How I fold the 437ps PaddleSki

[@BTSflyer]

Thanks, I did a sloppy job. Now I know where to fold to get the smallest size.

[@VR360VIDEOSIMMERSIVESOUNDVR]

Hi Jonathan, I finally used my Paddleski for the first time. It took me a bit of time installing the transom so I decided to store it the 'Kayak Cliff Burito way" meaning keeping the transom in and rolling it out like a Burrito. It takes a little more room but it will be much faster to setup on my second trip. Thanks a lot for your input. It is appreciated.

[@jonping8]

That's great. I completely understand where you are coming from. That is definitely the easiest way to put it up. With two kids and a truck full or other stuff 😀 I try to take up the least amount of room as possible. Most quick trips by myself or with my son, I'll probably just roll it up as well. I hope you enjoyed your first run with the PaddleSki.

[@TroyD-vo1bz]

If you want to go even more compactly, I follow your procedure up to timeline 3:56. Instead of folding the second half over the first half, I fold it so that it lays next to, but not over that first half. This way it's not nearly as tall rolled up. I can probably get it into that 20x30x12 package, and that's about the only way I was able to do it. I can also say I have an inflatable pump that I use on deflate, and I suck all the air out of mine, which helps it fold up more compactly as well. And of course I remove the transom. I can certainly see if you're using it frequently to just leave the transom in place and fold It much larger. I'm sure it would be a lot faster to roll up that way, but I store mine in my RV and I want it as small as possible.

[@jonping8]

Awesome points there. I have a lot of space currently so packing it this way it works great. I don't get a chance to use it too frequently but if I did I would have to leave the transom on for sure. It stores really flat this way but it does still take up space width wise.

[@VR360VIDEOSIMMERSIVESOUNDVR]

Thanks for sharing this useful info Jonathan. My boat is fully inflated in our condo since a good 5 weeks. I think it is time for me to deflate it and store it but I was wondering if I should remove the transom. It seems a little more complicate to fit the 4 screws in even when the back section is not totally filled with air. Do you have any tips on installing the transom? That would be mostly welcome.

[@jonping8]

It is no problem at all. I honestly wish I had some better information for installing the transom, but I normally start with mine deflated and I install the transom on the pontoons as it is inflating. I don't tighten the knobs down on the bolts just yet. When both of the pontoons have been inflated, I then start inflating the floor and as the floor is rising, I do my best to line up the holes for the floor section and insert the bolts. There are times where I get everything lined up without any issues and there are times when It takes slightly longer. I haven't found any trick just yet for getting it in every time, but this process has worked for me since I normally take the transom off.

[@five_minutes]

One way to make reinstalling the transom easier in the future is to outline the fittings on the transom with a pencil. Next time around, it will take much less time to match up the holes.

[@omarelgardaoui2551]

Howa Price IS it

[@jonping8]

It ranges depending on what you are wanting to add to the package, but it starts at $1299.