Sevylor HF 250 Boat & 18LB Trolling Motor Review & Test!

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polymful - 5 years ago

How many miles do you think you can go on a single charge ? Was that 1.5 hours of constant use ?

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

@polymful Yes

polymful - 5 years ago

@Earthling1984 What is AH stands for, Amp Hours?

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

@polymful If you want to go long distances gas probably would be your best bet. Batteries get pretty heavy the larger you get. I mean, you could get a 100AH or larger battery, but, it will be very heavy.

polymful - 5 years ago

@Earthling1984 Thanks for replying. The thing is that I don't fish. I need the motor to move longer distances, and I am debating whether I should buy this electric motor or a some cheap gas engine. How long do you think you would be able to go on a larger deep cycle battery ?

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

I would for sure recommend a larger deep cycle battery. I now use a 40AH battery and it lasts well over an hour, probably close to two hours straight. So, I can fish for like 6 to 8 hours, moving to different spots here and there. I like to bring the small battery as a backup, in case larger battery dies; but, have not needed it yet. No matter what battery you go with, for sure always bring a small spare that will get you back to shore.

oliver closehoff - 5 years ago

man idk anythign about motors im buying a blow up boat like this but dont know what all i need t buy to install a motor on it though

oliver closehoff - 5 years ago

@Earthling1984 appreciate the reply idk anything about boats ill b doing it completely alone id like to have a better boat than a inflatable but my god even a 6 foot tiny 2man boat is 600 bucks online its highway robbery lol im to afraid to put a blow up boat in my local creek if it snags a tree and bust

so for putting a motor on a blow up boat you need to buya trolling motor anda motor mount right

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

The motor mount will attach to the back of the boat. It will be like a flat board that the motor connects to. The motor simply clamps onto the board (takes just a few seconds to attach a motor to a motor mount)

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

If you get a different boat, just make sure that it is trolling motor compatible, and, that you can easily buy the motor mount for it.

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

Get a minn kota 30 or 35 thrust. This motor was ok, but, not anywhere near as good as a minn kota. You can get a motor mount for this specific boat that will allow you to attach pretty much any trolling motor.

AJyfm700R - 5 years ago

Had this boat for a few years. Did alot of trolling with it and for this price it's great !

FARHAD F. - 5 years ago

What do you use for bag to store or transport? Also, deflating the tunnel valves are a pain. Is there a better way to deflate than to squeeze the nipple? Thanks!

Malek Darwish - 5 years ago

despacito 3

adam c - 5 years ago

I have the intex Seahawk 2 buying the same battery because the low weight. I have watched this video many times lol. So how are the batteries holding up?

Chittling Whittles - 5 years ago

Earthling1984 I like your setup but I also thought that the batteries are heavy without much capacity. I also dont like reaching back for the motor handle so I'm trying to solve these issues now. Heres my video. Please tell me if you have any ideas. https://youtu.be/Kh9SOtsujDw

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

Batteries are crap. I use between 20 and 40 AH deep cycle batteries now. These little Chinese batteries crap out very fast.

Erica Orlowski - 5 years ago

you know that's probably not in Florida or the boot a gator would bite right through that plastic

Earthling1984 - 5 years ago

Nobody ever said this was in Florida...

Jeep Kid - 6 years ago

Did u have to register your trolling motor??

Abdullah Barak - 6 years ago

I bought the Fish Hunter 360 last summer. It does not have the motor. I am not as good as you to personalize it that good. I just want to buy an electrical boat and a battery so I can go fishing coming summer. Can you tell me what type of motor and battery should I buy?

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

Well, not a horrible idea, but, $100 is way too much! Maybe for $50 or so I'd say buy it. You can get a Minn Kota Endura C2 30 on amazon right now for $99.99 brand new with free shipping. So, depends what you can talk him down to.

Abdullah Barak - 6 years ago

is it a good idea to buy a used motor like this one for sale in my city {Minn Kota Endura 30 Trolling Motor 12v 5spd asking $100 or less}

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

Also, check Amazon (or other online source, or store) and find the motor mount. I didn't use it with this original motor. But, you will want it for sure. Much easier to use.

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

*I upgraded.

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

U upgraded. Go with a Minn Kota for sure. A smaller 30lb thrust will work great for this light boat. Check out what Minn Kota's are available. You can often find sales on websites like amazon (or at least lower pricing than stores). As for a battery. Really any deep cycle, or, marine battery is good. Don't get a standard lead acid, make sure to get a deep cycle. The larger the better, but, also the heavier. So, it will depend how long you need to run the motor. Around 30AH should give you a good 2 hours of motor run time. Always bring a spare 2nd battery (get a smaller 10AH batter - or around that size), to use as in case your first battery dies while you are out there.

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Dustin H - 6 years ago

so 3 chicks 120-130 lbs, 2 batteries, 250# homie. you about 150? around 800 lbs. Freakin impressed with that little motor

trey Stewart - 6 years ago

Don't,say drowning ,,,say sinking

Dustin H - 6 years ago

black people still scared of water? the one sport you haven't dominated. yet.

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

trey Stewart Lol. Ok?

trey Stewart - 6 years ago

Earthling1984 you sound like a spoiled child

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

trey Stewart I'll say what I want.

a c - 6 years ago

awesome boat! The segment reminded me of Napoleon dynamite.

thecognac - 6 years ago

are you still using this boat with this motor? have you experienced any problems with this motor? thanks in advance for letting me know!

Dustin H - 6 years ago

thecognac buy a used one.

thecognac - 6 years ago

thanks Earthling1984 for your prompt reply!! i was asking you because the min kota motors are f***ing expensive here in switzerland. and as I have the sevylor 360 inflatable boat, it would perfectly fit. im not gonna use it for fishing, just to have a nice little troll and to chill with some friends...

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

thecognac I used it a few more times, but, have since upgraded to a minn kota. The Sevylor motor never failed (in the 10 or so times I used it), but, it was pretty slow. It worked, but, to get around larger lakes a more powerful motor was needed. If you just plan to go on ponds and small lakes, this motor may work good for you. I found the minn kota with a 40AH battery work better for me on larger waterways.

niall441 - 6 years ago

Why not use gas motor on it? .3,5 hp, batts are a pain!

Dustin H - 6 years ago

Earthling1984 do you bring paddles just in case?

Earthling1984 - 6 years ago

niall441 Batteris aren't bad. I now use a 50lb thrust minkota motor with a 40AH battery(for this boat and also I often rent boats I put this on). Can fish all day and zoom around anywhere. I just bring one small battery of around 12AH as backup; incase big battery gets low I can still get back to shore.

haipe0 - 7 years ago

What a great review, thank you very much.

Frank Stein - 7 years ago

Isn't a deep cycle battery and real trolling motor REALLY heavy for this boat or a kayak though?

Earthling1984 - 7 years ago

May I suggest though. Get a real motor from MinnKota. A 30lb would be good. This Sevylor motor is ok, it does work, but, for not much more cost a 30lb MinnKota will really make a huge difference. Plus, MinnKotas you can get parts for (props if you break one, etc). This motor you can't service, if you break it, pretty much out of luck. Mine still works, but, I have since got a MinnKota so I've only used the Sevylor motor like 5 times, and now it's sat in storage. Also, get something around a 30 to 40AH deep cycle battery. These little batteries worked ok for a while, but since they aren't deep cycle, they stopped working pretty quick.

Earthling1984 - 7 years ago

You're welcome :)

aquos liu - 7 years ago

the battery is very good

Joe Average - 7 years ago

do you think those batterys would power a 12v, 38lb thrust, trolling motor? thanks

Joe Average - 7 years ago

+Earthling1984 ok thanks for the help

Earthling1984 - 7 years ago

Yes, but, only for a very short time. You want something like a deep cycle AGM 60AH or more.

Tiffany Canino - 7 years ago

we stayed by the bouys

Tiffany Canino - 7 years ago

that's a lot of weight being pulled impressive

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Shawn Weed - 7 years ago

Looks like a lot of fun...good for you

chewytreee - 7 years ago

where did you get a battery/ charger for the battery?

chewytreee - 7 years ago

thank you!

Earthling1984 - 7 years ago

Amazon. I use a 'Battery Tender Jr.'. There is also a 'Battery Tender' which charges a bit faster.

CAHEK29ru - 8 years ago

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Red Woods - 8 years ago

Tips: ALWAYS tie a tether to the motor as the power cables may pop off if the boat flips. (unlikely) Measure the current to the motor at full power. Amperes used, divided into battery ampere hours = run time max. (W/fully charged batteries)

Scott x - 8 years ago

Looks damn good! I've been looking around for one, and this one seems to fit the bill and can't go wrong for the price. What really impressed me is the amount of weight it pulled with little or no struggle/performance drop. Thanks

Queen Day - 8 years ago

Can you add a floor to it made out of plywood

Earthling1984 - 8 years ago

@Queen Day sure

Matt Stock - 8 years ago

motors mounted wrong, you need an extension piece to properly mount it. you can make one or buy one for 70 bucks.

Tha Taco - 9 years ago

Great review! Can't wait to buy one :)

Ren DLC - 9 years ago

Where did you get the boat from?

Loganeffecto - 9 years ago

David spade?

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tylercortez51 - 9 years ago

can the boat go in salt water?

Dustin H - 6 years ago

it'll probably float better. science!

Mauricio Santos - 8 years ago

+tylercortez51 You can go with the boat in salt water but after you use it you should clean the boat with freshwater.

Terron Najjar - 9 years ago

Do you have a video on how to mount the motor the way u did ? U should post one if not

Terron Najjar - 9 years ago

Do you have a video on how to mount the motor the way u did ? U should post one if not

arbiter9 - 9 years ago

THANKS FOR THE INFO

Nobel Chowdhury - 10 years ago

Hey, great video. Do you think it would be possible to throw a cast net from the boat?

Dustin H - 6 years ago

with a plywood floor and an anchor. that's a good idea sound fun. I'm gonna try bowfishing without popping it.

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

That was more about the motor. The boat would be fine. If the motor isn't powerful enough can easily upgrade to other motors on the market for not much more cost than Sevylor motor and more power.

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

It might be, especially in calm water. If too windy, and heavy net, may not do so well.

davidsquall351 - 10 years ago

Hahaha wow I am impressed by that last shot :)
That motor can work

sailawaybob - 10 years ago

i'm interested in the trolling motor, funny video and good review. planing on using on canoe so i will probably tow 800# ( only kidding ) .

rob trauth - 10 years ago

Its awesome the lead singer of Nickelback has time to do some fishing.

Dustin H - 6 years ago

ha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahha

hamid samir - 6 years ago

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hamid samir - 6 years ago

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Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

lol

itschuckwayman - 10 years ago

Did u hook that motor to the boat without a motor mount

itschuckwayman - 10 years ago

What kind of motor & how did u attach it ?

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

Miniature Pinscher.

TheOriginals333 - 10 years ago

What's type of dog is jack?:)

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

it was fun :)

earlnuclear - 10 years ago

Heh, this looks pretty chill!

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

But I must say, even with Jay (almost 250LBS) and me (about 150LBS) plus some gear + batteries equaled about 450LBS, and I still felt like this boat could support more weight, although space was limited it was plenty sturdy.

Earthling1984 - 10 years ago

Agreed. Maximum 2 if you want to us for fishing or carrying any supplies. If you just want go to out and have fun, you could fit 3 adults in it (sitting sideways like me and Jay were)... of course you would have to pull around another tube with a cooler of beer :)