and enjoy the boat!
My wife works in returns at Costco, she said they haven’t had any returned, that’s always a sign of the quality.
I'm so glad that you got right to it,as far as opening and setting up without a lot of Talking 🗣️
Wow! I'm gonna need one to go with my Model Y. Soon I can casually tell everyone I own a boat. lol...
OUTSTANDING!! Costco got a homerun here.
until it sinks
@@loadthebowl I owned these type of boats all my life, these boats have three main chambers, the keel and the high pressure floor. Never had a problem. Most sail boats have these so they can go to shore when there is no marina to handle the size of their boat ON THE OCEAN. These are very stable. If you buy a name brand like Zodiac, there might be a slight quality advantage. Put a 15 h.p. Mercury on one of these and go alone and you be flying like a wave runner.
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That if this one last. Lol
THANK YOU!, for making many GOOGAN mistakes and not editing them out!!!
(I actually appreciate that!)
[and the tampon vehicle &-Pink board shorts. Totally desperate points of interest .]
This thing is almost identically with our dinghy which is a low cost Zodiac 310 with inflatable floor. So not bad for the price, this is half the price of the Zodiac. If it holds up to the elements for a couple of years it seems to be a good deal. We use a three hp e-propulsion electric engine which is plenty to go through the marina.
Your e-propulsion electric engine is charged mostly by fossil fuels used at the power station. About 95% mostly.
Hey glad that I stumbled upon your comment. I bought this boat recently and have decided on the ePropulsion Spirit Plus. Which shaft length did you choose and are you happy with it? Thanks.
We had the propulsion motor before the inflatable dinghy. We bought it as auxiliary propulsion for an 18-foot open sailboat. Therefore, it has a long shaft, which works but is not ideal. I would guess that for our Zodiac dinghy, the short shaft would be the way to go. If I would buy the motor for this specific dinghy I would go with the short shaft. However, there are charts from e-propulsion showing what shaft lengths to choose in regard to the transom height.@@markeaston7353
@@viewtx8233so is your phone and your laptop etc, so your point actually is?
@@viewtx8233 gomer award goes to you.
Do you know you’ll never get it back in that bag right
actually the bag works pretty good. The straps are sturdy and hold well so makes it easy to pull tight and collapse the boat.
Is that why the folks that live in the country that made it are always squinting ?
Why not?
Who cares
I honestly wouldn't get in that boat unless there were a spare boat inside.
I got one of those about 5 years ago, was stored inside always. Was great for a year, by end of year 2 all the glued on parts started coming off, by year 2.5 I was tired of trying to glue them back on. The tubes held up well however, but that was it.
Threw it out.
by pads, I mean the oar, hand grip, and the transom , the harder stuff where glued
Is this boat made of PVC or hypalon? If it’s not Hypalon first rough dock or rocky beach and you will be using those patches. We have had an Achilles as a dingy in CA on Catalina Island for 25 years and it is still in good shape.
Whatever it's made of, people should have a 'real' patch kit and know how to use it. If a patch kit is included, throw it away and get a real one.
Hypalon is a superior material and dependable. However, my West Marine PVC held up for many years. I do prefer the inflatable floor insert over the boards I have.
It's PVC. We have a few other PVC boats and have run them up on barnacles and broken glass with no issues.
Not bad for a very light craft. For fair weather skippers. Wouldn't recommend taking it out in big waters or windy days with chop.
Wife works at Costco, said they haven’t had any come back, that’s a good sign.👍
I'm curious as an employee of Costco what type of a discount do they give you on food and other purchases if I may be so personal
@@bertram46 Actually employees pay the same as customers, no breaks, she also has to buy a membership. However as a employee she is paid really well, I’m in Ontario Canada, they are paid bonuses based on sales as well as shares in the company. Have a great day.
@@oxyfee6486 hi thank you for responding I was just curious and I'm thinking about maybe working there part-time just to kill some time and I've heard nothing but good things about the company with their employees. Very fair. All the best Steve from Naples Florida
@@bertram46The one my brother works in if you are not hispanic you aren’t treated well.
How do you think that boat would do with a 30lb thrust trolling motor instead of the gas engine? Good enough for Lakes and Resevoir fishing?
I have a very similar one. I think it would do fine. I just use the oars and it moves very easily through the water.
You should do a rough lake condition almost white caps demo. I want to see if that floor can handle waves.
Just got done modifying mine, reinforced the transom with particle board and that allowed me to put twin Merc 150's on it for ocean going redundancy. Added a small cabin with bed and TV for ocean crossings and two 5 gallon gas cans. See you in Hawaii.
Quick update: having some stability issues between 35 and 50 knots, the good news is I'm hitting 50 at 2700rpm with one engine off which is great for conserving fuel.
What no tuna Tower?
@@bigdaddy3662why didn't you install a seakeeper you must be an amateur
Gilligan!!!!!!!!
@@Bill23799lil buddy!
Had same one in Maine. Recalled it due to a glue issue, took 4 months for a replacement. Returned to manufacturer at my expense careful stay shallow
Those been around for over 20yrs under different named and colors, it's a beginners fun boat for sure
They look fun ! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻
Credit where it’s due, this is the best unboxing and setup inflatable boat review I’ve seen yet and I’ve been looking at a lot of them - I’m looking for an inflatable a bit bigger than the one in this video to be my pickup truck / Tender/ workhorse for my next sailboat, and my favourite local company here in the UK doesn’t appear to do similar introduction videos, which really Sucks. . PS I really liked seeing what that air pump is capable of. I need one of those big time. 👍👍👍🌟🌟❤️Bob in Wales. 🤔⛵️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
yes, I like the pump as well. He just dials in the pressure required, very cool..
super views , thank you for sharing ! Enjoy ....
Finally something everyone can afford
When you launched the boat I found myself cringing, wondering it the bow line hanging down there in the water was going to end up uncoiling itself and wrap in the prop! Kudos to the manufacturer for ensuring it was secure.
Me too. I prefer to cut the line short so it can't reach the prop.
I was hoping it did to team him the lesson. That should have not been left unattended.
Nice to see you back and I miss your videos. This boat is very similar to my Saturn SD-385 boat.
Great to hear from you again. Hopefully we'll be back to posting fairly regularly again. How's the Hangkai holding up?
THIS LOOKS LIKE WHAT WE USED FOR LIFEGUARDING RESCUES AT LAKE SILVERWOOD IN CALIFORNIA!
Nice I’m trynna go this month
I inflate the floor last. 6 hp will move on out. Thank you for the info.
Excellent video review thanks. I found this very helpful.
Aahrahtt!
Is that a flotation device on your head?
Coast Guard approved!
great video. thank you
Excellent buy! I have one I use in Marina Del Rey as a cabin cruiser’s tender (hundreds of boats in the. Ari a use them… They’re almost one of the most popular tenders). They’re great! Fyi… They do begin to get tacky on the floor boards and hand grabs from sun exposer after a year. So long as you use a dinghy cover, they will last a long time!
Decent review. And the boat looks very sturdy and like a great value. This is my first time watching your channel and I stumbled on it randomly. I guess a helpful critique for future ‘unboxing/set-up/review’ type videos would be to follow the manufacturer’s instructions so people know the intended set up from said manufacturer. I know most of us don’t like reading the instructions, myself included, but many re-dos and sometimes mistakes can be avoided. And, if manufacturer’s representatives see your reviews they would be more apt to reach out to you (for sponsorship, etc.) if their intended instructions were being followed. Additionally, I like that electric pump you have. What brand is it? And lastly, I agree with the last comment… that thing will never go back in the case. 😂
Safety First.....Life jacket. IJS. Great looking boat though.
Neat boat for sure! Your little car looks pretty snappy too!
Did that once before my electric pump - hand pumped with 15PSI in my SUP I'd left the valve down - never again haha
Very good job of demonstrating how to get this boat in the water. I am sure I would have made more mistakes than you.did! Well done for the average person without a lifetime of experience on the water.
That is a dope little raft
Speaking of dope,,it's a great cartel smuggling dingy 😂😂😂
This is cool. I may want to get one of those inflatables now.
Thanks for showing 👌
Thanks for watching!
I have a 20hp on mine. Goes pretty good!
Hi great vidoe 👍 do you have to use a short shaft motor for them boats?
We're running a short shaft on it.
Thanks! That looks like a brilliant buy! Seemingly dumb question but does it hold air? My MOST favorite kayak was an inflatable that did everything I wanted...except hold air. It was from a fairly reputable company (Sevylor) and had bladder issues from day one. Really nice boat! But inflatables gotta stay inflated!
I know this is silly to ask but do you have a method of securing the OB motor screw in handles to the transom so they don't inadvertently loosen while the boat is running? To many this is common sense but I have seen OB's slip off transoms of small craft operated by seasoned boaters who meant to do that later.
We usually put a small padlock to link them together and run a safety cable to catch the motor in the event it were to come off.
Very nice. I'd like to have one. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a good pick! Anything you’ve found that would make you not buy it again?
for me, its a bit tight on space. Great for bringing 1 adult out...had 3 kids in it with beach and fishing gear and we were fully loaded
So far, for the price and how we plan to use it (sailboat tender), we think it will work out great. The quality is similar to the BRIS boats, maybe just a small step down.
I’ve owned 17 or 18 boats throughout the years Power,Sail and all lengths and purposes. Most people don’t realize the overall high costs on Dinghy sized boats , this particular boat and some others Costco has sold in the past is a great value for the money FYI it’s important to you as a new Owner to not store the boat for extended periods in direct Sunlight Either on a trailer or in the water Inflated as it will greatly diminish its Life and ability to hold air I’ve. Had several Inflatesbles including the high priced ones and learned that lesson the hard way ! BTW the Repair Costs Professionally or DIY on them are very expensive I’ve used the topmInflateable Repair shop inAnnapoliss Maryland for some repairs that had costs higher than the Cost of the Manufacturers Retail Suggested Price on that exact Model
GREAT VIDEO!
That pretty nice boat for that price, where is that location?
That man bun made you forget about that valve...
🤣😂
Whoever said man buns were a good idea? Obviously not real men
Waiting for my boats arrival. Have you tried inflating the boats floor before installing the inflatable floor?
Getting it back into the bag was my first thought.
It folds back up pretty easily: th-cam.com/video/CVWB4NIcOlA/w-d-xo.html
My uncle worked in a circus for twenty years he did not do an act but he was the only one who knew how to get tent back in the bag 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for making this video; I needed it! Your good vibe is also appreciated, so I'm subscribing. The video is straightforward, informative, with no annoying music-very nice to watch! 🎉
Just imagine the fun instore for you trying to get the boat back into it's nice tight carrying bag
Easy peasy: th-cam.com/video/CVWB4NIcOlA/w-d-xo.html
Honestly, it looks like they made the bag large enough to actually put the boat back inside. Genius!
If it lasts, it seems like a good cost effective dingy. I saw one commentator say he's had his for 3 years. Might even serve as an emergency back up for a blue water yacht.
If I remember correctly, I got mine for around $200 on sale at Costco
What kind of air pump are you using? Thank you
Not sure if you are doing this but when you are running things off of your cigarette lighter it’s a good idea to have your vehicle running. Your pump will run much stronger.
That's true. Unfortunately when filming you have to make some compromises so the car was off only for better audio quality.
Great video ! Now I want one. They don't seem to sell them anywhere anymore. If you find a link somewhere, send it please.
Really very good value for your money.. also, excellent video demonstration 👍
I was going to buy one of these at my Costco store but was hesitant regarding their reliability. Unfortunately, this item received the death star (*), and is no longer being sold here. It was actually being sold for under $400 at the time, and when I finally decided to pull the trigger, it was all sold out! Lesson learned... you snooze, you lose. Btw, is that a 15" shaft on your outboard motor?
Been using mine for 3 years towed behind our macgregor 26x, still going strong. We're using a 15" honda 5. Cheers
I just went to Costco's website and it's there for $499. I wasn't logged in, but it shows it.
I guess it depends on where you live. I just bought this boat two days ago at Costco in Northern California. $511 after tax.
That's too bad... this looks like the deal of the century.
I love it when Zach Galifianakis does these low key comedy bits. 😆
Good sailboat dingy
Can you pls provide some insight on the motor? Seems so cool, what are you using and price? Thanks! 😊
Bought mine yesterday for 125.00 on sale
A used grumman canoe can be found for a buck 50. Buy two and build a basic pontoon boat for around 400. It would easily handle a 5 hp outboard and have alot more space, carry capacity, and speed because it drafts less water.
Great job
the motor was not included I assume? and how do you know what would be the right motor for it? and thanks great video!
manufacturers hp. rating is listed on all new boats thats a good starting point sir
treat any inflatable like it's fragile. $500 or $5000. Welded seams on these plastic boats tend to fare better than glued ones. Doc (over 30 years pro experience)
How easy do you think it would be to puncture?
You will never get it back in the box , all neat & folded. Looks decent .
Easy peasy: th-cam.com/video/CVWB4NIcOlA/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Is the motor included when you purchased this?
That man-bun looks ridiculous, bro! 😂
Your hair looks bad? Seriously? Hand over your man card on the way out the door, bud. There are plenty of hair and makeup how to videos for you and the other girls to comment on, it's TH-cam. Keep an eye on your auto correct when you search for videos and you won't accidentally end up watching videos like this. Best of luck, my friend.
@@shelbyseelbach9568sorry if I hurt your feelings. GAL
@@MRLerch GAL? LMFAO. You are simply confused about everything you comment on, baby girl. Very amusing. Your man card is just going to have to go into the shredder at this point.
What about his shoes, do his shoes meet your fashion requirements, sweetheart?
Nice. Is that PVC or hypalon? I like that air compressor. Is that rechargeable? I picked up a 15 and a half foot inflatable boat last summer but being an over-the-road truck driver I don't have much free time when I get home. Had to patch up a few holes in it but for $300 for almost a 16 ft boat I was very happy with it. I've got a couple of seven and a half horsepower 2-stroke air-cooled outboard motors and my boat is rated up to 50 horsepower I think. I've also got a 45 horsepower short shaft that I wouldn't mind throwing on it but I would have to put a control console in.
This one is PVC. The air compressor has to run off of 12 volt power, it doesn't have any batteries. That's a pretty good deal for 16 footer. It might make a good base for a center console build to use that 45 hp.
@@HufflerGarage I patched up a couple of pinholes in it already there's still one more pinhole and a good size rip in the floor material that I need to fix and then it's ready for water. But since I'm up here in Michigan and it's presently the Ice Age it's going to be a couple of minutes.
Peach shorts AND a man bun..NICE LMAO
Nice video! Is that sailboat in the background your boat?
Yes it is! We need to make a video of it sometime.
How much that motor run you back? Seems like the perfect setup that'll fit in thr backseat of a car
That motor runs about $600 - $700 and it weighs around 40 - 50 lbs. Fits perfectly in the back seat!
Great review, I will need to get one for sure.. How much is a motor for it? And what kind to get?
Ive owned a similar size boat purchased for £350 and seen this one, difference on this one (Tobin) is the material is super thin...slightly thicker than a cheap dinghy compared to my £350 one. Shame cos the Tobin looked good.
What brand was it because £350 is pretty much what we spent for this one. The material is similar to our more expensive inflatables.
@@HufflerGarage Sold by Boatworld in the UK, although I've just noticed they've raised their prices now to £500. Model boatworld 330l.
Both boats are good and nothing wrong with the Costco one, actually the fact it has an inflatable Hull is great. I just worry about the overall durability having felt the material.
The costco one seems thin to me.
Great video I tried to find where you got that inflator at but I could not see it on any of your videos
Can't beat the price. What's the length? Looks pretty short. I have a 12.5' inflatable & it's not much fun on rough water. But it's a blast when the lake is smooth.
Thanks for the review.
Same, I have the Intex Mariner 4 and smooth to moderate lake action its a dream, if the bigger boats get a little to overzealous or the wind picks up its time to head her in.
Oh yeah, for the price it's awesome. This one is 10.8 FT. Agreed that these short inflatables are much more fun on smooth water.
@@shawnadams1460 25 or 30 years ago I had a Sears 12 foot inflatable with a wooden inlay floor. Went in in 3 pieces. Wooden Transom. I used a 7 1/2 HP Mercury on it, (witch I still have and still runs great). I would put that inflatable against any 16 to 18 foot aluminum boat when it came to rough going. Took it to Canada fishing several times and got caught out on Rocky Lake 2 different times with terrible winds, and had no trouble at all getting back to our cabin. 3 adults with 2 kids and it performed great. Of course we all had our lifejackets. (on). Just use your head and you will have a lot of fun with your new inflatable. The material doesn't look nearly as heavy as my old boat, so stay away from barbed wire. (That's another story)
@@deldrader5260 hell yeah...I remember those! My uncle had a 32 ft Bayliner for the adults and to pull us around, he had one of those for the kids to go fishing on Deep Kreek Lake, think it had a little 2-3 hp motor on it! This is my second Intex, and I gotta say they are tough little buggers. Only ever had one bad leak (caught a nasty sunken tree in bad weather) and it made it back over 5 miles with only 3 of the four main chambers inflated...that was fun!
Good luck getting it back in the bag
It fits back in the bag quite easily: th-cam.com/video/CVWB4NIcOlA/w-d-xo.html
Hope the glue and seems hold up to the task. Who knows, there's so many chemicals in the waters these days that can loosen the glued seems on these boats. I like the idea that you can toss it in the back of a pickup when slightly deflated and no trailer necessary.
The seams are heat welded and no glue is used. The boat is guaranteed for life being bought at Costco and they will take it back for any or no reason. That's one of the many reasons I buy all I can for my 4 bushiness' at Costco.
@@elrobo3568 Sounds great, but in these economically uncertain times " Guaranteed for Life" may not be very long. If Costco doesn't make the craft themselves or if Costco folds like so many others whom will honor the guarantee? Thanks for your reply.
No water can loosen the glue. That only happen to cheap boats. This one feels cheap and thin. You get what you pay for.
Great presentation showing prep for the new dinghy!!!
you forgot to put on a life jacket which is a requirement
You mentioned you will be trying out other engines , try 20hp either yamaha or e-tec :) bet it will do 40 mph on that dingy
Mercury Verado V12 600 HP test coming soon!
Ye a h, y e a h, y e a r ! Sound of a flat battery,
maybe the compressor may have drained the battery in the little red car.
That blow-up dingy is great value and looks like a very good purchase.
Hope it came with a manuel pump.
And the little red car started up.
Broom,broom
Excellent.
I don't see any questions regarding the weight capacity, what can you safely put in the boat, and can you have 2 people in it?
Wow, just as I was thinking this looks like a deal, I checked out the prices for electric outboard motors. NONE of them are less than $4,000 and several top $5,000 depending on the power you need. Does it make sense to spend TEN TIMES the price of a boat in order to power it?
Electric trolling motors start at about $100, you won't be cruising but it is faster than oars, one battery will give you about 4 hours.
@@mostfunnestchannel thanks for the reminder. I got caught up looking for a real motor that would perform similarly to the one pictured in the video, equivalent to 5-6 horsepower.
Putting an electric outboard on a $500 boat is like putting a $6,000 paint job on your lawn mower.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 upon further review, there are some smaller, lower-cost motors that are basically trolling motors like Minn-Kota that do the job just fine.
You can get an electric trolling motor for less than 100$......some even come with remote controls for steering and auto deployment if you spend a bit more....if you try to get on the water for a CHEAP as possible......you WILL GET STRANDED......BOAT IS AN ACRONYM FOR B..reak.....O..ut.....A..nother.....T..housand........
That is so cool. I wish i lived near lakes. How much was the engine ?
How cute. A guy with a man bun playing with his dinghy.
Not sure why they even let women leave comments on these videos. What about his shoes, sweetheart, are his shoes in fashion?
The Tobin Sports rafts look a lot like the old Saturn inflatables...their older models did not have heat-welded seams, everything was glued. Some of the items included inside are identical to what comes packaged with Saturn inflatable boats, down to the orange canister with the patch kit materials. Benches/oars/floor are all identical. Likely the same Korean company manufacturing these. The Saturns do use a better-quality PVC, and all the seams on Saturn inflatables are heat-welded (instead of glued). Saturn inflatables also cost twice as much but you get what you pay for with the higher-durability German Heytex PVC. I always inflate the floor inside the raft, and fully inflate the raft after the floor is all set. The floor should center properly if it's inflated inside the raft. Benches definitely have to be in place before the side chambers are fully inflated to 3.5 PSI. For $500 not a bad deal at all, a fun and fast dinghy especially with a 6-12HP outboard on the back. I wouldn't advise taking the Tobin model on any body of water where rocks or sticks are an issue.
Das ist doch für den Preis interessantes Boot .
Danke für das Video .
Good review! Where was this filmed?
Its definitely tough to center the valve in the hole
I have an inflatable kayak. You can never get those things centered.
mine came with a metal floor ...suuuper hard with the metal floor...mines a hydroforce tho...same thing made by bestbuy and sold at costco
That’s what she said.
Got ‘em
Whats the warranty and return policy on this boat?
Good question, returnable if it is folded and put inside the box like it was when you purchased it.
It’s the MAN BUN!