Honwave Walkaround, Gear, Modifications, Advice, Floor Hack, SIB boat.

My attempt at a Honwave walkaround video on the water with gear info and boat mods and advice.

[@alexstubbins6298]

Great set up the bike water bottle under the seat is brilliant I've been inspired and ordered one to put in place. Many thanks for the walk around

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi I'm glad you found a bit of inspiration, it's just about making the boat as practical as possible. I use a heavy duty elastic to assist the bottle holder in retaining the bottle.

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

Nice review I also have a T38 love the high pressure pump idea very good indeed

[@MrKeelan74]

Excellent thanks, glad you liked the review. I have not always pumped the floor up after putting the boat in the water, but maybe this pump will make things easier so I'll be more inclined too.

[@Wattwurm0815]

Very good video, greetings from german north sea coast to the sib community :-) André (honwave t32ie/tohatsu mfs 9.8)

[@MrKeelan74]

Hello Andre, and thank you for your comment. Sounds like a good setup you have, hope you'll be posting some videos soon of your sib adventures. Regards. Andy.

[@aaronmanley7826]

Need more sib videos love your channel

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks for the comment, just in the process of swapping to a t32 as my new car won't fit the t38 in the boot. 🤔

[@aaronmanley7826]

@@MrKeelan74 i just got a t3.8

[@MrKeelan74]

@@aaronmanley7826 you won't be disappointed, awesome boat and will take a rougher sea than a T32,.

[@bmeyerink]

Thanks for the great video. I love the pump, will be trying to make similar myself. Where did you get the dry bag from?

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi Brendan, thanks for the positive feedback. The dry bag is a scubapro duffle XL from the Deep Blue Dive center. It's exactly what I was looking for.

[@WakeboardinBlueNight]

Hi mate, really interesting video, thanks for the information. I've just bought the same rib and also live in Exmouth, was wondering if you were around still to maybe catch up for a chat and perhaps take a look at your mods. Thanks Sean

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi Sean, thanks for your comment. I do most of my boating from Exmouth, but as much as I'd like to be I'm not based there. Your going to love your sib, you can easily do Exmouth - Hopes nose given the right conditions on a summer evening. Sadly due to work and family commitments I've managed no boating this year. If I find myself thinking about an Exmouth trip, I'll sure to be in contact, 2 boats are better than 1 for long distance exploring and it's more fun. What engine have you got on your boat ? Any mods so far ? Try making an additional seat which is little cost compared to a genuine. Andy

[@andyp1008]

Enjoyed the video, great idea on the pump. Do I recognise the coast, Teignmouth? Hoping to be out there soon myself.

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks for your comment. Actually Exmouth, but close enough, hope you get out soon 👍

[@petermartin287]

Video is appreciated, i am thinking about getting a T38 it will be my first, I just finding it hard to figure out were i can launch from. cheers for the Video

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi Peter, T38 a great boat if you've checked out my other vids you'll see how capable it is. The T32 is a great boat too, smaller and lighter which is easier to handle and launch so may be a better bet if launch sites are going to be dubious. Think about how many ppl will normally be in the boat, the water your going out on and the weather you will be going out in. If more ppl and tougher conditions then the T38, if it's less ppl and fairer conditions the T32 may be a better bet. Where's your boating area ?

[@petermartin287]

@@MrKeelan74 hello thanks very much for the reply. Ok so would only be braving the calm seas in favorable conditions im located Merseyside. My closest slip is New Brighton which takes me right out into the river mersey/Irish sea. I am also keen to find lakes to explore and I would like to try exploring around anglesey Max number of people would be 3 thats me at 120kg 2x females 64kg and 57kg and a 10kg dog I will definitely check out your t38 vids. Thing that's puts me off is I will be lumping this alone as I will get minimal help from my two. Advice is appreciated

[@MrKeelan74]

From what you've said a T32 with a 10hp motor would be fine, my first inflatable was a 2.65 wetline airdeck with a 5hp tohatsu, coped with a 7 mile calm sea journey with 4 adults, you'll see a T32 along with me on my other vids. As soon as it's to big it's prohibitive, you've lost before you even start. I don't know your area, if you do, great if not a few visits looking at sea conditions at various states of the tide and wind/ weather will tell you alot. Any how, safe boating, and check out alot of other ppl's videos, they're normally alot better than mine. 😏

[@gazzwad]

good info, sound wasnt great im guessing inside a waterproof case? but the info came across thats what matters :) keep making em :)

[@MrKeelan74]

Thank you Gary for your comment, yes GoPro in case, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johannaconnolly5537]

Hey bro 🤣👍😜 me and your nephews dyeing to get back to England for a spin on that boat, are those grip handles new? Do I actually have something to hold onto now when u are flying over those waves? 🌊 😂

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi Jo, yes it's all new stuff since you went out on it. Yes roll on lockdown end, and we'll be out on it, well maybe next year. 😁

[@steveelliott285]

Thanks, about the retire and my back hurts more now when sea kayaking. Looking for an easier way to explore the Scottish islands. Ive ticked off a few and now a dog is with me each day. Getting old and love Scotland too much to stop.

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks for comment, if you can't trailer then a air v floor or air deck would be the way to go, if you can trailer ( which ultimately will be the less hassle way) would be a solid floor and inflatable keel, I've had both the t35 ae and the T38IE2 they both have there place but the 38 or similar air deck is what you need for full fast roll up boating, hope that makes sense, also choose your size wisely depending on expected sea conditions and portability for launching. Theres a lot of difference between the T38 and t32. Happy to help with more info if required.

[@steveelliott285]

@@MrKeelan74 Thanks! I live Durham north east England. I’m pretty much decided on getting a trailer and then head northwards. Thanks for advice and I watched your other videos, looks great. I’ll do more research.

[@expomm]

Good video, there is a lot of comments in web about ithe keal of the Honwave asymmetric? Does it matter?

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks, I have not known or had experience of this issue, I guess if you bought a new boat and it was faulty for whatever reason you'd take it back and get a replacement.

[@monacocross4241]

way you pomp for floor air ?

[@user-wo8jy9vu5n]

Have you been out on the quicksilver yet I’m ready to use the excel now

[@MrKeelan74]

I think you new that the honwave t32 was the boat of choice to downsize from the t38, I've yet to decide if I'm going to test the quicksilver 3m air deck or just get a t32 as originally planned. Have you got a GoPro for the excel ?

[@chatteyj]

Hi are you still happy with the boat 2 years on? I looking at SIBs, I want an all rounder (for fishing, diving and excursions) boat being light weight and fast would be nice ideally I'd lie to be able to water ski from it sometimes but I'm told thats not exactly possible, how do you feel about the honwave t38 now 2 years on?

[@MrKeelan74]

The honwave t38 is a great boat, capable fast and light, if you've seen this video you've probably seen my others some in quite choppy water. To ski, you'll need a boat with prob 60hp min. Fishing excursions and diving can all be done off the t38 or a t35 is good if you can get a trailer for it, couple both with 15 hp or above and you'd have a good capable little boat. Questions to ask yourself, do you want or have space for a trailer, how many people will be in the boat, what conditions will you be going out in. ? Hope this helps.

[@ironix1]

Thanks but the sound was too much for me. Was a promising video

[@henrikmichelsson1729]

He’s equipped in case Jack Sparrow or a rogue french seaman tries to board the boat!

[@MrKeelan74]

Best to be prepared for anything, essentially at sea 😏

[@driftwood5407]

at the coast you mean ?

[@chrisbeswick791]

@@driftwood5407 hahahahaahah, yea, but it feels like yer out at sea, coz aint no way ya can swim back to shore (t38 tohatsu 20hp)

[@chrisbutler851]

What do I Google to find those wheels mate?

[@MrKeelan74]

They call them Sand hopper wheels, a vast improvement on the standard tyres.

[@adimaria23]

Hi can you fish standing up on that v shape floor ? Thank you

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi, yes you can stand up but it does require a certain level of balancing skill, otherwise you'll be taking a swim 😁.

[@raykeogh1972]

Great video shame I had to turn it off the NOISE from moving the camera was to loud and hurting my ears. Some great ideas well done. Ray K. UK. YNWA.

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks for the comment. Poor sound that you mention was a result of me trying to demonstrate the pump in real world scenario.

[@raykeogh1972]

@@MrKeelan74 No my friend the noise was definitely a rubbing sound, I’ve had myself many times and it frustrated the life out me so much I’ve ended up buying lots of different mics. I bought Rhode mic’s but stupidly got it wet when filming waterfalls. I’ve now bought DJI mics and they are brilliant but doing what your doing I would be scared of getting those wet at the price.. Love your video’s keep them up. If you look back on that video every time you move the rubbing sound gets louder, it’s a cross of both wind and rubbing where the mic is. Not trying to be offensive.

[@tomtim8986]

That's why I've an aluminium floor 😁

[@MrKeelan74]

I've had a t35 in the past, it was a great boat, I also had a trailer to store it on so it didn't need deflating, and room in the garage to store the setup. As a roll up boat a t38 is hard to beat. !

[@BillTangy]

Hi can you recommend any hondwave reputable dealers please?

[@MrKeelan74]

Hi, if your in the UK there's plenty of Honda stockists, it's just a case of finding the one you want to use. In the past I've paid more for the boat but used a local chandler's as it's good to have that personal link with a stockist in case anything goes wrong. Same applies any where in the world of course.

[@miketgb179]

well done on your first attempt, you really need to sort the sound out to keep my attention.

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks for your comment, I'm a bit of an amateur when I make my videos and that's apparent, I'll try to do better, boating is what I do better. ;)

[@MrKeelan74]

@Natalie Mitchell Hi Rob thanks for your comment, the idea of the video was for a real world test of the pump, and being on the water I think it made for a better vid. Glad you liked it.

[@andyomullane558]

Radio and flares???

[@MrKeelan74]

Icom radio and mini flares in emergency pack, 👍

[@andyomullane558]

Get a PLB also just incase. Fast find seem to be the best. Otherwise you pass the test.....I am pb 1 and 2 certified as well as RYA safety boat quals

[@MrKeelan74]

@@andyomullane558 thanks for heads up, I've got pb2 too, my other boat was a 190hp bowrider 🌝 roll on the summer !

[@christiangil4998]

That's alot of grab handles🤣

[@ryanferris7841]

Mate are you sure you have enough stuff 😂

[@MrKeelan74]

There's two sayings I've heard regarding boating, 1. there's no garages at sea, 2 if you haven't got it, you can't use it ! So being prepared for most eventualitys is of the upmost importance. I've tried to think of most scenarios I'm likely to encounter and packed accordingly.👍

[@Aphraidknot]

Banana on the boat? Really?

[@MrKeelan74]

Yes really ! , please inform me if I've broken some kind of unwritten maritime rule regarding peelable fruits and seafaring. ;)

[@daiquiri.]

@@MrKeelan74 from what I heard it's considered very bad luck in some countries to bring a banana on the boat :D I also have a question, what is that tube-like canister around 12:50 (which I think you use for storing your anchor)? I'd need something similar for my anchor. Thanks!

[@MrKeelan74]

@@daiquiri. hi thanks for filling me in regarding marine superstition. So the canister (which sounds far better than tub) is in fact just a tub, similar to a spa chemical tub, which is fixed in place by the two brackets, these brackets are cylindrical machine light brackets that I've modified. To be quick release, I try to keep all mods very purposeful. For a slim line canister that fits right up in the v of the bow, try an old crop spraying tank for the anchor. Mine works well.

[@daiquiri.]

@@MrKeelan74 Thank you!

[@bigrabbitteethmuzzy1876]

terrible sound

[@MrKeelan74]

Thanks mate, always nice to see a positive comment for my meager efforts. 🤔

[@starofdavid9919]

@@MrKeelan74 Most would be sitting in a comfy chair watching your so called meagre efforts so well done you great video, great set up you have, I have a 4m Tohatsu hard floor sib with a 15hp Tohatsu motor, great combination for fishing here on the west coast of Scotland.

[@MrKeelan74]

@@starofdavid9919 thanks for your comment, I'm sure your boat is well suited to the coast of Scotland. Very pretty area, and challenging in a sib too. We took a honwave t35 with a tohatsu 18hp up to Oban when we stayed there about 7 years ago, we only got out once due to bad weather but it was good when we did. Looking to get out again soon.👍