Assembly, Transport and Storage of my personal inflatable boat
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- By petition of some viewers I finally made a video showing how I transport and store my inflatable boat. I go over where I store it, the tools I use for that, the way it fits on my car, alternative inflatables for folks who have small cars and all that jazz. Hope you guys enjoy this video and find it informative.
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I can truly say, his system truly works as I have seen it many a time. Never let your vehicle keep you from doing what you love. Where there is a will there is a way. Good job bro.
Thanks bro I appreciate that. You've seen how it works when we headed to Shell Key.
Thank you my family! I'm sorry I'm late getting to you, but I'm here. And for life, I had a workout session all day today. I will post my videos starting tomorrow. Thank you for showing us how you transport that boat. I like your style family 💯🙏🏾👍🏾
You're never too early or too late. Welcome home brother and thanks for watching!!
@@ErickMartinSucre that you my brother I really appreciate that that's true love right there 💯💛
Thanks for the videos man!! Love your setup. The cost of owning a truck + trailered boat is huge!
My point exactly!! I get a lot of heat from people who prefer trailers but not everyone want or can afford one. Thanks for watching
Great real world comments and experience.. really like the registration numbers on the outboard !!!
Thank you!
Because of your vids I bought a 15' pre-order from boats to go. Then I got a Honda 2.3hp. you taught me how to wash my boat and outboard also. Keep it up my brother 💪👌😎. I am in St Petersburg FL.
Hey there!! Congrats on your purchase and I used to own that little Honda myself. Do your best not to run it on shallow water since the propeller has a shear pin and can bend/break easily but other than that great little motor. You'll have a great time with it. ST.Pete Woot woot!! I like that area a lot.
One more thing, that outboard is super easy to clean since it is air cooled and does not use an impeller. All you gotta do is rinse it off and you're good.
This is one of your most informative videos. Love it.
Thank you!! Glad you liked it 8-)
Hi Erick,
Nice boat, I did took your advice and replace the propeller on my 6hp Mercury with the 7.8x7. It makes a difference, even my son noticed. Thanks
My pleasure!! You only need about 12-14 mph speeds anyway to have a good time.
Great video, no need to lift the whole weight of the boat to put in the car. Prop up the front of the boat in the car 1st and then lift from the back and slide in, that way you never lift the full weight
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Thank you, this is the most valuable video about packing all this stuff into the car. I am also considering cargo hitch carrier to free some space in the trunk for camping gear.
My pleasure. A fellow viewer who lives near me, showed me his car hitch where he placed the inflatable boat, and his 20hp outboard on the trunk.
@@ErickMartinSucre Nice, too bad he did not post a video or pictures.
@@Nakelp86 I think I may have taken a picture and posted it on the FB group. Let me check.
@@Nakelp86 Nope, I did not post it, my bad.
Nice video. Perfect summary of everything I needed to know. Great style too!
Glad this video helped 8-) Thanks for watching
just new to the inflatable boat scene. Love ur video and tips. auto subscribe !
Welcome aboard!!! Thanks for subscribing by the way.
thanks for the info
My pleasure 😊
Thanks for this video mate, really helped me trailer some custom ideas. Just got my SIB, heading out at the weekend fingers crossed. Subbed!
Nice!! Be safe out there. If the waters get too wild just head back to land and you'll be OK. If you have Facebook you're welcome to join me there. The Muddy Feet Oasis is the group's name
Thanks man great video, confirmed a lot of the stuff I had though but was too afraid to ask.
Excellent!! That means this video brings the message forward to everyone thank you
This was the perfect video for me. Thanks
My pleasure, and thanks for watching 😊
That’s a really informative video. Nicely done and thanks for posting.
My pleasure and thanks for watching. I am glad you found it useful.
Can u show falling out and getting back in, also wat if the boat capsized wat then with and without motor
Those are some extremes that I have not experienced on this boat. I did experience it once on my old SK396 Kaboat. I had a Honda 2.3hp back then and I got flipped by a rogue wave. I was near the shore so I dragged the kaboat to land, gathered the belongings that were floating in the water, and thankfully I had my kayaking paddle then. The motor would not start so I use the paddle to get back to my camping site in Anclote Key.
Very helpful, thanks
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Nice video, I was thinking the same but keeping the boat on the hand truck and sliding it in.
Anyway you can make a boat ramp video with your boat?
Yeah I should be able to and thanks for watching.
Great vid! Really informative!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
After watching few of your video, I become fan of you. I want to buy a inflatable boat and you gave me a huge insight of inflatable boat. I saw you lay down outboard in your car. I saw some outboard level as "portable". Now I am thinking 2.5 to 3.6 hp for my 10 ft inflatable boat which mainly use for fishing. Roaming 2-3 km in a single trip. I would not invest $1000 or 1500 for this small outboard. I saw few of them in Amazon under $500. I am wondering if I can lay down small motor (2.5 or 3.6 hp; any of 2 strk or 4 strk) in my car without oil leaking. Appreciate your advice.
Thank you for saying that I appreciate it. A 2 stroke motor can be laid down on any side. 4 stroke motor like my 6hp tohatsu can be laid down on one side only where the tiller handle is. Whichever motor you buy, look and see what side it can be laid down on. I've heard of 4 stroke motors that can be laid down on either side
4 stroke motors are the ones that have oil inside the engine.
Thanks for the great Video !
Question,
Should I store the boat inflated or deflated for long periods of time such as over the Winter?
Do you have to worry about mice eating through the boat?
Thanks again
I have heard that insects and rodents may leave stains and sometimes damage it. I store mine in my room. If you have a place to keep it under a roof will be better, inflated or deflated.
Erick, how are you, question , the bases of the wheels that you leave on the boat, don't they break the boat?
Not at all.
Can you upload a full time video of your full setup process, to show us how long it actually takes to set up and take down and pack up
That is a good idea Trevor!! If I'm going island camping it'll be in the 20 min ball park
@@ErickMartinSucre Thats good! I think people want to see a long video of the who process. So it helps them better understand the time frame to set it up and can use your video as a judgement of whether they want to buy one or not.
You're correct I agree
On the video, would you mind if I mention your name on it? I won't do it without your permission.
Erick Martin Sucre Sure Dude, I don’t mind go for it!
Learning a lot about inflatables watching your videos. How heavy is your 6hp motor? Thanks!
Gald you're enjoying them thank you. My outboard is 60 pounds
Hi there, what kind of outboard motor is this in the video? Or can you recommend one that can be transported on its side in a car like this? How fast can this motor go? Thank you in advance!
That is a 6hp Tohatsu and I get about 14mph by myself.
You can move the outboard with gasoline in the tank. lying in your car and no gas comes out of the cap?
Or you drain the gasoline before to put the outboard on you car?
What I do is right when I reach the dock, I let the engine run dry by unplugging the fuel line.
Oh forgot to ask what is the exact model of your boat love the colors and size
This is a Saturn BB290, but it's discontinued. I recently sold it and got myself a Saturn ZK380.
@@ErickMartinSucre Great, thank you I just watched your new boat video
Awesome salsa 👌
For anyone looking to buy a kaboat I can fit my 15' kaboat across the backseat of my Chevy Cruze
Thank you for sharing Luke!!!
what would be your thoughts on strapping down a fully inflated 10' dinghy to the top of an SUV?
I've seen some people do it but I have no clue how to keep it from flying away. I personally play it safe and roll it up and put it on the trunk of my car.
@@ErickMartinSucre what do you think of inflatables that come with wooden floors?
Did you attached the trans wheel by yourself?
Yes, the initial installation required me to drill some holes on the transom to place the brackets. Once the brackers are installed all it needs it to place the wheels in.
Good stuff--thanks for sharing, this is super helpful. Quick question on the motor: is it fine to lay it down like that on its side?
Yes you can. For example my Tohatsu 6hp can be laid down on the side of the tiller. Depending on the brand you can lay it on one side or any side. I think Honda outboards can be laid on either side.
@@ErickMartinSucre Ok thanks for the reply. One last question if you don't mind: is it "doable" to have to inflate and deflate each time you use it? I'm debating on getting a small trailer but it seems like it defeats the purpose of my whole idea of storing and transporting (without towing/parking). The reason I ask is I inflate and deflate SUPs and sometimes I wish I just had a fiberglass one but again-defeats the benefit of transporting and storing. Overall, would you say it's not a big deal to inflate each time?
@@djbeachkng8931 not at all. That's what I do almost every weekend. I do recommend getting an electric pump since it makes inflating the boat a breeze
I love the videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'm very interested in buying an inflatable boat for my family of 4 so we too can enjoy the outdoors. We are in BC, Canada and can only use this in the summer months. I noticed you lay your outboard lying down flat in your car, does that create any issues with the fluids in the outboard? I'm new this and still in the research stage of identifying what size/capacity will be best for us. Thanks and look forward to many more informative videos from you. If you do get a chance, would appreciate if you create a video on best to keep your outboard in top running shape. any particular rules you follow before/during/after use; also using it after a prolong break e.g. 4-6 months. Finally, some general maintenance to maintain your outboard well. Thank you once again!
Thank you so much for leaving a comment and question. I have several videos showing you how to maintain your outboard for the most post. I'll send you those individually. I have a 2018 Tohatsu 6HP 4 stroke and it can be laid down on the tiller side and it won't spill the contents that way. Whatever brand of outboard you buy it has a specific side it can be laid down on and in some cases some models can be laid on either side. I know that the new 2020 Tohatsu 6hp models can be laid down on either side. For a family of 4 a 13 foot long inflatable with a 15hp outboard will do great.
Changing gear oil th-cam.com/video/7J-bSc9sNzs/w-d-xo.html
Engine oil change th-cam.com/video/19nghuNjtvA/w-d-xo.html
Cleaning inflatable boat and outboard th-cam.com/video/EHHLWiJmSCU/w-d-xo.html
I always disconnect the fuel line right before I finish a trip. I run the outboard on the water near the boat ramp until is uses up all the gasoline. This way there is no gas in the carbuator reservoir and it can be stored without worry of clogging.
When you put into the bag, do you think it fit into the 48"x20" cargo without squeeze or need a 60"x22" cargo carrier?
I will be honest I have never used the carry bag on any of the Saturn inflatables that I've used so I won't be able to answer your question properly. I am sorry about that 8-(
Eric...what’s your opinion on some of the cheap Chinese “knockoffs” that are out there? I bought a Chinese-made Yiwu Hider 10.8 aluminum floor inflatable boat that seems really solid, takes up to an 18 HP outboard (according to the transom tag anyway...I’d never put something that heavy on it)...only issue I have is getting it registered. Turns out, the HIN number on the transom tag is 13-digits instead of the standard 12-digits! Now I have to get the boat inspected before I can register it...ugh! Got it for around $650 so, felt it was a lot of boat for that price...it is but, not sure if it’s worth it...thoughts?
Well if you manage to get it registered I'll say it is a good deal. I only have experience with Saturns that are made in Korea. I had to use a bill of sale they provide and the receipt to get it registered.
Thanks for dropping a question and I hope you get it going. I'll love to see it, if so and if you'll like I have a FB page called The Muddy Feet Oasis that you can join. You're welcome to drop pics and some of your adventures there.
Erick Martin Sucre yeah...I bought it off of eBay. Have a country of origin document and what amounts to an eBay receipt for the boat. It’s a pretty nice boat for what I paid for it. Actually already took it out off the coast of Maine while on vacation! Have a 55-lb thrust electric trolling motor and deep cycle marine battery that I used to power it. Worked great! No issues. North Atlantic is a pretty tough test...although I NEVER strayed more than 50 yards offshore and only used it in perfect calm weather. Life jackets always!
@@tomulator Very nice indeed!! Sounds like a winner to me
Erick Martin Sucre if I can get it registered...I may invest in a 5-6HP outboard for it...very tempting! Still also need to install transom wheels on it...one step at a time I suppose.😎👍🏼
Hello friend, I remember you changing your prop to smaller one on your 6hp outboard to help you get 2 people onto plane, do you still have smaller prop fitted? I'm thinking of changing mine for the same reason and how did it effect top speed? Thanks you
I kept it on. I like how it quickly get into plane now with the new prop. Old top speed was 17mph and now it is 14mph but now it gets to 14mph a lot quicker than it did before
Have you ever thought about adding hydrofoils to your outboard to help with planing? I'm thinking about this myself
Hey my man, I have a 9.9hp yamaha pretty new with less than 10hours with an inflatable, how can I keep the motor from getting dinged up when I put it on the truck?? I have a cover to help me slide that 87lbs monster on it but it still gets dinged up?? Looks like you use your wagon at times for your motor??
Interesting. Now I am guessing here but the outboard tends to slide on the bed of the truck as you drive. Mine is inside of the car so it won't slide. Maybe laying down some of thise rubber gym mats and placing the outboard on it will prevent it from sliding around and getting dinged up. Let me know what you think of this 2 brains work better than one as they say.
@@ErickMartinSucre that small thought came to my mind thanks and why do I see some people with two motors on their boats? not dinghies of course
@@schoc13 I've seen that. Some people use 2 identical motors for speed and power and others use one main motor and the other as a kicker motor or back up
wow! how big was that boat? sorry if I missed it when you said
Nah man it's cool. That specific model is 9.6 feet long. It is no longer in production but the next of kin is a Saturn SD290
What specific model of electric pump do you have?
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Thanks for dropping by and if you have any questions I'll do my best to help.
are you able to flip the wheels up or do you remove them once in the water? I'm about to install mine, but I notice when I turn the motor, the handle on the motor would run into the wheels and limit turning.
Hehe!! Yes I do flip one and remove the other. It happens to me too. I place that one wheel in the floor towards the rear. Once I reach land I just slip it in and that's it.
is it possible to put the boat fully inflated ontop of car roof?
Tied down properly sure.
I have a Honda Civic . I wish someone would make a car topping device for sedans
For a sedan you may wanna go with a Kaboat instead since those are far less wider but have some boating capabilities. Saturn VK380 or the Saturn SK396 are good examples. Some folks also opt for a trailer and that changes things. I once saw a guy at the lake with a Mazda MX5 Miata with a Uhaul trailer hitch and he hauled a trailer with it.
can we put the inflatable boat with air on the top of the car?
You can as long as you tie it down properly. Preferably your car will have rails. Thanks for watching 8-)
Erick can I take small , say 30second, clips from 2 of your videos in my youtube channel?
I'll leave a link to your original video in youtube. Would you accept that?
Video subject is, how people carry their SIBs in a car, or over a car... it will be a compilation video
Feel free to do so my friend. My content is not copyrighted
@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you
@@boatsandoutboards9070 You betcha.
@@ErickMartinSucre Here is the link , nothing new for you ,but valuable information for beginners
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Just a hint. put a chain from your outboard to the boat.
A chain? What for?
if the motor ever jumps and dislodges it saves it going to Davey jones locker. just a back up. vibration can cause it to loosen..@@ErickMartinSucre
another tip given to me by my son. use a battery powered blower for inflation , it can also be used to suck the air out.@@ErickMartinSucre
Oh I see.
what size outboard
I use Tohatsu 4 Stroke 6hp
@@ErickMartinSucre thanks perfect set up way to go I got a excursion 5 I've put in back of my car but I only have a trolling motor which is alright but your set up can deffinly get me out more and back love to slap a like 4hp or something I've seen vids of people doing it to the excursion 5 it's not a real real sturdy rubber though I think those ones be more tough
@@jonny6758 My pleasure. I have to look up the Excursion 5 and see how it is
@@jonny6758 Ok I just looked at the Excursion 5 and I am not sure of the 4-6 hp outboard will do the job correctly. It doesn't have a solid transom
@@ErickMartinSucre right I've seen people do it but they make a bunch of mods
What kind of motor you have?
2018 Tohatsu 6hp 4 cycle
Thanks for watching!
If you use a moving dolly, how do you prevent it from sinking and washing out to sea after pushing it down the ramp under the boat? The boat will float when it hits the water, but the dolly won't
The dolly I use is made of wood so it floats. Sometimes i have to pry it out of the bottom.
Man I have a Nissan versa hatchback but would want to take my wife and son, guess it's minivan time
I can probbaly bring one person with me on the passenger seat but that is it. Thanks for watching!
How do you clean the boat if you just cam e out of the ocean and you have to break it down to take home. Any suggestions?
Well, after any of my trips, once I come out of the water, I deflate the boat and place it in the car. Most of the time I leave the boat in the car and only take the electronics out once I get it because I am too tired to clean it at the time. I usually wait until the next day to take it out of the car, inflate it, and then rinse it out with water. Once it is rinsed, I take an old dry towel and dry the entire boat. After that, I roll it up and place it on the handcart for storage.
great video, thank you
Thanks for watching 😊
Or you can buy a 10ft alu boat that weighs ca.40KG and put it on the roofrack. Safes a lot of time inflating/deflating , zero maintenance and it will last you a lifetime.
Yeah that would work as well. Some folks prefer an inflatable though.
Эрик,привет.Машина у тебя вместительная.Почему в море не вышел?У вас запрет на выход маломерных судов или нет?
Это видео просто для того, чтобы показать, как легко доставить надувную лодку к машине. У меня было несколько зрителей просят об этом.
You’re channel is awesome.
Thank you kindly I appreciate it 8-)
Hi Erick, have you tested their budget CB290? I'm looking for a lightweight dinghy that will fit 2 (prefer a dinghy over kaboat). Odd thing is their 9.6" is listed at 65lbs while their 11" is also listed at 65lbs. Looks like it took some strength to lift the one you had, I don't think I'm nearly as strong as you =p.
Wondering how the flat bottom performs compared to the ones with a keel as well.
Hello there!! Unfortunately I have not tried it yet so I would not be able to say if its good or not. Even though it does not have a keel you could place a pool noodle down and when you inflate the floor the pressure creates a keel. Thats all I know about them.
I love this channel! Thank you for being so genuine and helpful. "trust me, I know, be safe." I've been toying with an inflatable vs a traditional boat and this will help me make the final decision.
I am glad I can be of services and thank you for loving my channel 8) Happy new year!
Hello from California. Great videos for sure. That's exactly what the public look for when they decide to start something. Step by step, broken down and you are great doing it so. Congrats !! I'm keep watching your videos.
Hello from FL!! Thank you 😊 Happy to hear this video is helping you out.
Thanks very much indeed. Just what I was after as getting an inflatable for my winter fishing here in the UK. Transom wheels seem a must for me as is the trolley.
Glad i can help. Transom wheels make it so much easier. When I go Island camping, I literally place my boat right next to my tent.
nice videos man ! now I need a Prius ! but Toyota car paint , I don't know.. good job, very instructive.
Hey thanks for watching!! Glad you found the video informative 8-)
Why can you only lie the outboard down on one side or the other? For a 9.8BS Tohatsu, is that any different than your 6 HP?
I can only imagine because of the way it's built. The instructions state to only lay on the side of the tiller. I placed it on the wrong side once and some oil got into the carburator. It took forever to get started again. I used to own a 9.9 Mercury and I laid it on the wrong sire and oil spilled out and got insde the pistons. I had to remove the spark plugs and pull on the starting cord to make it spit out the oil. That one took longer to clean out than the Tohatsu 6hp.
@@ErickMartinSucre Ok disregard my other comment about laying it on its side, this helps.
what is your thought on foldable boats?
I've seen videos of those foldable kayaks but have not had a chance to try them. I have also seen videos of boats that are half foldable rib and half inflatable and those are really cool looking. I myself will stick with inflatables mainly because ease of use and cost.
Thank you! Very informative.
Always a pleasure and thank you for watching 8 - )
Any issues with gas or oil leaking in the car?
I run the outboard dry by unplugging the gas line on the outboard while neat the dock so when I put it on the car the carburetor won't leak
One more question. I'm sure you have gone thru your share of electric inflation devices. What brands last the longest for you? Thanks bro.
@@djgruv The one I have I've used for 3 years and it's super reliable. It does need an external source of power. I use a separate 12v battery for it amzn.to/3oaAHLs
@@djgruv It's analog and has no fancy dials but it is built well. It is sold from Saturn but it comes from an Australian manufacturer if I am not mistaken.
@@djgruv You can use your car's battery but since I use a Prius I need a separate battery.
Excelente 👌 amigo de verdad tus ideas
Thank you very mucho 😊
Hi Erick what made you choose that boat. Really informative videos.
My very first inflatable was a SK396 Kaboat but eventually realized I needed something bigger. I got a SD380 but eventually realized that was too big for me. I settled with this one a Saturn BB290, it is 9.6 feet long and lighter than the previous one I owned. I mainly ride in the water by myself and I needed something that was light enough for me to haul around but tough enough to handle the wake and swells in the ocean.
Thanks for watching by the way 8-)
The BB290 is no longer being made for the next of kin is the SD290.
Hello Erick. I came across your channel while researching inflatable boats and you have really helped me in making a some informed decision as to choice of boat and motor.
I'm not that much interested in boating at the moment, the boat would be a mode of transport to get my family and equipment to our camp site.
We live in New York and since the coronavirus my family had been looked indoors. I have a son 3 years old 4 in the summer and needed to find ways to keeping him engaged, he has no siblings or family close by so his only contact is with me and mom..
Long story not very short we took up camping and light overlanding and hi loves it we've visited some amazing areas in NY and a few surrounding states but we've been limited to car or foot access areas.
This season planning our getaways have become a lot more difficult as more families are hitting the trails and it's impossible to reserve sites not booked a year in advance unless it's on the water, boat access only.
I'm looking for a safe and reliable setup. Something capable or caring 3 to 5 people and a lot of gear, our campaign setup has evolved and grown over the past year, any input or advice would be much appreciated 👍🏿thanks for making these amazing videos man...
Always a pleasure to help and thank you for sharing your story. Let me look at some models that may meet yours needs and I'll be right back.
I'm thinking of giving you 2 set up. One that is lightweight and compact and the other a bit kore heavy duty.
I mayxhave found one boat that will fit both lightweight and heavy duty all in one. The Saturn SD385 but there is none in stock.
Bris has one as a good alternative. amzn.to/3s1BE9Y
As for the engine, a simple 2-3hp outboard will get you places but not fast at all. A 6hp will be the same scenario. It is not until you get into 8-20hp that's when speed comes into play. I recommend at least a 9.8hp Tohatsu, 15-20hp max. I say Tohatsu because they are the cheapest and are very reliable. If you find a good deal on a Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha or Mercury go for it.
I recently joined and really like the content but that background noise is killing me.
I see. Noted and thank you. Thanks for watching.
Erick Martin Sucre sorry it was not to criticize but to help improve. Hope you did not mind.
Btw, I could not find your model on boatstogo, they don’t carry it anymore it seems. May I ask you what is the pump model and wheels that you have? I would like to buy one of these inflatable boat but there are so many models. We are a family of three and would like to have something easy to carry when going camping with the fifth wheel. I was thinking of a 12 or 13’ with a Tohatsu 9.8. I like that yours is not as narrow at the front. It is shorter overall but more room inside it seems. My wife is kinda of against but hope to convince her. For that I need to make sure she has enough space ;-) Any thoughts you can share for a newbie? I am in Coral Springs, FL. Sorry for all the questions.
Erick Martin Sucre oh and I almost forgot, Boatstogo seem to go low on inventory for the 12’ and 13’. Do you know the guys at SaturnBoats? Any feedback? They seem to have the model I like in stock. Thanks again.
@@cadexim I do not know the other Saturn dealer I'm afraid. 13 footer for a family your size would be good indeed. Paired with a 9.8 Tohatsu that's a killer combo. As for the wheels I use and the pump I need to look them up. I'll send those links in a few.
@@cadexim This pump comes with the battery built in and digital screen amzn.to/2XA336V