19 MPH???? I did 17 MPH on my 6 hp Tohatsu with CB330 11ft Saturn, with full fishing gear. Heavy boat means lower speeds. Not impressed.
@ethanweed42032 ай бұрын
"12.5 meter" inflatable boat that's like 41 feet or so! I have to get me one of those and see how it does in a slight breeze😂(I know it's 12.5 ft) but damn that would be something else to take on to a lake with anywhere from 1.5 mph to 6 mph winds, you'd be blown all over the place!!!
@johnmayo277 ай бұрын
Its is nice to have the money 💵 to afford a boat, see I am a senior 🧓 and can't afford to purchase one because we don't have the money 💵 to afford it, if you have a extra one can you send it to me. Thanks you John E.May.
@lorneserpa588810 ай бұрын
Yep, travel trailer and 320 Stryker dinghy and 20hp Suzuki on it. Great for everything. 95 lbs motor, and boat is 120 lbs.
@bcbliss514711 ай бұрын
Great review. Pretty much covered everything I experienced and enjoyed about mine. Tad smaller boat and a tad smaller engine but you pretty much covered it!
@philos212 Жыл бұрын
Do you pull the boat on top of your truck? Or was the chain just to pull it out of the water? Very good video and description by the way.
@ivanh3 Жыл бұрын
In this video I was using the chains to pull the boat out of the water and then off to the side where I would deflate it and put in the back of my pickup. Later I ended up buying a small trailer for a personal watercraft and modifying it to carry the boat fully inflated. That way the boat stayed inflated for the last 1-2 years I owned it.
@Michael-ud4pw Жыл бұрын
Mine leaks like crazy
@bangngoodtoys Жыл бұрын
Over, and out! ..you realize that makes no sense?...over=invite to transmit, out=end transmission...one or the other bud...
@lukedrakogiannskis8386 Жыл бұрын
If you have this issue the connector has come loose just remove the end covers and place a zip tie use small ones to hold the connector in place
@TheSkipperdcn9 Жыл бұрын
Rev it up!!!!
@davehanna15572 жыл бұрын
Prefect video, I’ve watched a couple times now, as I’m very interested in getting one of these Bris boats. Now that it’s been a couple years do you still own it? And if so, how’s it been holding up? Thanks!
@ivanh32 жыл бұрын
I ended up selling the boat because I am taking flying lessons and needed to liquidate some gear. It held up well and was in near perfect condition when I sold it.
@davehanna15572 жыл бұрын
@@ivanh3 so you had it for a year or so then?
@jfisch50302 жыл бұрын
Hi guys. I have a brand new Suzuki 20hp and I am using it on a much cheaper$600 inflatable with an air floor. Question is it doesn't go very well and the front plows through the water. I have tried the different pitches on the motor, but still the same. Thinking of buying this Bris to eliminate that problem. If so are there any problems or mods needed to get this one on plan and running 20mph plus? Thank you any recommendations
@derekmurr2 жыл бұрын
My passenger side front barrel also stopped working several months ago and Holley repaired it on their dime (out of warranty). Since then my MAT sensor stopped working and the same barrel has also stopped working again. The unit on the truck now is the replacement they sent me from the first failure, so I’ll follow up with how they handle this repair of what seemingly is a very common failure. I agree that their customer service is really good…
@kmonto19712 жыл бұрын
Great video... I also have a travel trailer and I just bought the inflatable boat 12.5 BRIS black one like you have. I was researching for months on this topic. That is now in route to the house. I am now shopping for the motor. I have been bouncing around with the idea whether go with the 12hp, 18hp, 20hp, or 25hp. The 12 and 18 are 2 stroke and the 20 and 25 are 4 stroke. The 4 stroke are about 850 to 1250 more. Haven't decided yet.... Any more feedback on it that would sway my decision?
@quicksilvain27692 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, When you accelerate and release the grip, does it come back to idle because mine doesn't come back to idle when I release it ?
@Schlipperschlopper2 жыл бұрын
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated peoples gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car parts will be banned as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox lubricants....
@ivanh32 жыл бұрын
There is a company that is developing a drop in electric motor in the shape of a small block V8. People with older cars will have options to convert if they want to.
@peleger13 жыл бұрын
I tried the little zip tie trick.....totally worked! The rubber electrical connector wasn't seating in all the way, zip-tried the connector onto the inject as best as I could. All 4 spraying now!! I know this is no forum but.....seriously, it's a quick and easy fix!
@peleger13 жыл бұрын
In case anyone stumbles on this, after I found out the problem, this was my response to Holley's Tech when the y emailed me that I had to send in the whole unit for repairs: I know I'm not supposed to mess with it but I'm second-hand owner, no warranty, etc. So, I pulled the passenger side off revealing the 2 injectors, tested both, had same resistance, re-installed them, and discovered the one not functioning properly had the electrical connection not seated fully. I was able to correct this issue by using a very small zip tie. I've read this is a very common issue on the sniper. Hope you guys can come up with a kit or something to upgrade to a better connector for these units. Anyway, thanks a bunch, the car is amazing now, and I'm glad I didn't just put the carburetor back on. I was about to do that. I love the sniper efi now! If you do have a fix for these connections, even if I have to send it in for the upgrade, let me know please. .....I do hope that Holley recognizes this problem and corrects it!
@mainstreamnashville35072 жыл бұрын
Yo I'm in the same boat! Thanks so much for sharing and updating!
@peleger12 жыл бұрын
Hope it worked out great for you
@mainstreamnashville35072 жыл бұрын
@@peleger1 worked great, while I had the injectors out I sprayed carb clearer down into the throttle body. And took a air hose to clean out all the fuel ports, lubed the injectors put the zip ties on. Put everything back together and she started right up! Had to adjust the iac after that but now back to running great! 🏃♀️
@andycarranza4125 Жыл бұрын
@@mainstreamnashville3507 do you have a video on KZread showing how you fixed thus issue? I called holley and their response was a 10 to 12 week wait to get the unit back once they receive it 😬
@peleger13 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 70 Pontiac and have same issue. Mine is the passenger side front one though. The car sat for 2 years. I'm sure Holley won't fix mine for free. I'd like to take the thing apart and see if I can fix it, can't find a single thing on servicing the unit, and I probably should just send it in and pay the $$$
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
Call Holley before you try anything. I don’t think the charge to fix was that high. They have great customer service.
@peleger13 жыл бұрын
@@ivanh3 I took the passenger side off, pulled the injectors, cleaned them both, reinstalled, repeated, both reading same ohms, switched them, and same issue, same bore...no fuel. It's not an injector issue. It wasn't difficult at all....low pressure maybe? Plug bad for that injector? I'll try again before sending it in.
@nsmturbo59022 жыл бұрын
@@peleger1 What did you figure out? I don't know how old your model is but the early Snipers had faulty ECU
@peleger12 жыл бұрын
I took off the passenger side of it, did an ohms test on the injectors, both read the same, swapped front to rear, still the closest to windshield still wasn't spraying, read the plugs were junky, wire-tied the plug onto the injector, and that worked. The plugs are like....well, flimsy. Funny thing was, I drove that car around for a week, thought the EFI was junk, and almost threw the carb it came with on. Living at 10,000 ft that EFI is definitely the way to go. But, if I had better know-how-to with that thing I'm sure that beast 455 could really kick ass when fine tuned
@coffeedollsvp3 жыл бұрын
How do suggest mounting motor...they are heavy and awkwardly shaped.
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
It mounts like any other small outboard motor. It's a heavy lift. I am about 5'10", 175 pounds and I can transfer it from the stand to boat, but it really should be a two person lift.
@coffeedollsvp3 жыл бұрын
@@ivanh3 yes...ill ask for help next time...suzukis are great reliable motors...i have a 2004 Johnson that was made by Suzuki.
@spicoli95843 жыл бұрын
You got your boat out of the trunk in your car where was the motor at your back seat
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
Used my truck. Never my car.
@cemyatman3 жыл бұрын
Who or what country made this boat?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
China, I think.
@71guerrini2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I think it's made in China
@Motleymick3 жыл бұрын
Looks cool. Those pop up headlights are loud when they move up and down....
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
Trust me you don't hear it when the engine is running. #flopro
@bibble053 жыл бұрын
Did this cause it to go immediately lean if you tried to accelerate? I think this may be my problem as well
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
Something like that. Just an overall lack of power and mild roughness. Haven't had any problems since this was fixed.
@alive40823 жыл бұрын
Bet the sun heats that up nice
@mrsterling3333 жыл бұрын
Ivanh3, Great video. Ironically you made all the same purchases I'm planning. I would like to pull an inflatable and am considering going up to the 25hp to do that. Curious if you ended up pulling an inflatable, how did it go and what did you pull? Thanks.
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
I have a post labeled "Update" and I discuss that. Let me know if that answers your question. Thanks!
@canman83623 жыл бұрын
How about an update on your Bris 380 boat?
@AdventureBrad3 жыл бұрын
Still liking your setup? Any issues?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
I actually sold my setup some months ago and invested the money in flying lessons!
@johnchesebrough80283 жыл бұрын
Could you get it all fully inflated in the back of a 6 foot bed pickup?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
I don’t think so. I would also be afraid it would get punctured.
@tonymantana96363 жыл бұрын
Besides the registration, do you need insurance as well?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
I only had to register. Was not required to insure. Do have to pay yearly taxes which are only about 12 dollars.
@tonymantana96363 жыл бұрын
@@ivanh3 Thanks a lot for all the information. 🙏🙏🙏
@ParadaAir3 жыл бұрын
how did you connected the wires so the headlight stayed up in parking light mode? if you hooked the hot wire to side lights what happens when you turned on emergency flasher?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
This setup came as a kit which was essentially plug and play. I am not sure how the various components are wired.
@hubifornia3 жыл бұрын
Sharp looking rig, thanks for the info.
@100016943 жыл бұрын
How would nylon straps work with the tailgate open? Hook one strap to each of the rings in the bed of the truck and then to the d-rings on the front of the boat. Good review. I’m in the process of buying a Saturn 13’ however with your review I’m going to check out the Bris. Not sure how the black boat would be in Florida with the hot sunny days. Thanks again for the review.
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
The key would be not to put all of the weight on one D ring. So if you can hook something up to each D ring and you are not doing anything other than backing the boat into the water using transom wheels, then you should be fine. However, I would not try to tow the boat in that fashion. For actual transport, I either used a trailer or deflated the boat and put it and the motor in the back of my pickup.
@brandancooper3853 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@Deltro614 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Saturn heavy-duty FB365 with aluminum floor. The boat is similar in size to this one in the review. I have watched and read many KZread post where people use transom wheels. I almost ordered wheels when I bought my boat, but waited. This turned out to be a blessing. For those of you who are ordering boats with aluminum floors, be aware of the extra weight and assembly time, which is considerable. After you put the floor in you need to pick the sides of the boat up and put something under the floor so you can attach the stringers. The stringer is a U-shaped piece of aluminum that keeps the floor from buckling. It's a real PITA to get in under the tubes, and I usually end up deflating the boat tubes a fair amount to get those in. Lifting the whole side of the boat up isn't fun either. It's heavy. The other thing I wanted to mention is the front of the boat was way heavier than anticipated. The total weight of the boat is 175 pounds, and is not as though the front of the boat is 20lbs. I would think it's a good 60 or 70 pounds to pick up, and if you have a gas tank or marine battery, forget it. And remember if you're pulling the boat out of water and up a ramp you're increasing the resistance that much more. How's your back? How old are you? I have two herniated disc myself and just shy of 60, so picking the boat up was not an option. Even with a good back, lifting 60+ pounds is work, and you will more than likely have to make several trips for your gas tank and battery. How much time do you want to spend loading your boat? Bottom line is I would strongly consider an inflatable floor. Aluminum is nice, but it's damn heavy, and whole lot of work to install. If you leave your boat on the trailer most of the time and launch off the trailer, then fine, but otherwise it's hardly portable. I can't imagine setting up a 175 pound boat, and than lifting another hundred plus pound motor if you boat often. I think you would have to be mad or 20 years old with lots of energy and muscle! And remember most of these motors are at least 100 pounds, even the 9.9's. I think you really need to ask yourself if you can manage that kind of weight. For me, using one of these boats as a "portable" was crazy. I set mine up once a year with the help of a hoist in my garage, and leave it on the trailer. I launch the boat from the trailer, and drive the boat up on the trailer to get out of the river. Just like a big stationary boat. The great thing is at the end of the season my boat is not sitting out under the elements rotting. I bring it back in the garage and break it all down. The outboard goes on a stand, and the boat gets rolled up and put away after a good cleaning. And remember to add some 303 sealant to the boat! UV and heat is murder on the PVC glues, not to mention high humidity. Make sure you have good ventilation. And be safe out there!
@torbendehn22083 жыл бұрын
I have a Viamare 380 with Alufloor, and it's no hassle to install it. Just inflate it 1/3 to 1/2 and install the floor, then inflate to 100% (it's mentioned in the user manual, and several other places on youtube) Your boat might be different, but I can't see why it should be any different.
@Deltro613 жыл бұрын
My comment was more about just the aluminum floor. The gist of it was really about portability and energy required to load and unload. I also tried to mention physical condition as I think that's a consideration too. Somebody in their 20s would probably not find getting the boat to the water that big of a deal versus somebody in their 50s or 60s. I would say the aluminum floor adds at least 20 minutes if not 30 to the set-up. And you do need to have a flat area to set-up and rock free. If are going to a trailer then that means getting the boat from the ground on to the trailer as well. The boat without anything in it is 175 pounds. I don't know about you but that's pretty darn heavy to me, and a PITA to move around--wheels or no wheels. The boat without the aluminum floor is in the 130 lb range, and that's a lot more manageable. An inflatable floor would be far easier, and faster to set up. If you're talking about using the boat off the trailer all year round then I don't see the aluminum floor as that big of a deal as you're only setting up and breaking down twice a season. Otherwise, portable takes on a whole new meaning.
@senseilawrence45994 жыл бұрын
I have had it for 2 months and its very poorly build. The boat is falling apart, from the pvc to the aluminum floor, the bars, the drain plug, you name it. Stay away, just cause looks good, does not mean it's good, I think these reviews are made when the boat is brand new, cause mine after 5-6 times of use not sure how much longer is going to last. Customer service is non existant, been trying to reach the company since they offer a 3 year warranty but no luck.
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
This boat has worked well for me for years. Even after a long stretch of sitting outside. Having said that, I don't think quality control is the same for many companies these days.
@joebudi51364 жыл бұрын
I wonder if in two summers, that boat still holds air. It seems inflatable dont look at long
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
It has held air very well. For multiple summers AND winters!
@Deltro614 жыл бұрын
So it's been 2 yrs. How has the boat held up?
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
Held up very well. Still going strong! No leaks. Motor is great!
@thebard3204 жыл бұрын
I put the 440 Davis Doel-Fin Outboard/Outdrive Stabilizer on my honda 20 ( same boat though ) I found that it improves getting on plane and is more stable in choppy waters
@sebastiendurand93674 жыл бұрын
What size motor you recommend
@the.i.p.address4 жыл бұрын
I went with 20 HP. It gets up on a plane pretty quickly and with four people on board it still moves out.
@drewkim95922 жыл бұрын
Hi. Got the same boat based on your review. Is your motor a short or long shaft? thanks
@bradley8apig4614 жыл бұрын
I have the same size inflatable with the exact 20hp Suzuki and just purchased a travel trailer. Just wondering where and how you carry your motor when you go to camp. I suppose I can lay it down in the bed of my truck, but there must be a better way.
@senseilawrence45994 жыл бұрын
I have had it for 2 months and it's falling apart, looks good at the beggining, that shiny black and all that, but thats it, poor build quality
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
The motor can lay on it's side in my pickup bed and the boat folds up somewhat small. You can do all of this by yourself, but it's way better with help.
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
@@senseilawrence4599 Had for multiple years, throughout multiple seasons and have had no issues. Boat stays outside although I do keep the motor inside the garage.
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
UPDATE: (May 2022). I no longer own this boat. I took up aviation/flying lessons and had to liquidate some gear. The boat was a great boat and functioned as advertised. I do have a few thoughts in retrospect. The original plan was to have a boat that I could store in my pickup so we could have water access while towing a travel trailer. That ended up being harder than it sounds. This can be setup with one person, but it's a lot. I ended up leaving it setup on the trailer which made life much easier. The only real downside to this boat for me was operating it on choppy water. As an inflatable the hull didn't "cut" through the waves. It would ride on top which made for a very bumpy and sometimes uncomfortable ride. Given that I kept it setup, a standard boat or rigid hull boat may have been a better option. Having said that, the boat was awesome and fun. My family had a blast with it. It was a durable boat that is well made, and when I sold it and the motor they worked as they did when it was new. UPDATE: I purchased this boat two years ago. Last season due to heavy rains and flooding of most lakes in my area, I was not able to take the boat out. In addition to that, I inherited my dad's Corvette which means the boat has not been garage kept for almost 20 months. It has been on a trailer in my back yard under a cover/tarp. The motor has been in the garage on a stand, and I have been starting the motor periodically with the prop in a tub of water, but I must admit, I hadn't started it in over six months. Well, today I took it out. There was minimal air loss. I probably could have taken it out without adding any air at all. The motor started on the second pull. It was awesome. So after sitting outside for many months from sub zero to ninety degrees plus, this boat held up. I get a lot of question regarding how I transport the boat over the highway/roads. I found a small watercraft trailer and modified using this guy's video for guidance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dK6hps1sqbOdlrQ.html
@TOURMANBOB3 жыл бұрын
I had a Saturn boat for quite awhile before buying my 16 ft Legend/90 HP Mercury and I may go back to an inflatable once again. One thing though, those wheels are not rated for highway use, only for local pulling by hand. How do you deal with the highway hauling....
@ivanh33 жыл бұрын
@@TOURMANBOB I modified a small watercraft trailer for actual road/highway transport. I followed the instructions in another video here on KZread (added the link to the pinned comment). Those transom wheels are only good for slow short campground or launch area transport. Definitely not for the highway.
@LHMOM.86103 жыл бұрын
Great update. Thanks!
@LokeshThakur Жыл бұрын
boats > planes
@ethanweed42032 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I got my pilots license at 18 after a looong time of training and whatnot, I have a kitfox S7 sti and have taken it pretty much everywhere I can here in az, I am 21 now and take my bris boat with me on my flights when I can afford to spare the weight and space to putt around some remote lakes and camp out where little to no people have called before!
@JuggaloNY4 жыл бұрын
Did you make another video an update video?
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
I just took it out today for the first time in almost 20 months. I will be making videos and updates again soon. We had some big rains last season and all of my boating lakes were closed.
@euunitedwestand14714 жыл бұрын
Cheap material, they won’t last much time. Chinese lights on American iconic cars ...?
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
They seem pretty robust to me now, but time will tell. The company is easy to contact. The quality of the light in terms of brightness and throw is awesome. The install was very easy, and it did not require a relay to be installed. To eliminate something because it's Chinese just doesn't make any sense.
@LeonidasD8284 жыл бұрын
how do you transport the outboard? thinking of this same set up with no trailer. I have a truck but not sure how i will be transporting the engine every trip. HELP
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
If the boat is on the trailer, then I leave the motor on the boat. If am without the trailer (when we pull an RV/travel trailer) The motor lays on its side in the back of my pickup truck. The motor is designed to do this, but it does have to be a particular side.
@LeonidasD8284 жыл бұрын
ivanh3 thank you this helps alot!
@nickg78274 жыл бұрын
I had sent mine back for the same issue, two barrels were dead and not firing. Got it in just before warranty expired but now, 6 months later I have two more dead injectors. The harness that connects to the injector is faulty and will always work itself loose Holley refuses to fix this issue.
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
That sucks. Did you try the retailer you bought it from if not Holley? Sometimes they will work with you. My setup is running great, but there is a part of me that wishes I had gone with the Edelbrock Pro Flo.
@jamiefoster59784 жыл бұрын
Defender launch wheels are the way to go. Super easy
@randomstuffwithjoe4 жыл бұрын
I plan on picking up an inflatable this spring for the same reason. I converted a cargo trailer to a camper last year and I want something to take with us when we camp. I already picked up a motor.. I got a killer deal a few months ago that I couldn't pass up. I'm leaning to the TrueKit Navigator inflatable.
@kacyz284 жыл бұрын
Which part number did you use?
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
I actually called Octane Lighting and the sales rep on the phone directed me to an Ebay auction. I could have purchased them on the phone, but it was just easier to purchase from Ebay. They are really nice and easy to deal with.
@Djpip8503 жыл бұрын
How did you install them. They look great and lots of light
@matthoskin35724 жыл бұрын
I have this boat with 2006 mercury 25hp 2 stroke. Absolutely great boat, except could have maybe more durable underneath. Has held up well over last 2 years. With 25hp and 2 people and 45lt fuel plus gear it flys!
@Ryukachoo4 жыл бұрын
richard's kits are wonderful, he's recently upgraded the design even further to use what i think is an ac delco windshield water motor, instead of the miata headlight motors. Doesn't need any limit switches or anything. Also have you considered putting some rubber bumpers on the underside of the housing? so when it goes down it doesn't make a rattle as it slams closed
@ivanh34 жыл бұрын
Ryukachoo I had not considered that, but it’s a great idea. I did just upgrade to LED lights and they are awesome.
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19 MPH???? I did 17 MPH on my 6 hp Tohatsu with CB330 11ft Saturn, with full fishing gear. Heavy boat means lower speeds. Not impressed.
"12.5 meter" inflatable boat that's like 41 feet or so! I have to get me one of those and see how it does in a slight breeze😂(I know it's 12.5 ft) but damn that would be something else to take on to a lake with anywhere from 1.5 mph to 6 mph winds, you'd be blown all over the place!!!
Its is nice to have the money 💵 to afford a boat, see I am a senior 🧓 and can't afford to purchase one because we don't have the money 💵 to afford it, if you have a extra one can you send it to me. Thanks you John E.May.
Yep, travel trailer and 320 Stryker dinghy and 20hp Suzuki on it. Great for everything. 95 lbs motor, and boat is 120 lbs.
Great review. Pretty much covered everything I experienced and enjoyed about mine. Tad smaller boat and a tad smaller engine but you pretty much covered it!
Do you pull the boat on top of your truck? Or was the chain just to pull it out of the water? Very good video and description by the way.
In this video I was using the chains to pull the boat out of the water and then off to the side where I would deflate it and put in the back of my pickup. Later I ended up buying a small trailer for a personal watercraft and modifying it to carry the boat fully inflated. That way the boat stayed inflated for the last 1-2 years I owned it.
Mine leaks like crazy
Over, and out! ..you realize that makes no sense?...over=invite to transmit, out=end transmission...one or the other bud...
If you have this issue the connector has come loose just remove the end covers and place a zip tie use small ones to hold the connector in place
Rev it up!!!!
Prefect video, I’ve watched a couple times now, as I’m very interested in getting one of these Bris boats. Now that it’s been a couple years do you still own it? And if so, how’s it been holding up? Thanks!
I ended up selling the boat because I am taking flying lessons and needed to liquidate some gear. It held up well and was in near perfect condition when I sold it.
@@ivanh3 so you had it for a year or so then?
Hi guys. I have a brand new Suzuki 20hp and I am using it on a much cheaper$600 inflatable with an air floor. Question is it doesn't go very well and the front plows through the water. I have tried the different pitches on the motor, but still the same. Thinking of buying this Bris to eliminate that problem. If so are there any problems or mods needed to get this one on plan and running 20mph plus? Thank you any recommendations
My passenger side front barrel also stopped working several months ago and Holley repaired it on their dime (out of warranty). Since then my MAT sensor stopped working and the same barrel has also stopped working again. The unit on the truck now is the replacement they sent me from the first failure, so I’ll follow up with how they handle this repair of what seemingly is a very common failure. I agree that their customer service is really good…
Great video... I also have a travel trailer and I just bought the inflatable boat 12.5 BRIS black one like you have. I was researching for months on this topic. That is now in route to the house. I am now shopping for the motor. I have been bouncing around with the idea whether go with the 12hp, 18hp, 20hp, or 25hp. The 12 and 18 are 2 stroke and the 20 and 25 are 4 stroke. The 4 stroke are about 850 to 1250 more. Haven't decided yet.... Any more feedback on it that would sway my decision?
Thanks for this video, When you accelerate and release the grip, does it come back to idle because mine doesn't come back to idle when I release it ?
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated peoples gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car parts will be banned as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox lubricants....
There is a company that is developing a drop in electric motor in the shape of a small block V8. People with older cars will have options to convert if they want to.
I tried the little zip tie trick.....totally worked! The rubber electrical connector wasn't seating in all the way, zip-tried the connector onto the inject as best as I could. All 4 spraying now!! I know this is no forum but.....seriously, it's a quick and easy fix!
In case anyone stumbles on this, after I found out the problem, this was my response to Holley's Tech when the y emailed me that I had to send in the whole unit for repairs: I know I'm not supposed to mess with it but I'm second-hand owner, no warranty, etc. So, I pulled the passenger side off revealing the 2 injectors, tested both, had same resistance, re-installed them, and discovered the one not functioning properly had the electrical connection not seated fully. I was able to correct this issue by using a very small zip tie. I've read this is a very common issue on the sniper. Hope you guys can come up with a kit or something to upgrade to a better connector for these units. Anyway, thanks a bunch, the car is amazing now, and I'm glad I didn't just put the carburetor back on. I was about to do that. I love the sniper efi now! If you do have a fix for these connections, even if I have to send it in for the upgrade, let me know please. .....I do hope that Holley recognizes this problem and corrects it!
Yo I'm in the same boat! Thanks so much for sharing and updating!
Hope it worked out great for you
@@peleger1 worked great, while I had the injectors out I sprayed carb clearer down into the throttle body. And took a air hose to clean out all the fuel ports, lubed the injectors put the zip ties on. Put everything back together and she started right up! Had to adjust the iac after that but now back to running great! 🏃♀️
@@mainstreamnashville3507 do you have a video on KZread showing how you fixed thus issue? I called holley and their response was a 10 to 12 week wait to get the unit back once they receive it 😬
I just bought a 70 Pontiac and have same issue. Mine is the passenger side front one though. The car sat for 2 years. I'm sure Holley won't fix mine for free. I'd like to take the thing apart and see if I can fix it, can't find a single thing on servicing the unit, and I probably should just send it in and pay the $$$
Call Holley before you try anything. I don’t think the charge to fix was that high. They have great customer service.
@@ivanh3 I took the passenger side off, pulled the injectors, cleaned them both, reinstalled, repeated, both reading same ohms, switched them, and same issue, same bore...no fuel. It's not an injector issue. It wasn't difficult at all....low pressure maybe? Plug bad for that injector? I'll try again before sending it in.
@@peleger1 What did you figure out? I don't know how old your model is but the early Snipers had faulty ECU
I took off the passenger side of it, did an ohms test on the injectors, both read the same, swapped front to rear, still the closest to windshield still wasn't spraying, read the plugs were junky, wire-tied the plug onto the injector, and that worked. The plugs are like....well, flimsy. Funny thing was, I drove that car around for a week, thought the EFI was junk, and almost threw the carb it came with on. Living at 10,000 ft that EFI is definitely the way to go. But, if I had better know-how-to with that thing I'm sure that beast 455 could really kick ass when fine tuned
How do suggest mounting motor...they are heavy and awkwardly shaped.
It mounts like any other small outboard motor. It's a heavy lift. I am about 5'10", 175 pounds and I can transfer it from the stand to boat, but it really should be a two person lift.
@@ivanh3 yes...ill ask for help next time...suzukis are great reliable motors...i have a 2004 Johnson that was made by Suzuki.
You got your boat out of the trunk in your car where was the motor at your back seat
Used my truck. Never my car.
Who or what country made this boat?
China, I think.
Not sure I think it's made in China
Looks cool. Those pop up headlights are loud when they move up and down....
Trust me you don't hear it when the engine is running. #flopro
Did this cause it to go immediately lean if you tried to accelerate? I think this may be my problem as well
Something like that. Just an overall lack of power and mild roughness. Haven't had any problems since this was fixed.
Bet the sun heats that up nice
Ivanh3, Great video. Ironically you made all the same purchases I'm planning. I would like to pull an inflatable and am considering going up to the 25hp to do that. Curious if you ended up pulling an inflatable, how did it go and what did you pull? Thanks.
I have a post labeled "Update" and I discuss that. Let me know if that answers your question. Thanks!
How about an update on your Bris 380 boat?
Still liking your setup? Any issues?
I actually sold my setup some months ago and invested the money in flying lessons!
Could you get it all fully inflated in the back of a 6 foot bed pickup?
I don’t think so. I would also be afraid it would get punctured.
Besides the registration, do you need insurance as well?
I only had to register. Was not required to insure. Do have to pay yearly taxes which are only about 12 dollars.
@@ivanh3 Thanks a lot for all the information. 🙏🙏🙏
how did you connected the wires so the headlight stayed up in parking light mode? if you hooked the hot wire to side lights what happens when you turned on emergency flasher?
This setup came as a kit which was essentially plug and play. I am not sure how the various components are wired.
Sharp looking rig, thanks for the info.
How would nylon straps work with the tailgate open? Hook one strap to each of the rings in the bed of the truck and then to the d-rings on the front of the boat. Good review. I’m in the process of buying a Saturn 13’ however with your review I’m going to check out the Bris. Not sure how the black boat would be in Florida with the hot sunny days. Thanks again for the review.
The key would be not to put all of the weight on one D ring. So if you can hook something up to each D ring and you are not doing anything other than backing the boat into the water using transom wheels, then you should be fine. However, I would not try to tow the boat in that fashion. For actual transport, I either used a trailer or deflated the boat and put it and the motor in the back of my pickup.
Very nice
I picked up a Saturn heavy-duty FB365 with aluminum floor. The boat is similar in size to this one in the review. I have watched and read many KZread post where people use transom wheels. I almost ordered wheels when I bought my boat, but waited. This turned out to be a blessing. For those of you who are ordering boats with aluminum floors, be aware of the extra weight and assembly time, which is considerable. After you put the floor in you need to pick the sides of the boat up and put something under the floor so you can attach the stringers. The stringer is a U-shaped piece of aluminum that keeps the floor from buckling. It's a real PITA to get in under the tubes, and I usually end up deflating the boat tubes a fair amount to get those in. Lifting the whole side of the boat up isn't fun either. It's heavy. The other thing I wanted to mention is the front of the boat was way heavier than anticipated. The total weight of the boat is 175 pounds, and is not as though the front of the boat is 20lbs. I would think it's a good 60 or 70 pounds to pick up, and if you have a gas tank or marine battery, forget it. And remember if you're pulling the boat out of water and up a ramp you're increasing the resistance that much more. How's your back? How old are you? I have two herniated disc myself and just shy of 60, so picking the boat up was not an option. Even with a good back, lifting 60+ pounds is work, and you will more than likely have to make several trips for your gas tank and battery. How much time do you want to spend loading your boat? Bottom line is I would strongly consider an inflatable floor. Aluminum is nice, but it's damn heavy, and whole lot of work to install. If you leave your boat on the trailer most of the time and launch off the trailer, then fine, but otherwise it's hardly portable. I can't imagine setting up a 175 pound boat, and than lifting another hundred plus pound motor if you boat often. I think you would have to be mad or 20 years old with lots of energy and muscle! And remember most of these motors are at least 100 pounds, even the 9.9's. I think you really need to ask yourself if you can manage that kind of weight. For me, using one of these boats as a "portable" was crazy. I set mine up once a year with the help of a hoist in my garage, and leave it on the trailer. I launch the boat from the trailer, and drive the boat up on the trailer to get out of the river. Just like a big stationary boat. The great thing is at the end of the season my boat is not sitting out under the elements rotting. I bring it back in the garage and break it all down. The outboard goes on a stand, and the boat gets rolled up and put away after a good cleaning. And remember to add some 303 sealant to the boat! UV and heat is murder on the PVC glues, not to mention high humidity. Make sure you have good ventilation. And be safe out there!
I have a Viamare 380 with Alufloor, and it's no hassle to install it. Just inflate it 1/3 to 1/2 and install the floor, then inflate to 100% (it's mentioned in the user manual, and several other places on youtube) Your boat might be different, but I can't see why it should be any different.
My comment was more about just the aluminum floor. The gist of it was really about portability and energy required to load and unload. I also tried to mention physical condition as I think that's a consideration too. Somebody in their 20s would probably not find getting the boat to the water that big of a deal versus somebody in their 50s or 60s. I would say the aluminum floor adds at least 20 minutes if not 30 to the set-up. And you do need to have a flat area to set-up and rock free. If are going to a trailer then that means getting the boat from the ground on to the trailer as well. The boat without anything in it is 175 pounds. I don't know about you but that's pretty darn heavy to me, and a PITA to move around--wheels or no wheels. The boat without the aluminum floor is in the 130 lb range, and that's a lot more manageable. An inflatable floor would be far easier, and faster to set up. If you're talking about using the boat off the trailer all year round then I don't see the aluminum floor as that big of a deal as you're only setting up and breaking down twice a season. Otherwise, portable takes on a whole new meaning.
I have had it for 2 months and its very poorly build. The boat is falling apart, from the pvc to the aluminum floor, the bars, the drain plug, you name it. Stay away, just cause looks good, does not mean it's good, I think these reviews are made when the boat is brand new, cause mine after 5-6 times of use not sure how much longer is going to last. Customer service is non existant, been trying to reach the company since they offer a 3 year warranty but no luck.
This boat has worked well for me for years. Even after a long stretch of sitting outside. Having said that, I don't think quality control is the same for many companies these days.
I wonder if in two summers, that boat still holds air. It seems inflatable dont look at long
It has held air very well. For multiple summers AND winters!
So it's been 2 yrs. How has the boat held up?
Held up very well. Still going strong! No leaks. Motor is great!
I put the 440 Davis Doel-Fin Outboard/Outdrive Stabilizer on my honda 20 ( same boat though ) I found that it improves getting on plane and is more stable in choppy waters
What size motor you recommend
I went with 20 HP. It gets up on a plane pretty quickly and with four people on board it still moves out.
Hi. Got the same boat based on your review. Is your motor a short or long shaft? thanks
I have the same size inflatable with the exact 20hp Suzuki and just purchased a travel trailer. Just wondering where and how you carry your motor when you go to camp. I suppose I can lay it down in the bed of my truck, but there must be a better way.
I have had it for 2 months and it's falling apart, looks good at the beggining, that shiny black and all that, but thats it, poor build quality
The motor can lay on it's side in my pickup bed and the boat folds up somewhat small. You can do all of this by yourself, but it's way better with help.
@@senseilawrence4599 Had for multiple years, throughout multiple seasons and have had no issues. Boat stays outside although I do keep the motor inside the garage.
UPDATE: (May 2022). I no longer own this boat. I took up aviation/flying lessons and had to liquidate some gear. The boat was a great boat and functioned as advertised. I do have a few thoughts in retrospect. The original plan was to have a boat that I could store in my pickup so we could have water access while towing a travel trailer. That ended up being harder than it sounds. This can be setup with one person, but it's a lot. I ended up leaving it setup on the trailer which made life much easier. The only real downside to this boat for me was operating it on choppy water. As an inflatable the hull didn't "cut" through the waves. It would ride on top which made for a very bumpy and sometimes uncomfortable ride. Given that I kept it setup, a standard boat or rigid hull boat may have been a better option. Having said that, the boat was awesome and fun. My family had a blast with it. It was a durable boat that is well made, and when I sold it and the motor they worked as they did when it was new. UPDATE: I purchased this boat two years ago. Last season due to heavy rains and flooding of most lakes in my area, I was not able to take the boat out. In addition to that, I inherited my dad's Corvette which means the boat has not been garage kept for almost 20 months. It has been on a trailer in my back yard under a cover/tarp. The motor has been in the garage on a stand, and I have been starting the motor periodically with the prop in a tub of water, but I must admit, I hadn't started it in over six months. Well, today I took it out. There was minimal air loss. I probably could have taken it out without adding any air at all. The motor started on the second pull. It was awesome. So after sitting outside for many months from sub zero to ninety degrees plus, this boat held up. I get a lot of question regarding how I transport the boat over the highway/roads. I found a small watercraft trailer and modified using this guy's video for guidance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dK6hps1sqbOdlrQ.html
I had a Saturn boat for quite awhile before buying my 16 ft Legend/90 HP Mercury and I may go back to an inflatable once again. One thing though, those wheels are not rated for highway use, only for local pulling by hand. How do you deal with the highway hauling....
@@TOURMANBOB I modified a small watercraft trailer for actual road/highway transport. I followed the instructions in another video here on KZread (added the link to the pinned comment). Those transom wheels are only good for slow short campground or launch area transport. Definitely not for the highway.
Great update. Thanks!
boats > planes
That's awesome! I got my pilots license at 18 after a looong time of training and whatnot, I have a kitfox S7 sti and have taken it pretty much everywhere I can here in az, I am 21 now and take my bris boat with me on my flights when I can afford to spare the weight and space to putt around some remote lakes and camp out where little to no people have called before!
Did you make another video an update video?
I just took it out today for the first time in almost 20 months. I will be making videos and updates again soon. We had some big rains last season and all of my boating lakes were closed.
Cheap material, they won’t last much time. Chinese lights on American iconic cars ...?
They seem pretty robust to me now, but time will tell. The company is easy to contact. The quality of the light in terms of brightness and throw is awesome. The install was very easy, and it did not require a relay to be installed. To eliminate something because it's Chinese just doesn't make any sense.
how do you transport the outboard? thinking of this same set up with no trailer. I have a truck but not sure how i will be transporting the engine every trip. HELP
If the boat is on the trailer, then I leave the motor on the boat. If am without the trailer (when we pull an RV/travel trailer) The motor lays on its side in the back of my pickup truck. The motor is designed to do this, but it does have to be a particular side.
ivanh3 thank you this helps alot!
I had sent mine back for the same issue, two barrels were dead and not firing. Got it in just before warranty expired but now, 6 months later I have two more dead injectors. The harness that connects to the injector is faulty and will always work itself loose Holley refuses to fix this issue.
That sucks. Did you try the retailer you bought it from if not Holley? Sometimes they will work with you. My setup is running great, but there is a part of me that wishes I had gone with the Edelbrock Pro Flo.
Defender launch wheels are the way to go. Super easy
I plan on picking up an inflatable this spring for the same reason. I converted a cargo trailer to a camper last year and I want something to take with us when we camp. I already picked up a motor.. I got a killer deal a few months ago that I couldn't pass up. I'm leaning to the TrueKit Navigator inflatable.
Which part number did you use?
I actually called Octane Lighting and the sales rep on the phone directed me to an Ebay auction. I could have purchased them on the phone, but it was just easier to purchase from Ebay. They are really nice and easy to deal with.
How did you install them. They look great and lots of light
I have this boat with 2006 mercury 25hp 2 stroke. Absolutely great boat, except could have maybe more durable underneath. Has held up well over last 2 years. With 25hp and 2 people and 45lt fuel plus gear it flys!
richard's kits are wonderful, he's recently upgraded the design even further to use what i think is an ac delco windshield water motor, instead of the miata headlight motors. Doesn't need any limit switches or anything. Also have you considered putting some rubber bumpers on the underside of the housing? so when it goes down it doesn't make a rattle as it slams closed
Ryukachoo I had not considered that, but it’s a great idea. I did just upgrade to LED lights and they are awesome.