How to install transom wheels to your inflatable boat

[@ZurgESpacY]

Hi Erick, I'm from Montréal, Canada, I watched all your video about inflatables ; every second of them, multiple times, picked up every information you said, I bought the ZK430XL , You explain so well every details ! you are awesome for giving your time and effort to help a community, communicate and transmit your passion. All the Best and many thanks !

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It is a pleasure and a privilege 😊 Thank you for watching and it you happend to have Facebook, feel free to share your adventures on my group "The Muddy Feet Oasis". That's one heck of a boat you got too, I personally own the ZK380 model

[@Bereadyalways123]

Well done from the UK, just about to buy a nice Dingy..

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊

[@mnieliw1]

As a new RIB owner, I've learned a lot from you. I appreciate the time you spend making these videos. Im loving these Brocraft wheels.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My pleasure, happy that I can be of help 🤗

[@betaplumbing33]

Very good clip. The best I found on KZbin. Thank you bro

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You're very welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@206Seaman]

Great vid, man when you dropped that bracket twice I thought, that’s something I would do! One thought. It helps to get the bracket on straight up and down if you use a level or a square. Other than that, thanks for sharing!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, that would have helped indeed.

[@1d022clb]

This is the easiest I've seen thus far, good demonstrate/installation thumbs 👍.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you kindly! It is an easy job, just take your time on it.

[@bertreiger]

The large drill bit you used is for brick or masonry. A wood drill bit gives less splinters on the inside and you don't have to push as hard and it will not smoke/burn so much. But it turned out really nice if I forget the long bolts creation😁💪🏽

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It started burning because the drill was spinning on the opposite direction. I press the reverse button by mistake lol

[@bertreiger]

LOL, that sounds familiar to me😂

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@bertreiger It happens lol

[@mauriciogonzalez6302]

I was curious about this. I noticed that he was using a masonry bit for some reason….. 🤔

[@phedders]

I think he is using "Shou Sugi Ban" - a technique of burning the wood to provide a protective layer.

[@spagettiman8310]

Good job mate this must be exiting

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊

[@GSCHAN-rw9bu]

That sealant may work, but I'd be inclined to use a clear outdoor silicone just to increase your odds for success. It would be more tolerant of the temperature changes and uv's from the sun than the indoor sealant will be. Just a suggestion..... I've watched a lot of your vids, and I've learned a lot. Thanks, man!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure and thank you for the suggestion.

[@thatonebeone]

thats the one i got you recommended me ..i like how you can adjust the height on it

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, these are pretty good. A little pricey but they are good.

[@thatonebeone]

@@ErickMartinSucre can you make a video of how you set up at the dock and put it in the water and putting it away after.. be nice to see how things are set up in order so its easy steps how to do it right and not to do so you can save time and hassle...like setting it up next to the car that way you dont have to carry the engine walking far and put it in the car ..its more easy to move it around once engine is on the trans and wheels and put it right by the door of the car so its easy to put without out trying to carry it much..

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I got a few videos made that show this. Once I get home I'll send them to you.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊

[@joseescobar6952]

Nice !!! Thanks for the video Erick

[@raykeogh1972]

Great the only difference I would do Is have the bracket at a slight angle. Only a couple of mm so the wheels are slightly wider at the bottom to the top. To me in my mind it would stop the boat when pulling from wobbling side to side and tip over while your pulling it to the beach or the slope. Love what you did. Thanks for sharing, Ray K. UK. YNWA.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That's a good point

[@gustavogonzalez4018]

I just installed mines and uploaded a picture on some dinghy forum, lot of people didn't recommend me doing this, not sure if i did something wrong on mine but people say no to drill anything on this type of transom since is wood. now I'm concern about my boat even when i put waterproof sealant all around haha

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Gosh, my sk385xl has had transom wheels for the past 4 years. River trips, island trips and not a single issue.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I use and abuse that inflatable. Not a peep when it comes to the transom wheels or anything like that. You'll see for yourself.

[@michellecox2344]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My pleasure!

[@JazzBassFunk]

I am just getting into inflatable boats and enjoy your videos, well done Sir. I am thinking that there has got to be a way to do this without compromising the transom, drilling holes in a boat makes me nervous I guess ... I will be looking for alternatives to this process.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you, glad these videos are to your liking. As for the transom wheels, they practically become part of the transom itself, so it does not compromise the structure.

[@theamazingworldoutthere]

I looked everywhere to an alternative for transom wheels and I could not find it. Had to install the wheels, very nice.

[@carolyn9547]

Thank you for the video

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My pleasure and thank you for watching.

[@tonyorabona594]

Great work Buddy...Appreciate

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Glad I can be of service, and thank you for watching.

[@vinhha6073]

I got my wheel like your I put on sk385xl , the one you like and recommend 🥴... I like it make it easy ..... I like your boat... Erick make it water review...👍👍...

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hehe, yeah, most likely I'll make the water review this coming Saturday. I am also planning on doing an island camping video, focused on the boat itself, like a 2nd water review. I wanna do this because these are my favorite Saturn models.

[@lukehartle5600]

Just so you know, the bigger sized drill bit you used is a concrete bit. That's why it was tougher to go through the wood and caused some smoking.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Actually, I was turning it the wrong way, but yes, the drill bit were not the correct ones.

[@lukehartle5600]

Still a great video though, so much of this info is really tough to find for beginner boaters so thanks so much for doing it! I'm gonna be installing some wheels tomorrow so wish me luck!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Nice!! The wheels will make transporting the boat on land so much easier. It'll be worth it.

[@eamonnocarroll5866]

Great video

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I appreciate that. Thanks 8-)

[@lordenoch0]

I use these same wheels. I bought shorter bolts so they didn't poke out as far.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That's a good idea. I don't mind them since they come with those flat head nut, but a good idea none the less.

[@lordenoch0]

@@ErickMartinSucre You can cut the bolts with a Dremel tool, too, but it's easier to just get shorter bolts and matching nuts and caps (because the ones that come with the Brocraft and Seamax transom wheels are metric).

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@lordenoch0 Good point indeed.

[@vasileiospavelis2436]

Hello Eric , l have a notice- question for you. Do you think that when wheels are in upright position will not disturb the fully left - right movement of outboard ? Greetings from Greece🇬🇷 !

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Depends on how wide you install the wheels. I installed mine as wide as I could to prevent that. The wheels do scrape the tubes a bit, staining them a little, but I don't mind it.

[@mrgrump1187]

Can you leave the larger transom wheels lowered while in the water on a 13' BRIS inflatable?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You can, but it will slow you down a bit.

[@markweatherall7437]

Hi, how did you come to the conclusion of your desired bracket height here erick? The reason I ask is I've noticed at the local marina that some brackets are higher up on the transom, thanks.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It stands taller. When I go Island camping, I literally place my boat right next to my tent.

[@markweatherall7437]

@@ErickMartinSucre Ok great thanks, happy camping and boating. 👍

[@curtistod5700]

Thanks 👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime!

[@ejlabaria4194]

Can you still roll up the inflatable all the way without harming it? I'll be installing these wheels on my inflatable once they arrive and I plan to roll up completely after every use but slightly concerned they might stick out too much and harm it when rolling up. I was thinking of possibly cutting the bolts down if so. Thanks for the video!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You could cut the bolts down to fit your needs. I used the flat head bolts instead.

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

Before folding, I put winter socks on the metal profile , and xps board on the bolts. I wish the producers thought about this and included some plastic covers in the kit.

[@ejlabaria4194]

@@boatsandoutboards9070 good ideas, I’ll probably do the same until I switch out bolts or cut them down.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you for sharing your idea 💡

[@ejlabaria4194]

I just installed these a few days ago. I used a pool noodle for both the brackets and bolts. I just slit the pool noodle to open up and it naturally clamps the bracket. For the bolts I kept the circle on pool noodle and just cut a small hole so it would stay on the bolt.

[@davenkaneshiro5220]

What size double pin spring button clip push button clip did you use on the boat wheel mount?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Brocraft wheels. They come with it.

[@davenkaneshiro5220]

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you..I was trying to make mine have those types of pins instead of the regular pins

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@davenkaneshiro5220 Oh I see. Not sure if those pins are sold separately

[@Joel-lopez]

Have you put transom wheels on your kaboat? I have a kaboat but don’t have to much space in the transom for launching wheels

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, let me show you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WvpKl4oNJ4qbs

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The wheels I use: amzn.to/40zV8rg

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Boatstogo is coming up with a drill-less transom wheels as well. I have yet to review since because they are not here yet. End of December: alnk.to/4BGPysw

[@Joel-lopez]

@ hey thanks for the response! I did actually look at that awhile back but it doesn’t have to much lift😅

[@Joel-lopez]

@@ErickMartinSucre ohhh wow!! This actually might solve a lot of my issues lol

[@dozamm]

I am going to install the transom wheel in a few weeks. We have not passed snow yet (Toronto, Canada). I saw some space between the washer&main nut and the flathead nut. Is it not a good idea to cut short the bolt, so that the flathead nut stays very close to the main nut ? What do you suggest?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I've done it. Cut it to the size you need

[@dozamm]

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you for sharing your experience

[@jasonclements2288]

Great job thx

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊

[@dynamite-zh2sm]

Nice!! Was going to try this to get my raft across the beach to the ocean. Have you pulled yours through loose sand? How easy/hard was it?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

When unpacked, it is easy.

[@MattKochelJJInaJayco]

Awesome videos and keep up the great work. I was wondering if you have ever looked at Stryker Boats. Especially the Pro line up like the 420 just would like to get your thoughts on them.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I'll get back to you on that. Going to do a little bit of research.

[@MattKochelJJInaJayco]

@@ErickMartinSucre Thanks. I really do appreciate your opinion on it as you have seen a few of these kind of inflatables.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@MattKochelJJInaJayco Ok, here is what I have got. They are based on Canada, the boats are made in China, they look identical to the brand Bris, which is popular in Amazon. Yeah, those are good ones too. I'll say 3-4 year life expectancy with regular use.

[@MattKochelJJInaJayco]

@@ErickMartinSucre Just one other question/thought. What are your thoughts on the pro model that has the whole bottom covered in what they call Stryker sheild?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@MattKochelJJInaJayco Tougher model that can take a beating basically. Not a bad choice if you ask me, but a little heavier.

[@patrickmurphy4912]

thank you

[@ErickMartinSucre]

A pleasure to be of service.

[@Jon-kg6hm]

Can you leave motor on while launching?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, I do it all the time.

[@markweatherall7437]

I forgot to ask you whats the gap dimension between each braket please?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I would not know on top of my head. I placed the brackets as close to the edge as possible.

[@GaryColman]

How do these wheels handle beach sand (with engine mounted, so extra weight)? Any experience with the curved Brocraft struts vs. these straight ones?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes in regards to the wheels on the sand. I camp often on islands, and the best way to deploy them is to empty the boat as much as possible. Usually, I unload my camping gear before I deeply them, and the roll the boat on the sand. It is quite easy when the boat is unloaded with just hej motor and gas tank in it. As for the curved ones, I have seen some viewers use it and it is pretty much the same, they just curved. The curved once work great on smaller transoms, as where the straight ones work better on larger transoms but in the end, they do the same job.

[@GaryColman]

@@ErickMartinSucre thank you Erick. Appreciate you sharing your experience with us all. Keep being awesome.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

These tires don't carry huge loads because of a reason. Although they look the same as inflatable wheelbarrow tires, the marine tires don't have rollers in the center. Most probably to avoid rusting.

[@subicbay100]

Is that sealant would work with plastic boats?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The bathroom sealant? I wouldn't think so

[@skywalkerair]

Nice!

[@DucTran-uv5xu]

Hey Erick! Do these wheels give you enough height so that the transom is high enough off the ground for you to mount a 6HP short shaft motor?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, but only when the transom bracket is extended. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIaUeqx7nt2FnMU

[@ErickMartinSucre]

In the video I shared, you'll see me taking the kaboat down a boat ramp with the motor

[@davemartin1517]

Great videos, I love watching all of them that you make. I was wondering if you ever had the board on the inside of the bottom of your transom break? I just had mine break in the middle, not that big of a deal, I replaced it with a new piece of oak to that was sealed with Thompsons and works fine. Nobody I know has ever had that happen to them so I was just wondering if it is common or just a fluke since you've had a ton of these inflatables. I love my boat, get tons of compliments everywhere I go. I was just wondering if you ever heard of it before. Heading to Florida in March, going to check out all the magnificent things you see everyday. Thank you for all the amazing videos.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure! I can only assume that the transom may be old or somehow has rotted in one section. It hasn't happened to me as of yet. I usually own my inflatables for up to 3 years and I replace them. I do use them quite a bit too lol

[@aalleexxx1609]

Can I pull the boat with the boat with my car having these transom wheels? short distances like 100M - 200M

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Not recommended. Can you do it? Yes! Should you do it? No, absolutely not.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The main reason is that the car has way too much much pulling power. If one of the wheels happens to get stuck, it'll just rip it apart.

[@eamonnocarroll5866]

W hats the make of launching wheels

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Brocraft amzn.to/3Wb75hh

[@ShermansReviews]

What are the wheels you used?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Those are Brocraft. amzn.to/43U8aj8

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I recently switched to a pair from Boatstogo that is also modular with trim tabs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6jSd6iCgbVjiZY

[@asterixky]

If the wheels are too close to each other, in the "up" position, you might not be able to turn your motor from one side to the other. Guess how I know. So now I just remove my wheels when the boat is in the water.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That happenned to me on the BB290. I installed them too close and the 6hp was having hard time turning to the right. The tiller kept hitting the wheels. This did not happen with my 9.8hp Tohatsu, due to it having a different tiller position. I made sure I installed these as wide as I could so that would not happen.

[@SNEVIC]

@@ErickMartinSucre I have a solution for that, and you know it ;)

[@guyak65]

@@SNEVIC what is the solution??

[@SNEVIC]

@@guyak65 Do you have an email address to where I could send some photos and a few words?

[@guyak65]

@@SNEVIC [e-mail] interested in other options before i start "Drilling" the transom.. Thank you !!!

[@maximusleonidas3091]

How much Cost that transon wheels,what's the name ?and where I can buy it ?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Brocraft, I put the links in the description box

[@maximusleonidas3091]

The transon wheel that you put in the in the link,is not the same,is a little bit different,yours is straight

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@maximusleonidas3091 Oh my, I apologize. I'll rectify this

[@maximusleonidas3091]

@@ErickMartinSucre Yours is Seamax EZ cost 175$ at Amazon.com

[@vp5643]

What size scruzess?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Im sorry I don't have the measurement. I am reusing the wheels from my old inflatable boat.

[@vp5643]

Thank you@@ErickMartinSucre

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure

[@daricisz73]

what is diameter of wheels ? Please let me know

[@ErickMartinSucre]

They are about 4 inches in diameter.

[@daricisz73]

@@ErickMartinSucre no no, absolutely not 4 inches, its not possible, no less than 10 inch,

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Wait, is this a peenus joke? lol if it is, good one.

[@daricisz73]

@@ErickMartinSucre no joke, its not possible 4inch diameter, your wheels looks like minimum 10 inches, 4inches its like big cofee mug...all wheels in shops are 10-15inches...4 inches are little plastic wheels for 2.5m boats.....im suprised that you make tutorial and you dont know what is wheels diameter

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Gas lighting me right off the bat, tssk tssk tssk, that's a job for a my ex-wife and I divorced her. Anyway, joking aside, the wheels I use for my smallest kaboat, Saturn SK385xl are small, literally about 4 inches in diameter. Now, the wheels I use on my bigger kaboat, Saturn ZK380, those are about 10-12 inches in diameter. I'll send you some links so you can see for yourself that I am not lying.

[@traciewarren915]

i need goose neck for my boat world sib

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Huh, a SIB with a sail. That is interesting.

[@abdullahmamun2788]

you used a “Concrete” drill bit on a Plywood transom. Not really ideal. You have damaged the plywood, you can see from the inside part of the boat. It came out with small chunks. But the first smaller drill bit you used is perfect for plywood. Just needed a bigger size.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah you're right, it's all I had in hand. I did place some sealant to prevent water from getting in.

[@CanadianNortherner-i8g]

He used a concrete drill bit ! Smh ! Use a wood bit folks ! And I would do a better job with the silicone , like using a marine silicone. Good job still ! I'm sure it'll work out fine !

[@ErickMartinSucre]

So far so good. No issues in my end. Yeah, I picked the wrong drill bit.

[@CanadianNortherner-i8g]

@@ErickMartinSucre Still a good job brother ; I appreciate you man ! Thanks for making the video ! 👍👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊