INTEX Excursion Inflatable Boat Series: Includes Deluxe 54in Boat Oars and High-Output Pump – SuperTough PVC – Adjustable Seats with Backrest – Fishing Rod Holders – Welded Oar Locks

Well if you are reading this you are probably considering buying this boat. Great choice but before you purchase understand this is more than a $150 boat and it has some limitations.First and foremost it does not seat 5 people. It is more of a 2 to maybe 3 adults. 2 adults and a couple of kids would work pretty well.Second, trying to row this big boat is tough. You will want a trolling motor for this boat.Third, at least in North Dakota, if you put a trolling motor on any boat, including inflatables, it needs to be registered with game and fish and you have to follow boating laws. (If you dont put a motor on it you shouldnt have to register it)Fourth, this is an air boat, it works extremely well on little to no current. I havent tried it in a river with a current yet but i dont think i want to.Overall im very pleased with this boat. It seems to be tough as the vinyl is thicker than an air mattress. The fishing pole holders seem cheap and in dont think id trust my poles using them. The boat is very portable but is pretty heavy. Much easier to load and unload with 2 people. Also this boat is rated for 1300 pounds people and equipment weight. I have at least 800 pounds in my boat at all times and it floats great and moves pretty good (5 mphish) with the trolling motor.Alright, if you are still reading here are my suggestions of what you should buy with the purchase of this boat.1. Trolling motor mounting kit2. Trolling motor (i used a minn kota endura max 40 thrust). The boat is only rated to 30 thrust or 1.5 hp (33lbs max motor weight according to the box) but im pretty confident you could fit a bigger motor on this if you wanted to.3. Minn kota power center battery box. This box is great, it shows you battery life remaining and has spots for dc power so you can charge your phone and whatnot.4. A 29 series deep cycle battery. I used an everstart maxx 29 from walmart5. Minn kota portable battery charger. I like this charger because it has overcharge protection and is very lightweight and easy to use.6. A 4 pack of life vests. I bought the orange cheapos but they work fine just to be legal7. An air horn8. An anchor. I think mine is 3 or 5 lbs. Trust me you want an anchor as the boat floats away easily when you are trying to stay still.9. I bought a fire extinguisher. Not required by law but it makes me feel safer10. Bow and stearn light (green/red for bow and white for back). I found a set for inflatables on amazon and they are AA battery powered.11. An electric air pump. I bought a dc powered one so i can use the truck at the lake to power the pump and inflate the boat.12. Industrial strength outdoor velcro. Stuff kind of flops around in the boat. Velcro keeps stuff organized13. I would consider buying a couple large plastic bins to carry and store the boat14. Loctite! The bolts holding the motor mount seem to loosen on their own. Using some loctite should help that15. I am buying led light strips for my boat for better lighting at night16. Buy dock bumpers if you plan on landing this at a dock. You dont want sharp metal or wood puncturing it

As a complete newbie to boating, this is really an awesome boat/raft. I had a lot of doubts as the inflatable kayaks I’ve been on before have been really prone to currents and wind, but this boat is a behemoth. It’s simultaneously huge and spacious (took 2 friends, about 600 pounds total with 3 people total), extremely buoyant, easy to inflate and use, and not prone to winds or currents like other inflatables, really stable.I had hooked up a 55lbs thrust trolling motor and battery first time with no problems in about 10 minutes. For the price as well, $140 for a huge raft with really easy setup and deflation is exceptional. I would recommend the motor as the oars alone that come with it aren’t ideal for multiple people or against strong winds/currents. Overall I would highly highly recommend. This is probably the closest you can get to actual boating without breaking the bank or needing a truck for towing/parking space for the boat.

Purchased this for the family to play around on at the lake and have been very happy with it. I took to Google and with a few custom pieces it is a very sturdy vessel that fits 2 adults and 3 children comfortably. The package includes 2 oars, a pump, seats, a rope, and of course the boat itself. Although the pump works well enough, I would recommend getting the upgraded 2-way pump that also deflates by simply switching the air hose on the pump handle. I had a 2-way manual pump from a previous purchase, and was able to inflate and deflate it in under 20 minutes quite easily, but I did eventually purchase the Intex Quick-Fill 12v-DC Electric Air Pump, Max. Air Flow 21.2CFM and this makes the process even easier (and a quite a bit less painful my lower back) with setup and take down. I built a custom floor with a sheet of 3/4 inch plywood, some indoor/outdoor carpet, and a couple of hinges so it folds in half for easier transporting. Under the floor i have 5 pieces of pvc pipe (1 inch I think, roughly 7.5-8 feet in length) that fit in the grooves of the inflated bottom of the boat for additional stability and can stand up without too much effort and balance. The kids were able to stand and jump over the sides with no problems at all. I finally added the Intex motor mount, a Minn Kota Endura C2 30 trolling motor with a Minn Kota power center (battery box), and a 12 Volt 35 Amp Deep Cycle Battery. We drove around a small cove for a few hours quickly and very quietly enjoying the day at the lake. When all was said and done, I had spent less than 500 dollars and have a very fun, portable, and affordable boat to play on the lake. We transport it on a hitch mounted cargo carrier, or if I want to get away in the morning to fish it all fits in the trunk of a 2005 Monte with the seats down. Even if you don't have the time or desire to customize it, this is an amazing deal for the price.