Intex Mariner 4 - Sweetwater Creek, Lithia Springs, Ga - 1st Outing - 11-28-2020

My first time putting the new boat in the water. I've done a few customizations: Wood flooring, wood table, rear deck, swivel chairs, and custom PVC dolly. Also have Garmin Striker 4cv fish finder. There will be more mods coming.......!
In this first outing, I decided to transport everything in my smallest vehicle, 1999 Maxima, instead of the Expedition SUV. Reason? If all goes well with the car, then SUV shouldn't be an issue. This was my first boat launch experience.....learned some things I will do differently next time.
I'll update this Description area later with more details about the build, mistakes I made, lessons learned, etc.....

[@cbreaze1]

An honest video documentation of a 1st outing. I can appreciate all the hard work you put into your boat mods. You tested the waters and made it back safe! Respect to you!!

[@niteshades_promise]

love the boat trailer. instead of a bicycle trailer, i mite build something similar. seats look great for long hours.👍🍻

[@elmerblakemoreiii6718]

Outstanding video! Excellent mods! Inflatable boats are awesome! I'm going for my own in 2022!

[@tedg3250]

Labor of love ❤!! I get pal, I do it every summer..Great work

[@pascalzauberer9815]

Its a very good movie.congratulation

[@jbreefer148]

Ingenious and innovative. I ❤️ it.

[@janred94]

Wow that sedan was stuffed! :)

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

yahh, I wanted to try in my smallest vehicle just to see if it could be done. When I drive my Ford Expedition, no probs fitting everything.

[@lelosaiyan2550]

I LOVE your setup. I currently have the Tobin Canyon Pro and I'm going to upgrade to your boat and start modding it.

[@ffoxyff]

great video!

[@karnobot9814]

Just got mine today. That is a ton of work to boat. My setup would be the minimum. Wondering what your thoughts of putting wheel on the bow permanently? No little pvc trailer needed

[@RONALDB62]

looks like you had a fan out there...

[@LinezWet]

Damn that's alot of work. But very nice

[@1974sofyan]

Thx ... inspired me for my inflantable boat rolly 🙂🙏🚣‍♂️

[@e-brady]

I don't think you inflated the keel... but great setup! Looking forward to getting mine on the water.

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

Yep I forgot. That was my first time on the water. After 10 more times out, I have the process figured out now.

[@curtpark4316]

Nice setup! Seems like alot of work though😂

[@QuantumMuch]

Update!! I wanna see more:)

[@raybrown8412]

Do you have a video for the new floor and seat build?

[@rezynrogue1309]

Seems like a lot of trouble. You look tired already and haven't even gotten in the boat.

[@jdimitriBe]

You can use a telescopic aluminium ladder whit wheels to transport . Safe the space...

[@jaredvalo5468]

Or you can use the handle and drag it. It has a strip on the keel for that reason. This guy made a lot of work where there was none.

[@markweatherall7437]

I noticed that you didn't inflate the keel, is that right?

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

It was my first time taking the boat out. Forgot all about the keel. I kept wondering why it wouldn’t track in a straight direction. After a few trips to the lake, I eventually got everything figured out and made some of the other processes more efficient and effective.

[@marciananton9226]

Why not wheel everything to the water and then set up the boat?

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

It was my fist time........things have gotten a lot more efficient after 10 + times out...

[@jesseperkins4754]

I’d like to see how exactly you have your table setup. I’d like to duplicate if you don’t mind sharing details

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

I'll get a vide of the table. Will post it soon!

[@pascalzauberer9815]

Ha ha.. Your DollY R.I.P

[@vijaykumar-ux8cg]

I want to buy same mariner 4 with 2.5 HP Suzuki motor. Will the HP suffice for moderate speed for atleast two persons ... ? Please advice...

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

Yes

[@jaredvalo5468]

Sure will. I have an Evinrude 9.9 on mine. Thing is pretty fast. A 2.5 is plenty but I had my motor from before.

[@vasudevreddy6569]

Did you have to register your boat?

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

Yes. Had to register with the state of Georgia.

[@weekendhobbyquesttv]

@@Chaotic_Enigma Go to GA DNR website and follow the boat registration instructions.

[@PinkPondPrincess]

Interesting video! “Pink Pond Princess” New Female Fishing & Outdoors KZbin Channel Stopped By! 😀💖👸🎣👋🏽

[@jaredvalo5468]

Dude sure made a project out of that launch. I kick mine out of my truck into the water and pull it to shore with a rope. Hop right in and go. This is shit for the birds.