19 MPH???? I did 17 MPH on my 6 hp Tohatsu with CB330 11ft Saturn, with full fishing gear. Heavy boat means lower speeds. Not impressed.

"12.5 meter" inflatable boat that's like 41 feet or so! I have to get me one of those and see how it does in a slight breeze😂(I know it's 12.5 ft) but damn that would be something else to take on to a lake with anywhere from 1.5 mph to 6 mph winds, you'd be blown all over the place!!!

Its is nice to have the money 💵 to afford a boat, see I am a senior 🧓 and can't afford to purchase one because we don't have the money 💵 to afford it, if you have a extra one can you send it to me. Thanks you John E.May.

Yep, travel trailer and 320 Stryker dinghy and 20hp Suzuki on it. Great for everything. 95 lbs motor, and boat is 120 lbs.

Great review. Pretty much covered everything I experienced and enjoyed about mine. Tad smaller boat and a tad smaller engine but you pretty much covered it!

Do you pull the boat on top of your truck? Or was the chain just to pull it out of the water? Very good video and description by the way.

Mine leaks like crazy

Over, and out! ..you realize that makes no sense?...over=invite to transmit, out=end transmission...one or the other bud...

If you have this issue the connector has come loose just remove the end covers and place a zip tie use small ones to hold the connector in place

Rev it up!!!!

Prefect video, I’ve watched a couple times now, as I’m very interested in getting one of these Bris boats. Now that it’s been a couple years do you still own it? And if so, how’s it been holding up? Thanks!

Hi guys. I have a brand new Suzuki 20hp and I am using it on a much cheaper$600 inflatable with an air floor. Question is it doesn't go very well and the front plows through the water. I have tried the different pitches on the motor, but still the same. Thinking of buying this Bris to eliminate that problem. If so are there any problems or mods needed to get this one on plan and running 20mph plus? Thank you any recommendations

My passenger side front barrel also stopped working several months ago and Holley repaired it on their dime (out of warranty). Since then my MAT sensor stopped working and the same barrel has also stopped working again. The unit on the truck now is the replacement they sent me from the first failure, so I’ll follow up with how they handle this repair of what seemingly is a very common failure. I agree that their customer service is really good…

Great video... I also have a travel trailer and I just bought the inflatable boat 12.5 BRIS black one like you have. I was researching for months on this topic. That is now in route to the house. I am now shopping for the motor. I have been bouncing around with the idea whether go with the 12hp, 18hp, 20hp, or 25hp. The 12 and 18 are 2 stroke and the 20 and 25 are 4 stroke. The 4 stroke are about 850 to 1250 more. Haven't decided yet.... Any more feedback on it that would sway my decision?

Thanks for this video, When you accelerate and release the grip, does it come back to idle because mine doesn't come back to idle when I release it ?

Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated peoples gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car parts will be banned as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox lubricants....

I tried the little zip tie trick.....totally worked! The rubber electrical connector wasn't seating in all the way, zip-tried the connector onto the inject as best as I could. All 4 spraying now!! I know this is no forum but.....seriously, it's a quick and easy fix!

I just bought a 70 Pontiac and have same issue. Mine is the passenger side front one though. The car sat for 2 years. I'm sure Holley won't fix mine for free. I'd like to take the thing apart and see if I can fix it, can't find a single thing on servicing the unit, and I probably should just send it in and pay the $$$

How do suggest mounting motor...they are heavy and awkwardly shaped.

You got your boat out of the trunk in your car where was the motor at your back seat

Who or what country made this boat?

Looks cool. Those pop up headlights are loud when they move up and down....

Did this cause it to go immediately lean if you tried to accelerate? I think this may be my problem as well

Bet the sun heats that up nice

Ivanh3, Great video. Ironically you made all the same purchases I'm planning. I would like to pull an inflatable and am considering going up to the 25hp to do that. Curious if you ended up pulling an inflatable, how did it go and what did you pull? Thanks.

How about an update on your Bris 380 boat?

Still liking your setup? Any issues?

Could you get it all fully inflated in the back of a 6 foot bed pickup?

Besides the registration, do you need insurance as well?

how did you connected the wires so the headlight stayed up in parking light mode? if you hooked the hot wire to side lights what happens when you turned on emergency flasher?

Sharp looking rig, thanks for the info.

How would nylon straps work with the tailgate open? Hook one strap to each of the rings in the bed of the truck and then to the d-rings on the front of the boat. Good review. I’m in the process of buying a Saturn 13’ however with your review I’m going to check out the Bris. Not sure how the black boat would be in Florida with the hot sunny days. Thanks again for the review.

Very nice

I picked up a Saturn heavy-duty FB365 with aluminum floor. The boat is similar in size to this one in the review. I have watched and read many KZbin post where people use transom wheels. I almost ordered wheels when I bought my boat, but waited. This turned out to be a blessing. For those of you who are ordering boats with aluminum floors, be aware of the extra weight and assembly time, which is considerable. After you put the floor in you need to pick the sides of the boat up and put something under the floor so you can attach the stringers. The stringer is a U-shaped piece of aluminum that keeps the floor from buckling. It's a real PITA to get in under the tubes, and I usually end up deflating the boat tubes a fair amount to get those in. Lifting the whole side of the boat up isn't fun either. It's heavy. The other thing I wanted to mention is the front of the boat was way heavier than anticipated. The total weight of the boat is 175 pounds, and is not as though the front of the boat is 20lbs. I would think it's a good 60 or 70 pounds to pick up, and if you have a gas tank or marine battery, forget it. And remember if you're pulling the boat out of water and up a ramp you're increasing the resistance that much more. How's your back? How old are you? I have two herniated disc myself and just shy of 60, so picking the boat up was not an option. Even with a good back, lifting 60+ pounds is work, and you will more than likely have to make several trips for your gas tank and battery. How much time do you want to spend loading your boat? Bottom line is I would strongly consider an inflatable floor. Aluminum is nice, but it's damn heavy, and whole lot of work to install. If you leave your boat on the trailer most of the time and launch off the trailer, then fine, but otherwise it's hardly portable. I can't imagine setting up a 175 pound boat, and than lifting another hundred plus pound motor if you boat often. I think you would have to be mad or 20 years old with lots of energy and muscle! And remember most of these motors are at least 100 pounds, even the 9.9's. I think you really need to ask yourself if you can manage that kind of weight. For me, using one of these boats as a "portable" was crazy. I set mine up once a year with the help of a hoist in my garage, and leave it on the trailer. I launch the boat from the trailer, and drive the boat up on the trailer to get out of the river. Just like a big stationary boat. The great thing is at the end of the season my boat is not sitting out under the elements rotting. I bring it back in the garage and break it all down. The outboard goes on a stand, and the boat gets rolled up and put away after a good cleaning. And remember to add some 303 sealant to the boat! UV and heat is murder on the PVC glues, not to mention high humidity. Make sure you have good ventilation. And be safe out there!

I have had it for 2 months and its very poorly build. The boat is falling apart, from the pvc to the aluminum floor, the bars, the drain plug, you name it. Stay away, just cause looks good, does not mean it's good, I think these reviews are made when the boat is brand new, cause mine after 5-6 times of use not sure how much longer is going to last. Customer service is non existant, been trying to reach the company since they offer a 3 year warranty but no luck.

I wonder if in two summers, that boat still holds air. It seems inflatable dont look at long

So it's been 2 yrs. How has the boat held up?

I put the 440 Davis Doel-Fin Outboard/Outdrive Stabilizer on my honda 20 ( same boat though ) I found that it improves getting on plane and is more stable in choppy waters

What size motor you recommend

I have the same size inflatable with the exact 20hp Suzuki and just purchased a travel trailer. Just wondering where and how you carry your motor when you go to camp. I suppose I can lay it down in the bed of my truck, but there must be a better way.

UPDATE: (May 2022). I no longer own this boat. I took up aviation/flying lessons and had to liquidate some gear. The boat was a great boat and functioned as advertised. I do have a few thoughts in retrospect. The original plan was to have a boat that I could store in my pickup so we could have water access while towing a travel trailer. That ended up being harder than it sounds. This can be setup with one person, but it's a lot. I ended up leaving it setup on the trailer which made life much easier. The only real downside to this boat for me was operating it on choppy water. As an inflatable the hull didn't "cut" through the waves. It would ride on top which made for a very bumpy and sometimes uncomfortable ride. Given that I kept it setup, a standard boat or rigid hull boat may have been a better option. Having said that, the boat was awesome and fun. My family had a blast with it. It was a durable boat that is well made, and when I sold it and the motor they worked as they did when it was new. UPDATE: I purchased this boat two years ago. Last season due to heavy rains and flooding of most lakes in my area, I was not able to take the boat out. In addition to that, I inherited my dad's Corvette which means the boat has not been garage kept for almost 20 months. It has been on a trailer in my back yard under a cover/tarp. The motor has been in the garage on a stand, and I have been starting the motor periodically with the prop in a tub of water, but I must admit, I hadn't started it in over six months. Well, today I took it out. There was minimal air loss. I probably could have taken it out without adding any air at all. The motor started on the second pull. It was awesome. So after sitting outside for many months from sub zero to ninety degrees plus, this boat held up. I get a lot of question regarding how I transport the boat over the highway/roads. I found a small watercraft trailer and modified using this guy's video for guidance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKvQdZ5prrVqnLM

Did you make another video an update video?

Cheap material, they won’t last much time. Chinese lights on American iconic cars ...?

how do you transport the outboard? thinking of this same set up with no trailer. I have a truck but not sure how i will be transporting the engine every trip. HELP

I had sent mine back for the same issue, two barrels were dead and not firing. Got it in just before warranty expired but now, 6 months later I have two more dead injectors. The harness that connects to the injector is faulty and will always work itself loose Holley refuses to fix this issue.

Defender launch wheels are the way to go. Super easy

I plan on picking up an inflatable this spring for the same reason. I converted a cargo trailer to a camper last year and I want something to take with us when we camp. I already picked up a motor.. I got a killer deal a few months ago that I couldn't pass up. I'm leaning to the TrueKit Navigator inflatable.

Which part number did you use?

I have this boat with 2006 mercury 25hp 2 stroke. Absolutely great boat, except could have maybe more durable underneath. Has held up well over last 2 years. With 25hp and 2 people and 45lt fuel plus gear it flys!

richard's kits are wonderful, he's recently upgraded the design even further to use what i think is an ac delco windshield water motor, instead of the miata headlight motors. Doesn't need any limit switches or anything. Also have you considered putting some rubber bumpers on the underside of the housing? so when it goes down it doesn't make a rattle as it slams closed