I wanted to reduce as much heat as I could. Thankfully, it did work.

It is a pleasure to be of service.

I'm sorry, I don't know what that mean.

My pleasure. It is truly a beautiful place to visit.

Thank you! It just needs some initial tlc, and you'll have a great little outboard for years to come.

For what, exactly? I honestly wanna know. Did I miss something?

Very true. These motors also have a bit more torque because if that.

From time to time, I do, but not often.

@@ErickMartinSucre OK thanks

Thanks for watching!

Glad I can help

I've heard that before that Saturns are better quality. You'll think they are better with such prices, but it is what it is. In regard to portability, I am with you on that since I use my SK385XL a lot. Tough and easy to assemble. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your kind words!!

This is about the largest I can handle. Anything bigger and I'll need a trailer, for real.

I guess the jig is up. I plan to retire my ZK380, and replace it with this: alnk.to/3J6nHot

That's a Saturn XHD330. It's part of their lineup of heavy-duty boats.

Here's the entire lineup: alnk.to/dexiFvL

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I have thought about it. I treat this as a hobby for the most part, but I am close to 10k subs so that may become an option in the future. Something like "My other car is an inflatable boat" t-shirt or something like that.

lol

It's 122 lbs , bladders + air floor together . How heavy is the air floor itself?

@@boatsandoutboards9070 About 10 pounds

@@ErickMartinSucre no way!

@@boatsandoutboards9070 Yeah, they're quite light.

Nice! Yeah, I prefer air deck floors myself. Easy to carry.

Shout out from Phoenix, we feel your pain this summer haha

Ooph! I feel yours as well.

2-stroke uses a bit more gas than a 4-stroke. I think it is a good idea to have the big tank. That being said, if you happen to have a 3 gallon tank for a 10 mile trip, you'll be fine.

@@ErickMartinSucre thank you! How much gas do you think a 10 miles trip will use? 1.5 or 2 gallons? I don’t want to use the whole tank up. Definitely want to have at least 1 gallon left to be safe.

Maybe a gallon at most. I did a trip recently that used close to a gallon, and it was a 14 mile river trip. I spent those miles mostly on plane. The river was a smooth all the way.

Not in Florida you don't. I heard that some states may require you to register both the boat and outboard, but not sure which ones.

Thank you! I would ride it on the Turnpike, going 80mph with the windshield all the way up, and it felt like I was inside a car. Smooth sailing bike.

There is a small work-around. When you finish your trip, and you're at the dock, unplug the fuel line and allow the engine to die. This will consume all the gas inside the carb and will prevent clog-ups and gas spillage when laying it down your vehicle. I have a 2018 Tohatsu 6hp and that is what I did for 6 years. Never an issue.

😊 You are too kind, thank you.

Thank you, sir, for watching a silly man's videos on KZbin lol. For ease of use, a kaboat would be perfect. I see myself using my SK385XL most of the time over my ZK380 because it is easy to lug around and you can plane easily with a 6hp outboard. I recently got a Hangkay 12hp outboard, and that kaboat flies on the water now.

If you want to go even smaller, the SK396 is also a good choice, but it will not do well in the ocean, tackling waves and wake. The SK385XL can do that because it has massive bladders.

@@DanWolk-zo5kf Mr. Dan, if you have Facebook, shoot me a message there since it is easier. Erick M Sucre

@@ErickMartinSucre one day I will FB. And I really should get a channel for my repair for everyone. Thanx again. I have been spending alot of time researching and debating water craft. This all started as a younger version of me wanting to wakeboard in isolated areas. I got caught up in a move and now live IBX. So I have it all. Rivers to the Ablemarle sound. I can trailer, truck or compact car. Really leaning towards 290, 330 or kaboat. I guess the greatest part is I can upgrade or get smaller. I do wonder if a 12ft kaboat and a 6hp would be exciting for 2 people. Or a 330 and 12hp 2 stroke would be more useful. I have plenty of big boat experience and wakeboarded and wakeskated for over 3 decades... kinda cool Eric! You have explored this option so well. Very best wishes on your life and channel. You help many to live the water dream.

@@DanWolk-zo5kf If you don't mind a 2-stroke outboard, the 12hp will help with 2 people on the kaboat. Surprisingly good those motors are, lightweight and powerful.

A Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard. It's an identical clone so the parts are interchangeable.

@@ErickMartinSucre sounds like a hard choice between the 2 now, damn, giveth your advice on which one oh wise one

Break-in is a must, no exceptions. The lubing part is just to add longevity

If you plan to ride by yourself mostly, the 12hp will be the one to go with since it is light and easy to lug around. If you plan on bringing ppl with you in most of your trips, the 18hp is the way to go. Although the 18hp weights around 80 pounds so its still not bad.

Taken it out several times. So far so good. I did notice, and I made a video about it, that they do not come well lubricated from the factory.

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If it did, I think I tossed it.

I bedazzled my outboard with tons of stickers

This model does. A metal one to be exact. Some models don't have it, like my SK385xl. That one use a rope instead.

Been abusing mine and it works just fine. It is a Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard after all. It did need some TLC, proper lubrication mostly, and it works pretty good.

You opened and watched the video and commented on it, making sure homeboy gets paid 😂 get fwucked 😂

Glad I can help

Short shaft

@@ErickMartinSucre ok thanks

@robertwest6044 Anytime 😊

@@ErickMartinSucre one more question lol...I ordered the 18hp...do it actually have 18hp or less? And is it as good as the 12hp?

@robertwest6044 It's better. It is actually a Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard clone.

Thank you 😊 Glad to have you 👍

A surprisingly good tent to be honest. I use it about 80% of my camping trips. Small and easy to deploy.

If you want to keep your current outboard, you may need a lift plate that elevates the outboard. These boats are made to be used with a short-shaft or jet-drive outboards. Something like this: amzn.to/46bD0VH

Your other choice would be to sell your current outboard and get one with a short shaft. Maybe even trade it for a short-shaft model. If that doesn't work, sell it and maybe get a 18hp Hangkai: amzn.to/4cvq3Iy

That's why I camp during the colder months in FL. Too damn hot and buggy

Some Marine shops repair inflatables from what I have heard.

Nice!! That's a beast of a boat you just got.

It was in the boat, somewhere