Inflatable Boat Questions…?
So I have The Seahawk 4 inflatable boat. I’ve had it for a couple of months now, but I would like to do some things to it. First off, how do I go about getting a trolling motor? I mean, I know I can buy one online, then I guess I need a mount kit, battery, and a battery case? Could I take this out in a rather calm bay? I would need to register it, but would I need insurance? Also, I see people putting benches and wood floors in/on their inflatable boats. How do I do this? Thanks.
I take it out in huge lakes all the time and don’t wear a life jacket to be honest with you. It’s very durable and it’s cheap. For $80ish I get access to areas that most fisherman do not get to go to unless they have a boat, and most do not. Totally worth it.
there is no nice way to to put this, but you will be better off saving your $$$$$$$ for a real seaworthy boat. it’s unfortunate that there are cheap ($68.00) vinyl inflatable toys that are advertised and marketed as boats. while they may be able to hold air and support weight in the water, they are not seaworthy and at best are only good for drifting around a calm quiet pond or small lake.
these vinyl rafts do have a motor mount option and you can equip them with a 30lb trolling motor or small outboard, but i would not recommend trying to use them in any big water.
here are a couple of links to your raft
http://www.mrpearl11.com/intex-seahawk-4-inflatable-boat-set.aspx
http://newinflatableboats.com/Intex_Seahawk_4_Inflatable_Boat.htm
there are other inflatable boats that are very seaworthy and designed to last many years, but you will find that they cost closer to $1,000 or more.
as far as your question about registering your raft, it depends on the state you live in, but most states will require you to register a power driven vessel. your state may also require you to get a boaters license to operate a power boat (even a trolling motor) i do not recommend adding a wooden floor because it could chafe right through the vinyl and cause the raft to quickly deflate
be very careful with your seahawk, wear your life jackets and stay near shore.
hope this helps
Mike “Seahawk” Lucchetti – Punk Rock Drumming
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