We will try to get that up sometime soon - there a lots of way to set up an anchor on the Flywater!

@@Islesurfboards awesome that and a stick steer mechanism for the larger 3hp electric motors would be amazing!!

We have been sold out but more are on the way!

You can, however the click disc makes it more difficult to align the bolt, and if you use the bolt there's no possibility it can come off. So if you prefer the security of the superbolt, we recommend removing the discs.

We have links to the motor page in several spots on the site, apologies if not easy to find. Here is the link: islesurfandsup.com/pages/e-assist-motors

Yes, you can leave it on, however it won't pack up as compact as it will by removing it.

We have a small quantity arriving in the Fall, then full production arrives next Spring. www.islesurfandsup.com

@@Islesurfboards thank you for the reply...looking forward to the release

On our website: www.islesurfandsup.com

@@Islesurfboards I can't seem to find them anywhere on the website and would really love to buy the bigger motor mount for a megaldon 3.

Great to hear about your paddle boards, thank you! We don't make motors, just the mounting system to install them at the transom. You can definitely add that motor, our recommendation is up to 5HP which is waaaay more than your 40lb thrust Minn Kota!

⁠@@IslesurfboardsAwesome. Can’t wait to see it available. I tried to sign up for the waitlist on your website but it errors out.

thanks for letting us know, we'll alert our team, definitely try again!

Haha, I guess that depends on your creativity 🙂

Pricing is on the website here: islesurfandsup.com/products/flywater-micro-skiff-kayak $1695 and we have a very limited quantity arriving in September, then more in spring 2025

Great choice! It's super versatile and customizable, either tricked out or super simple and minimalist.

We wouldn't recommend taking this or any kayak a few miles offshore, however if you did do that definitely have a motor at least for back up! It won't be any more easily swept up in currents, etc. vs plastic boats, but wind will definitely affect your ability to paddle, as with any high profile boat. 3HP Torqueedo or Newport Vessels motor is a GREAT option to add.

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@@Islesurfboards thanks!

Will the motor mount be available when the flywater becomes available? I’m buying both, sure would be nice to get them at the same time. Is the end of August still a realistic release? Can’t get here soon enough.

@@bigguyinalittleboat7927 I'm also wondering when it will be available.

It does not. We don't use them as they can leak. This is a 5-chamber inflatable and we're confident that at recommended pressures it won't over-inflate under typical operating conditions.

We expect them to arrive in September.

Get the NRS Pike, it's the best on the market imo.

The depth that the screw can go into the mount plate is about 1/4" - you can go a bit tighter without hurting the board, but that is the depth of the part itself, so you don't want to go below that as you'll start to hit the board itself with the screw.

@Islesurfboards thanks for your quick reply but that doesn't sound correct. If the screw is too long it will puncture the board. If the screw is too short it either won't grab any threads or worse it will grab too few and strip it out. That's why I'm asking for the minimum and maximum screw length ignoring the thickness of any plate that's being fastened. My rough measurements with my calipers right now show that the threaded portion is about 0.2" below the surface so surely 1/4" is not a suitable length. I could guess and check different lengths but I'm hoping Isle will give me firm info.

@@AB-bu8ti There's not a maximum length because washers can be used to ensure the screw doesn't go more than 1/4" into the mount plate. The minimum will depend on the thickness of the adapter plate you are installing - you can calculate the minimum by adding 0.25" depth + thickness of the adapter plate material = minimum length screw. If you are using longer screws you can add washers to adjust the screw depth to avoid it going too deep into the mount plate. 0.25" is fine, even though depth of the treaded portion is slightly less, as you can tighten one extra turn to get to 0.25" and it won't harm the board (and we add a layer of plastic underneath the nut to add a layer of protection). However, we do recommend the type of screws shown in this video as the best solution. For an action camera we'd recommend purchasing an after market camera mount with 3M VHB super strong backing adhesive and add that at the nose of the board in front of the EVA pad.

@@Islesurfboards Thanks. Good to know there's a plastic stop at the bottom. Further measuring shows that the 1/4-20 threads are recessed about 0.175"-0.20" so I'm still worried about your recommendation that 0.25" screw length is enough. That would mean you might only be getting 0.05" of thread engagement. But I appreciate the quick replies.

@@AB-bu8ti sorry if not clear. We didn't recommend 0.25" length screw - "you can calculate minimum by adding 0.25" depth + thickness of the adapter plate material" - so minimum is likely 0.5" screw.

The baffle "floats" in between the two air chambers, you wouldn't have to do anything to put it back in place as it's just floating there, if that makes sense. It's the "wall" between the two chambers, just not a flat piece of material, instead cone shaped.

@@Islesurfboardsahhhh I gotcha

The pontoons are all welded, but we do use some adhesives for certain sections to assemble. It does feature the same 5-year warranty as all 2024 models with powerfuse welded rails.

Check out this video to learn more about how the motor mount system works, including adding a vertical transom! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfSfoSwiramrKs

@@Islesurfboards I was thinking on more support from side tubes, because you will be pulling all forces from the floor and that will damage the tubes joint. Better push from 3 points. Two tubes with floor.

Our InfinityFiber material on the transom is incredibly strong. It's the reason we can have a 3" thick dropstitch floor and it remains rigid even under the torque/weight of the motors. We've stood on the motor mount adapter plate that extends off the back of the transom and at 160lbs it doesn't even bend.