Breaking in the Honda 5S Outboard - Sea Eagle 437ps

I now have the Honda 5hp outboard motor that pairs perfectly with the ‪@SeaEagleBoats‬ 437ps PaddleSki. This ultra portable PaddleSki can be packed almost everywhere and now the motor gives me the ability to travel even further than before. During this initial break in period I travel around my local lake. Once it is all done, we will get out and explore all that the lake has in store and maybe even some unexpected places.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

That's a serious upgrade over the Bixpy (trolling motor). I'd like to have a Honda 5HP. Ownership would require having a trailer hitch welded to the back of my sedan as that won't fit in the trunk along with any of my Paddleski's. Plus I wouldn't want to smell the gas fumes in the car. You have a pickup truck, so it's totally different. I'd also need to get a shed to store gasoline and a gas motor, which I don't have presently. I think my Torqeedo would be my best option most of the time anyway, but I'd really like the range of gasoline, and the speed of a 5HP motor would be a huge upgrade. There are places an hour away or more that I'd really like to have something like that. Most of the time, it's the average sized lakes around here and the Torqeedo is plenty, although plenty of boats with big motors around. Out on the ocean, or really large lakes 3 hours away it would be wonderful to have a 5HP. The people I go boating rarely would want to wait for it to all be setup though or torn down and fit back into a little car and get it to all fit. In a trunk, you could roll it up quickly. My 435ps is certainly faster to put away than my 437ps, and I think that would matter unless I'm alone. And If I need the speed or range or gas, I'd be more likely to travel that far with someone, and I almost have to beg people to go boating. It's not something they are as excited about as me.

[@jonping8]

It is definitely an awesome upgrade for sure. I completely understand the storage concerns. I didn't have too many places to store mine at first either, if I wanted to have a gas motor. Being at the lake, it just makes sense to utilize the gas motor a lot more than the Bixpy. I truly want to bring this setup to the beach and that is when I will get the most use out of it. I want to continue to breakin period and explore more of my local lake. The PaddleSki goes where not many other boats can and I love the fact that it can easily be put in the truck and transported. My son will love getting out with me on it and we are looking forward to that the most. I'll record more of my time on this boat coming up.

[@user-ktm890rider]

Are the seams welded or glued on the paddle ski ?

[@jonping8]

I really want to say they are glued. It all looks glued and from what I've seen from others that's true.