Intex Excursion 5 inflatable boat review part 1

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Vlad A - 4 years ago

Awesome video. i added a motor to this baby and this is how it turned out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTOUKksyMZk&t=63s

Tragic Luxury - 4 years ago

Will a hook easily pop it?

Kayla Williams Avery - 4 years ago

I just got this boat today and I cant wait to test it out tomorrow :D im soooo excited!!!!!

Zay P - 4 years ago

I know this was years ago but your little girl is so adorable, she did the same thing my 3 yr old would do now

Anonymous Anonymous - 4 years ago

For two adults and a 50lb dog, is the Excursion 4 big enough or do I have to get this? The reason I want the 4 is because they make foldable canopies for 4 person boats but not 5 person boats.

angel buñay - 5 years ago

dígame donde compro eso botes

Gort Newton - 5 years ago

Where do you put the 60 HP Evinrude?

cbtall741 - 5 years ago

You can't use that big of a motor. It way too big and heavy!! You can only use a 2 or 3 hp motor

Aaron Phalen - 5 years ago

I found this product on Ebay.com, great buy! https://www.ebay.com/itm/273381346389

Old wrinkled Geezer Dude - 5 years ago

:)
Ha ha

And if I get a house on the beach and put foam insulation in the walls, floor, and attic and if and when a hurricane comes around will my house, and intext excursion 5 inflatable filled with foam, float??? :)

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Old wrinkled Geezer Dude - 5 years ago

I'm deffenitly thinking about buying one, with all sorts of the extra add ons, like the flooring, seats, trolling motor, batteries, canopy, but before doing all that, WHAT'S THE HEAVIEST OR BIGGEST HORSE POWER MOTOR I CAN PUT ON IT?

Can I disassemble all of it flooring, seats, canopy, (trolling motor and the biggest hp motor possible) and drive it to the beach in the back of a truck and inflate it there. . ??, How long might that take to assemble all of it like how early do i leave with truck??

& THE CRAZY QUESTION IS
** CAN I HAVE THE GUY THAT SPRAYED INSULATION IN THE ATTIC FILL IT UP WITH INSULATION AND WILL IT FLOAT?? AND IF SO FOR HOW LONG** ITS ONLY A HUNDRED DOLLAR BOAT ON EBAY IN THE WINTER TIME,... THE ADD ONS WON'T BE RUINED BY FOAM INSIDE

THE INSULATION GUY MIGHT DO IT FOR A FEW DAYS ON THE WATER

OR I'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE MISTAKE.
BUT DOES ANYBODY KNOW ALREADY IF FOAM WILL HURT IT OR MAKE IT LAST

BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL LIKE ITS FOR FISHING

Joe McMurry - 5 years ago

Sick of two part videos.Won't watch it.

SunriseSunsetTrance - 5 years ago

Back to Poland Olbiński :)

vladimiro elia - 5 years ago

ROBBANKS666666 - 5 years ago

Good video super cute kid

Dan Reid - 5 years ago

Get a Coleman Quick Pump...electric.

Jack Fisher - 5 years ago

It maybe look like it need more air, but you should check it on the water.. Water cools the air, the sun heats it up.. hot air expand..

richard guay - 5 years ago

Do you still have the seats for this boat ?? I would like to buy one or two if available , call 204 792-3281. thanks

Boss Frog - 5 years ago

Lol I love your daughter arms behind her head relaxing in the boat hehe

Row Nu - 5 years ago

I think it's a dam good deal

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free way - 5 years ago

Dam man you suck your teeth more than me

martin kenny - 5 years ago

nice job.maybe better to use 5/8 veneer plywood..it's sealed already. I may just buy one.

blatantgemini - 5 years ago

This was my first boat and we got 3 summers (10+ extended camping trips) out of it. Definitely a great deal for the price. I agree the seats got to go, we ended up using them as floaty toys at the lake. I never got around to making the floor modification, but you definitely want to do the 1 piece wood floor modification (not folding floor!, unless you absolutely don't have room in vehicle), and especially if you are even thinking about fishing or even standing up.

The 3 chambers make it very safe for families, since you have the inside chamber and floor. You would really need to make a major mistake to tear, rip all the 3 chambers. Even the floor alone would most likely get you to shore safe.

After our last trip it started losing air somewhere, I just rolled it up and left next to the dumpster at the campsite and I am sure a local brought it home and patched it up. For me, being a city guy with limited garage space, I felt I got my money's worth and felt fine passing it along.

We then upgraded to the Hydra Force Marine Pro by Bestway (Amazon), which is an amazing boat!! but much smaller than the Excursion 5. The one thing I missed about the Excursion 5 was the room on inside the boat. But the Hydo Force looks and felt like a high quality PVC raft where the Intex felt like a great quality blowup raft. The Hydra Force when inflated was hard, where the Intex was always some what soft. Amazon had the Hydro Force for like $89 dollars last week, but has since jumped back to $129. Even at $129 its is an incredible value and at $89 a total steal!!! I was tempted to buy another. I used my Min Kota 30 Lb thrust and was perfect on both boats.

I loved my Intex 5, and Hydro Force Pro and had great memories, but we have since upgraded to a 14 foot Saturn, because i wanted to use a 20hp motor and really explore the ocean and large lakes. Quite an upgrade in price too, from $130 dollars to $1,400. Hope to have it in the water in the next week or 2.

Music Covers With Dave - 6 years ago

GET UP AVA

T4C - 6 years ago

just bought one

re va - 6 years ago

Hi Jason..Thank you for this video, great idea. I do have inflatable boats to sell, videos at https://youtu.be/_UkiLtIgS-k was wondering if you'd be interested

Jody Wooden - 6 years ago

Thanks for a really comprehensive, visual, and honest review! Really helpful! Was leaning towards this, but a bit 'scared' of inflatable, but I'm a newbie, so everything scares me. I believe I'm going to get this, much more educated thanks to you!

hoodadvertisement xjew4ux - 6 years ago

if I own a cruses ship I'll have these for every room

Kami no shippai - 6 years ago

Your daughter stole half the video.

kaneda956 - 6 years ago

I got an Excursion 5 and a Bris kayak boat.. Bris is way better. More durable and can tolerate a much bigger engine. I dont even use my Intex anymore.

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kaneda956 - 6 years ago

Lmao i used the inflatable gauge to patch up tears lmao

kaneda956 - 6 years ago

Actually those rod holders can take a beating. I got one of these. It held my pole in place when a 5 lb sailcat struck.

Autistically Leathal - 6 years ago

Hey Jason,
I have a question regarding your dimensions of the plywood hull. I was curious if you could tell me what your dimensions are of the length (8' because you used a 4' x 8') and what your width was on the widest point and the point before the taper at the bow.
Love the video.

-Austin

shahid imam - 6 years ago

I need 1p +88 01832606969

Kelvin Whittle - 6 years ago

i got this with a 40lb thrust trolling motor and 120ah 12v deep cycle leisure battery but it doesn't work for long i only get half an hour out of the battery...any help would be fab

Kelvin Whittle - 6 years ago

yeah cheers but this is a good one ill try a different one great little boat though gonna try the flooring at some point

Jason Olbinski - 6 years ago

Kelvin Whittle maybe get a better battery

Shadi Abugosh - 6 years ago

How much is this??

SirBongsAlot - 5 years ago

Watch the video moron

Martin - 5 years ago

I just got one for 20 quid on ebay brand new cant wait to get it in the post lol

Kelvin Whittle - 6 years ago

Its arrived from Germany haven't opened it but ill check it out and let you know this video made me decide to get one.

Shadi Abugosh - 6 years ago

Kelvin Whittle
Which you have a china (made in China)

Kelvin Whittle - 6 years ago

no idea i only ever use amazon but the intex does look great my trolling motor has 40lb thrust so ill see what its like and let you know

Shadi Abugosh - 6 years ago

Kelvin Whittle
Why in the ebay 125$
Is it not genuine ???

Kelvin Whittle - 6 years ago

£137 on amazon just got this with a trolling motor to go to France with

fedepede04 - 6 years ago

damn its big :D

Daimenion Shelton - 6 years ago

thanks for the vid man Amazon sold me mine. I bought the little trolling motor with it too

Jason Olbinski - 6 years ago

Awesome!

Snow Uncle - 6 years ago

what a cute girl is she.

Jason Olbinski - 6 years ago

Thanks

Aos Khalifa - 6 years ago

Thank you..
I like the video. Your daughter is so cute and lovely :* as well, May God bless her :)

Jason Olbinski - 6 years ago

Thanks

korsarioab - 7 years ago

Jason, thanks for your excellent review. It helped me a lot to take a decision :)

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

No problem

James Prince - 7 years ago

I just watched all 3 of your videos for this boat. I am going to get this, and customize it the way you did. my boys and I love fishing, and my wife just loves being on the water. awesome vids bro. look out for mines soon

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Thanks

zig zag - 7 years ago

Can you use a trolling motor with this boat

nr3rful - 6 years ago

Boss 11
didn't you watch the video ?

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Yes

Faith M. - 7 years ago

i like how you said for 130 bucks you cant really complain. i hate how people buy these inflatables and expect a skeeter bass angler boat o.O

tom lewis - 4 years ago

Faith M. I’m truly dissatisfied with mine, I was expecting a hot tub build in, along with a helicopter and personal chauffeur.

Axel Edwards - 5 years ago

I was going to say the same thing

kaneda956 - 6 years ago

Faith M. Ya should try a Bris boat.. Cost me 600.00.. Worth every penny

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

LOL yep, it's not a yacht.

Together Forever - 7 years ago

Mijn auto

Claudenir Oliveira - 7 years ago

Friend congratulations on the videos , I have sought to make a floor for my boat inflatable model equal to its Inflatable Boat Excursion 5 Set for sure yours is the most complete that thought . Parabens TBM by beautiful Bantam helper who believe to be his daughter and walking and fishing with family . Sorry more 'm Brazilian and I used Google translator to send you this message

Roque Agasid - 7 years ago

is the material thicker than the excursion 3?

Together Forever - 7 years ago

SDLL
S

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

I don't know

Annie Galoustian - 7 years ago

hi there! the flooring you put in this is absolutely amazing!! and I was wondering since I'm totally challenged when it comes to things like this if you would be able to make me one for the same boat and how much would it cost?

Old wrinkled Geezer Dude - 5 years ago

I'm deffenitly thinking about buying one, with all sorts of the extra add ons, like the flooring, seats, trolling motor, batteries, but before doing all that, WHAT'S THE HEAVIEST OR BIGGEST HORSE POWER MOTOR I CAN PUT ON IT?

& THE CRAZY QUESTION IS
** CAN I HAVE THE GUY THAT SPRAYED INSULATION IN THE ATTIC FILL IT UP WITH INSULATION AND WILL IT FLOAT?? AND IF SO FOR HOW LONG** ITS ONLY A HUNDRED DOLLAR BOAT ON EBAY IN THE WINTER TIME,... THE ADD ONS WON'T BE RUINED BY FOAM INSIDE

THE INSULATION GUY MIGHT DO IT FOR A FEW DAYS ON THE WATER

OR I'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE MISTAKE.
BUT DOES ANYBODY KNOW ALREADY IF FOAM WILL HURT IT OR MAKE IT LAST

BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL LIKE ITS FOR FISHING

gunbunnysoulja - 7 years ago

Annie, come join our group on facebook and our members would be glad to give you tips along the way. https://www.facebook.com/groups/excursion5

Also, you can checkout another option, https://www.customboatfloors.com/shop/excursion-5/

All you need to do is go to Lowes or Home Depot, and have them cut the width of a 1/2" 4x8 sheet of plywood down to 37.25" width. If you are doing a single piece, you keep the length at 96". If you want a 2 piece floor, cut it in half at 48". Some, like myself, even do a 3 piece floor, to allow the floor to fit in the trunk of the car, you can do in 1/3rds at 32" each. Then it is just a matter of cutting the front/rear contours of the floor, which you can do via cardboard cutout etc... Many will just flip the boat over, put the wood on it, and eye what needs to be cut. Seal the wood with exterior paint/sealant, throw some 1/2" pipe insulators around it, and wrap in indoor/outdoor carpet, which you can use adhesive, staples, or both... (it's better to put insulators in INSIDE as they will deteriorate if on outside). You likely need 7 linear feet of carpet from a 12' roll. It should range from 38 cents (Home Depot) to 45 cents (Lowes) per sq. feet, so the total carpet should cost $32 - $38 for 7 feet length off the 12' width roll.

Алексей Тугарев - 7 years ago

Helpful, thank you. Gonna order this one.
And the music is pleasant ;)

Алексей Тугарев - 7 years ago

I've bought it and tested on the weekend. And I'm satisfied in general. Now I want to buy a 1.25 h.p. motor, cause rowing against the wind is a real sport challenge U know :D

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Thanks

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Thanks

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Pyro poops 16 - 7 years ago

it' s very beautiful, I' ve got the Seahawk 3

Annie Galoustian - 7 years ago

+Jason Olbinski hi there! the flooring you put here is absolutely amazing! I was wondering since I'm totally challenged at these kinds of things if there was a chance you can make me one for the same boat? and how much would it cost? I'm in Glendale California

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Thanks

MrThree1zero - 7 years ago

Thanks for your video Amigo! I've contemplating buying one of these for me and my 7 year old son but I was worried we wouldnt fit comfortably for some lake fishing! but it seems big enough. great job man thanks again

Zhou Zay - 5 years ago

What in the world dude. It even bigger then your son’s room ( almost )

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Oh it's plenty big for 2 people, you'll like it.

lherr0214 - 7 years ago

Great video man thanks for the info. I'm about to purchase the same boat and your video has fininalized my decision into a yes in buying it.

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Awesome, thanks for watching, good luck!

yoyoyojeremy - 7 years ago

if ya do get a hole, flex seal works great on intex boats

kaneda956 - 6 years ago

Weldwood contact cement is my go to.. Its awesome at bonding PVC

Gabriel's Garage - 6 years ago

Best comment I've seen!
Thanks for the heads up!

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

Thanks

Martin Silva - 7 years ago

Thank you for your video brother. I just going to suggest next time that you keep all the time your kids with the life jacket. It is a bad example as you can imagine. Thanks

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

You're right, we do have the life jackets in the boat with us we just don't make them wear them specifically at that lake, it's only 6 ft deep and we only row out about 300 feet and drop the anchor and just sit there, if we were going down rapids that's a different story.

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

+Brian Reynolds I haven't had any issues with the staples, I hammered them down so they're flush plus the foam ends cover them.

dom barone - 7 years ago

can you fish on it and what did you use to make the floor i dont want to pop it

Jason Olbinski - 7 years ago

+dom barone Watch all 3 videos

Jesse Balderas - 8 years ago

Hey Jason, how does the boat feel without the wooden floor? Is it harder to move around on? Why don't you like it? I'm getting one really soon. Thanks.

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+Jesse Balderas I never tried this one without the floor but I use to have a similar one and it feels like trying to move around on a waterbed, horrible.

Jo1974 - 8 years ago

Thanks a lot. How is the quality? I am thinking of buying one.

gunbunnysoulja - 7 years ago

Ideal battery is a group 24/27/29 Deep Cycle, such as http://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Maxx-Group-Size-29-Marine-Battery/20531539. It's nice to store in the Minn Kota or Newport Vessels Power Center. Feel free to join our group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/excursion5

Jo1974 - 7 years ago

I got mine as well. It is decent quality boat. I am looking for battery, any suggestion?

ghetto c - 7 years ago

Thanks brother I really appreciate your review, great fucking job

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+Jo1974 I think it's great, I still have it.

zane wodark - 8 years ago

can u stand on it

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+zane wodark After I made the wooden floor, yes.

Michael Giannace - 8 years ago

What size motor an battery are you using?

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+Michael Giannace Don't have either yet.

Gervin - 8 years ago

if i add a motor, do i need a license or something to have it and use it?

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+Gervin Depends on what state and city you live, check boating regulations for your area.

KJ - 8 years ago

A boat review without water for fuck sakes! Genius fuckin genius!

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

@Kennnny77 Watch part 3 genius.

James Flagg - 8 years ago

Great Job with the floor !! ( watched all 3 vids) Being on the water, especially with your family is a great thing, big boat or small, doesnt matter !..Great Job & Congrats !

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

@James Flagg Thank you!

Derren Brown - 8 years ago

What trolling motor did you go with?

dezertgrunt - 8 years ago

+Jason Olbinski telling u man its strong for my mariner and it's weight.

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+dezertgrunt I saw one on Ebay for $169, not bad.

dezertgrunt - 8 years ago

+Jason Olbinski all u would have to do is Google it. 86lbs trolling motor. if u don't see if, maybe th wet changed it.

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

+dezertgrunt Link?

dezertgrunt - 8 years ago

Get the 86lbs thrust one off ebay, fast strong n in my opinion worth the 150 bucks compared to weaker 500 dollar motors... I have it in action on my vid.

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

@Derren Brown Oh yes, we've taken it out a few times, it works great, without the motor you can't take in any fast moving waters, lakes are fine, it's definitely worth the money, the most bang for the buck for an inflatable boat.

Derren Brown - 8 years ago

@JDOCustomLeather you still having fun on the boat? Thinking about getting one

JDOCustomLeather - 8 years ago

@Derren Brown Don't have one yet.

Kelly from Two Brothers Bushcraft - 8 years ago

I had the three person version for a long time, it was a great little boat. Never used the seats since they just took up room. Just don't do what I did and leave it outside all winter long.

Jason Olbinski - 8 years ago

@kantill Thanks.