Most inflatables have duckbill self bailers, if you fit one make sure its at least 2", the 1" will take forever to drain. I've been swamped once with heavy load, water just flows over transom, biggest worry is wave drowning motor as power head is just above water. If boat had better self bailers probably wouldn't haven't got swamped. I've owned inflatables and current RIB(ridge hull Inflatable boat) for 35yrs. Being able to deflate to transport or store an inflatable is only plus in every other regards RIBs are far better boats. RIBs ( glass or alloy hull) can use standard boat trailer with rollers, they need lot less water to launch and retrieve. Contact/ wear points are all against hard hull, tow eyelet is also attach to hull not fabric that will tear with high use. Having ridge hulls with deeper V means makes for softer ride and can result in higher top end speed. Once you start leaving inflatable on trailer maintenance problems begin. Transporting motor on transom results in lot stress where transom attaches to pontoons. Sand, small stones and bait/fish bits will get trapped under floor and between floorboards and pontoons. If you don't remove floor on regular basis and clean it out, sand and stones will wear fabric, get puncture here and boat is scrap. Inflated pontoons provide boats structure strength, puncture one and you are in for slow ride home in floppy boat. With RIB its just case of transferring weight to inflatable pontoon, been there done that. RIBs tend to have a drier ride especially in beam sea as spray is defected down under pontoons as hull gives more lift. Easy to mod a rigid hull, ie glue or weld extras to it. With either boat keeping them out of sun is best thing you can do to extend life of pontoons. Cover or garage.
@WillyK51
18 күн бұрын
I skip the trailer. Roof top transport. Had an inflatable, and put it away for a 12 Ft Alluminum starcraft. Cartoped it for 1000's miles by myself. Twice the space with about the same weight and size. Today 12 Ft poly boats an option
@johnjay6370
18 күн бұрын
We had an inflatable hot tub that the mice got after so what we did the next year was when we stored the inflatable hot tub we put chlorine tablets in the box of the inflatable hot tub and we had no problem after that.
@johnjay6370
18 күн бұрын
Just one tablet is all you need and it could be very small
@michealyu9790
21 күн бұрын
Wondering what type of motor you use? I am thinking using a electric one, but some told me the electric power is not enough. Thoughts?
@philipwall9987
21 күн бұрын
@@michealyu9790 Suzuki 20hp 4 stroke now. Was a 4hp 2 stroke Chinese knockoff before. I thought about electric, you would need 10hp equivalent or better, 60volts I think, which is a lot of battery and a lot of weight but very doable.
@michealyu9790
14 күн бұрын
@@philipwall9987 Thank you! So 10hp is the minimum for this boat (I got the same one as you)? No matter electric or gas? What makes you change from 4hp to the current 20hp, is it too weak to push the boat?
@philipwall9987
14 күн бұрын
@@michealyu9790 4hp will push it, not very fast and if you are on a small lake it might be all you need. It really depends on where you plan to take it. 10hp is a good balance for inland water. Very larger lakes and salt water you would want to be in the 20-30 range just for the ability to move faster against currents and stuff. But ultimately the decision is yours to make. We started at 4 because the lake is small and it was cheap.
@gaatjenietaanprivacy5023
22 күн бұрын
Nice educational video. Nice work!
@yan_lemay1847
2 ай бұрын
Where did you bye your seat cover?
@philipwall9987
2 ай бұрын
Amazon
@gluerman233
2 ай бұрын
you did an awesome job my friend!
@alexopweg
3 ай бұрын
Nice boat 🚢. I subscribe from Netherlands 🇳🇱.
@tomulator
3 ай бұрын
Do you ever take this in the ocean? Nice boat.
@philipwall9987
3 ай бұрын
I have not. But with the right outboard it would be more than capable of it.
@KyleLampert
7 ай бұрын
How has it worked out 2 years later?
@philipwall9987
7 ай бұрын
No complaints. Everything is still firmly glued to the concrete and the drywall is still firmly attached to the panels. Would still like to see some strength tests on how much weight they can handle hanging from the panel. But I'm not going to ruin any of my installation to find out.
@CPK007
8 ай бұрын
Hey Phil, great video. I ended up moving my oil tank under the stairway to gain space. Consider, waiting to summer when tank oil level is low and jack up oil tank to shift it to gain 6" of space. It's worth the insulating properly. Great suggestion on tube gun. Did you also do the floor with InSoFast panels? How did that work out? I put electric radiant under my flooring. That was before I knew about InSoFast. Thanks.
@John-zilla
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. What kind of screws did you use for these?
@philipwall9987
Жыл бұрын
Coarse thread drywall screws to attach the drywall.
@mie2263
2 жыл бұрын
Hello did you have to waterproofing your walls before install the insofast
@philipwall9987
2 жыл бұрын
No. But you have to seal the panels reasonably well to stop condensation from forming behind the panel between it and the wall which could promote mold. Spray foam along the top and bottom and at any gaps.
@astrieanna
2 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful to see the product and how you're using it in real life. (in case this is helpful feedback: I got a bit motion sick when you were moving the camera around quickly while talking)
@AdventuresinPopUps
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It's always nice to see someone's honest opinion, not just a paid promotion. 👍🏼
@rjdial9705
3 жыл бұрын
I found that you really need to hold the panels up against the wall until the sealant cures, even on what looks like dead flat walls. I ended up using ladders, 2x4s, and all sorts of leaning things, but it worked! I also had a Milwaukee battery powered sealant gun (bare tool version), which was a great investment! Made the sealant application so easy.
@NoLiabilities_
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I am not a experienced person when it comes to construction etc. so I’ve been looking for different alternatives so I can start my man cave! Would love to see finished project
@davidjacobs9593
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Philip. I am also considering installing this system in my home in Maine.. Did you do any crack filling and repair? I ordered a sample kit. Why did you choose the 2.5 inch panel vs the2.0 inch panel? Would love to connect..
@philipwall9987
3 жыл бұрын
At the time of purchase the thicker ones had a discount that made them the same as the normal price for the thinner ones. We also wanted a little more insulation. We didn't have any cracks but we did have some construction pins that need some filling and some that needed knocked down. A small tub of cement patch fixed them.
@davidjacobs9593
3 жыл бұрын
@@philipwall9987 Did you finally finish the entire Basement Wall?
@philipwall9987
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidjacobs9593 we finished the rim joist area which was a huge pain, next we have to build a partition wall and when that is done drywall.
@insofast-continuous-insulation
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an honest review about our product. Also the caulk gun is a great tip, you never go wrong buying better tools. The top of the wall and ordering the right amount of product is always a little confusing. I liked your explanation.
@Paul-The-Searchlightpiper
3 жыл бұрын
Did you use nails or screws to help hold it to the wall also.
@philipwall9987
3 жыл бұрын
We only used the glue they recommend for attaching the panels to the concrete. The drywall will be help up with standard screws. probably 1 5/8 due to the extra thickness of the panel before you hit the built in stud.
@Markyv75
3 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see the finished walls. What was your experience with attaching drywall to the panels if you did?
@philipwall9987
3 жыл бұрын
We haven't done that yet. We are going to spray the rim joists first then do the dry wall.
@Officialbillyd23
3 жыл бұрын
I was considering using 2 inches of closed cell spray foam from the floor to the rim joist. The cost was the same. Did you consider this? These are nice as well bc of the built in framing and wire channels.
@philipwall9987
3 жыл бұрын
@@Officialbillyd23 the cost of spray foam itself was about the same but then you have to frame everything which drives up the cost. This is all in one.
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