Intex Mariner 4, Bimini canopy and 55lb thrust Minnkota endura max

[@RobertCranmer-up2fm]

The best purchase I have ever made. So easy to put together. Fast & mobile! I love it

[@erix4erix]

Thanks

[@hanilynagamata1308]

I just bought excatly same and can't wait to go..

[@markweatherall7437]

Always liked the look of the Marina 4 but due to the lack of easier portability solutions like putting fold away transom wheels on with a front a handle I declined buying it. Looks a great boat if your setting up right next to the water side but that's it.

[@Apeekachu]

I guess on a windy day and with no anchor fishing would be annoying

[@doeboy7m1]

I like this! Does this come with the Bimini? And Trolling motor?

[@russianspy350]

Did you have to get your intex registered with the motor

[@biradanasadta-mtbboycebu7523]

Nope.

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

Hey just curious, how do ya know if the keel is inflated properly? I've never done it before and don't want to over do it. Got it on a boat trailer so I can't tell how much air I've added lol

[@mixmovementtv3654]

Very nice

[@kellypharmd2000]

can u tell me what battery did you get and how long does it last? thanks

[@jaygolfer]

Hello, may I ask what the shaft length of your Minnkota endura max is? Is it 36" or 42"?

[@stephanl9216]

Hi was wondering where and what brand Bimini did you buy thanks!

[@biradanasadta-mtbboycebu7523]

Its intex bimini at walmart

[@evan2290]

I have nearly the same set up. just bought the bimini and went to install it this weekend, but my mariner 4 (just purchased a couple months ago) doesn't have the "double hole" thing on the rope holders! does yours? how did you attach the 2 bow part to the side? any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[@duncanmcgoo4891]

You can buy the glue on Bimini cover mounts at a boating store

[@biradanasadta-mtbboycebu7523]

Hi! I just cut the rope and bypass it so my canopy can fit in that one hole

[@evan2290]

@@duncanmcgoo4891 Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@evan2290]

@@biradanasadta-mtbboycebu7523 I was thinking about doing that too, but was hoping to find another solution and keep that as a back up. thanks for the perspective!

[@teemoney9860]

I recently bought the same exact setup. My review of the canopy is on Amazon where I used carabiners to attach the canopy to the rope (one on each side of the rope holder) so the canopy stays stable. Also, FYI, the canopy is backwards in this video and should be attached to the forward rope holder, that way you can use the oars.

[@f1gridlock]

What kind of battery does this motor use, how long do you get out of a charge?

[@kurtwpg]

As a rule of thumb, 12V trolling motors will use around 1 amp of power per pound of thrust. So that particular one will probably use around 55 amp/hrs per hour at full throttle. Unless you're bucking a heavy wind or current, you'll get more range at a lower speed. Personally I use a 75 amp/hour AGM Deep Cycle. They are sealed, which seems very preferable for an inflatable. The other option is Lithium, which costs seversl times as much but generally have more charge and will maintain their output til almost completely drained.

[@user-ip3cq7ry3z]

⁠​⁠@@kurtwpgI agree with your comments. I have an optima 55 Amp/hr, AGM deep cycle battery. From what I have read it should give me 1 or more at maximum speed (5), about 2 hrs at mid velocity (3) and a lot at lowest speed (1), like 6-8 hrs. I have personally used it for 2 hrs below speed 3 without problems, but just to be safe.

[@erix4erix]

Thanks