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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@shelbyseelbach9568

2 ай бұрын

​@@davidfoster3427REQUIRED male behavior.

@rolltide9173

2 ай бұрын

@@davidfoster3427. Lol….youre offended. Classic

@robertdewald8781

Ай бұрын

I think he did it okay..

@robertdewald8781

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

10 ай бұрын

Will the floor withstand a dogs feet?

@Lambert-hr7sm

10 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

10 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

9 ай бұрын

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

@curtisredmond1216

22 күн бұрын

How much does it weigh without motor

Finally something everyone can afford

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

9 ай бұрын

WRONG!!!

@MonicaHolly143

6 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

2 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

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

28 күн 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

Do you know you’ll never get it back in that bag right

@dustinj7650

10 ай бұрын

actually the bag works pretty good. The straps are sturdy and hold well so makes it easy to pull tight and collapse the boat.

@mrdanger4851

10 ай бұрын

Is that why the folks that live in the country that made it are always squinting ?

@YMH420s

10 ай бұрын

Why not?

@stevestretch6052

10 ай бұрын

Who cares

@keep-your-hope

10 ай бұрын

I honestly wouldn't get in that boat unless there were a spare boat inside.

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

10 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

10 ай бұрын

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

@cindyreid6404

10 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

10 ай бұрын

Don't feel bad,I did to😅

@robertdewald8781

Ай бұрын

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

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

@HufflerGarage

10 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

10 ай бұрын

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

@farzana6676

2 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

2 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

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! 🎉

They look fun ! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

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

@bertram46

10 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

10 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

10 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

@MikeR65

10 ай бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

great video. thank you

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

OUTSTANDING!! Costco got a homerun here.

@loadthebowl

10 ай бұрын

until it sinks

@kurtschreihart7424

10 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

10 ай бұрын

@@loadthebowl 2

@thefisherman6000_USA

9 ай бұрын

That if this one last. Lol

Thanks for showing 👌

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent video review thanks. I found this very helpful.

@glenncollins4778

Ай бұрын

Aahrahtt!

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

10 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

10 ай бұрын

What no tuna Tower?

@bertram46

10 ай бұрын

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

@Bill23799

10 ай бұрын

Gilligan!!!!!!!!

@OOICU812

10 ай бұрын

@@Bill23799lil buddy!

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

5 ай бұрын

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

@markeaston7353

5 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

5 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?

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

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

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

@oxyfee6486

10 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.

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

@pacman5511

10 ай бұрын

Nice I’m trynna go this month

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!

GREAT VIDEO!

Great job

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.

Good review! Where was this filmed?

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

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

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

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

Excellent.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

Thanks, Huffler Garage.

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

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

9 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.

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 .]

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

That is a dope little raft

@ronnaveau4801

Ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

What kind of air pump are you using? Thank you

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

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

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

Easy peasy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYqLpJaHeca1nKQ.html

@hxhdfjifzirstc894

10 ай бұрын

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

Wow with a motor that’s cool

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

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!

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

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

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

@HufflerGarage

9 ай бұрын

We're running a short shaft on it.

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

Nice survival boat

Nice, I love it ❤

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

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

Fantastic 😀😀😀😀😀

Very nice

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

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

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

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

Handy boat!

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

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

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

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

Hi. What brand motor are You using and how much are they?

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

4 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.

Awesome

While it's no Boston Whaler it does seem pretty cool for what it is. I wouldn't take that through the Point Pleasant Canal though.

Nice! I would love to have one

Looks like a good pick! Anything you’ve found that would make you not buy it again?

@dustinj7650

10 ай бұрын

for me, its a bit tight on space. Great for bringing 1 adult out...had 3 kids in it with beach and fishing gear and we were fully loaded

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

So far, for the price and how we plan to use it (sailboat tender), we think it will work out great. The quality is similar to the BRIS boats, maybe just a small step down.

Good sailboat dingy

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?

Pretty cool!

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

10 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

10 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

9 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.

I have a real zodiac brand looks very similar and was way more expensive.What is the biggest motor you can put on it ???

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!

Decent review. And the boat looks very sturdy and like a great value. This is my first time watching your channel and I stumbled on it randomly. I guess a helpful critique for future ‘unboxing/set-up/review’ type videos would be to follow the manufacturer’s instructions so people know the intended set up from said manufacturer. I know most of us don’t like reading the instructions, myself included, but many re-dos and sometimes mistakes can be avoided. And, if manufacturer’s representatives see your reviews they would be more apt to reach out to you (for sponsorship, etc.) if their intended instructions were being followed. Additionally, I like that electric pump you have. What brand is it? And lastly, I agree with the last comment… that thing will never go back in the case. 😂

@bradcoons6336

10 ай бұрын

Safety First.....Life jacket. IJS. Great looking boat though.

i been watching you videos. Where do you live? I live in southern Ohio. Do you put the license number on it? I think 12hp will work. Any engine problems Hangkai? Any rips or tears? Thanks.

@dingxu6814

10 ай бұрын

worry about this hangkai😂❤

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.

Very nice video, thank you..

Great price for a small community pond or lake

How stable is it to stand up in? Have you had two people in it?

I would like to know where u bought your pump and the name thanks

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

@HufflerGarage

10 ай бұрын

Easy peasy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYqLpJaHeca1nKQ.html

I kept fast forwarding it. It comes with the engine ??

I've been looking for these boats on the Costco website and haven't found them. Can you tell me how you found them at Costco.?

What is the air pump called? Where can we get one?

Can u tell me what exact air pump is this? Thanks.

What’s the name of that electric pump that you used? I’d like to get one

Do you have a video of installing an electric motor ?

Does it come with that mercury motor