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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
@@ndettwiler Mr Neil Dettwiler Where y live ? What state? And do y hv e mail? I like to ask something to y personaly. My e mail address is loglbr@hotmail.com My name is Jay. I am very beginer of fishing boat. And 65 years old. Wait for yr reply. Thank you.
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. :(
@@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
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.
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)
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.
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!
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?
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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
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.
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".
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.
@@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 😂😂😂😂😂☔😴
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.
Didnt wanna get in trouble when first timr usin my car expensive deep cycle battery on the boat. Even tho someone i know using that battery and loves it. He doesn't really drive. Charging this battery overnight. Putting it back into the veichle. Drive to a sweet spot. Take it out and usin it. But havin booster charged in the car in case
I haven't used the oars. I removed the oar locks as part of my modifications. If my motor power fails, I have the oars in the boat, in a bag. I would have to assemble them and use them like paddles to get back to the vehicle. For this reason, I don't go far.
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.
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.
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
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.
You made this modification video for your intex boat, but then never posted a video of you out on the water with it.. you went back to using your pontoon. Did you end up not liking the mariner 4 ?
My van was totaled in December 2018, and I lost my ability to transport the boat due to the large, one-piece floor. Last month, I cut the floor in two so I can transport the boat in my sedan. But COVID-19 makes it hard to find someone who can go fishing with me, so I mostly go alone, and use my pontoon.
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
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.
@@ndettwiler Thank you..Thought about carpet but just sealing up the ply or paint is probably a lot cleaner then fish guts on the carpet,where I fish there are bears.I just modified my transom on my Mariner for launching wheels.Next is the floor.
Hi Ned. I started with an 8'x4' sheet of 1/2" plywood, and kept the full length of 8', which is almost long enough to cover the floor, but does leave a few inches exposed at either end. I placed this sheet under the vinyl floor insert (without the stiffeners) to trace the outline. I cut along the tracing marks, then sanded down all sharp corners. A test fit helped me see where I needed to take off more material, which I did with a power sander. I repeated this process of test fitting and shaving off material until I felt like I had a good fit.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Sorry, I haven't used it this year, and only once last year. I'm afraid I can't speak to its longevity. I had a lot of fun making the mods, but I always fish alone and therefore don't have much reason to use the big boat.
Which raft would you recommend for a one or two person at the most? And what trolling motor would you like to use on a flat Lake for about 3 hours fishing
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!
What can I say,Human creativity at its finest!
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.
Sounds terrific, J! Happy to be someone's inspiration. You made my day. Stay safe, and tight lines!
I'm Brazilian, I'll use you as a reference, your ideas are very good, your boat is spectacular
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)!
Love it , everything it says it was and more , very stable , easy to handle
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.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hell of a set up. Gave me some good ideas for mine.
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"
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.
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.
Thanks Jim! Steal away!
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.
These M4 are so much fun. They have a charm to them. I use mine for fishing.
Hooks, fish fin spikes and an inflatable boat just don't sound like they'd go together. Is it really not an issue?
Just have to be careful, and have some good luck. This is a pretty tough boat though.
Those are some pimped out mods! mad props Neil. You should sell these modifications! I would definitely buy some.
I would too
That sliding tray is a great addition 👍👍👍 🎣
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.
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
Very ingenious and inspiring! Thank you!
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.
Good luck!
Beautiful, i love the electric box
Thank you! 😊
Looks great buddy. Lots of good work done to make fishing comfortable. Really nice video.
Man you did a great job THANKS for info .
Good job for modification very beauty
Absolutely impressive!
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Awesome rig man
Hi! Good job, that´s amazing. Thank's for the video.
thank alot sir, and will copy your style. GREAT JOB & LOVE IT
Amazing ideas!!
I wish these enhancement videos would show the unit performing in the water with 1 and 2 people? Also in choppy water.
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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
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.
The trolling motor just clamps to the motor mount; the motor mount is shown at 3:04 of this video.
Awesome setup!
Fantastic! Great job
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!
OMG!!! this is amazing~!!!!
De lo mejor que he visto!
Gracias.
Facundo Pavletich se mando 🤭👌🏽
Excellent
Sweeeeeeet! Thank you for sharing!
Showwwww!!! 👏👏💯🍻
These boats look great , but is the quality there. Why do Intex only give 90 day warranty. ?
Awesome use lf pvc and t slots
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.
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.
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Freaking awesome job!
If I make same this boat with same yr engin how much cost totaly? Pls give me idea.
Thank you.
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!
@@ndettwiler
Thank you so much yr kindness
@@ndettwiler
Mr Neil Dettwiler
Where y live ? What state?
And do y hv e mail?
I like to ask something to y personaly.
My e mail address is loglbr@hotmail.com
My name is Jay.
I am very beginer of fishing boat. And 65 years old.
Wait for yr reply.
Thank you.
Love it
Whats up neil, great rig! Would like to see some videos of you putting this bad boy to use👍
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. :(
@@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
@@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
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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.
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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)
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.
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
Super Video 🙏😉👍
Hello Nice work. Please is there an explanatory video for the assembly of the rod holders? How they are secured so as not to let go THANKS
See assembly in this video: czcams.com/video/UHebA3n80AY/video.htmlsi=ZWe-OwVXF2_z0AWD
@@ndettwiler Hello, thank you for your feedback. But I'm looking for the manufacturing method for rod holders. THANKS
@@omarelgardaoui2551 this gives the general idea: czcams.com/video/xfJNRjIhkjo/video.htmlsi=LZ282HETdyx4X66d
So cool brother
Great ideas thx
Now I need to build me one!
How much you got in that bad boy??????? Impressive!
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!
Great Job!!
Plywood not veneered. It will damage the pontoon.
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?
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.
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.
You could use these:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00XFXPYQO
veeeery very good!
Thanks! I very much enjoyed your videos on the impressive wooden additions you made to your Mariner 4!
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!
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.
There's a pic in this post: m.facebook.com/groups/709056992576641?view=permalink&id=1201059726709696
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.
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?
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.
@@ndettwiler thank you. :)
VERY COOL THANKS
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.
1/2" plywood, and I do not use the original PVC floor.
@@ndettwiler awesome thanks man
@@ndettwiler any chance you Wanna spill the beans on the size of ply wood and save me the trouble?
@@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
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.
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
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1 inch
Hi Neil! GREAT JOB! What rails are you using to mount rod holders?
Scotty Slide Track. I bought the 48" track and cut to fit.
@@ndettwiler SUPERB! Thank You VERY MUCH!
What is that for, the first thing? America = Overboard.
On a more serious note. Excellent job! Where did you get the seat? Thanks. Plywood?
brilliant
Neat work.
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.
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".
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.
@@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 😂😂😂😂😂☔😴
All the screws are built inverted!
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
question, do you guys deflate these when your not using? how long should you keep them pumped up?
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.
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Nice mods
Thanks!
Water and ply don't go together. All in all great job.
It's called marine plywood. What do you think wooden skiffs are made out of?
wow!
Tell me please . Is it still comfortable to use oars. Love your project man. So much love into it.
Or just to make middle wood piece shorter . Thank you man
Didnt wanna get in trouble when first timr usin my car expensive deep cycle battery on the boat. Even tho someone i know using that battery and loves it. He doesn't really drive. Charging this battery overnight. Putting it back into the veichle. Drive to a sweet spot. Take it out and usin it. But havin booster charged in the car in case
I haven't used the oars. I removed the oar locks as part of my modifications. If my motor power fails, I have the oars in the boat, in a bag. I would have to assemble them and use them like paddles to get back to the vehicle. For this reason, I don't go far.
Hi, are you happy with these Wise seats and are the backs high enough? Great mods!
Yes, as a matter of fact, I replaced the stock seat on my Fish Cat Streamer XL-IR pontoon with one of these seats.
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?
I only use the plywood floor. I do not use the floor that came with the boat.
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.
Correct, I did not use the slatted floor. I used 1/2" plywood.
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.
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.
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
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.
Found it thx again
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You made this modification video for your intex boat, but then never posted a video of you out on the water with it.. you went back to using your pontoon. Did you end up not liking the mariner 4 ?
My van was totaled in December 2018, and I lost my ability to transport the boat due to the large, one-piece floor.
Last month, I cut the floor in two so I can transport the boat in my sedan.
But COVID-19 makes it hard to find someone who can go fishing with me, so I mostly go alone, and use my pontoon.
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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?
I store the boat ~75% inflated, with the wood floor installed, suspended from the ceiling of my garage using a kayak hoist.
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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
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.
Thanks for the reply
Bert here thanks for glue info
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?
Correct.
How thick did you go with your plywood? Ever think of just wielding your pvc rod holders directly on the boat ?
1/2" plywood. I like having things modular, easier to disassemble and transport.
@@ndettwiler Thank you..Thought about carpet but just sealing up the ply or paint is probably a lot cleaner then fish guts on the carpet,where I fish there are bears.I just modified my transom on my Mariner for launching wheels.Next is the floor.
@@truewealth50 I did wind up painting my floor gray. I passed on the carpet idea, as if it gets wet that would not help the wood to dry.
Thanks Neil. Awesome set up. Could you give the plywood dimensions?
Hi Ned. I started with an 8'x4' sheet of 1/2" plywood, and kept the full length of 8', which is almost long enough to cover the floor, but does leave a few inches exposed at either end. I placed this sheet under the vinyl floor insert (without the stiffeners) to trace the outline. I cut along the tracing marks, then sanded down all sharp corners. A test fit helped me see where I needed to take off more material, which I did with a power sander. I repeated this process of test fitting and shaving off material until I felt like I had a good fit.
Thats impressive, to cool
It's "two". "two cool".
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
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.
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?
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.
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great job. what size pvc piping is that?
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.
Did the cup holders come on the seats or did you add them? The only Marine Raider ones I see have no beverage holder.
They were purchased separately. It's a Wise Boat Seat Caddy Gear Holder, available on Amazon.
Do you inflate the bottom before you put the floor on top?
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.
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!
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Ah the wonders of amazon! Much appreciated
How's the raft held up. I'm thinking about making one into a budget drift boat. I can justify spending the money if it last 4 or 5 years.
Sorry, I haven't used it this year, and only once last year. I'm afraid I can't speak to its longevity. I had a lot of fun making the mods, but I always fish alone and therefore don't have much reason to use the big boat.
Which raft would you recommend for a one or two person at the most? And what trolling motor would you like to use on a flat Lake for about 3 hours fishing
De que medida la y el tubo de pvc para instalarle el riel para accesorios
1" PVC pipe for the rails