$500 Costco Boat Unboxing & Setup

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While shopping at Costco we noticed a $500 inflatable dinghy so we decided to see if it's any good. So today we are unboxing, setting up, and testing this Tobin Sports inflatable boat made by Bestway. We will slap a 6.0 HP Hangkai outboard motor on her and see how she runs on the water.
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0:00 Intro
0:21 Unboxing
3:39 Floor
10:30 Seats
11:12 Inflation
15:09 Thoughts, Overview, & Launch
16:28 Oars
18:32 Motor Install
20:02 Water Test
22:05 Final Thoughts/Outro

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@mrw3334 10 ай бұрын

Every time he says…ALRIGHT….I took a drink….got pretty drunk lol

@robertberry8928 11 ай бұрын

I've been buying inflateable dingys for 25 years, this has been the best value for the last 3 years and still going strong for this season. And it still fits in the burrito bag.

@SteveFelt67 11 ай бұрын

Will the floor withstand a dogs feet?

@Lambert-hr7sm 11 ай бұрын

@@SteveFelt67 with trimmed claws I don’t see why not. My girlfriends little cousin took the inflated floor while we weren’t paying attention and dragged it over concrete for a few minutes, no damage other than some light scuff marks. No leaks.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 11 ай бұрын

@@SteveFelt67 Get yourself a carpet 'remnant' for cheap, from a carpet store, and cut it out, to protect the inflatable floor. You could also use something more waterproof, like the green astroturf carpet from Home Depot or wherever.

@HufflerGarage 10 ай бұрын

We rode a dog around in it with no problems: kzfaq.infoESI-ExJ7ByQ

@curtisredmond1216 Ай бұрын

How much does it weigh without motor

@Motorhead-hm5jq 4 ай бұрын

I didn't look through all the comments, but I'll share one thing with you my father taught me 55 years ago with my first jon boat. When mounting the motor you put the bow in the water first with the stern barely resting on the shore. Then you can mount the motor standing on dry ground and not risk dropping it in the water by stepping on some unforseen obstacle on the bottom. Then you lift the back of the boat up, slide it into the water about a foot and spin the boat around. I think he figured that out after my drunken grandfather dropped a 5hp Johnson through the bottom of his hand built boat! By the way, my father never drank alcohol - I think that was a double life lesson...

@davidfoster3427 3 ай бұрын

He also seems to be adverse to reading the instructions first. Typical male behavior

@shelbyseelbach9568 3 ай бұрын

@@davidfoster3427REQUIRED male behavior.

@rolltide9173 3 ай бұрын

@@davidfoster3427. Lol….youre offended. Classic

@robertdewald8781 2 ай бұрын

I think he did it okay..

@robertdewald8781 2 ай бұрын

@@davidfoster3427 looks to me like he has done this before and I would have done the same.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 11 ай бұрын

I think the most important rule for inflatables is DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE SUN, while fully inflated -- as the temperature of the air inside rises, the air expands, and can pop a seam or hole. Conversely, after you put it into the water, the temperature of the air inside will decrease (from the cold water) and it will appear to lose pressure (so you should have a manual pump on board to put more air in).

@Al-vy3zp 10 ай бұрын

WRONG!!!

@MonicaHolly143 7 ай бұрын

U think it will pop a hole just becuz of being in the sun ??? 😂 u clearly dont know much about inflatable then 😂. Those can be run through by trucks and will not pop

@ChrisG9978 3 ай бұрын

A decent quality dinghy should not puncture unless you seriously abuse it or take a knife to it. Inflate it to the recommended PSI and it should be good in any weather conditions. I've run my Saturn FCB290 over rocks in rivers and creeks with no problems whatsoever, and am going into my 3rd season, zero issues. The Tobin Sports model however does not appear to have heat welded seams which will limit its durability.

@brucemontgomery6853 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know jack about this subject but seeing you inflate/ deflate especially after the seat thing, made me question this video/ you

@areksoboniak2774 Ай бұрын

It's too bad that I didn't read your advice or the manual last summer. Left my boat in the sun and popped the seam in two chambers. Got stuck on an island with a fishing buddy and all the gear. Thanks for this advice, may it be a guide for others. Cheers

@eddycolumbusohio6063 11 ай бұрын

Finally something everyone can afford

@andystoybox1723 11 ай бұрын

They look fun ! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

@VeronicaSchneider305 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video; I needed it! Your good vibe is also appreciated, so I'm subscribing. The video is straightforward, informative, with no annoying music-very nice to watch! 🎉

@AlbertMoyerJr 11 ай бұрын

A great value for what the company is selling. Impressive in this day and time.

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Have to agree since it costs about half of what we paid for our other inflatables and it's fairly similar in quality.

@trxntroll843 11 ай бұрын

Yeah you can get one of these or a pack of hotdogs, buns, ketchup and mustard…same price.

@farzana6676 3 ай бұрын

@HufflerGarage What if I buy a $200 inflatable raft and put an electric trolling motor on there? Please can you tell me the drawbacks of this suggested setup compared to what you have in the video.

@AlbertMoyerJr 3 ай бұрын

I am not the owner of that boat by I can suggest the differences. The battery to power the trolling motor will add more weight. Also, if the trolling motor is under powered it may be very slow. Rafts have a lot of drag. Torqeedo motors are nice electric motors, but I have steered clear of them because of the need for multiple batteries to power them and that adds a ton of weight to the boat. I hope this helps. @@farzana6676

@peterbrightman437 18 күн бұрын

@@farzana6676 Inflatable raft vs. Inflatable boat=knife to a gun fight

@larryboles629 Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING!! Costco got a homerun here.

@loadthebowl 11 ай бұрын

until it sinks

@kurtschreihart7424 11 ай бұрын

@@loadthebowl I owned these type of boats all my life, these boats have three main chambers, the keel and the high pressure floor. Never had a problem. Most sail boats have these so they can go to shore when there is no marina to handle the size of their boat ON THE OCEAN. These are very stable. If you buy a name brand like Zodiac, there might be a slight quality advantage. Put a 15 h.p. Mercury on one of these and go alone and you be flying like a wave runner.

@JohnSteedman 11 ай бұрын

@@loadthebowl 2

@thefisherman6000_USA 10 ай бұрын

That if this one last. Lol

@jerrymiller276 11 ай бұрын

When you launched the boat I found myself cringing, wondering it the bow line hanging down there in the water was going to end up uncoiling itself and wrap in the prop! Kudos to the manufacturer for ensuring it was secure.

@timarcher5695 8 ай бұрын

Me too. I prefer to cut the line short so it can't reach the prop.

@ostapbender5791 28 күн бұрын

Intex for 5 is less complicated and just $150 Big thanks' for review!

@karltraveldude7817 11 ай бұрын

super views , thank you for sharing ! Enjoy ....

@survivalhealthandhealingtv5651 11 ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!

@allisone8 10 ай бұрын

great video. thank you

@markeaston7353 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video review thanks. I found this very helpful.

@glenncollins4778 2 ай бұрын

Aahrahtt!

@Joanne-gt1bo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing 👌

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bigdaddy3662 11 ай бұрын

Just got done modifying mine, reinforced the transom with particle board and that allowed me to put twin Merc 150's on it for ocean going redundancy. Added a small cabin with bed and TV for ocean crossings and two 5 gallon gas cans. See you in Hawaii.

@bigdaddy3662 11 ай бұрын

Quick update: having some stability issues between 35 and 50 knots, the good news is I'm hitting 50 at 2700rpm with one engine off which is great for conserving fuel.

@bertram46 11 ай бұрын

What no tuna Tower?

@bertram46 11 ай бұрын

@@bigdaddy3662why didn't you install a seakeeper you must be an amateur

@Bill23799 11 ай бұрын

Gilligan!!!!!!!!

@OOICU812 11 ай бұрын

@@Bill23799lil buddy!

@desert-walker 11 ай бұрын

For some dumb reason I thought the motor came with it lol I was ready to go out and buy one but very nice😊

@kurtschreihart7424 11 ай бұрын

The motor is what costs the money. They can get $2800 for a 15 hp Mercury these days. You need a 2 stroke (gas oil mix) for these because the 4 stroke motors are too heavy to be portable if you take it around in your trunk. Plus I would go with a 12 foot or bigger inflatable so you can use a bigger motor (up to 25 hp) but 15 hp is just fine unless you are on the ocean and need to more fast. With the larger motors you would have to keep it set up and trailor it like a hard hull boat. A 15 hp is still doable as a trunk portable set up boat if it is a 2 stroke motor. You can buy dolly wheels for these boats so you can hand launch them in the water too. I have been using these all my life on Lake Michigan.

@tomsmith476 11 ай бұрын

@kurtschreihart7424 thank you good to know how is fish on them

@cindyreid6404 11 ай бұрын

The Hangkai outboards are cheap but, run well. This video shows it in action, follow the break-in instructions and you'll be fine. I personally thought a 6 hp was a bit much for this inflatable considering it's not a rib hard bottom, fiberglass hull. This boat is not designed for speed, she's a slow cruiser. Have fun!

@Moe-pu8ns 11 ай бұрын

Don't feel bad,I did to😅

@robertdewald8781 2 ай бұрын

@@kurtschreihart7424 I have a electric for my pontoon boat, works well and fast enough for fishing.

@Moe-pu8ns 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you got right to it,as far as opening and setting up without a lot of Talking 🗣️

@thomaskim3128 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I'm gonna need one to go with my Model Y. Soon I can casually tell everyone I own a boat. lol...

@michaelmcmullin2093 11 ай бұрын

Just bought this boat so thanks for the video showing how to set it up!

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching and enjoy the boat!

@oxyfee6486 11 ай бұрын

My wife works in returns at Costco, she said they haven’t had any returned, that’s always a sign of the quality.

@jbreefer148 11 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back and I miss your videos. This boat is very similar to my Saturn SD-385 boat.

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you again. Hopefully we'll be back to posting fairly regularly again. How's the Hangkai holding up?

@tayeblondon 2 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing with us, i enjoyed the video, cheers

@Morrisfactor Ай бұрын

My first inflatable was a 16' Avon in 1964. I've owned half a dozen since then, including three Hypalon RIB models right now (used as dinghies for my sailboats). I have to say this Tobin appears to be a nice little PVC material boat for a couple of people. The bottom is rather flat so the boat will pound when there are waves, as opposed to a more "V" shaped model so it is better suited for lakes or rivers. The PVC fabric will be lighter in weight and less durable than boats made from Hypalon and more affected by sunlight so be careful not to drag it up on the rocks or beaches and store in under a tarp (or in a garage). But gosh, the price is a quarter of a similar sized Hypalon boat. I think it is an exceptional value!

@Dirtyswiff 10 ай бұрын

Great job

@CS-uc2oh 9 ай бұрын

That man bun made you forget about that valve...

@rainerg2226 10 ай бұрын

Das ist doch für den Preis interessantes Boot . Danke für das Video .

@1badEK 26 күн бұрын

You should do a rough lake condition almost white caps demo. I want to see if that floor can handle waves.

@oxyfee6486 11 ай бұрын

Wife works at Costco, said they haven’t had any come back, that’s a good sign.👍

@bertram46 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious as an employee of Costco what type of a discount do they give you on food and other purchases if I may be so personal

@oxyfee6486 11 ай бұрын

@@bertram46 Actually employees pay the same as customers, no breaks, she also has to buy a membership. However as a employee she is paid really well, I’m in Ontario Canada, they are paid bonuses based on sales as well as shares in the company. Have a great day.

@bertram46 11 ай бұрын

@@oxyfee6486 hi thank you for responding I was just curious and I'm thinking about maybe working there part-time just to kill some time and I've heard nothing but good things about the company with their employees. Very fair. All the best Steve from Naples Florida

@MichaelRei99 11 ай бұрын

@@bertram46The one my brother works in if you are not hispanic you aren’t treated well.

@HodgdonH110 Жыл бұрын

Did that once before my electric pump - hand pumped with 15PSI in my SUP I'd left the valve down - never again haha

@pilotarix 11 ай бұрын

This thing is almost identically with our dinghy which is a low cost Zodiac 310 with inflatable floor. So not bad for the price, this is half the price of the Zodiac. If it holds up to the elements for a couple of years it seems to be a good deal. We use a three hp e-propulsion electric engine which is plenty to go through the marina.

@viewtx8233 6 ай бұрын

Your e-propulsion electric engine is charged mostly by fossil fuels used at the power station. About 95% mostly.

@markeaston7353 6 ай бұрын

Hey glad that I stumbled upon your comment. I bought this boat recently and have decided on the ePropulsion Spirit Plus. Which shaft length did you choose and are you happy with it? Thanks.

@pilotarix 6 ай бұрын

We had the propulsion motor before the inflatable dinghy. We bought it as auxiliary propulsion for an 18-foot open sailboat. Therefore, it has a long shaft, which works but is not ideal. I would guess that for our Zodiac dinghy, the short shaft would be the way to go. If I would buy the motor for this specific dinghy I would go with the short shaft. However, there are charts from e-propulsion showing what shaft lengths to choose in regard to the transom height.@@markeaston7353

@iandennis7836 5 ай бұрын

@@viewtx8233so is your phone and your laptop etc, so your point actually is?

@jimm8246 11 ай бұрын

Not bad for a very light craft. For fair weather skippers. Wouldn't recommend taking it out in big waters or windy days with chop.

@BrankoFlyFish 11 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@jackmoorow1958 3 ай бұрын

Nice, I love it ❤

@aaronli1488 11 ай бұрын

Does this boat use a different valve than stand up paddleboards and inflatable kayaks? My electric pump isn't working with it and I'm trying to figure out which adapter I'm supposed to be using.

@casper2yall Ай бұрын

Great review, I will need to get one for sure.. How much is a motor for it? And what kind to get?

@chrisrichardson4899 11 ай бұрын

I got one of those about 5 years ago, was stored inside always. Was great for a year, by end of year 2 all the glued on parts started coming off, by year 2.5 I was tired of trying to glue them back on. The tubes held up well however, but that was it. Threw it out.

@chrisrichardson4899 11 ай бұрын

by pads, I mean the oar, hand grip, and the transom , the harder stuff where glued

@JCFISHING2148 27 күн бұрын

This is cool. I may want to get one of those inflatables now.

@robertfrederick9061 11 ай бұрын

I know this is silly to ask but do you have a method of securing the OB motor screw in handles to the transom so they don't inadvertently loosen while the boat is running? To many this is common sense but I have seen OB's slip off transoms of small craft operated by seasoned boaters who meant to do that later.

@HufflerGarage 10 ай бұрын

We usually put a small padlock to link them together and run a safety cable to catch the motor in the event it were to come off.

@retropalooza 10 ай бұрын

Had same one in Maine. Recalled it due to a glue issue, took 4 months for a replacement. Returned to manufacturer at my expense careful stay shallow

@survivalhealthandhealingtv5651 11 ай бұрын

THIS LOOKS LIKE WHAT WE USED FOR LIFEGUARDING RESCUES AT LAKE SILVERWOOD IN CALIFORNIA!

@pacman5511 11 ай бұрын

Nice I’m trynna go this month

@darrencorrigan8505 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Huffler Garage.

@issaclink7435 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic 😀😀😀😀😀

@alanpeirce4548 9 ай бұрын

Great video I tried to find where you got that inflator at but I could not see it on any of your videos

@RZ-eu2rl 11 ай бұрын

Looks like a good boat for the price. If the manufacturer is watching, here is my suggestions make it much more versatile by adding removable skegs and a sailing option, you could put a rudder on the transom. Also put an removable skeg on the floor so it could be used as a stand up paddle board. I'll have to look for that inflatable pump with the deflate option and gage.

@patrickholcomb9628 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!, for making many GOOGAN mistakes and not editing them out!!! (I actually appreciate that!) [and the tampon vehicle &-Pink board shorts. Totally desperate points of interest .]

@cindyreid6404 11 ай бұрын

I inflate the floor last. 6 hp will move on out. Thank you for the info.

@F-N-C 10 ай бұрын

That is a dope little raft

@ronnaveau4801 2 ай бұрын

Speaking of dope,,it's a great cartel smuggling dingy 😂😂😂

@claudekim7876 24 күн бұрын

i gotta ask, how long did it take to set the boat up? im thinking of getting this cuz i wanna be able to pack it away and launch it at the docks. with a eletric pump like 30 mins?

@1FishinAddict 8 ай бұрын

Those been around for over 20yrs under different named and colors, it's a beginners fun boat for sure

@rgm1869 11 ай бұрын

What is the manufacturer of the electric pump you used and is the fitting universal to other rafts?

@StansOutdoorAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Hi great vidoe 👍 do you have to use a short shaft motor for them boats?

@HufflerGarage 10 ай бұрын

We're running a short shaft on it.

@captaingordon 16 күн бұрын

Excellent buy! I have one I use in Marina Del Rey as a cabin cruiser’s tender (hundreds of boats in the. Ari a use them… They’re almost one of the most popular tenders). They’re great! Fyi… They do begin to get tacky on the floor boards and hand grabs from sun exposer after a year. So long as you use a dinghy cover, they will last a long time!

@DAAAFARM 11 ай бұрын

Awesome

@mgmg77867 2 ай бұрын

Pretty cool!

@TriNguyen-zf3pp 10 ай бұрын

Very nice

@danielweeks3723 11 ай бұрын

treat any inflatable like it's fragile. $500 or $5000. Welded seams on these plastic boats tend to fare better than glued ones. Doc (over 30 years pro experience)

@BIHaole 10 ай бұрын

Wow! We live in Hawaii and my wife wears her hair just like you!

@Psalm-yg6yi 11 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Seafariireland 10 ай бұрын

Handy boat!

@UncaDave 3 ай бұрын

Neat boat for sure! Your little car looks pretty snappy too!

@darabu.julhaz6955 11 ай бұрын

Really very good value for your money.. also, excellent video demonstration 👍

@vinhha6073 11 ай бұрын

You live right the river its beautiful ..!! The pump i had like you had.. nice pump 🤓🤓

@brownnoise357 2 ай бұрын

Credit where it’s due, this is the best unboxing and setup inflatable boat review I’ve seen yet and I’ve been looking at a lot of them - I’m looking for an inflatable a bit bigger than the one in this video to be my pickup truck / Tender/ workhorse for my next sailboat, and my favourite local company here in the UK doesn’t appear to do similar introduction videos, which really Sucks. . PS I really liked seeing what that air pump is capable of. I need one of those big time. 👍👍👍🌟🌟❤️Bob in Wales. 🤔⛵️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@robertdewald8781 2 ай бұрын

yes, I like the pump as well. He just dials in the pressure required, very cool..

@ProtestingJoe 11 ай бұрын

Good review! Where was this filmed?

@jscottchrist5178 11 ай бұрын

Waiting for my boats arrival. Have you tried inflating the boats floor before installing the inflatable floor?

@jacquelinerussell2369 2 ай бұрын

Is there any harm in leaving the boat inflated say for 2 or 3 weeks under a tarp? Or is it best to deflate and inflate each time when ready to use on the water again?

@jinxycat1964 11 ай бұрын

I'm sure someone already asked but what was the brand of the electric pump you used in your video? You may have mentioned it but I missed it. Thanks in advance

@squatchymusings4421 2 ай бұрын

I love it when Zach Galifianakis does these low key comedy bits. 😆

@25Patman 10 ай бұрын

How do you think that boat would do with a 30lb thrust trolling motor instead of the gas engine? Good enough for Lakes and Resevoir fishing?

@tomcoryell 5 ай бұрын

I have a very similar one. I think it would do fine. I just use the oars and it moves very easily through the water.

@prai20 2 ай бұрын

Nice! I would love to have one

@jimjim2822 Ай бұрын

I’m confused… PSI, as you know, is “pounds per square inch”. Inflating the boat to 3.5 PSI is almost like adding no air whatsoever! At 3.5 PSI those side tanks wouldn’t even move …like they were not being inflated at all! Please explain.

@Jose-ce4vq 10 ай бұрын

Wow with a motor that’s cool

@fredrespess7475 11 ай бұрын

That s Kool

@darrincoy9361 10 ай бұрын

Nice survival boat

@JustMe-js8vc 11 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly, I got mine for around $200 on sale at Costco

@rosco8720 11 ай бұрын

Just imagine the fun instore for you trying to get the boat back into it's nice tight carrying bag

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Easy peasy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebyHdZd_rsmznHU.html

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 11 ай бұрын

Honestly, it looks like they made the bag large enough to actually put the boat back inside. Genius!

@tonyt.5316 Ай бұрын

I have a 20hp on mine. Goes pretty good!

@johnhoag2171 Ай бұрын

Will it support you if you stand up in the boat ie fishing

@arrepuess 11 ай бұрын

Them mistakes and how you handled it was funny. Good watch… good job.

@steveboyle3611 Жыл бұрын

Do you find that the psi is high enough on the keel and the air floor? Also do you put the air floor under the lip.of the transom?

@gordperrin9521 11 ай бұрын

i bought thesame boat from costco but here its called hydroforce..still made by bestway...ive had it five years ..ofgood steady ocean use...its finally showing its age but i absolutely love it pair it with a 15hp 2 stroke it will fly

@gordperrin9521 11 ай бұрын

shit sorry mine has a metal floor and inflatable keel as you asked about...the inflatable keel on mine works great

@dustinj7650 11 ай бұрын

The air floor is fine, its a bit weird when flying down the lake you can feel the water underneath (the floor kinda wiggles). But it is fine for standing on.

@dustinj7650 11 ай бұрын

my air floor doesn't go under the transom, there is no space for it. But the floor fits the boat pretty good and I've had no issues with losing control (6hp outboard)

@terryreeder-ls4yw 11 ай бұрын

Is this boat made of PVC or hypalon? If it’s not Hypalon first rough dock or rocky beach and you will be using those patches. We have had an Achilles as a dingy in CA on Catalina Island for 25 years and it is still in good shape.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 11 ай бұрын

Whatever it's made of, people should have a 'real' patch kit and know how to use it. If a patch kit is included, throw it away and get a real one.

@willywonka8730 11 ай бұрын

Hypalon is a superior material and dependable. However, my West Marine PVC held up for many years. I do prefer the inflatable floor insert over the boards I have.

@HufflerGarage 10 ай бұрын

It's PVC. We have a few other PVC boats and have run them up on barnacles and broken glass with no issues.

@dccooper1211 3 ай бұрын

I was so worried about that bow line lol... Be safe out there on the water!

@AURoger1946 9 ай бұрын

What kind of air pump are you using? Thank you

@MichaelRei99 11 ай бұрын

Not sure if you are doing this but when you are running things off of your cigarette lighter it’s a good idea to have your vehicle running. Your pump will run much stronger.

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

That's true. Unfortunately when filming you have to make some compromises so the car was off only for better audio quality.

@poetmike81 25 күн бұрын

Great video! Definitely saved me some headaches. Can anybody help me with an electric air pump with the adapter for these? I ordered one and the adapter didn't fit. Any help would be greatly appreciated

@mikewiser9872 3 ай бұрын

Very good job of demonstrating how to get this boat in the water. I am sure I would have made more mistakes than you.did! Well done for the average person without a lifetime of experience on the water.

@traveller2378 7 күн бұрын

I think I know this area. Good work!

@fishesfromtupperware 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! That looks like a brilliant buy! Seemingly dumb question but does it hold air? My MOST favorite kayak was an inflatable that did everything I wanted...except hold air. It was from a fairly reputable company (Sevylor) and had bladder issues from day one. Really nice boat! But inflatables gotta stay inflated!

@jeff022889 10 ай бұрын

Good sailboat dingy

@1woksape606 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video, thank you..

@victorperrotta4007 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! Is that sailboat in the background your boat?

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is! We need to make a video of it sometime.

@davidrivero7943 11 ай бұрын

You will never get it back in the box , all neat & folded. Looks decent .

@HufflerGarage 11 ай бұрын

Easy peasy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebyHdZd_rsmznHU.html

@ChrisG9978 3 ай бұрын

The Tobin Sports rafts look a lot like the old Saturn inflatables...their older models did not have heat-welded seams, everything was glued. Some of the items included inside are identical to what comes packaged with Saturn inflatable boats, down to the orange canister with the patch kit materials. Benches/oars/floor are all identical. Likely the same Korean company manufacturing these. The Saturns do use a better-quality PVC, and all the seams on Saturn inflatables are heat-welded (instead of glued). Saturn inflatables also cost twice as much but you get what you pay for with the higher-durability German Heytex PVC. I always inflate the floor inside the raft, and fully inflate the raft after the floor is all set. The floor should center properly if it's inflated inside the raft. Benches definitely have to be in place before the side chambers are fully inflated to 3.5 PSI. For $500 not a bad deal at all, a fun and fast dinghy especially with a 6-12HP outboard on the back. I wouldn't advise taking the Tobin model on any body of water where rocks or sticks are an issue.

@Oracle-fz5pr 8 ай бұрын

nice video. Can you please tell me the motor attached to this boat? and where did you buy it from?

@michaelmounts1269 10 ай бұрын

nice!

@HufflerGarage 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Namean765 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! Where did you order the Motor and how much was it?

@scottsyoutubeworld1824 Ай бұрын

Wow that boat looks great! And at a great price! Now that you've had it for a little while, can you tell us if it is too good to be true, or if it is still working out great? Thanks for the video!