Intex Excursion Gas vs. Electric Motor

Today we're taking a look at that question we face a lot these days, "Gas or Electric?"
We're going to compare a 46 lb. thrust Minn Kota electric motor vs a Chinese 2 stroke 3.5 HP gasoline/petrol outboard on our Intex Excursion 5 raft.
Let us know what you think and if you have any questions, leave a comment.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Electric
3:05 Gas
6:10 Final Thoughts

[@jgetscensored7837]

Strictly based off noise, I’ve got to go with electric. The benefits far outweigh the drawbacks

[@swfrances]

The “quiet” wins for me for lake use and no hurry to get anywhere!

[@clinicalpsychologist]

I’ll take the electric any day. I need my peace and quiet. I’ve had enough noise from my boss, wife, cars, ect. And the little bitty more speed on the gas one? Na. Don’t need it. The electric is fast enough

[@JustMe-js8vc]

If you’re just chillin then electric, but if you want speed and and distance, then gas

[@monke8637]

I've had both recently switched to gas, I do a lot of fishing in the ocean with some light waves, and the gas goes faster for me which I need sometimes. Also can fill up gas when the bite gets good and not run out if battery having to charge it overnight after around 3 hours of moderate use

[@GulfCoastTim]

Years ago I used to have an Intex Excursion 4 and I put a Minn Kota 30 on it. Only paid $100 for it back then. I also had a Minn Kota power center box that had the battery gauge built into it and a couple 12v outlets to charge things. Anyway, the electric motor worked well and the boat was good fun. Run for hours and costs nothing to take it out. Then as long as I had a good battery, that motor was more reliable than a cheap gas outboard. I used it to take photos and video of alligators and other wildlife. Being quiet would help not scare them off. Solar panel good to charge battery, like if you go out and camp for a night.

[@trooperj9220]

I also have one more question about the 12 hp. How do you order the parts for the motor , such as the water pump impeller, do u order an impeller from Yamaha or tohatsu that’s similar to the hangkai motor or is there a site that sells the impellers directly for the hangkai?

[@clifflong7944]

add some flexable solar panels and range would be way less of an issue

[@XessiveGamer]

Could you possibly make a video explaining how to disconnect the fuel line and how to properly store the motor when you are done for the day? Thanks

[@bruceforsman4812]

all small carburated engines should be run dry when done.

[@elisalewis7522]

Looking to purchase this for my son I would like to do some modifications though. )definitely a floor board

[@timhelming5756]

I have one of these and I put a floor in it, and a 36# electric motor. I also rigged up some pedals attached to the wood floor which connect via cables to a bellcrank I put on the motor shaft, so I can steer by the pedals and have my hands free. And my wife found a beach-type canopy which works perfectly with this boat (but she got it used, so I can't give you a model name, unfortunately). So I can cruise around, hands-free and in the shade. Not bad for less than $500 all in!

[@rolandedrummer9723]

Is this in NC. That lake looks familiar?

[@markweatherall7437]

For this particular boat definitely electric.

[@bruceforsman4812]

You could augment the battery with a flexible solar panel battery, which would still drain faster than charge but would last much longer and can also use to charge the battery fully after on land. it would fit on the bulbous part of the front with four bungees going to wrap around cord.

[@hydroblast2209]

I think I'm going for the electric . Thanks

[@jonathanrogers9961]

I do believe Intex recommends no more than a 1.5hp motor for this boat.

[@clinicalpsychologist]

True

[@pescarhoinar9203]

Why?

[@jonathanrogers9961]

@@pescarhoinar9203 my guess would be weight, or it could put excess strain on the boat if its pushed too hard.

[@pescarhoinar9203]

@@jonathanrogers9961 thank you 👍🏻

[@maxwellchallender6852]

It helps get around and it's better.

[@k-man1481]

Also less maintenance with electric motors

[@DonalRomano]

Electric ⚡ wins for pure peace 😊

[@troyniehus8497]

How do you get it so motor doesn't want to sink? I have a 2.6 hp Coleman and me just putting it in gear it wanted to sink the motor. Im trying to figure out how to raise things so it doesn't do that. I know yours is a 2 stroke compared to Coleman 4 stroke but yours is more hp and doesn't seem like it wants to sink.

[@HufflerGarage]

It could be the weight of the 4 stroke. I know there is a weight limit on the motor, but I can't seem to find the specs online. I'll have to take a look next time we're at the lake with the boat. Also make sure it is inflated properly. We don't use the ruler, we have an air pump that fills it up to the right spec (I think it's 1 PSI).

[@rasbighigh5146]

Second iss that boat has way to much air in in

[@SteveFelt67]

How long does a 12v battery last?

[@bruceforsman4812]

need to know the amp hours and draw batteriers differ eg, 50ah battery with a 30amp draw motor would last about hour and forty minutes if going full throttle

[@trooperj9220]

What is the weight difference between the 12hp and 18hp hangkai?

[@HufflerGarage]

The 12 weighs around 57 lbs. (26 kg) and the 18 is about 84 lbs. (38 kg). We usually have to 2 man carry the 18, its fairly heavy.

[@trooperj9220]

@@HufflerGarage thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@ronaldpierce8325]

how much is the battery for the electric motor and where do I get it?

[@HufflerGarage]

The one we used in the video is just a regular 12 volt Group 27 deep cycle marine battery we pulled out of our bass boat. That particular one is a Duracell we got from Sam's Club for $100, but you can pick them up at Walmart or most auto parts stores in the USA, but Sam's is usually the cheapest and comes with a 12 month warranty.

[@ronaldpierce8325]

@@HufflerGarage the reason I asked was because the motor said 48V and I wasn't sure if the 12V would work. Thanks

[@theLagoonOiler]

I want all available space in my boat. I don’t want to waste any on batteries, and meters! Gas all the way.

[@duncanmcgoo4891]

Electric all the way

[@dannydigtl]

To make that awful sound worth while, it needs to be going a heck of a lot faster. hah! I'd go electric

[@HufflerGarage]

Agreed!

[@rasbighigh5146]

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