Custom Intex Mariner 4 Wood Frame And Floor

Here's an audio video with build pictures of my first Mariner 4 frame build. I built this frame in 2012, and it lasted up until the end of the 2017 fishing season. In this video I detail out how I built it. Bare with me as this is my first attempt at a "How To Video" but I felt the information was worth sharing, I know I had a ton of questions on my iBoat forum. Stay tuned, I'm about to start my second frame build with a new Mariner 4 raft and will be taking actual build video footage.

[@TSniper79]

The floor is going to be my first mod on my M4. I just picked it up yesterday. The pipe insulation is a good tip for protecting the seams. Thanks for the video.

[@classicdude1978]

Very nice build.. Gives me ideas for my M4. Greats from The Netherlands

[@Madbusop718]

Sir that's a freaking awesome job I truly believe that that's the best design I've ever seen for the Mariner 4. Stay Blessed and Safe also tight lines.

[@RogueMTRafter]

Thank you kindly Eric, appreciate it.

[@matthewfischer3312]

This is great. I just got my Mariner 4 and took it rowing for its first voyage. Battery box and motor are on order.

[@AC-rf1ud]

Excellent build! Easy to tell you put a lot of thought and time into this project. I’m in Montana also and have been thinking of doing something like this for my wife and I to do some fishing . Right now I have a Fishcat 9 so I’m solo but want to be fishing together . Great inspiration, thanks for posting this.

[@RogueMTRafter]

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

[@worldofexiles]

Wow! Such great modification! Gratz Bro, enjoy!

[@mprado4177]

Great job both on boat and video!! Just subscribed to your channel so I don't miss your new videos. Thank you!

[@RogueMTRafter]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm going to be starting another frame soon with a motor mount that attaches to frame.

[@scottpastor1]

Excellent project and excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigjoerob]

Thanks for the upload! Well done and good info. I've found my next project!

[@RogueMTRafter]

Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help out. Thanks!

[@andthesunsets]

Awesome builds.

[@bernardogui3933]

great video Mr.!

[@fishingmentality2982]

Awesome mods. I subbed. Just got my M4. Can’t wait to test it out.

[@RogueMTRafter]

Nice! If you ever have any questions hit me up.

[@efam7349]

Great job thx for showing

[@Jrc44]

Great job. You sold me on the raft

[@RogueMTRafter]

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

[@christophercrowdis7308]

Friend what a beautiful set up incredible.I have a question please?im going to build my own motor mount and your set up is the best ive seen how did you build and get the curves on the pvc frame that holds the tablet, well realy the hole motor mount.thanks so much for sharing.😊

[@chrisbarclay6127]

As far as that Ice chest goes.... I would also consider an electric and avoid the ice. I have a rather large Alpicool that's worked well but it would be too big for this boat so I might consider a smaller one. Another thing you might consider is using some sort of insulation around whatever cooler you decide. It's a lot more moolah but I'm considering Marine Plywood with that West System. Might go Mahogany. Sure would look pretty.

[@pacospete4299]

This is a work of art but for myself i would go with a jon boat construction . For me the idea of an inflatable is a craft that can be transported and stored quickly and easily .

[@aboveallapparelaaaprinting6194]

too cool

[@gildoubrava5998]

Fun vessel ... got mine in 2010. Still have it, renew lic as needed just in case I get to use again. Had lots of fun. My videos are on my Breezeaire channel but they are really nothing more than me and kids. No fishing videos which are way cooler. So how heavy is this, or do you just have it on trailer. Better yet maybe you have it on dry dock. Cool lay out.

[@rubenvor]

Hey man, did you ever got into building that 2nd frame with the motor mount attached to the floor?

[@romeucarvalho5610]

Congratulations, this was not a modification, it was a work of art out of curiosity what engine are you using? i use a 40lbs electric motor from intex just so you know how much your video runs the world I am from Brazil, caxias do sul, RS Um abraço fica com Deus

[@RogueMTRafter]

Im using a Minkota 45 Endura and it works great.

[@RobertoMacone]

Hi Micro Boat-Garden! :D It's very interesting you video! :D which wood you used to made the frame? And which thickness? thanks a lot! :D

[@RogueMTRafter]

I used a sheet of 3/4 finished birch plywood on this frame and the new frame.

[@JeremyCarpenter617]

This is great! Do you still use the PVC floor and lay your floor on top of it, or just use the wood floor?

[@RogueMTRafter]

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

[@briangullickson9013]

Hi, nice build. Did you ever upload your (updated/improved) second build video for your new mariner 4 as you talked about in this video?

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@alexnderprodromou]

@@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

[@bjobie]

Nice! Fellow Montanan here. Debating between Excursion 5 or the Mariner 4....

[@RogueMTRafter]

Mariner all the way, the skin is more durable.

[@alonsorivas7244]

Is your floor a single floor or split ?

[@richardsaunders4814]

Hi great modifications, just got a mariner 4, and small 2.5 hp outboard, thinking about doing similar to what you have done but maybe add extra support for the outboard..? Have you built the latest one yet? How did things work out? Thanks for the video 👍😊

[@RogueMTRafter]

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

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@5wisher5weet]

Do you think you want the floor to be light weight or would a “heavy floor” aid in stability?

[@DL101ca]

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.

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@seanmcculloch8671]

What amp hour of batteries were you using

[@RogueMTRafter]

I just use Walmart Everstart deep cycle marine batteries.

[@jacobhatty6960]

What kind of seats are those?

[@RogueMTRafter]

GCI Sitbacker Canoe Seats. 39.99 on Amazon

[@DL101ca]

Where did you get the motor mount ?

[@RogueMTRafter]

www.amazon.com/Intex-Motor-Mount-inflatable-Boats/dp/B000NNM4BW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=22KRJ7RE4768I&keywords=intex+mariner+4+motor+mount&qid=1658587709&sprefix=Intex+mariner+4+mot%2Caps%2C659&sr=8-2

[@LS-yv8zh]

Seems like your ready for a 14' valco maybe 200$ more! This doesn't seem too portable anymore nice work though.

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@ryanbarton6739]

Have you had any damage to your mariner 4?

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@jeremiahbautista7069]

What is the measurement of the flooring

[@RogueMTRafter]

I made a new frame and the width of the floor should be 34" wide. The points where is starts to curve and round-off is 14" in at each end.

[@RogueMTRafter]

The backs of the bench seats should be at the 14" point also.

[@coryslade]

Great job! Also a fellow Montana! Did you start the next build or did life get in the way?

[@RogueMTRafter]

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.

[@5wisher5weet]

A boat in the kitchen….must be a Batchelor

[@DL101ca]

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