1 of 2 Intex Excursion 5 Wood Floors + Minn Kota Endura C2 55 Engine With Instructions 2014

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Jason, very kind of you. Thankk you for the kind and sweet response. I bought the stadium seats at K-Mart. They were $39 each. It's called: RIO ADVENTURE Stadium seats. Also referred to as: MY POD STADIUM SEATS. I use a 120amp deep cycle battery 29D from Walmart. It runs incredibly well. The motor I use is a MINN KOTA C2 55 ENGINE. iT RUNS INCREDIBLY FAST and NO SOUND. Please know, "Incredibly fast" is relative. I can just say, I cannot run as fast as the boat goes.

[@freewill51]

That is one sweet set-up! Very creative and well thought out.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

I live on the ocean and I use the minnkota engine. Always hose down the propeller with fresh water afterwards. Works perfectly.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Thanks for the kind responses. FLOOR MEASUREMENT: 96" x 35" However, I cut mine up to: 40" plus 40" plus 16" and kept the width 35". So I can fold it and place it in the trunk of my car. Note: the front of the wood floor has to be sawed off in an angle on each side to fit the boat.

[@a123m1]

Hi Andy, Thank you for your great video and instructions. Would you elaborate on the making of the wood floors? What exact wood material did you use? How thick is it? How did you connect the 3 pieces? What did you use to carpet it(Glue, staples, etc.) ? Also is the Endura C55 safe for Salt Water? Thank you for your help. Great Mods!

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Andy HomesWOW I used Velcro to attach the plastic

[@Buttermut2]

What kind of hinges did you use?

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

Can't wait to put mine in the lake.

[@mariobufalino9452]

Thank you for all your tips… very helpful. Approximately how many minutes does your battery from Walmart gives you?

[@motosporttouring]

Thank you very much for all the great info. I've seen a lot of these excursion videos and this has some of the best stuff I've seen. Very helpful, thank you.

[@andthesunsets]

A lot of great ideas! thanks.

[@maxjohnson9904]

Hi Andy! Great job! I'm very bad at wiring. If you could kindly explain how to extend the wires from battery to motor that would be very helpful. Thank so very much! You are a great man.

[@kevinair7648]

Very good video just bought one .so helpfull video like the floor bit .I'm in uk

[@pakobianco]

very thorough description man. thanks alot. it helped me, I'm buying one this coming week.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

ANSWERING QUESTIONS AND WHAT I'VE LEARNED: 1. I fill up the boat with air first before I put the floor in. 2. I used 1" plywood, now I would use 1/2 inch or even 1/4 inch plywood. HOWEVER, I tested out something cool: I've purchase 1" Styrofoam from Home Depot and glued the outdoor carpeting on it. Much lighter and works great. Dimensions 96" x 35" x 1" and then CUT IT IN HALF!!! (two pieces of 48" x 35") and place outdoor carpeting on it with glue. No hinges on this. You can cut it to size at Home Depot for free by a saw. Closed Cell Foam is better, but can't really purchase it in that size, so I tested Styrofoam and works fine. (can it break? YES, but with the outdoor carpeting around it, it feels sturdy and solid.). It's very light and very easy to transport it. I used LIQUID NAIL to glue the carpet to the Styrofoam. 3. If you use the wood floor you can put hinges on it, but cover them with carpeting so it won't injure your inflatable boat. On wood, you can either staple the outdoor carpeting or glue it with liquid nail. If you use staples, make sure they are all hammered down, so nothing can poke a whole on your inflatable boat. I now like the Styrofoam floor better. 4. Definitely watch my 2 of 2 video, because the STEARING WITH STRINGS is a good solution if you go for longer rides. Your arm won't get tired.

[@tjslbfyt98]

Is the styrofoam sturdy under ur feet when u stand on it? Is the boat sturdy? Great thinking outside the box Andy!!!

[@JiggyC]

+tjslbfyt98 I bought the styrophone like he said I'm actually trying to do it right bit but I don't know if it's going to be sturdy enough to stand on. I don't want to super glue the outdoor carpeting and just have it break. would waste $28 ( $17 for carpet and $11 for the 1 inch foam)if it were to break first day. OP how's your foam board?

[@gavinbenway3594]

Are you still using Styrofoam? I was going to use the styrofoam and break it in two for convince,but wasn't sure if it would still be sturdy. Thoughts?

[@bullyakker]

@@JiggyC I used 1.5" XPS pink foam board. Cut it to fit and then used 2x3's and a circular saw as a router and guide to hollow 1/4" deep and glued in 1/4" carpeted plywood. Light and stable enough for me 175#. I have had larger friends on the inflatable over 250# and no issues over 3 seasons going out 12-20 times a season.

[@clam371384]

Your video is amazing, I've learned SOOOO much from you. Thank you & smooth ride.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Only use half inch plywood. Do not use Styrofoam. carpet both sides of the wood with glue. Works perfectly.

[@clarkwhicks]

+Andy HomesWOW thanks man .....you are the best !!!!

[@mamissah1]

What no one talks about is the cost of the little things. Wiring alone was almost $40 if you go with the recommended 8 gauge. Then connectors, then the battery boxes, all in all this is a $1000 dollar boat

[@MamiBoricuaNYC]

Very nice job with the boat customizations! You should upload more vids of it in action. :)

[@markweatherall7437]

It must be long cables from motor to battery, are the cables under the floor?

[@andthesunsets]

I tested those stadium recliner chairs after seeing them on your channels. They are not very durable, the base tail bends when you sit in it for too long so the front frame is warped up and put pressure on the legs. But the models are slightly different so could just be what we have around here is lower quality

[@bruceborneman]

Great ideas man! Thank you!

[@davidlubin3253]

Hi Andy, thanks for the ideas! One question, did you purchase the cable extender that allowed you to place motor on the bow, and if so what is the name, or did you build it and if so, how to do it? thanks David

[@PastorChrisParker]

That was my question! How did you get the battery up front?

[@martingsilva]

Thank you brother, very good information about this boat and accessories. Thank you keep up posting videos.

[@ericmorgan7780]

HEY ANDY NICE VIDEO I JUST BROUGHT MY BOAT IN APRIL 2016 LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING IT OUT .. HOW ARE YOU HOLDING THAT PLASTIC TOTE ON THE BACK OF YOUR BOAT. THANKS

[@ctdvargas]

Hi andy amazing setup. How did you get a title for the boat in florida? I wish people wouldnt look down on these boats, they get you on the water cheaply and are far more rugged than peoplewould think. thanks in advance and cheers!!

[@t95lwg]

You did excellent job 👏👏👏

[@LS-yv8zh]

Just to clarify that battery can only last 1 hr at full speed 5. He probably got confused at a slow speed 1, most fishermen are out all day this may be ok

[@marklemos]

Nice setup I really like it.

[@Derek6765]

Great setup! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@danb8125]

Do you have the measurement for the angled cuts on your first tri fold configuration? Thanks great video! Dan

[@jasonolbinski9333]

With a wood floor in this can you stand up in the raft on the water?

[@MAURICIO17255565]

How did you extend the wires?? Did you use a fuse? If you did you place it? Thanks !

[@vudacris1]

Great video Andy! I loved what you did to your boat. I read one of your comments and you mention that for the floor, you had a set where you didn't use the hinges and it was actually easier to transport being 3 separate pieces versus having all 3 folding up in with hinges? Thanks in advance for reply! :D

[@marcocorvo771]

Did you put hinges on the floor, or is the carpet the hinge? I have all the material and ready to go, but want to be sure. I also have 1 inch PC pipes (4) to go between the ribs, under the floor. Any tips would be appreciated! Also, how stable is it on the water with the floor? Peace.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Marco Corvo On my first floor I did. On my 2nd floor I did not. Made no difference, and it was easier to transport without the hinges.

[@itsbeenages]

How did you attach the container over the motor mount where your life vests are?

[@tmz1313]

Cool video but quick question do you fill up the floor chamber before you put the board in

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Tom Ziesmer I fill up the entire boat as require. #1 Floor, #2 inner chamber #3 Outer Chamber, then put the floor in. At the end of the video I placed a sequence of pictures of the assembly. You are a great guy and thanks so much for the awesome questions.

[@srikumarsomangilisubramani1205]

What is the plywood specification for this project? I could not find any marine grade plywood in Home depot or Lowes.

[@martinraimondo1295]

Good morning is my Name Martin and I am from Argentina, first of all I congratulate you on the video, he wanted to ask you of that material you constructed the apartment of the boat?, since I have the same gomon and want to do an apartment to him to be able to stop and go fishing in the same one. I am grateful to you. . . Greetings!!!

[@clarkwhicks]

Hey Andy did you carpet the top and bottom of the Styrofoam ? and did you decide to stay with Styrofoam or go back to plywood floor ....thanks for your feedback man

[@robertpeters7307]

Hey Im lovin your mods. What size shaft did you get with that motor? I want to make sure Ill have enough room for a similar container

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

***** I wish I knew the answer. The shaft is about 2 feet long once you pull it out. However, with my sting steering I no longer have to pull out the shaft. I hope I'm answering this right. Honestly I'm almost certain I am answering this question wrong.

[@KelloTao]

you didn't cover the floor completely from both sides?

[@maximolotov]

Max speed ?

[@larrysimmons6082]

Where did you get the trolling motor

[@FULL0FFF]

a question: is the minn kota engine good for saltwater?

[@bobdobslob]

Nice job on the Excursion, I like the stadium seats, what brand are those? I have the Seahawk 4 with a wood floor and I found its a little slower with the floor in. The battery doesnt seem to last as long either. Power to weight I suppose. Great job on the boat and some good ideas for my mods as well! Thanks for sharing.

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Jason Nelms If you use half inch plywood with outdoor carpeting, if anything the boat goes faster. It's light, but it keeps the weight even. I had 5 people on my boat at one point and it still went fast.

[@adsxdaz]

How long does your marine battery last ?

[@michaelepps6700]

Hello Andy, Can you please tell me what the thickness is on the plywood that you used?

[@HomesWOWrealestate]

Michael Eppes Half Inch is the perfect way to go. I tried 1 inch but it's way too heavy.

[@puffinpanda3913]

What battery are you using to get 10 hours out of it?

[@Noah-fk9uy]

can you please give me the blue print please nice boat

[@nakoawarrior3186]

what if your in the ocean, and a shark bites your air raft, do you have a radio on board.

[@ericx7736]

Nakoa Warrior neither non motorized boat have

[@jera8258]

10hrs on speed 1 or 2?

[@Fingfangboom]

How much was this setup

[@andytaing8887]

Test Model... Holds up Yamaha 8 hp high thrust extra long shaft with 12" Propeller 120 lb with power till like butter. Will put video of the Prototype very soon. It will hold 360 lb of motor and will not sink but 20 hp 4 stroke long shaft should be enough and will weighs only 130 lb. The boat will handle over 1500 lb and can sit 6 to 10 persons. 3 front, 2 middle, 2 rear and 2 on side of tubes. The wood will be painted Armor gray Concrete paint. The prototype might have a trailer, a built in bottom frame with fold down tow tongue (2 wheels rear & 1 front) and 80cc 2 stroke motor to drive in on land) or just as simple as inflatable boat, a 5 minutes take apart and put in my SUV. Can be seen on Lake Mead, NV on 4 of July weekend and after...

[@Manaviecreations]

Can't wait to see your vid ;)

[@timedge1414]

Won't to see how put motor on

[@Livefreeman]

where can I buy these seats?

[@tmz1313]

I questioned on this 9 months ago and you inspired me to make my own i do have a video(more to come) of this boat but its called INFLATABLE BOAT VS. ICEBERGS. lol check it out you might like it and also i like the idea of the styrofoam i might have to try that out i have 1/4 inch thick wood as a floor not to heavy but 5 pounds would be easier lol

[@brz.oph1]

nice

[@andytaing8887]

Any one wants to try their 4 stroke motor bigger than 20 hp on this bad boy. Please no less than 150 lb motor. I'm in Las Vegas...

[@jera8258]

the boat has dropped a lot, i got it for $100

[@wilbertcruz1125]

I love the excursion 5 very reasonable and sturdy.

[@wilbertcruz1125]

Nice !

[@kevinair7648]

If u buy 20mm galvanised 3m poles to extend from motor mount and go towards middle boat .it makes the the motor more stable and solid on the 2020 model