Built mine after I saw this video 3 years ago and I still have it and works everywhere!

I love these videos! After ordering an inflatable raft i ran across these videos. Only thing im going to do different is protect and seal all the wood with flex seal! Instead of wood treatment and carpet. I figure I might attach a few door mats by adhering them together with flex seal as well. Either that or i will grab some structural rated 795 dow caulking sealant that I can get a couple tubes of from work. The door mats will give me some spots to rest bare feet if wanted if the surface starts to get hot. Im going to put two batteries on mine. One for trolling and a smaller one for any other electronics. A front seat and back seat with a table in the middle that will open and have storage for the batteries, life jackets, and any other accessories. And of course attaching some rod holders. Im throwing around the idea of a PVC canopy frame and putting solar panels on the roof. I saw another guy do this. Cool idea but i think it looked a little to enclosed. So i may just attach a big unbrella somewhere for some shade and call it good. Cant wait to finish tho. Im about half way there lol

I got a boat like this one as a kid, they will last a good long time . I've had it of 47 years now and it still holds air . It looks like you did a great job on it, everything was very well thought out . I enjoyed watching the video thanks for posting it .

This was one of the BEST videos I have EVER watched. No jokes. Everything I wanted to know was here and nothing extra. Thank you!!

I take my Excursion 5 on the river all the time. it goes over and into rocks quite a bit and have had no problems! The cloth reinforced vinyl is remarkably tough, but one might want to reinforce the material for a more long-term solution. That said, My boat has seen about 5 years of Montana rivers and Lakes; not One leak to date. Cheers Mate! Sweet Mod!

*I bought this model for my 14 ft Jon boat. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love it!!! It pushes my boat with ease ( 2 men 220 each). I would highly recommend this to anyone.*

I have the same boat. For my floor. I went to home depot and bought 2 large sheets of that purple insulation. Glued them together. cut them to size. Then I fiber glassed them. a messy job. But very light weight and sturdy. I'm running a 3hp gas motor with my boat. I extended the transom rails to the ore holes for stability. Because I'm using motors. I had to have license numbers on the baot. The way I did it was to take a for sale sign, painted it white and cut it to size. Then I placed the boat ID numbers on the on it. Then I hung it over the sides. Works great. Love my boat.

If the hull wears out, simply replace it altogether with the same model. If you get a few seasons out if it, you've gotten your money's worth! I can't think of an easier or cheaper way to have some fun on the water! If you keep your inflatable boat clean and take good care of it, it'll last you a long time. Use only mild detergent, avoid harsh chemicals, don't store in extreme heat or cold, and make sure critters can't get to it! Get a large plastic tub or trash can with a lid to store it in. And above all, make sure it's completely dry before storing to prevent mold and mildew.

I just purchased the Excursion 4 and I am so grateful for You Tube and amazing people like you, that share your talents with us all!!

I’m doing this summer time , have had the boat a few years it’s the real deal for inflatable rafts . Already have the trolling motor and battery, after the floor is custom I will still have spent under 500 bucks . But it’s not just about the money , I can store this in a closet and fits in my small suv

Outstanding design and workmanship! I appreciated the thorough explanation of why you made certain modifications, plus overall advantages and disadvantages. Thanks for the video and information!

I love this boat had it for two years now. And the excursion 5 is the best. I had a trolling motor for it but it was malfunctioning. The motor would be good on speed 2 for about 30 seconds then stop. And wouldn't work at all on other speeds. Although i got the intex trolling motor instead of the one you got. But my husband and i row it out a few miles three times a week or so during summer, spring, and fall. And we have caught so many fish its crazy. Big ones too. I told my husband about your video and when he watched it he was very enthused and wanted to do the same. But decided not to since rowing it out is a good team exercise for us.

Because of you, I bought one myself.

I have had my inflatable since 1982....yes '82. It is a Sevylor K78 GT. I am going to modify mine to at least have a floor in it. I may put a seat/utility box in it to be used when I am by myself. You did a fantastic job on your build and the video as well.

Wow I'm impressed! I've been looking for a jon boat on Facebook marketplace but screw that I'm going to do something similair to this!

Bad ass lil set up!!! I have a 15’ x5’ flat bottom canoe that I’m thinking about pimpin out! I love the all the innovative ways folks are coming up with to have a nice little fishing vessel without spending a ton of $ !!!

Bro everything you've done is what I imagined doing in this video! No joke I had this idea a few years ago but have done nothing to do it yet. Thanks for the video!

For fathersday i bought this very same boat and motor im bout to go buy the battery , i bought him hecka. 🐟 bate and 🎣 fishing poles as well as water shoes a fold up chair. A fishing tackle bag and his old fishing tackle box we got him last year. He got to open an early gift today . a toy thats a bass fish singing and dancing when u push the botton it sings about fishing and hunting .lol . this gift was our clue to him hes going fishing soon. Anyways i bought him this very same 🚢 boat and motor and i do plan to make this a project to modify ours too. ❤ its an awesome gift for a dad. Cool Clip thanku man ✌ And happy fathers day to dads 2020.

I had an inflatable once, brand was a Sevlor. As much as I tried, never could get the valves to seal properly. I did get it inflated , but when on the water, it started leaking down. No more for me. I traded it to a friend, for him to put kingpins in a 1957 Ford pickup. The boat cost about $125.00 new, I figure the parts and labor to install them was worth the swap. Thank you McBride for the work.

nicely done. for the middle box, you can also drill a hole for umbrella to give you some shade and more visible for other boats.

Excellent job! This answers so many questions for a lot of folks who have owned these inflatable rafts and wondered how hard it would be to modify them like you did. The one thing you didn't touch on is that in many states the minute you installed a motor on it you are now required to register the boat and have all the necessary safety gear on board. Great job on the build and video!

im gonna go fishing this weekend and was planning on taking my inflatable boat out was searching youtube for anglers who were fishing on a inflatable raft see how they were doing it wheni managed to come across this vid. now i wanna go out and fish on the raft.

turned out great. my dad did this with his back in the 90s. not with the huge pedestal seats though. couple things I would have done differently with yours. thinner wood. yes, that thickness is much stronger, but, it's doesn't really need to be. and thinner would save important weight. pedestal seats also added lots of unnecessary weight. just put a couple lawn chairs in it. even add a couple clamps to make them more secure if needed. and I would have painted all the wood, to protect it better.

Extremely satisfying conversion :) Well done! We're using the Excursion 5 for our fishing trips as well and though we use a way weaker motor it turned out to be a cheap but still great fun way to do boatfishing. We're going to use some of your hints and features when converting it to make it even more pleasent ;)

I’m barely halfway and this is brilliantly done.

You did a great job! I did one similar setup but then got the kayak. I am now looking at a RIB Boat that is 16 ft or less., It is kind of the trajectory many people take. Thanks for the video, it was fun to watch and reminded me of my days with my Intex.

Great Video, well explained, well edited and the 3x's speed was real nice - wow

To cut down inflation time, I use a 12v to 110v 2500w peak power inverter and a vintage Electrolux canister vacuum cleaner that has a blower port. Vacuum to cut down on deflation time. Also have large shop vacs that can do the same but they take up more storage space. Just need to make sure that the inverter is big enough to handle the electrical load. Oh, nice build btw.

I have a 4 person inflatable boat and it came with a hand operated pump. Only takes 4-5 minutes tops to air up my raft. You might look into one of those. Or take along your cordless leaf blower to air it up most of the way then insert pump to finish. That’s a very quick method I’ve used as well.

I bought my Sevylor Fish Hunter 360 in 2001 and still have 'n use it! It's been pretty handy over the years.

Done this stuff with mine it's the same boat .Floor though I used 1/2 inch plywood then 1 inch styrofoam house insulation sheet for bottom and have a tuff cargo cart in the rear with a seat on it for storage..Great build man. Fun projects .

This is a great video and explains really well this project from start to finish! I just bought this boat and plan on doing all this eventually, but for now I just got the motor mount and electric paddle (basically a drill with a propeller on it) for now.

Well done and well though out plan. Never even thought about putting in a floor and chairs; GREAT idea!!! This should help me as I have had 3 back surgeries and sitting in the boat wouldn’t be much fun fishing for a long period of time. But now with chairs, game on! Thx for sharing!!!

Dude, great fkn idea. This is definitely worth it. Honestly, should last at least 3 years fishing 4 times a month.....

Dude made it a freaking luxury boat. Well done man!

I did pretty much the same setup and it has been great took it about 10 times probably so far and the only thing I did different was put a cooler and the battery right next to in the middle and my floor is 2 pieces to fit into a car

I just inflated this boat for the first time in my barn. I have a Minn Kota C2 30 lb thrust for it. I will take it on the lake as is to get a feel for it. Want to fish with Garmin Striker 4+ finder/GPS. I need to figure out transducer location, motor steering positions, battery location, and much more. Your video is a gem of ideas for modding the boat for fishing. Thank you. BTW, I will fish alone normally and worry about wind lifting the front and flipping me over. All my weight is in the back. Adding a storage box forward of center would solve that. Thanks.

Can you speak to the longevity after a year now? I just purchased the exact same setup motor wise.

I've used an Intex Mariner 4 for 7 years and it still holds air. made some modifications: covered wood floor, added a wood table on the motor mount, and a board to fasten on the front. I still need to add the swivel seats.

thank you for all the advice. I am a casual fisher like you, i live in Chicago in an apartment and was looking for a way to have a boat I can pack away. I am an avid camper and traveler so this helps me with the space aspect.

been using mine since 2017, i fish almost everyday. the boat last a while trust me haha.

I have a 12-year-old Sevylor inflatable a lot like what you have. We still take it out fishing weekly during the summer. We just leave it semi-inflated so we can slide it into the back of my truck and slide it into the garage till the weekends.

I built one and used a pool noodle under the wooden floor for a keel. Stopped the wind from blowing me around. Works great

I bought an Excursion 4 because I wanted a boat I can take with me camping. I have a small RV which I pull behind my Sienna Van. I had the boat out last year once and without a floor using a trolling motor. It was awkward to say the least because you sit so low in the boat compared to the tiller. This winter I am putting in a floor and ordering a Chinese gas motor. The gas motor is because as long as you save 1/2 of your fuel you can get back to the dock. I also plan to use a paper pattern to cut out the floor. I like the idea of the pipe insulation to prevent chaffing. Also in at least OHIO and I think it should be true for other states that these boats must be registered and have Coast Guard registration numbers displayed on the bow. Thanks for the video.

This video is great!! I have been wanting to get this boat mainly for fishing but was skeptical about it. After watching this, I feel more confident about the purchase. Thank you for showing how to make it a durable fishing vessel

Awesome build, I’m amazed it can handle the additional weight

This is genius idea because i want to be able to boatfish but still be able to be highly mobile and in shtf situations i can be lighter and faster and more tactically mobile. If and when that time come and if need be.

I owned the same boat years ago, but only used the oars. It gave me many years of enjoyment as the boat was very durable.

Lol you're crazy crafty .. I need be this handy lol

$ 190 at a retail e-commerce shop in EU. Bought one on the spot. Immediately made plans for upgrades. Will be using it in Greece over my 2-week vacations. Already got it a petrol engine 1.6bhp from a grass cutter. Interesting stuff. Read 2 books on sailing. Kinda intrigued so far by the concept. Definitely not a reliable object this boat though - it is purely Vinyl + little PVC Not a complete PVC or Drop stitched PVC. I also own 2 kayaks Intex Excursion K1 Pro - they are supremely better products than the Excursion5 series in every sense of the word.

Hi Brad. Your KZfaq video's are exceptional and skillful. I appreciate this one in particular because I too have limited storage space. Thank you very much for showing the steps involved in modifying an inflatable raft, as I can modify accordingly for the one I own. Top notch build. I hope you're doing well Brother. Catch em up.

Thank you you have me seriously considering making some variation of this 🙂

I have the same boat with a VERY similar set up to yours! Your video is very detailed and informative; I wish I had seen this while starting my project! Even though mine is already completed I learned a few things by watching this! Awesome video man! Cheers!

I was wondering whether the motor was at normal cruising speed when you had “Normal Speed” written on the screen and was waiting for “Top Speed” then I realize that the was the video speed lol 😆 but awesome build man 🤙

I got one of these and a similar thoughts on modifying and upgrading. Seeing it full realized makes me want to do this all the sooner

Dudes a engineer, I wanna use those plans and slap two 20 dollar plastic barrels cut in half under it. Might be cheaper then getting the excursion 4 body. Great build!

awesome! no one else mentioned zip ties and rubber edges! I would like the zip part facing inward to prevent rubbing and cutting.

You can create a bracket for the motor that is connected to your floor. That would probably work even better

Thanks for the video, I bought this boat a while ago but I never thought I can modify this...👍

I might use kitchen rubber mats for flooring. Less weight the better. Need to think about seats.? Simple is better. Especially to assemble and disassemble. Great work you have done.

What a great modification video, appreciate the links in description too!

What an awesome video! I love how you transform this thing into something much better!! Highlight of your boat is the cupholder! Lol Freaking love it I just bought the Seahawk. Wood floors going in along with your little doodads. Thanks for sharing

It's nice to see someone using thier hands to craft awesome projects!!! Only way to learn is to apply yourself and do it to it!!! Great job btw and great craftsmanship!!!

Dang ive been so close to buying a lil jon boat just bcuz i dnt wnna fish off shire anymre.. but didnt realize how this lil set can work i hve 10 “ raft just sitting n my bin.. so gnna try this!! Lol thnx great vid

When dealing with a boat or even kayak weight is always something to keep in mind. Cut weight everywhere you can. Especially if powered by a trolling motor. That battery weight can be cut down to 12lbs or less with a lithium ion battery. Also gear being put on and cooler and another person... Your speed will drop dramatically. Along with stability since you will sit much lower in the water. Waves would swamp you in no time. Maybe do another build using the lightest options you can find? Lol

good job you inspire me so much, thank you from Mongolia 🇲🇳

THIS video is EPIC!!!! This is exactly what I want to do this year with my new boat, and you just my life 100X easier. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! Subbed and liked!

Dude that’s sick. Like it. I’m getting one. But just kinda keeping it the way it is. Family stuff

great job didn't think with that price of boat you'd trick it out so well thumbs up!

Great video. You talked about expected longevity of the boat. At least it's a common model and you can pickup spare when needed, or in advance. Rest of build and time spent is perfectly in tact

Good ideas. Fantastic job. I've got the same boat and every tool you shoved. Next weekend I will build the same floor as you did. thanks from Canada.

love the fishing boat man. It looks really good and lots of fun. Ian from the Uk

It also takes about 20-30 minutes to off load an actual boat and go park the truck and trailer. So it's about the same

It was nice to see the improvement in the properties of a good inflatable boat, but with one serious drawback for any inflatable boat. You cannot walk without a floor, sit normally, get in and out of a boat. I want to share my experience that I did 10 years ago and use it to this day. Floor. I have 1/2 inch plywood, three pieces. Below them are 4 2x2 inch bars for the entire length of the boat. They are finally bolted together. I soaked plywood 2 times with sunflower oil to protect it from water. If it is absorbed, it does not stain anything. Three pieces of plywood fit well in the trunk behind the rear seats of the Dodge Grand Caravan. The bars are attached to the top of the car or inside the middle to cross the whole car. Motor. I started using a trolling motor (4 straight speed, 1 rear) and marine battery, which I put in the cooler at the back. The cooler is also a seat for the "captain". One seat in the middle is a board. But a beach chair with an awning is better. The battery is enough for 4 people to travel 1 mile round trip without charging. And the battery still shows 60% charge. The main thing is that Intex Excursion 5 with such parts easily fits into a minivan for 2 weeks of vacation: fishing, crab trap, shrimping, fun for children. The last - in the salt water marsh of Edisto river, South Carolina.

Hi, I see that you cut your floor in 2 which makes sense. I plan to do the same. The next time you have your floor laid out in your garage...it would be awesome if you made a template ( on paper, foldable, mailable)for others to use. Your's looks perfect. I, and I would like to think many others, would pay to have a ready template to attack their 4×8 treated plywood sheet with. If you made a proper template that you could sell and mail to people...that would be great. I, personally, would be easily willing to buy that outline off you for $20. That's reasonable I think. You could sell it to many people judging on all these "floor mod" posts.😊😊

Thanks for the video!!! I just bought the same boat with pre-made floor, like yours... Previous owner probably watched your video ;) ! I just have to do the rest - seats and console!

Your videos are great. I recommend a $20 lav mic for HUGE audio improvements and an even more impressive production quality.

A really nice video... no lagging and very informative ... thank u

I’ve been using mine since 2014.

AMAZING VIDEO!!! 👏 Keep making videos! Very fun to watch. I'm going to attempt this setup soon. 👌

Brilliant bro! I'm gonna try this out as soon as I get a chance.. super cool man great job!

If you feel like you're stretching to use throttle on trolling motor you can use a couple ft. Piece of PVC to extend it

What were the dimensions of your console, including material? I am working this setup over then next few weeks, and want to know material and measurements. Phenomenal job man, this fits everything I am looking for.

I like the console idea. May try that on my Fish Hunter. Thanks!

man I got to do this, will send you pictures. Thanks so much for TOTAL details on setup.

Dude you've got all the equipment and tools and the space. That ain't the case for most people.

Thanks for the video! Any chance you can post the dimensions of the finished floor? Thanks.

Have you looked more into Airdeck SIB's like a Honda honwave etc? Far more durable, the transom would take more, once at the right pressure solid as a rock, Inflatable keel it would also be more maneuver able on Airdeck models, you can put attachable wheel kit on which use wheel barrow type tyres to make it easier to stick it in the drink, comes in various sizes and various floor types. I take mine (3.8m and 15hp 4 stroke ) out the back of the SUV, connect to car battery and pump up to 0.8 bar psi (don't take long with right pump) , clip on wheels n engine, stick gear in and run it down the beach and take it out primarily drifting for mackerel for the day, we also have strong tidal currents which it handles well and is absorbed by the Airdeck. Just a suggestion for you to look at?

Building one now. I’m excited

I like your video I have same boat isn’t that aggravating though u think your all done and the cable eye doesn’t fit I like how u fixed it

This guy is winning in life 🙌

I love this you should start a shop I wish I had some to do my inflatable boat I just got yesterday

Wow. great worksmanship too.

I enjoyed the video, I have no tools to build this but actually I would love to build a canopy for mine, any suggestions?

Dang! I got to have one, I can buy the same boat but the conversion man...Subs here.

This is so fire your super dope 🔥 hope u enjoyed and still enjoying

Hey, nice video, I really love the modification. How's the boat holding up now though? Would you recommend for a casual fishing person who'd like to go out 4-5 times per month?

Great vid given me some ideas with my rib from over here in england

Best I have seen. Smart Boat Guy! Thank you for your creative ideas. Any idea of "weight capacity " for the inflatable boat?

I have a 12 volt inverter in my truck, plug my pancake air compressor with 25 ft hose, but I had to DIY air fitting to hose for that cam with boat. From time I turn compressor on, completely air up, takes 6.5 minutes.