How to install transom wheels to your inflatable boat
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3 жыл бұрынHello everyone! This video comes as a request from some of the viewers, and I finally get the opportunity to show you how it is done. This is the fourth time I get to install transom wheels, and I feel confident enough to make a video of it this time around. Some basic tools you'll need are a drill, basic tool kit, bathroom sealant, a basic drill bit kit, and something to elevated the rear of the boat, I used some cement blocks I had around the backyard and placed a plastic mat so it won't scratch the bottom surface. I'll include some basic tools in the description below.
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@ZurgESpacY 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
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
@mnieliw1 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, happy that I can be of help 🤗
@bertreiger 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
It started burning because the drill was spinning on the opposite direction. I press the reverse button by mistake lol
@bertreiger 3 жыл бұрын
LOL, that sounds familiar to me😂
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
@@bertreiger It happens lol
@mauriciogonzalez6302 2 жыл бұрын
I was curious about this. I noticed that he was using a masonry bit for some reason….. 🤔
@1d022clb 3 жыл бұрын
This is the easiest I've seen thus far, good demonstrate/installation thumbs 👍.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! It is an easy job, just take your time on it.
@eamonnocarroll5866 23 күн бұрын
Great video
@ErickMartinSucre 23 күн бұрын
I appreciate that. Thanks 8-)
@spagettiman8310 3 жыл бұрын
Good job mate this must be exiting
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@betaplumbing33 Жыл бұрын
Very good clip. The best I found on KZfaq. Thank you bro
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, and thanks for watching.
@tonyorabona594 3 жыл бұрын
Great work Buddy...Appreciate
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I can be of service, and thank you for watching.
@raykeogh1972 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That's a good point
@GSCHAN-rw9bu 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure and thank you for the suggestion.
@carolyn9547 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@ErickMartinSucre 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure and thank you for watching.
@206Seaman 10 ай бұрын
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 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, that would have helped indeed.
@thatonebeone 3 жыл бұрын
thats the one i got you recommended me ..i like how you can adjust the height on it
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, these are pretty good. A little pricey but they are good.
@thatonebeone 3 жыл бұрын
@@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 3 жыл бұрын
I got a few videos made that show this. Once I get home I'll send them to you.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@joseescobar6952 3 жыл бұрын
Nice !!! Thanks for the video Erick
@JazzBassFunk 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
I looked everywhere to an alternative for transom wheels and I could not find it. Had to install the wheels, very nice.
@vinhha6073 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@skywalkerair 3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@jasonclements2288 Жыл бұрын
Great job thx
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@curtistod5700 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@patrickmurphy4912 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
A pleasure to be of service.
@lukehartle5600 11 ай бұрын
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 11 ай бұрын
Actually, I was turning it the wrong way, but yes, the drill bit were not the correct ones.
@lukehartle5600 11 ай бұрын
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 11 ай бұрын
Nice!! The wheels will make transporting the boat on land so much easier. It'll be worth it.
@MattKochelJJInaJayco 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
I'll get back to you on that. Going to do a little bit of research.
@MattKochelJJInaJayco 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Thanks. I really do appreciate your opinion on it as you have seen a few of these kind of inflatables.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
@@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 3 жыл бұрын
@@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 3 жыл бұрын
@@MattKochelJJInaJayco Tougher model that can take a beating basically. Not a bad choice if you ask me, but a little heavier.
@dynamite-zh2sm Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
When unpacked, it is easy.
@lordenoch0 3 жыл бұрын
I use these same wheels. I bought shorter bolts so they didn't poke out as far.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
@@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 3 жыл бұрын
@@lordenoch0 Good point indeed.
@vasileiospavelis2436 2 сағат бұрын
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🇬🇷 !
@dozamm Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I've done it. Cut it to the size you need
@dozamm Жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you for sharing your experience
@mrgrump1187 Жыл бұрын
Can you leave the larger transom wheels lowered while in the water on a 13' BRIS inflatable?
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
You can, but it will slow you down a bit.
@DucTran-uv5xu 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but only when the transom bracket is extended. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLthfNx2zt62lpc.html
@ErickMartinSucre 2 жыл бұрын
In the video I shared, you'll see me taking the kaboat down a boat ramp with the motor
@GaryColman 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre thank you Erick. Appreciate you sharing your experience with us all. Keep being awesome.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure
@boatsandoutboards9070 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@markweatherall7437 2 ай бұрын
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 2 ай бұрын
It stands taller. When I go Island camping, I literally place my boat right next to my tent.
@markweatherall7437 2 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Ok great thanks, happy camping and boating. 👍
@davenkaneshiro5220 2 ай бұрын
What size double pin spring button clip push button clip did you use on the boat wheel mount?
@ErickMartinSucre 2 ай бұрын
Brocraft wheels. They come with it.
@davenkaneshiro5220 2 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you..I was trying to make mine have those types of pins instead of the regular pins
@ErickMartinSucre 2 ай бұрын
@davenkaneshiro5220 Oh I see. Not sure if those pins are sold separately
@davemartin1517 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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
@ejlabaria4194 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
You could cut the bolts down to fit your needs. I used the flat head bolts instead.
@boatsandoutboards9070 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
@@boatsandoutboards9070 good ideas, I’ll probably do the same until I switch out bolts or cut them down.
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your idea 💡
@ejlabaria4194 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@subicbay100 11 ай бұрын
Is that sealant would work with plastic boats?
@ErickMartinSucre 11 ай бұрын
The bathroom sealant? I wouldn't think so
@markweatherall7437 2 ай бұрын
I forgot to ask you whats the gap dimension between each braket please?
@ErickMartinSucre 2 ай бұрын
I would not know on top of my head. I placed the brackets as close to the edge as possible.
@eamonnocarroll5866 Жыл бұрын
W hats the make of launching wheels
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
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@aalleexxx1609 4 ай бұрын
Can I pull the boat with the boat with my car having these transom wheels? short distances like 100M - 200M
@ErickMartinSucre 4 ай бұрын
Not recommended. Can you do it? Yes! Should you do it? No, absolutely not.
@ErickMartinSucre 4 ай бұрын
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.
@maximusleonidas3091 3 жыл бұрын
How much Cost that transon wheels,what's the name ?and where I can buy it ?
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Brocraft, I put the links in the description box
@maximusleonidas3091 3 жыл бұрын
The transon wheel that you put in the in the link,is not the same,is a little bit different,yours is straight
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
@@maximusleonidas3091 Oh my, I apologize. I'll rectify this
@maximusleonidas3091 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Yours is Seamax EZ cost 175$ at Amazon.com
@ShermansReviews 3 ай бұрын
What are the wheels you used?
@ErickMartinSucre 3 ай бұрын
Those are Brocraft. amzn.to/43U8aj8
@ErickMartinSucre 3 ай бұрын
I recently switched to a pair from Boatstogo that is also modular with trim tabs. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y92fedh9sbaUg2g.html
@vp5643 3 жыл бұрын
What size scruzess?
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry I don't have the measurement. I am reusing the wheels from my old inflatable boat.
@vp5643 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you@@ErickMartinSucre
@ErickMartinSucre 3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure
@asterixky 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre I have a solution for that, and you know it ;)
@guyak65 3 жыл бұрын
@@SNEVIC what is the solution??
@SNEVIC 3 жыл бұрын
@@guyak65 Do you have an email address to where I could send some photos and a few words?
@guyak65 3 жыл бұрын
@@SNEVIC guyak65@aol.com interested in other options before i start "Drilling" the transom.. Thank you !!!
@madmick8399 Жыл бұрын
Hi Erick, thanks but the transoms on Island Inflatables boats fail easily and not worth It. Best wishes.
@ErickMartinSucre Жыл бұрын
I see, that sucks.
@daricisz73 2 жыл бұрын
what is diameter of wheels ? Please let me know
@ErickMartinSucre 2 жыл бұрын
They are about 4 inches in diameter.
@daricisz73 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre no no, absolutely not 4 inches, its not possible, no less than 10 inch,
@ErickMartinSucre 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, is this a peenus joke? lol if it is, good one.
@daricisz73 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
i need goose neck for my boat world sib
@ErickMartinSucre 2 жыл бұрын
Huh, a SIB with a sail. That is interesting.
@abdullahmamun2788 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you're right, it's all I had in hand. I did place some sealant to prevent water from getting in.
@CanadienNortherner 10 ай бұрын
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 10 ай бұрын
So far so good. No issues in my end. Yeah, I picked the wrong drill bit.
@CanadienNortherner 10 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Still a good job brother ; I appreciate you man ! Thanks for making the video ! 👍👍
@ErickMartinSucre 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
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