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

[@andrepayne9566]

I ordered my seaeagle skiff August 30th and was delivered on September 9th and my spirit plus 1.0 will be delivered on Wednesday will be making some videos soon

[@andrepayne9566]

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

[@형미쿡-r9k]

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

[@rickbrauer6794]

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

[@andrepayne9566]

Thanks for this video of the sea eagle skiff 16ft I am gonna purchase one by the end of the year here in Southern California

[@avoleoo]

@@andrepayne9566 it is a great choice!

[@CoriansAnglingAdventures]

Great video dude! May you get the largest fish my man!

[@FreedomYak]

Nice set up. I like the Garmin mounted on a tackle box. I might steal that idea.

[@avoleoo]

@@FreedomYak yes, it works really really good. If needed you can hide battery inside as well.

[@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!

[@frankiedoor515]

Love your Garmin set up maybe you can give me some information on that please

[@theScyth1]

transducer mounted with Scotty transducer swing arm for kayaks

[@frankiedoor515]

Love your video I have the spirit motor and I have the skiff Seagle gonna be taking it out soon. How do you like your so far? Great video.

[@Stevarino1020]

With the cost of the motor and boat about 6300 bucks you could get a 12 foot aluminum jon boat with a more powerful gas engine as that electric is only 3 hp. Throw in a trailer for 2 grand and you dont have to go through the long process of setting up the boat and breaking it down. This boat has only about 11 feet of usable deck. But it certainly will do the job .

[@avoleoo]

@@Stevarino1020 If only I had a space to store a boat with the trailer :) thats why inflatable.

[@artat777]

Storage?

[@MCMX0212]

Well for what sea eagle sells it for with motor and everything is less than that…… and yea if some one “could “ I’m sure they would , storage is a big issue bud not everyone has the space for a boat and trailer …. smh

[@danielcorona2871]

Storage is my issue.

[@MCMX0212]

Have you ever taken this to the keys ? I’m contemplating getting one and I’d be in the mangroves not sure how it’ll handle

[@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

[@brentuphoff8900]

A lot of work. Looks like something you would have set up for a decent time.

[@avoleoo]

@@brentuphoff8900 That is very true.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@WillyK51]

Get a Roof Rack. If you got a garage, stand it sideways next to wall, Hang it from ceiling, etc. I traveled with a 12 Aluminum on the roof rack for 1000's miles since the 1970's by myself. A buddy helps 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?

[@greg92043]

How does this handle the open ocean? Like offshore fishing in Florida with wind and waves? And real experience would be appreciated. I want one, but it looks a little thin and skimpy for big open waters

[@BTSflyer]

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

[@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.

[@TismFishing]

Nice video, how’s it holding up

[@avoleoo]

Had it only for 6 months, time will show !

[@JAYMAN07]

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

[@greg92043]

I’ll buy it

[@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!!

[@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.

[@dannyduke5203]

Where did you get your registration plates?

[@avoleoo]

Bought the boat used and it came with them.

[@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.

[@Burghound56]

What shaft length does your motor have?

[@avoleoo]

Short shaft

[@suavelifestyle9094]

how long does inflation take ??

[@avoleoo]

@@suavelifestyle9094 20 minutes

[@miamiwax5504]

im not spending an hour doing this every time i go fishing

[@avoleoo]

@@miamiwax5504 yes initially it was fun, now its too much work to go out and I go less. People dont think about it but it takes a lot to get ready.

[@miamiwax5504]

@@avoleoo i can't imagine being out on the water in the hot miami sun for 4-5 hours, coming back to the launch and spending a lot of time having to deflate and break all this down. its reminds me of going on a camping trip and setting up/breaking down a tent. im really tempted to get an inflatable but maybe there is a better option. can you trailer it and leave it semi inflated?

[@kellymcclendon6601]

Looks like cheap Chinese junk.

[@avoleoo]

I guess time will show.....

[@austism1]

Made in America 🇺🇸