Awesome! I just upgraded to the Mariner 4, had a 3. Have a newport vessels 55 lb trolling motor and 55 amp mighty max battery and another battery even more powerful, solar panels, two 8inch speakers, the awning. I like the floor idea and now I'm getting a fish finder. Once I get my floors in with carpet I'm going to install two swivel seats and a table in the middle to play cards or watch TV, cook, whatever. Awesome modifications and thank you for the ideas!

Great Rig Neil! Your ideas allowed me to modify my new Mariner 4 using a lot of your specs but I added a Bimini Cover, transducer mount attached to my sliding tray, and Solar panel that flips out on the other side of the tray that charges my deep cycle, and then I attached lighting to the Bimini cover for night fishing! Thank you for a well explained video and time to provide details.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds terrific, J! Happy to be someone's inspiration. You made my day. Stay safe, and tight lines!

I’ve own my M4 for 5-6yrs now. I have to say your setup is a BADASS! I wanna mimic your rig now (someday)!

Hell of a set up. Gave me some good ideas for mine.

Looks great buddy. Lots of good work done to make fishing comfortable. Really nice video.

Neil - awesome video! You have to be the most creative! This has to be the best looking Intex M4 modification. I hate the clumsiness of a big boat. Think I'm gonna get myself a M4.

I'm Brazilian, I'll use you as a reference, your ideas are very good, your boat is spectacular

Absolutely impressive!

Great ideas incorporating the PVC Railing system! I appreciate the content. My boy and I will be using some of these mods as well as incorporating our own mods. Thanks for the ideas and content Neil. "TightLines"

Very creative with lots of thought put into it. I especially like that you cut a hole in the wooden floor to gain access to air inlet.

Love it , everything it says it was and more , very stable , easy to handle

Man you did a great job THANKS for info .

That sliding tray is a great addition 👍👍👍 🎣

Had to watch this 3 times. Heroic use of pvc pipe. Will be using (stealing idea, and taking credit for,lol) on my DIY hardtop extension on my 26 foot CAMPION 682 BRA . Good video, well done, thanks for posing.

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! Steal away!

Very ingenious and inspiring! Thank you!

thank alot sir, and will copy your style. GREAT JOB & LOVE IT

Very cool! I appreciate the video. The only thing you could do better is 1) paint the untreated plywood unless you never plan to get it wet (it'll rot eventually and just get nasty with all the fish guts, spills, etc. 2) Post links to the products you bought (always a nice touch) 3) Definitely need to toss the motor mounts and get something that'll lock it in place better I love the fishing rod holders! They are very cool.

Fantastic! Great job

Your build has really got me wanting one of these over a Kayak. Solo I would probably prefer a Yak but this allows for a fishin buddy. I wonder if my cooler would fit under the slider. That pvc frame/bungie cord setup is solid

Those are some pimped out mods! mad props Neil. You should sell these modifications! I would definitely buy some.

@jaycarl1562

3 жыл бұрын

I would too

Awesome rig man

Sweeeeeeet! Thank you for sharing!

Love this great job. I'm about to rig up a Mariner 3 for solo fishing this year and may copy some of your work.

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

OMG!!! this is amazing~!!!!

Freaking awesome job!

Awesome setup!

That's a bad ass build. If it weren't for the unfinished / unpainted wood, this could easily pass for a stock setup at a first glance.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Hi! Good job, that´s amazing. Thank's for the video.

Good job for modification very beauty

These M4 are so much fun. They have a charm to them. I use mine for fishing.

@joeprimal2044

3 жыл бұрын

Hooks, fish fin spikes and an inflatable boat just don't sound like they'd go together. Is it really not an issue?

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

Just have to be careful, and have some good luck. This is a pretty tough boat though.

Beautiful, i love the electric box

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great Job!!

De lo mejor que he visto!

@ndettwiler

6 жыл бұрын

Gracias.

@MrKarloz97

5 жыл бұрын

Facundo Pavletich se mando 🤭👌🏽

Amazing ideas!!

These boats look great , but is the quality there. Why do Intex only give 90 day warranty. ?

Would love to see some lamination (preferably a carbon fiber finish) around the plywoods and you would heave the best inflatable MOD in the whole world!

So cool brother

Neat work.

Super Video 🙏😉👍

Now I need to build me one!

veeeery very good!

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I very much enjoyed your videos on the impressive wooden additions you made to your Mariner 4!

Love it

brilliant

Bert here thanks for glue info

Excellent

VERY COOL THANKS

I wish these enhancement videos would show the unit performing in the water with 1 and 2 people? Also in choppy water.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3yZxKNsnpuWcbw.html

Thats impressive, to cool

@frisbeear8389

4 жыл бұрын

It's "two". "two cool".

Wowwwww!

What is that for, the first thing? America = Overboard. On a more serious note. Excellent job! Where did you get the seat? Thanks. Plywood?

How did you get the pvc swivel on the rod holder? Is that just a small piece of pvc in between the 45 and T angle?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Correct.

Whats up neil, great rig! Would like to see some videos of you putting this bad boy to use👍

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but my van was totaled this winter, and I now have no way to transport it, unless I cut the one-piece plywood floor into two pieces, which I really don't want to do. :(

@colombiangoon3389

5 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler oh ok i see thats a bummer. I cut mine in half and it gets the job done but it would be better as 1 solid piece

@ManofPirate

4 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler you could put a hinge on them once you cut them and add the same mechanism on the top of the floor as thats on the old time wooden block locks the ones that are like battering ram proof, and it would support the pivot of the hinge and creating the same feel as solid one peice

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3yZxKNsnpuWcbw.html

Niel, I am interested in where you got the hardware for the transducer .... the stainless steal parts

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

The parts attached to the transducer, which connect the transducer to the pipe, came with the transducer & fish finder. The bracket used to hold the pipe at its swivel point is this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUQ9ZVG.

Is the rubber floor of the boat underneath the plywood filled up with air or does it stay deflated if you add a plywood floor?

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

There is an inflatable keel in the rubber floor of the boat, with an inflation valve at the front passenger's feet. I cut a hole in the plywood floor to give access to this inflation valve. I wait until the boat is on the water, then give the front passenger a hand pump and ask him/her to pump up the keel.

Showwwww!!! 👏👏💯🍻

Did the cup holders come on the seats or did you add them? The only Marine Raider ones I see have no beverage holder.

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

They were purchased separately. It's a Wise Boat Seat Caddy Gear Holder, available on Amazon.

Great ideas thx

Hi, are you happy with these Wise seats and are the backs high enough? Great mods!

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, as a matter of fact, I replaced the stock seat on my Fish Cat Streamer XL-IR pontoon with one of these seats.

Great info. Loved the sliding table with the ruler. I would love to see a video of How you pack for transport & launch the boat into the lake/ocean.

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Not sure I'll take it out again this year, but will record if I do. I transport it, inflated, on the top of my minivan. Then on the boat ramp, we place it parallel to the shoreline, load it up, and my passenger and I simultaneously put one foot in, and push away with the other. The front passenger inflates the keel once we're away.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3yZxKNsnpuWcbw.html

Always see these videos with the boat out the water.. mine that dont have all this doesnt do good in water because of all the motion.. you can even stand up. Would be nice to see something like this in use.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3yZxKNsnpuWcbw.html

I love what u did with ur set up, may I ask where you bought the chair and the name of it, I kind of got a similar boat but it has aluminum floor so you think I can install something like that on it

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

I bought the chairs at Academy Sports + Outdoors. If you go to their website Academy.com, search for "Marine Raider Padded Fold Down Boat Seat." I also bought an adjustable pedestal for each.

@zesowl

5 жыл бұрын

Found it thx again

how do you store the flooring and doesn't the floor pretty much negate the easy storage that people buy them in the first place?

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

I store the boat ~75% inflated, with the wood floor installed, suspended from the ceiling of my garage using a kayak hoist.

Neil, awesome setup! I have a question on the sliding of the table. Did you cut off a part of the PVC to make it slide? It is really hard to see how it is attached in the video. Thanks!

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

That's correct. I cut 4 pieces of PVC pipe, approximately 2-3 inches long, then sliced a section out of each, lengthwise. These are screwed into the bottom of the tray. They "clip" onto the side rails with downward pressure.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

There's a pic in this post: m.facebook.com/groups/709056992576641?view=permalink&id=1201059726709696

@bobm762

4 жыл бұрын

Got it. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the quick response. I'm building mine out next week while the misses is gone. I'll let you know how it goes.

Harika iş çıkarmışsın tebrik ederim aynısını yapmaya çalışacağım çok güzel

I was just given one of these boats from a friend and I LOVE this set up!!! Thanks for sharing! Question, where’s the best place to get the whole seat set-up? (Base plate, pole, seat mount and seat)

@ndettwiler

3 жыл бұрын

I pieced mine together, looking for best prices. The seats I got at my local Academy Sports store. The Attwood swivels and adjustable pedestals can be found at Walmart or Amazon; my local Walmart had them. The side-mounted caddy/cupholder is available at Amazon.

@nateveal3833

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought is I would have to buy the pieces from different places and assemble it. Thanks for the advice! Love the set up you have

I had to cut the board in half to fit in my car will it lose stability? or what’s your thought I haven’t used it yet but I did when it was a full board so I know I’ll feel the difference soon kinda pissed I did it

@ndettwiler

Жыл бұрын

I had to cut mine too. See my other video on my Mariner 4 - during the assembly process, I show how I used a strip of H channel to join the boards together to add some rigidity.

Awesome video and modifications! You said you already had the gray connection part (that thing your bungee strap is attached to) but did you buy or it did it come with your other boat? I'm trying to find some to purchase to accessorize my Mariner with but can't seem to find those just by themselves. Do you know what the actual part name is? Also, having your transducer installed on the side of the boat like that, have you noticed any misreadings?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

No misreadings, no. Having it out front away from the roil of the motor is a good thing. Just ensure it is in the water at an appropriate depth.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

That gray connection part was harvested from my first (defective) boat, and glued on with HH-66. So my boat has extra glued-on parts like rod holders, motor mounts, and these tie-downs.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

You could use these: www.amazon.com/dp/B00XFXPYQO

Hi Neil! GREAT JOB! What rails are you using to mount rod holders?

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Slide Track. I bought the 48" track and cut to fit.

@VRiabov

5 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler SUPERB! Thank You VERY MUCH!

How manny times usted after scape air

What type of glue you use to ad more things on your index boat

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

HH-66 Vinyl Cement

Curious if you have has any issues with the plastic floor slats damaging the boat. I just bought the boat and was surprised by how sharp the plastic slats are. I plan on taking some sandpaper to them. Thanks

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

I did not experience an issue, but I only used those slats once. I now use only the one-piece plywood floor shown in this video, *without* also using the stock floor. If the edges of your slats are sharp, perhaps sanding is a good idea.

@jakeb1778

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply

Are you only using the wood floor you built? You don't put your wood floor on top of the floor that came with the raft?

@ndettwiler

3 жыл бұрын

I only use the plywood floor. I do not use the floor that came with the boat.

Thank you for the video, I first want to build that pole holder an ask for more information on how you have your trolling motor set up

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

Trolling motor is just a Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb thrust, 30" shaft. I have it mounted to the Intex motor mount made for this boat.

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

The trolling motor just clamps to the motor mount; the motor mount is shown at 3:04 of this video.

question, do you guys deflate these when your not using? how long should you keep them pumped up?

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Mine is mostly inflated, with the plywood floor installed, hanging from the ceiling in the garage. I use a hoist meant for a kayak, and I hook it up to the seat post bases, which remain attached to the plywood floor.

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

imgur.com/a/LNFTDxl

Do you know the dimensions of the floor? I plan on getting some wood to make floors and use marine carpet. Wondering if you just use the plastic floor as a template, or if you had to take a little more off for when you apply the marine carpet? I've had a mariner 3 raft and now a 4 but had issues with the one I had sending it back because the seam was leaking.

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

I used the full 8' length of a sheet of plywood. I did use the plastic floor as an initial template. I then did several rounds of test fitting and trimming until I got comfortable with the fit. I paid close attention to how much pressure the corners were putting on the boat. Width ended up being 33.75".

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

I never carpeted my floor. I didn't think it was a good idea, since it's going to get wet. I would consider laying a trimmed piece of carpet on top of the wood floor, for comfort, but I wouldn't attach it to the wood. The boat is too heavy already, so I also take weight into consideration, so probably won't do carpet at all.

@PopeyeModesto

2 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler great idea, I didn't even think about it getting wett. I am receiving my new mariner 4 tomorrow and I'm going to start working on it after work. I have a 55 lb trolling motor newport vessels, 55 amp mighty max battery and another battery even more powerful like 600 amp or something, a ice chest, two 8inch speakers with lights, marine chair, I posted a few videos. Fish finder, lol, I camp overnight on mine, I have a canopy and just use a sleeping bag. Last time I was way out anchored, taking on water all night, one chamber leaking air and it started raining. Kinda a rough night sleeping 😂😂😂😂😂☔😴

Hello I’m trying to figure out how to mount my transducer to my boat. I have a very similar set up except with the mariner 3. I was wondering where you purchased the glueable mounting piece that you attach the pvc pipe too. Thanks!

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B004O0FRGO/

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUQ9ZVG/

@dcaps1766

4 жыл бұрын

Ah the wonders of amazon! Much appreciated

Boat is great, can you confirm the seat post size? I see you academy.com not but the on only post I see appears to only be 13”. Is that the one?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B001O0DESK/

Very nice..where did you get the extra hooking points to glue on boat..I only saw Scotty but wondering if there is another way to stick extra mounting points? I see in another post u mentioned what kind of glue u use. But what do you use for the hooks?

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

My first Mariner 4 came with a defect - a small hole that was in a bad spot and could not be patched. I filed a warranty claim with Intex, and they had me cut a valve out of the defective boat (rendering it unusable) and mail it in. They sent me a new boat (just the boat - no oars, valves, accessories, floor, slats, etc.). So I had an extra boat body that I harvested parts from.

@Shadowmania25

5 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler thank you. :)

Where did you get the transducer mount patch thing

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

That's a Scotty glue-on mount pad: www.basspro.com/shop/en/scotty-glue-on-mount-pad

what sized pvc pipe did you use for the rail system?

@ndettwiler

Жыл бұрын

The rails that clip into the oar holders is 1 inch PVC pipe.

Hey, can you remember the thickness of your plywood floor please in mm? Looks like you didn't use the slatted floor is that right? Thanks.

@ndettwiler

2 ай бұрын

Correct, I did not use the slatted floor. I used 1/2" plywood.

Hi Neil curious where you found the drink cup holders for the seat nd how did you attach to seats i have the seats and have checked with several marin shops and they say they never have seen them

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Wise Boat Seat Caddy Gear Holder, Gray www.amazon.com/dp/B007QEYKCW

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Super easy to install, just two sturdy supplied screws.

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

This guy doesn't install his in the traditional way, but at one point in the video he shows how its attachment points mate up with the side lip of the chair: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4Roj9mmY7W0iqg.html

Bought this boat. Thank you. remember the diameter of the pipe that ypu placed in the oars holder? And diameter of T way pipe. Would love to get it online while boats bein shipped

@ndettwiler

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3PGSEiz 1 inch

Neil, I want to say that's really awesome! How durable is the boat used for this build? Have you had any problems with wholes from, rocks, stumps, or hooks? Do you have an email that I might be able to contact you at? I have a few other questions if you would mind helping me out I would greatly appreciate it.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, it's been in storage since last used in the fall of 2018; I lost my ability to transport it, so it doesn't get used any more. It saw the water 3 times, with no issues on a private 65 acre lake, so I can't vouch for any long-term durability, but the Mariner line from Intex is known for being tougher than say their Excursion products, which are more like a pool toy's vinyl. Feel free to ask additional questions by just replying in these comments.

wow!

great job. what size pvc piping is that?

@ndettwiler

3 жыл бұрын

1" schedule 40 PVC for the rails. I don't recall what size 45's and T's I used for the rod holders, but I just used whatever my rod handles would fit inside.

Can you please give me the name and the link to buy the chair?

Hey man I just picked one up and wanna do the flooring and seating the same. Do you leave the original pvc floor in and put ply wood on top or just ply wood? Also how think is the ply? Thanks man! Awesome rig.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

1/2" plywood, and I do not use the original PVC floor.

@GTAirsoft101

4 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler awesome thanks man

@GTAirsoft101

4 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler any chance you Wanna spill the beans on the size of ply wood and save me the trouble?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

@@GTAirsoft101 Can you see the photos in this Facebook photo album? If you're a Facebook user, I highly recommend joining the Intex Mariner 4 group. Lots of good information. But I recently added some photos with floor dimensions to a photo album here: facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1201059723376363&type=3

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

Those photos may help, but honestly the best thing to do is trace the outline of the stock floor onto the plywood, cut it out, and then begin removing material from the edges, and rounding the edges, until you have a fit you're comfortable with.

What is the measurement of the floor board?

@ndettwiler

6 жыл бұрын

Started as a standard 8'x4' sheet of plywood. I used the original floor as a template to cut it down, then kept trimming it until I was finally comfortable with its fit.

Empressive set up bro can i have the videos on how you install things in there?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3yZxKNsnpuWcbw.html

What was the thing in the little red bowl

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqKkqs6moNHJes4.html

Water and ply don't go together. All in all great job.

@TenthPrestegeisaFAG

5 жыл бұрын

It's called marine plywood. What do you think wooden skiffs are made out of?

Qué medida es la tabla del piso y la que está abajo en pulgadas

How much was your setup when finished, excluding transducer?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the Mariner 4 for ~$180 shipped. It normally drops to this price a few times per year from various sources, although there is currently a shortage and the prices have skyrocketed. The seats were ~$25 each from Academy Sports. The swivels for each seat were ~$7 each. The seat posts were probably around $20 each (can't remember exactly). I think my plywood for the floor (and the sliding shelf) was ~$35. All of that PVC was probably ~$40. The Intex motor mount was around $20. The Scotty glue-on pad which holds the tranducer was ~$10. There's probably another $20 in hardware for the seat posts and the transducer mount. Hope that helps!

Nice

Curious...what are you powering that boat with? Small gas outboard? Electric trolling motor? Size? Battery?

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Electric trolling motor, 30lb thrust, with a 40ah battery. I also use a DIY digital speed controller to maximize battery efficiency (see my other videos for more on that).

@mattbiallas

4 жыл бұрын

@@ndettwiler does the 30 pound motor push it along pretty well? I just purchased the boat but need to pick up a, motor and want to make sure I get the proper size.

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattbiallas it does a fair job. I fish a 65 acre private lake and have no need to go fast. The 30lb thrust motor doesn't run down my battery much, so I actually would prefer it to a larger motor. I have caught wipers while trolling in this boat at about 1.5mph, so fast enough for me.

Do you put the regular floor under the plywood

@ndettwiler

5 жыл бұрын

Nope! Just the plywood floor.

Do you inflate the bottom before you put the floor on top?

@ndettwiler

4 жыл бұрын

The Mariner 4 has an inflatable keel in the floor, but not an inflatable floor. The wood floor has to be installed in the boat before the 4 wall chambers are inflated. Then the inflatable keel can be inflated. I like to launch the boat before inflating the keel, but I then inflate the keel immediately, as it helps provide structure to the floor.

El tubo de pvc qué está encima donde esta el riel de montaje de portacañas y accesorios de que medida es la tabla ancho y largo y grosor

Any problem with leaks on that raft?

@ndettwiler

Жыл бұрын

No water leaks. My original boat had a pinhole leak (air leak) right out of the box, but Intex replaced it under warranty.