Thank you, it's getting there!

It was awesome. I got this one from Online Outboards. Fed-Ex Freight showed up, it shipped on a metal pallet. If I could have If you are considering one order from BoatMax online. The owner is awesome, easy to get ahold of too. I ordered all my gauges from him and my control cables.

I believe shipping is included with all online sellers. I can’t remember what I paid… somewhere around 4500 out the door.

There are no bimini top mounts. Im going to make one this winter though from scratch though. Scotty Fishing makes glue on universal bases… I’ll figure something out.

They both have their place depending on what kind of boating/fishing you are into. I think it's a personal preference more than anything though. This boat will be set-up for trolling, downriggers on the back. I like being able to steer up front. Tiller set-ups are less costly to set-up also. I will most likely have an extra 1200 bucks into this build with the steering console set-up. If you are on the fence about this boat just pull the trigger, it's seriously really well made. I will have the console video up in about 10 days. Thanks for stopping by man.

The 15' 4" boat is about 2000 yes, but it is a completely different boat and does not have an aluminum transom, EVA foam floors, etc. This boat is new from the ground up for 2024.

3-4 12 hour days straight trolling on Lake Pend Orielle and chasing fish… Im gonna be happy I put the 12 gallon tank on. The rear bench Im adding on for downriggers and batteries is a perfect fit for the 12.

Hooks are fine. Fish spines, especially saltwater bass, will puncture them though

If you inflate high quality pvc to the correct pressure, it's so taught that hooks can't attach to them. You might catch it on a seam or the bumper, but even then, it's not going puncture it unless you start yanking aggressively. The materials used in Inflatables are light years past what it was 30 years ago. Mine has 3 separate chambers so even if one punctured, the boat would still get you back to the dock. Holes in Inflatables are very easy fixes. What aren't easy to fix are torn/separated seams so if you do buy an Inflatable, make sure the seams are welded or triple bonded.

Waiting on the gauges, control box lines, and steering cables. Will be working on the console soon after those items arrive. Thanks for tuning in.

Thanks for watching. I will have more videos coming soon.

I will soon be starting the interior bench configuration, steering console, etc. I ordered the Suzuki 30HP 20” Shaft which will be showing up this week. I will post a quick video of it mounted. A 30HP motor is perfect for the raft. Cheers 🍻

It's gonna move real good with a 30. Looking forward to the video.

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It needs to be rigid, not necessarily heavy. You will be carrying stuff and people so the lighter the flooring, the more people and gear you can bring.

The 3/4" Birch Plywood I use is extremely stable. You could probably go with a thinner plywood, but I prefer stability over lighter weight.

No son. That's what a real man looks like. I know you must not have seen one, living in a world of simps.

If you add a gas motor I would work on a motor mount that connects to the frame. Good luck man!

This motor mount is good for gas motors as well, but if I added a gas motor I would most likely build a frame based motor mount. I'm actually working on the 3rd frame as we speak, made a few changes, nothing major. The new changes are the front and back storage areas, where I keep my batteries... I'm using hinges on those instead of the original way, and I have this finished with different products. I coated it with 2 coats of ProLux SRD Natural Semi-Transparent Stain and I'm doing 3 coats of marine spar urethane. I'm also getting a different cooler, so I'll be making a new cooler/rod holder set-up.

GCI Sitbacker Canoe Seats. 39.99 on Amazon

Im using a Minkota 45 Endura and it works great.

Just the wood floor, but it's sealed in West Systems Marine Epoxy (2 Coats)

Thank you kindly Eric, appreciate it.

I did the second build, and haven't had time to put the video together. I will at some point. Thank you for stopping by.

I had a few minor holes that I patched up, but nothing serious. For the money it's a great boat and pretty easy to maintain.

Thanks for stopping by James. It's a great way to get a boat out without spending a fortune

Mariner all the way, the skin is more durable.

I just use Walmart Everstart deep cycle marine batteries.

I have a little harbor freight trailer that works great. I usually have another person that goes fishing with me, so it's super easy with 2 people, but I can manage it by myself if I have to.

Thanks much Al, please send any questions you have my way, happy to help! Happy fishing.

Sorry Brian, I did get a better video put together just haven't had time to put it up yet. Hope Im not tooooo late in helping you.

@@RogueMTRafter I bought a mariner 4 and so did my buddy. Can you shed some light to us on what size wood and any floor plans you may have. We would be eternally thankful