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Boat Ride December 2017

Boat Ride December 2017

Fuel System Done

Fuel System Done

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  • @kowanut1
    @kowanut12 күн бұрын

    Maybe I missed something, but...Are you placing some padding or reinforcement between the seat frames and your main float tubes? It just looks to me that you might wear some holes in the tubes. Big holes.

  • @MrKmd27
    @MrKmd272 күн бұрын

    You make an excellent point about Spyder purchase considerations and how many people compare it to a motorcycle. It is not a motorcycle. It has some similarities, but it is not a motorcycle. It's a different vehicle and should be considered for what it is. Like you, I have both and enjoy both. Really depends on what you are looking for, what you are going to primarily use it for, and ultimately the type of driving experience that you want. I'm glad that this option exists and for many it has been a god-send. All motorcycles have their quirks/issues and the Spyder is no different. Over time the Spyder has and continues to evolve - as has the price point. With that being said, you can find really nice well-kept used models for much less than new. I think that the main thing to remember is that if a person is interested in a Spyder to go into it with an open mind refraining from comparing it to a motorcycle or expecting it to function like a motorcycle.

  • @aris9560
    @aris95603 күн бұрын

    Nice! Great family you have. I have 2 daughters and a son too. 2-4-6 yrs old. Next year i ll buy a small RIB and go around. I live in Athens Greece with many local beaches to explore

  • @Atlantichotsummer
    @Atlantichotsummer11 күн бұрын

    Can you also show us the towing rig you got

  • @derekclaburn-j1t
    @derekclaburn-j1t11 күн бұрын

    Did you bolt your outboard, or do you just ride with it clamped? I just got the same boat with a 25hp mercury, also do you trailer it with the outboard mounted? Any concerns about stress on the transom during trailering?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds7 күн бұрын

    Well I have a generic Transom Saver from Amazon which supports the motor during transport, but I definitely try to avoid excess bumps when towing. But no, I don't have any worries.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds7 күн бұрын

    The outboard is clamped tight, then the clamp handles are zip tied together so they can loosen.

  • @Atlantichotsummer
    @Atlantichotsummer11 күн бұрын

    How did you source all the seats. It looks so cool. What’s the HP on the motor?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds7 күн бұрын

    the motor is a 25hp Yamaha 4 stroke, and in my opinion the perfect motor for this rig. Its the lightest 25 hp on the market and I can lift it on and off by myself, and it gets 3 adults to 20mph.

  • @NS-yu6yf
    @NS-yu6yf15 күн бұрын

    so you have hydrofoil on the outboard?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    Nope no hydrofoil. It seems to do well without it and I don’t want to drill into the motor if I don’t have to.

  • @NS-yu6yf
    @NS-yu6yf13 күн бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds yea I thought the same i put smart tabs on mine, helped plane a little easier. I like your seat set up I have SD488 model. I found the seat mount you have do you have anything holding it down to keep from sliding?

  • @just_facts9713
    @just_facts971316 күн бұрын

    Informative video bro..how far offshore have you taken it out..

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    Haven’t been offshore yet, probably going to do a trip to the West Coast for that. Smoother waters.

  • @just_facts9713
    @just_facts971312 күн бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds thank you for the reply..

  • @Road-tramp
    @Road-tramp18 күн бұрын

    Nice one enjoyed your vid, by the way don't know why, them seats brought stormtroopers to mind of star wars.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    Totally the color scheme… Lol

  • @myriangomez855
    @myriangomez85518 күн бұрын

    I like your seats. I'm in the market to buy an inflatable and a motor, just want to be able to do everything by myself, when I go solo, so for a woman 5'2'' want to be able to lift the motor , maybe a 5 hp

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    I get where you’re coming from, but you definitely don’t want to underpower. You’ll be hating life if you do.

  • @jorbedo
    @jorbedo19 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the video!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @knightsy55
    @knightsy55Ай бұрын

    What's the name of the metal frame for the seats to attach to please?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    www.amazon.com/dp/B004WIRHHU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

  • @danielmcnulty1185
    @danielmcnulty1185Ай бұрын

    PLEASE let me know where I can order the seat frame thing. Maybe a Brand and part # if you.ve got it. Can't find it on Wise website..Thanks!!!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    www.amazon.com/dp/B004WIRHHU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

  • @danielmcnulty1185
    @danielmcnulty1185Ай бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds Thanks brother, really appreciate it!!! How wide is it at it's widest point? Want to make sure it will work in my SIB.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    @@danielmcnulty1185 44", but I bent mine to be narrower

  • @pierelenigus8598
    @pierelenigus8598Ай бұрын

    I don't know you but I can tell your a horrible parent.

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980Ай бұрын

    How you installed your bimini

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Its detailed in my Customizations video.

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980Ай бұрын

    Your bimini is blocking the speed

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Probably, but the Sun is brutal this time of year. And seeing how I've already had a chunk of my face the size of a Silver Dollar removed, I'll take the loss of a couple MPH ;-)

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980Ай бұрын

    Which trailer do you recommend for saturn 13 ft, sd series?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Trailers are tricky because they come in so many variations. A 13 footer is going to be way easier to find one for than mine. I would say that a Jet Ski trailer with the right bunk setup and a long tongue would work well for you. They seem to be pretty easy to come by on Marketplace. The bunks are just pressure treated 2x4s or 2x6s. The carpeting and brackets can be found on Amazon.

  • @ia6980
    @ia698026 күн бұрын

    ​@@SoFloBuilds thank you so much for the info!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds14 күн бұрын

    @@ia6980 Thank you for watching!

  • @Clan501-Scotland
    @Clan501-ScotlandАй бұрын

    Bro if you put a 50 on that with the canope you are likely to take off 😂

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    No doubt! I don't think I would want to go much faster than 20mph in the wakes and chop we have in the Intercoastal. It's pretty rough most days. I think we have the most fun just cruising.

  • @Johnnypark77
    @Johnnypark77Ай бұрын

    I like this idea, I have the exact same boat, also gonna try your seat config in July. I have 40 HP 1991 Johnson ( upgraded to 50 HP ) Never taken it out yet though , bahaha! If I live after next week, perhaps I could share a video with you.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    I'd definitely like to see how it goes with a 40-50hp. That thing should fly..... Literally. LOL. Are you in South Florida?

  • @AnotherOneChannel404
    @AnotherOneChannel404Ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy for sharing all kind of stuff!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Any time!

  • @user-mf4me5wp4j
    @user-mf4me5wp4jАй бұрын

    Where can I get one of these seat rigs? Looks exactly what I need but I am in UK

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    I got mine off Amazon, I can’t imagine they wouldn’t offer the same item on your side of the pond.

  • @johnadams7402
    @johnadams7402Ай бұрын

    Great setup. Going to borrow some ideas. Have a great summer!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @bigdaddy3662
    @bigdaddy3662Ай бұрын

    Sweetest little ass on that chick

  • @hansselg1
    @hansselg1Ай бұрын

    I'm going to reinforce my floor also going to hit harbor freight tomorrow and get a rivet nut set hopefully this will help with the chop

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    You won’t regret it!

  • @donaldmartin4620
    @donaldmartin4620Ай бұрын

    Yes but for me 25 is enough power for it even tho there rates for more tho cool video

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    I don’t know that I would want to go faster than 20 mph anyway in such a light boat. The chop is pretty brutal where we go and a lot of the area is an Idle Speed only anyway. It’s also nice to be able to lift the motor on and off by myself.

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980Ай бұрын

    20 is plenty ​@SoFloBuilds

  • @crateandbarrels
    @crateandbarrelsАй бұрын

    A few years ago I wanted to get the family on the water. I had a choice between taking my father in laws 1968 boston whaler with a blown motor, or buying an inflatable and a brand new motor. If I had bought the inflatable we would be having adventures like this. The whaler still has engine problems and I won't take my family on it just yet. Curious - why did you pick the 25hp? i think these are rated for 50

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    It’s the heaviest motor I can lift by myself, and I got an incredible deal on it.

  • @danielramos1694
    @danielramos1694Ай бұрын

    Whats holding your faring speakers up? Are the just being held by the fiberglass?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Yes sir. Just screwed to the glass.

  • @nh1516
    @nh1516Ай бұрын

    Great video. May I ask, what size bimini top do you have? I also want to mount my bimini top using 5 ft pvc tubes.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    It’s an Ocean South Bimini, and it’s the 8ft long 4 bow model. I don’t remember off hand the exact model width. My boat is 6.5 feet wide and I ordered the closest width to that. I think it was a range between 70-78” wide.

  • @jaimeorozco9122
    @jaimeorozco9122Ай бұрын

    Let's see the results

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    I’ll be taking her out and filming tomorrow for the next video.

  • @jaimeorozco9122
    @jaimeorozco9122Ай бұрын

    Love the idea,but my experience screws will loosen up. Use weld nuts with the head of the nut on the bottom side.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    It's gonna get further modded at some point, just need to wait till the Summer Heat and Humidity let up a bit.

  • @AutoBudz
    @AutoBudzАй бұрын

    If anyone is worried about the base rubbing you could add carpet padding to the the base where it touches the boat tube or something like that

  • @michaelg503
    @michaelg503Ай бұрын

    Nice modifications and great videos. Suggestion - if you could attach your seat frames to the aluminum channels with corner brackets, that would really ensure an incredibly stable platform. I know in your seat-install video you indicate the seats are pretty secure between the tubes but attaching to the frames to the channels would help. Just a thought. For storage, have you ever thought about boxing in the bench seats - that is, putting 'doors' on them with say a piano hinge. Would probably help in keeping the inside of your boat organized - you could do this for the seat frames too. Again, great videos!

  • @gonzalezliu86
    @gonzalezliu86Ай бұрын

    that's pretty cool. i can't wait to see how it rides with the reinforcement.

  • @markricharddavies
    @markricharddaviesАй бұрын

    Thanks for all your videos on this boat, it’s really helping me out!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    You're very welcome, we're all learning together.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna1557Ай бұрын

    Nice! If the screws pull out after lots of use, stainless steel nutserts would probably work out good, instead of trying to use nuts and bolts..

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    That's actually a great idea! I didn't even consider that. I just bought a tool for installing Nutserts last year too. Sometimes you have so many tools you forget what you have. Thak you for contributing, thats what I really want my videos to be about, everyone in the community helping each other out.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna1557Ай бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds probably the only other way to fasten them together would be to run bolts up through the bottom. With large fender washers, with a dab of 5200 to hold in place, while you attach the nut from the top.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    @@davehanna1557 I thought about that, but didnt want to dissassemble the boat again... Way too hot and humid now! I also want to retain the ability to break the boat down if I need to. 5200 is super strong and would make it difficult to remove the bolts.

  • @garretthenderson3147
    @garretthenderson31472 ай бұрын

    Did you go with the power tilt/ trim? If not do you wish you had?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Power Tilt would be awesome, but it adds a bit more weight. My motor is an Electric Start and its 135lbs. Its pretty challenging for me to take on and off by myself, which is wierd because in a Gym setting I can lift double what this weighs. Its just really awkward to grab and move. So I would need to take that into consideration as well. Get a 25 HP with Elec. Start and Tilt or a 30 HP with no frills at the same weight and price point.

  • @johnnychheng6288
    @johnnychheng62882 ай бұрын

    Hey bro I got a question I just bought a 18 Saturn boat. My issue is I got 4 small rail and 2 big rail . I see your rails is all the same size floor rail. . I was wondering where do my big rails goes ?

  • @johnnychheng6288
    @johnnychheng62882 ай бұрын

    Side jointer I believe it’s call.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    Just to clarify, the SD518 is actually 17 feet long. I know they market it as an 18, but its not. Mine are all the same length, but I dont think it would matter as long as 1. You're getting full length coverage of the floorboards, and 2. You are able to ensure that the inter floor board joints are all in or close to the center of the support beams. Meaning the strut has equal mounts of length on each side of every floor joint up to the wood panels which should be free to flex a bit.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna15572 ай бұрын

    Another fine video…. Note to self; check my struts. I had bought additional struts, thinking that two per side wasn’t enough on my HD430. I’ll be waiting for your video, I’ll probably do something simulator…. Thanks for posting!

  • @donaldmartin4620
    @donaldmartin46202 ай бұрын

    Hey it’s me again I had a question so I decided to order the ones just like yours on Amazon do you worry a oithe legs punching a hole in the tibes or rubbing to we’re the tubes emd up getting a hole or leak I seen you put them behind the aluminum seat branch so I’m wondering before I buy 2 of theee as I have the same boat kind of like yours mine is the 16 ft Saturn sd488 so I want to make sure that you have no issues with you can you let me know thanks I appreciate it if you can

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    What you want to make sure and do is bend the feet on the brackets so they are inset of the outer lips of the floorboards and away from the support struts. The pipes themselves are smooth and rub very minimally against the tubes as theyre pretty locked in from the pressure in the tubes. Iv'e been knocked around a ton and havent seen any wear. Make sure the seat frame and any pointy bits are clear of the tubes as well. The second bracket I bought was a little off from the first and the corner of my seat frame was too close on that one, so I shimmed it with a piece of material to protect it.

  • @garretthenderson3147
    @garretthenderson31472 ай бұрын

    This is so helpful. I have a HD470, that I just bought a trailer for. I am now in the process of adjusting the trailer to make it work for this SIB. Do you recommend bunks, or just making it a flat deck?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    I definately prefer properly arraged bunks, under the tubes and two in a V configuration that goes under the transom to about mid ship.

  • @garretthenderson3147
    @garretthenderson31472 ай бұрын

    What did you do for a bow stop?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuildsАй бұрын

    @@garretthenderson3147 I have the stock rubber block on the trailer, but I dont really use it. I hook the winch to the bow eye and use the two front side tow rings as well to distribute the forces.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna15572 ай бұрын

    I’ve been toying with the same type of idea… I was even thinking along the lines of replacing the sectional aluminum floor with a two piece plywood floor, fore and aft pieces instead of athwartship. Then maybe a one foot wide piece, running the full length, joining the two sides.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure I would replace the aluminum with wood, if nothing else, just due to the weight. But I’m definitely going to run some aluminum stock from front to rear to stiffen the entire boat up.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna15572 ай бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds actually marine plywood would be about the same weight, on my boat the aluminum floor is 75 pounds. But running some 2” aluminum angle would do the job and be easier. Then you could easily mount to the uprighted angle…

  • @maynardharry6719
    @maynardharry67192 ай бұрын

    Hi nice video. I would definately go for the idea you have for making the floor more rigid. I have a 16ft SIB with a 60hp motor on it. Even with the stringers in the floor always flexed under power, which made the front of the boat droop (this might be what has affected your top speed, as you can't get the front of the boat out of the water). I got two 14 ft lengths of 1 inch by 1/2 inch stainless steel flat rods. I bolted them around 4 inches either side of every floor joint. Forcing the floor joints not to move or flex under power. The result is that more engine power is put through the floor (which is now super rigid) nothing moves. To be honest the bend in your floor is a defective panel, and you should get that changed, it will continue to fail even if you bend it back into shape, Because of the length of the boat the forces going through the floor are massive. I hope this helps. I can send you some pics if you think it will help.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the input, it lends to all our overall learning and supports the channel. I appreciate it and thank you for watching! Yes I believe that modification will be the next one I make.

  • @supersirena1143
    @supersirena11432 ай бұрын

  • 2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the ideas . One thought on that last cushion... Maybe remove the bracket and back from that 4th seat and mount it as the flat cushion (maybe even with the swivel, since the sharp bracket would be gone)?

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Wow that’s actually an interesting idea, I may play with that. I have a few other things I need to tinker with since our last trip out.

  • @davehanna1557
    @davehanna15572 ай бұрын

    Good info, well done! I had not known about filling front to back and there were bellows… that makes perfect sense! Does the keel have an overfill vent? I kinda always worry about popping it..

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Hi Dave, no the keel does not have an overflow. But it’s also never exposed to the heat of direct sunlight and once in the water is cooled by the ambient water temperature. So it doesn’t have the same pressure variance risk as the other tubes.

  • @inflatableboats
    @inflatableboats2 ай бұрын

    Great video. One thing to add, is when boat fully inflated, there should be no wrinkles visible on tubes. Tubes surface should be as tight as drum.

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely, thanks for watching and for the input!

  • @tayeblondon
    @tayeblondon2 ай бұрын

    wow, super tips, thank you very much

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @donaldmartin4620
    @donaldmartin46202 ай бұрын

    exactly what I was looking for finally a real video of cool stuff can I ask what do you think of Saturn boat s I bought my 16 ft heavy duty Saturn 488 I bleave with aluminum floor amd haven’t took it out yet scared the tubes ar not that strong tho I know there heat welded but I’m working on my boat yours look perfect woth that setup tho cool

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Hi Donald, my First boat was an SD488 There’s at least one video of it on my channel, it was Red. I had it for Three years and it failed from improper storage and non use. It was an earlier model that had glued seems, so its lifespan in a tropical climate was limited to begin with. But do to unforeseen issues it sat unused for at least a year and a half. I stored it rolled up and sitting on its side in a very hot and humid garage. During its time in there it was covered with dust and water bugs. When I finally decided to unroll, wash and inflate it, it actually looked good. I went inside to get a drink and when I came back out half the seems had let go in the hot sun. I was upset, but when I actually thought about it, it was my fault. I should also mention that the seems failed, not the material itself. It’s strong as hell! If you’re going to store the boat rolled up, lay it flat and keep it in a climate controlled environment. Otherwise invest in a trailer and keep it mostly inflated (not full pressure) and out of the sun. If in a hot garage like mine, make sure it’s got some ventilation via window or vent. Open the garage every now and then to air out. Inspect the boat, tap on it to make sure it’s not too high of PSI for storage. Keep it clean and most of all, use it! It’s fun as hell and it’s very rugged, remember, you have 6 air chambers compared to my 4, you’re not going to sink, no way. You could lose half your tubes and still limp back to the dock. The safety of the boat and having the reliability of a new motor is what gives you the comfort to explore further and see more. Get a 25hp Yamaha (it’s the lightest) if you can, otherwise a Suzuki 20 is also a great choice. I have both and will be testing the 20 on mine in a future video.

  • @donaldmartin4620
    @donaldmartin46202 ай бұрын

    Ya thanks I just got mine amd it’s looks great I have a jonhson 15 h p motor witch I use on my 10 ft maxxon kist to go around the jetty tho amd bought the Saturn for 2000 dollars the newer one as it’s heat welded all around tho woth the aluminum floor so we will see amd I wil work on getting a better motor later haven’t took it out yet as I’m waiting for the seat witch I ordered amd the frame like yours is on Amazon to tho I might do your set up as far as a trailer I’m thinking I won’t get one yet as for me sweating it up amd breaking it down is a little work but gotta get my exercise tho but love your setup woth the seat. Tho amd I will be taking mine in the ocean as I live by the ocean thos is why I went after Saturn. Amd mine has the valve so I can’t over flate it’s a safety feature so it will let air out if I go or much tho thanks for all the information I appreciate it a lot I will check out your videos to

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    @@donaldmartin4620 Thanks for watching! Definitely check out my next video about adjusting the seat brackets. They need to be bent inward a little so they are inboard and clear of the support struts. I have found that these frames are not all identical in spec. Probably hand made in a minimal jig. My second one is off a bit from the first one I ordered. They are pretty easy to bend a bit though and then they won’t cause any issues.

  • @donaldmartin4620
    @donaldmartin46202 ай бұрын

    @@SoFloBuilds ya I just screwed seats on to the aluminum seat of the inflatable dingy as the frames o am worried about them damaging the tubes tho I do not know much about the Saturns so I just screwed mine boat seats to the aluminum seats they come with the Saturn not Teton to put to much weight on the aluminum floor tho but might change to your s tho I order 2 off Amazon I got 3 boats seat amd mounted in the middle of each aluminum seat so I could get the weight evenly so we will see but I do like your a lot after watching it so I can always change it amd I’m not sure about a trailer yet as we’re I live some idots would walk by and put a hole in it tho so might be better to inflate it amd deflate it but really do like your set up will see how mine goes still waiting to get mine the water but I’m really picky as I paid 2000 thousand for mine so will be really careful when I take it out but again grate video

  • @gamezztudio
    @gamezztudio2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making this video, I was thinking, normally Saturn suggest to install the bars to join 2 benches together without the bars the seats will flip backward when leaning on it, with your system ( double portable seat stand) how is your experience? are the seats stable? I really like your idea...your comments will be appreciated!

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    They don't budge! I've been slammed around in the Intercoastal by Big Wakes with Two people in them and nothing. Even with low pressure they didn't move.

  • @hansselg1
    @hansselg12 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making this video we've been looking for a simple system to help avoid drilling in our floor and this is perfect looking foward to the next video brother 👊🏾

  • @SoFloBuilds
    @SoFloBuilds2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!