My Lagoon color RTIC 45 wheeled cooler came in yesterday. It's a beast, bigger in person than the video. I also ordered the divider and dry goods basket. I will say that fully loaded this cooler will likely be a two person job to load on a truck. I will test to see if we can get in a sedan. Hopefully, we have a pool day Saturday so I can put it to the test. Looks like a 100 degree day out here in Texas. The wheels seem very solid as well as the handle. The RTIC handle did not move around as much as the Roadie 60 handle I tried out at Academy. This is def a roto molded cooler, not the injection molded. Even Yeti is making the new Roadies injection, not roto. If weight is a concern, this cooler is 33 lbs on its own.
I went ahead and ordered this cooler in the Lagoon color since it's on sale 40 bucks cheaper (229) than the other colors. I also ordered a dry goods basket and the divider. Hopefully, it will come in time for our pool day Saturday! The last cooler I ordered from Rtic crapped out after 3 years of very light use. The stitching on the inside of a soft cooler started coming apart. I was eyeing the Roadie 48 but not easy to want to pay in the 500 dollar neighborhood once you add a divider. I was able to get this cooler, basket, divider, and a RTIC lunchbag for my kid's school right at 305.
Hey... Where did you get that white plastic tray?... Its not on the rtic website, they only have the black wire racks which aren't compatible with this new 45 qrt
You seem to have the first video on RU-vid about this cooler, so thanks for sharing quickly! I am worried about the sturdiness of the extendable handle. Can you share more about that?
The handle seems pretty robust. I have had cheap Coleman coolers with the handles, and this is light years ahead. When extended, it doesn't trist or rattle around. I really like that it can be extended and the lid can be opened all the way.
When the cooler is flat on the ground, the wheels are also touching. I understand your concern, but I feel the axle is strong enough to hold the weight
@@Wyatt_M140 thank you for your reply. That is a feature that Yeti incorporated in their cooler of this style. Sad to see that Rtic did not follow but the price difference may be worth taking the chance. Thank you for your assessment on the durability of the wheel/axle if sitting on the cooler.
Where do you leave or dock the boat when u get to blue springs I’d like to take a ride that way but do see where I can dock the park said I can’t dock at there dock.
@@Wyatt_M140 ok thanks. Do u remember if it is north or south of the Spring ? I’m trying to locate it on a map so I have better idea where it is. I’m guessing just lock it up b4 walking to the spring?
@@Wyatt_M140 oh is you boat 14 or 16 ft? Hard to tell from the vidoes. I got a 14footer I’m I Show I’ll be all right on the at johns if I launch from where you did.
@@jeremyrosenahagen4577 From the same boat ramp it doesn't take long to get to blue springs. There is a long slow zone before you get to the spring. If not it would be a lot shorter.
The engine is awesome. I had a 15 on it before and it was a night and day difference. If your happy with your current setup save your money because they aren't cheap.
@@Wyatt_M140 I currently have a 15hp on my 1560 jon boat (~550lb dry weight) and am topped out at 12mph. What were you running at with the 15 on your rig?
I just bought this engine and was so confused about the tilt/trim button position... How the heck to you adjust on the go without taking your hand off!?
made in japan with Japanese quality standard and have a long history... that's good enough for me! I look online and the Suzuki is just a bit cheaper. I might go with the Suzuki though
Suzuki is excellent too, nothing wrong with any of them. Hard to find a bad, new outboard. Use them responsibly, maintain them correctly and they'll last thousands of hours and decades. Quality wise, it's so equal that you're probably better off shopping according to you nearest dealer availability, and what color you like.
I do have tilt and trim but any higher it starts to porpoise badly even with someone up front. I actually sold the boat to a friend who put a whale tail on the engine which helped out greatly.
Kill cords are there for a reason, when it is attached to your leg, if you go overboard it will cut the engine and stop it running over you and killing you.
I have a 2016 tracker 1448 with the alum floor and console with steering I have a Suzuki 25 four stroke and do 28 mph by myself I'm wondering what that 30 would do for me
walk0327 you think with that same load in my boat a 1448 flat bottom with one battery trolling motor and a floor with a stainless prop would go 37 to 38
Suzuki outboards have efi's,and for the same price as a Mercury you can buy a new Suzuki with electric start and the efi. also they sell the lightest outboards. and with the efi its so fuel efficient.
