Launching Sea Eagle Fishskiff 16 with Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus in Lake Osborne, Lake Worth, FL.

Launching Sea Eagle Fishskiff 16 for a fishing day in Lake Osborne, Lake Worth, Florida. This time I used Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus for the trip. See comments section for links to my setup.
0:00 Inflating
14:50 Launching
17:00 Epropulsion speed and power consumption ( tops out at 6mph at 1000w )
In this video:
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Tumico Pump: amzn.to/3SQSr09
Transducer Mount: amzn.to/4buPSs5
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[@andrepayne9566]

I am thinking of doing the same set up here in California, Thank you for the video

[@rickbrauer6794]

Thanks for the vid! On the launch, I didn't see you transition the wheels from bottom to top.

[@user-mn3cc3rr2k]

I have a same boat, installation is not so bad, but deflation and putting everything back are kinds of time consumining

[@robertjr.flores3018]

Great video on unpacking, set up and use of the E propulsion Spirit. Very helpful. Great example of a mounting option with your Garmin Fishfinder. Are you pleased with the motor and run times? Can you provide a link on the tranducer mount you are using? I am looking at both the E propulsion Spirit and Garmin Fishfinder set ups you have. I have the identical Sea Eagle Fishskiff 16 for a year and intend on going beast mode with it this year. I am in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Thanks for the video and consideration of your comments and/or reply.

[@avoleoo]

Thanks Robert. I am pleased with it, but at the same time, I think it is overpriced for what it is. I wanted to buy an external battery cable and battery extension cable + cowling and they quoted $425 + tax for two cables and a piece of plastic - something to keep in mind....... The link to the transducer is in the description of the video. Definitely, you will have tons of fun! I have limited space and Fishskiff is a real space saver!

[@BTS70VIDEOS]

Was the inflatable keel added to the Fishskiff to keep it tracking straight unlike the paddleski at slow speeds with a trolling motor has to be corrected constantly to keep it in a straight line.

[@avoleoo]

I dont have one and the boat gets pushed around a lot

[@JimTomaszewski]

I just bought my boat wish you could of should the transition of bring wheels up and what pumps are you using?

[@chrisb.3722]

Nice boat! How slow can you troll with that motor? I primarily fish for Kokanee and they like the vicinity of 1.5 mph, and I had to wire in a cheap controller to get there with my inexpensive 24-lb thrust Watersnake motor for my kayak. Looking to get a bigger and faster inflatable for larger bodies of water and fishing with company, would prefer to keep things all-electric and a single motor if possible.

[@avoleoo]

You control the power in linear way, so any speed is possible. Even 0.5mph

[@elball5661]

Pretty cool, but seems like a long time to get that thing into the water adn probably longer to get it back into the car.

[@avoleoo]

You are right, its an effort. The less you take the better.

[@meyou2489]

Really really love your video. I'm just about to buy this thing and was looking for a complete set-up video. You made it, thanks a ton. If you don't mind I have a few questions. I see on amazon the pumps you purchased (and I will as well), but what exactly is the battery set-up? Any specific reason why you didn't decide to simply use your car charging ports? And how long does it take for it to be fully blown with those 2 pumps? Last question (if you have the answer don't go measure it please) how high are the seats with the bracings? Trying to make sure everything will fit.

[@avoleoo]

I made a custom battery because I had unused cells + I am using the same battery for the fishfinder and my backup motor. Nothing wrong with using your car battery and plug.

[@avoleoo]

Takes about 15 minutes to fully inflate with two pumps.

[@marclafontaine5615]

@@avoleoo did you replace the original plugs with SAE connectors ? Thinking of doing the same with battery as you did.

[@avoleoo]

@@marclafontaine5615 Replaced them with xt60, they are good for 40amps.

[@marclafontaine5615]

@@avoleoo Thanks!

[@mevanouski]

I just purchased a Stiff 16 here in Boise Idaho. I have watched your set up several times, thanks. I have not been out on the water yet but find in very hard to get any 12 volt pump to reach the 15 PSI . What pumps are you using and do you have to hand pump to reach 15PSI ? And how long approximately does full inflation take . Thanks Mike.

[@avoleoo]

Hi Mike, I have the pumps in the description, bought them on Amazon, with two pumps it takes 15 minutes. I inflate to 14psi. Hope this helps. Thanks.

[@BrianNuccio]

You usually will have to finish it off with the manual pump.

[@marclafontaine5615]

I was wondering about a trolling motor, if it was worth it considering the epropulsion might be able to do a similar job. What's your opinion? And where do you set it up? Seems difficult on the front unless you got some kind of crossboard. I think I've watched your video like 10 times in the past month. Thanks! 3 more weeks before I get mine here, can't wait. Looking to set it up right from the get-go. 🙂 Having ALL the trouble in the world trying to buy the epropulsion. No answer from dealers for past month, nothing from epropulsion website either... Really weird I tell ya, I may have to go with the torqueedo but I don't want that thing.

[@avoleoo]

I really like my epropulsion but their support is known not to be the best. You can build a mount for the front and mount the trolling motor or talk to the Sea Eagle they also sell that solution.

[@JAYMAN07]

Man I have the same boat sitting in a box in my garage brand new. Lol

[@Thunder_Buddy0587]

Great video, very nice setup! It's always cool to see how other people do things, I placed a mercury 9.9 hp on mine. The thing zooms, be safe on the water! #Tightlines

[@avoleoo]

Thank you ❤

[@slc12312]

I just got mine, and I'll be getting a 9.9 as well. Do you use the cart or do you trailer it? I'm wondering at what point I should put the motor on and how easy or difficult it is to wheel it around with a 95lb motor on the back.

[@Thunder_Buddy0587]

@slc12312 I used both until my trailer was stolen, I would recommend using a trailer tbh. Although the cart isn't as bad unless you have a steep boat ramp 😅 I have never towed with the 9.9 on, I don't think its worth the risk. I've always placed the engine on the transom right before launch. Good luck out on the water! #tightlines

[@avoleoo]

9.9 will be too heavy for the cart. I had 6 before and it was borderline.

[@TismFishing]

Nice video, how’s it holding up

[@avoleoo]

Had it only for 6 months, time will show !

[@artvandelay418]

I just bought a 2020 Fishskiff 16. I wish I knew about the new inflatable keel. I fish back bays and harbors. How much of a difference does the new keel make?

[@avoleoo]

Mine has also no keel. Tracking is not the best.

[@artvandelay418]

@@avoleoo Thanks for your reply!!

[@marclafontaine5615]

Hey buddy, I'm buying this boat online and they're telling me that the EZ Cart Heavy Duty (wide) is not compatible with this boat, that I need a trailer. I just sent them your video in order to understand what you are using if it's not that (which seems like it is). Any info would be appreciated, thank you

[@avoleoo]

I can see why. if you use EZ Cart with an empty boat it will work, but once you add motor and all the stuff it becomes too heavy in some cases. If you plan using Torqeedo motor or 2.5hp gas motor with nothing heavy in the boat it will do fine. If you plan to use 6hp motor then it will be too heavy for the cart. I hope this helps.

[@marclafontaine5615]

I think I've figured it out. I believe they think I want to use the wheels as a trailer... !

[@marclafontaine5615]

@@avoleoo Thanks they just answered me. Their mistake, all is good. I plan on using a Epropulsion motor on it, no problem. The customer service guy, who is very helpful and awesome by the way, checked with tech guys and all is good. Thanks for your quick reply! And happy fishing.

[@dannyduke5203]

Where did you get your registration plates?

[@avoleoo]

Bought the boat used and it came with them.

[@dchsueh]

What is the correct/ideal shaft length for the Fishskiff 16?

[@avoleoo]

My mercury 6hp and 3.5hp both short shaft and worked fine. Epropulsion is long shaft.

[@Burghound56]

What shaft length does your motor have?

[@avoleoo]

Short shaft

[@DB-ek5kd]

How long does it take to put away?

[@avoleoo]

About 25 minutes.

[@DB-ek5kd]

@@avoleoo thanks this is a huge help. I'm thinking of getting the boat. I was going to use a regular trolling motor. What do you think?

[@avoleoo]

@@DB-ek5kd I have Watersnake Shadow 55 and Minn Kota 30. Both do a nice 2.5mph and top out around 3mph. I travel between 10-15miles on my fishing trips and trolling motor would be too slow for me. If you do less that 5 miles, it will work great or you have to have a good patience.

[@kellymcclendon6601]

Looks like cheap Chinese junk.

[@avoleoo]

I guess time will show.....

[@austism1]

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