on lake lewisville with my new bimini canopy top and a new floor for the boat!
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@dinopad106 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video! I bought the exact same boat about a month ago, an Excursion 5, and I got a 55 lb trolling motor just today! This video made me anxious to take the boat out! Ahhh... to be out on the water! I'm in Ohio, so I should probably wait until there's a little less ice on the water, seeing as it's been snowing here in early February!
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
dinopad10 , ive had a ton of fun in this boat. It never let me down and never a leak in 5 years. Ive been into hiking/kayaking the past year so its been stored in the garage. Thanks for watching!
@airborne5015 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. I am amazed with your mod. This is the base one I have seen yet.
@jiannichan5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am a DFW local.I'm waiting for my Excursion to come in from Amazon. I plan on adding the wood floor to it as well. I picked up a trolling motor for it the other day. Question, how easy was it to get the raft registered? Also, how do you transport it? I am thinking of picking up the cheap trailer from HF.
@northtexashiker5 жыл бұрын
i never actually got it registered.
@sabugdalantx4 жыл бұрын
@@northtexashiker I got a ticket with it back 2014 here at Lake Somerville lake for having a motor and not registered.
@JKUadventures3 жыл бұрын
@@sabugdalantx What state were you i, and you had a real motor and not just a trolling motor right? How much was the ticket?
@sabugdalantx3 жыл бұрын
@@JKUadventures I am in Houston but the 35 dollar ticket was in Lake Somerville in Somerville Tx. It was trolling motor
@deniselynn79446 жыл бұрын
My husband just ordered the same boat now we can camp & fish on the water don't need no boat trailer. Can't wait to design the inside of boat got a 40lb troiling motor
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Denise Lynn its a great boat, holds a ton of weight. I had years of fun with it. Never had any leaks, i laid out a big tarp and inflated it over that then dragged the tarp into the water. But with 2 people it will be easier and you can carry it.
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
here is a link to this bimini canopy on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ITIB5AO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477407713&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=leader+accessories+bimini+top&dpPl=1&dpID=41z0V8yVLHL&ref=plSrch
@Zer0.-_7 жыл бұрын
NorthTXOutdoorsman Thanks for the link. how good does this do for shade when the sun is high in the sky?
@darknisg6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the reply.looks like you also have an extension on your motor handle?i got the boat yesterday.and the motor mount.next ill do the floor.then order that top.look sweets.
@Yungnrstles4 жыл бұрын
I got my bamini canopy in the mail but it was too wide so Im going to send it back and get the correct size but we couldnt figure out how to mount it to the oar lock. Did you mount it with the hardware included with the bamini or did you have to buy something extra? Is it attached to the smaller 2 holes on the oar lock or the big round hole? I feel with the bamini the boat is more safe because the bigger boats can see you better if your on the lake.
@northtexashiker4 жыл бұрын
i just used little bungee cords to the big hole on the oarlock
@putudharma33193 жыл бұрын
nice boat :D
@luxuryphotoswithjess6 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the canopy? Love your video!!
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Puffin* Panda* Productions , bought off of amazon, leader accesories 3 bow bimini
@sabugdalantx4 жыл бұрын
@@northtexashiker would you mind sharing the link for the bimini and also you had to register this boat in Texas?
@northtexashiker4 жыл бұрын
@@sabugdalantx leader accessories 3 bow bimini on amazon
@sabugdalantx4 жыл бұрын
@@northtexashiker - Thank you and I see it as (Leader Accessories 13 Colors 3 Bow Bimini Top Boat Cover 4 Straps for Front and Rear Includes Mounting Hardwares with 1 Inch Aluminum Frame), I hate to be annoying so I should go this size 6'Lx46"Hx61"-66W"? Since this boat is 66 inches wide (Measures 66-by-17-by-144 inches (W x H x D))
@northtexashiker4 жыл бұрын
@@sabugdalantx yes, that size should work
@jonny67584 жыл бұрын
what style is this bimini what name also price wise and also is this suction cupped because I made an extension on my excursion 5 because I use a stronger trolling motor and I had to extend my motor mount I almost thought about hooking up a gas motor maybe like a 4hp or something any input back be nice thank you
@sabugdalantx4 жыл бұрын
I need to register my vote so I don't get a ticket here again close to Houston but right now cause of Covid19 I don't want to visit TPWD. Johnny are buying this kind of gas motor? www.discountramps.com/marine/outboard-stand/p/OMC-85/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2a32BRBXEiwAUcugiD796bVEytxOj9swHwUS-qjrc8pj2vdLVxkpj8KEAoNcvjRWiDD22hoC_JQQAvD_BwE
@darknisg6 жыл бұрын
it looks sweet
@Nonameisnt7 жыл бұрын
I am watching this video everyday, Hope one day I will get mine :(
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
Delevizyon , thanks for watching
@Nonameisnt7 жыл бұрын
Finally ordered my intex excursion 5 But i ordered my bimini top wrong size :( is the right size 54"-60"W ? I also bought solar panel, solar panel control, battery, trolling motor, horn , closest registration office in Garland. I was wanting to be ready for labor day weekend to going Lake Texoma. Hope my plan will be working.
@bagerton3 жыл бұрын
info on where to purchase the top please. nice vid
Question ?What kind of battery do u have on this boat and how long does it last ..will I get stuck in the middle of lake??lol..any suggestions for battery plus trolling motor??
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
janice oliver , you will need a marine battery. the one i have is 27D from walmart. i think i paid about $100 for it. it lasts about 2 hours out on the lake. always take your paddles just in case your battery fails
@davidtran3026 жыл бұрын
Please show me where to buy the canopy ? Thanks :))
nice ...which canopy you got? link to buy it too please
@deniselynn79446 жыл бұрын
Wow nice cool...do you know whats is the inside measurements of the inside thanks enjoy
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Denise Lynn , its 8 ft long inside by a tad over 3 ft wide
@robsanty7 жыл бұрын
What's the width size you ordered for your Excursion 5 (and will this work with Excursion 4) ?
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
54"-60" size
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
54 in -60 inch
@robsanty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info !
@darknisg6 жыл бұрын
how does the top attach to the boat?great video
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Swaggster , bungie cords to the oar locks
@darknisg6 жыл бұрын
does the top also fold up like a convertable or does it always gotta be up
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Swaggster yes it does
@kellygarcia50537 жыл бұрын
Did you have any trouble registering your boat in TX since you've added the trolling motor, and did you buy your boat online?
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
Kelly Garcia , i actually have never registered it. i guess im lucky, never been stopped while on the water. i bought the boat on craigslist
@kellygarcia50537 жыл бұрын
Ah ok, well I hope you stay that lucky - and thanks for your speedy reply! Also wondering how/where you mounted the bimini on your excursion? My boat arrives today and I've been researching modifications and shade is at the top of my list!
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
Kelly Garcia , i didnt actually mount it to the boat. it fits snuggly inside both oar holders. i havnt been out in this boat in a while, been kayaking mainly
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
Kelly Garcia , but if i was using the bimini a lot i would bungee it down on the oarlocks
@kellygarcia50537 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@adnan29116 жыл бұрын
i am thinking to buy intex inflatable boat (without motor), are there any specific rule to use it on lake lewisville ? like permit or anything that i need to be aware of ? thanks
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Adnan Basir , if you dont have a motor on it you do not need any permits. if you buy a motor for it you will need to register the boat
@adnan29116 жыл бұрын
North TX Hiking Kayaker Thank you sir..
@adnan29116 жыл бұрын
Sorry one more question.. do i need to worry about any hidden bushes or rocks that can puncture my boat? i ordered intex challenger 2 yesterday ...
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
Adnan Basir , usually rocks dont hurt it. dont drag it over boat ramps. that will make a hole
@davidtran3026 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the top cover for the sun ?
@northtexashiker6 жыл бұрын
David Tran www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ITIB5AO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477407713&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=leader+accessories+bimini+top&dpPl=1&dpID=41z0V8yVLHL&ref=plSrch
@krugman007able7 жыл бұрын
awesome! what was the dimensions of your floor?
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
krugman007able , 8 ft x 37.5 inches. tapered at the ends
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
JIMMY B , no its Leader Accessories. 54 in -60inches size
@northtexashiker7 жыл бұрын
JIMMY B , there is no premaxe floors for the IE5, you have make it.
@badhonmannaf73525 жыл бұрын
what method did you use to attach bimini to the oar handle
@northtexashiker5 жыл бұрын
i just used some small bungi cords
@badhonmannaf73525 жыл бұрын
@@northtexashiker nicce. than you for the response.
@badhonmannaf73525 жыл бұрын
North TX Hiker I tried the bungie method but it was a little eh. So I got 2inch quarter hex screws 4 washers and two nuts. And it works amazing. For anyone that wants to do the same.
@maryt.boltron12474 жыл бұрын
Badhon Mannaf Please tell me more about this set up. I just ordered both boat and leader bimini