$500 Costco Boat Unboxing & Setup 

I didn't look through all the comments, but I'll share one thing with you my father taught me 55 years ago with my first jon boat. When mounting the motor you put the bow in the water first with the stern barely resting on the shore. Then you can mount the motor standing on dry ground and not risk dropping it in the water by stepping on some unforseen obstacle on the bottom. Then you lift the back of the boat up, slide it into the water about a foot and spin the boat around. I think he figured that out after my drunken grandfather dropped a 5hp Johnson through the bottom of his hand built boat! By the way, my father never drank alcohol - I think that was a double life lesson...

I think the most important rule for inflatables is DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN THE SUN, while fully inflated -- as the temperature of the air inside rises, the air expands, and can pop a seam or hole. Conversely, after you put it into the water, the temperature of the air inside will decrease (from the cold water) and it will appear to lose pressure (so you should have a manual pump on board to put more air in).

That man bun made you forget about that valve...

I've been buying inflateable dingys for 25 years, this has been the best value for the last 3 years and still going strong for this season. And it still fits in the burrito bag.

Every time he says…ALRIGHT….I took a drink….got pretty drunk lol

I'm so glad that you got right to it,as far as opening and setting up without a lot of Talking 🗣️

Thanks for making this video; I needed it! Your good vibe is also appreciated, so I'm subscribing. The video is straightforward, informative, with no annoying music-very nice to watch! 🎉

When you launched the boat I found myself cringing, wondering it the bow line hanging down there in the water was going to end up uncoiling itself and wrap in the prop! Kudos to the manufacturer for ensuring it was secure.

super views , thank you for sharing ! Enjoy ....

Just bought this boat so thanks for the video showing how to set it up!

Really very good value for your money.. also, excellent video demonstration 👍

They look fun ! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

great video. thank you

Very nice video, thank you..

A great value for what the company is selling. Impressive in this day and time.

Excellent video review thanks. I found this very helpful.

Thanks for showing 👌

Finally something everyone can afford

Do you know you’ll never get it back in that bag right

For some dumb reason I thought the motor came with it lol I was ready to go out and buy one but very nice😊

thank you for sharing with us, i enjoyed the video, cheers

Great job

Did that once before my electric pump - hand pumped with 15PSI in my SUP I'd left the valve down - never again haha

Good review! Where was this filmed?

GREAT VIDEO!

Not bad for a very light craft. For fair weather skippers. Wouldn't recommend taking it out in big waters or windy days with chop.

Wife works at Costco, said they haven’t had any come back, that’s a good sign.👍

Excellent.

Just got done modifying mine, reinforced the transom with particle board and that allowed me to put twin Merc 150's on it for ocean going redundancy. Added a small cabin with bed and TV for ocean crossings and two 5 gallon gas cans. See you in Hawaii.

Nice to see you back and I miss your videos. This boat is very similar to my Saturn SD-385 boat.

Nice video! Where did you order the Motor and how much was it?

OUTSTANDING!! Costco got a homerun here.

Great video I tried to find where you got that inflator at but I could not see it on any of your videos

Those been around for over 20yrs under different named and colors, it's a beginners fun boat for sure

What is the manufacturer of the electric pump you used and is the fitting universal to other rafts?

That is a dope little raft

I inflate the floor last. 6 hp will move on out. Thank you for the info.

Waiting for my boats arrival. Have you tried inflating the boats floor before installing the inflatable floor?

Does this boat use a different valve than stand up paddleboards and inflatable kayaks? My electric pump isn't working with it and I'm trying to figure out which adapter I'm supposed to be using.

What kind of air pump are you using? Thank you

Das ist doch für den Preis interessantes Boot . Danke für das Video .

I'm sure someone already asked but what was the brand of the electric pump you used in your video? You may have mentioned it but I missed it. Thanks in advance

Credit where it’s due, this is the best unboxing and setup inflatable boat review I’ve seen yet and I’ve been looking at a lot of them - I’m looking for an inflatable a bit bigger than the one in this video to be my pickup truck / Tender/ workhorse for my next sailboat, and my favourite local company here in the UK doesn’t appear to do similar introduction videos, which really Sucks. . PS I really liked seeing what that air pump is capable of. I need one of those big time. 👍👍👍🌟🌟❤️Bob in Wales. 🤔⛵️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Had same one in Maine. Recalled it due to a glue issue, took 4 months for a replacement. Returned to manufacturer at my expense careful stay shallow

This thing is almost identically with our dinghy which is a low cost Zodiac 310 with inflatable floor. So not bad for the price, this is half the price of the Zodiac. If it holds up to the elements for a couple of years it seems to be a good deal. We use a three hp e-propulsion electric engine which is plenty to go through the marina.

THANK YOU!, for making many GOOGAN mistakes and not editing them out!!! (I actually appreciate that!) [and the tampon vehicle &-Pink board shorts. Totally desperate points of interest .]

Does it come with the motor or need to buy separately?

Wow! I'm gonna need one to go with my Model Y. Soon I can casually tell everyone I own a boat. lol...

I got one of those about 5 years ago, was stored inside always. Was great for a year, by end of year 2 all the glued on parts started coming off, by year 2.5 I was tired of trying to glue them back on. The tubes held up well however, but that was it. Threw it out.

Awesome

You live right the river its beautiful ..!! The pump i had like you had.. nice pump 🤓🤓

Hi. What brand motor are You using and how much are they?

Hi great vidoe 👍 do you have to use a short shaft motor for them boats?

Thanks! That looks like a brilliant buy! Seemingly dumb question but does it hold air? My MOST favorite kayak was an inflatable that did everything I wanted...except hold air. It was from a fairly reputable company (Sevylor) and had bladder issues from day one. Really nice boat! But inflatables gotta stay inflated!

THIS LOOKS LIKE WHAT WE USED FOR LIFEGUARDING RESCUES AT LAKE SILVERWOOD IN CALIFORNIA!

What is the air pump called? Where can we get one?

Neat boat for sure! Your little car looks pretty snappy too!

Very nice

Nice, I love it ❤

Handy boat!

I know this is silly to ask but do you have a method of securing the OB motor screw in handles to the transom so they don't inadvertently loosen while the boat is running? To many this is common sense but I have seen OB's slip off transoms of small craft operated by seasoned boaters who meant to do that later.

I kept fast forwarding it. It comes with the engine ??

Can u tell me what exact air pump is this? Thanks.

If I remember correctly, I got mine for around $200 on sale at Costco

While it's no Boston Whaler it does seem pretty cool for what it is. I wouldn't take that through the Point Pleasant Canal though.

Where did you get the motor?

What is the electric pump brand?

Wow with a motor that’s cool

How stable is it to stand up in? Have you had two people in it?

Just imagine the fun instore for you trying to get the boat back into it's nice tight carrying bag

Is this boat made of PVC or hypalon? If it’s not Hypalon first rough dock or rocky beach and you will be using those patches. We have had an Achilles as a dingy in CA on Catalina Island for 25 years and it is still in good shape.

nice video. Can you please tell me the motor attached to this boat? and where did you buy it from?

I have a Colorado XT, 9' pontoon boat but this one sets up faster. I like it better. Thanks for the video! very cool.. Oh yea, I have an electric motor on mine. A Minn Kota Endura C2 30lbs Thrust 12Volt with a 30" Shaft. Powered by my Deep Cycle Battery.

Nice! I would love to have one

Nice survival boat

The Tobin Sports rafts look a lot like the old Saturn inflatables...their older models did not have heat-welded seams, everything was glued. Some of the items included inside are identical to what comes packaged with Saturn inflatable boats, down to the orange canister with the patch kit materials. Benches/oars/floor are all identical. Likely the same Korean company manufacturing these. The Saturns do use a better-quality PVC, and all the seams on Saturn inflatables are heat-welded (instead of glued). Saturn inflatables also cost twice as much but you get what you pay for with the higher-durability German Heytex PVC. I always inflate the floor inside the raft, and fully inflate the raft after the floor is all set. The floor should center properly if it's inflated inside the raft. Benches definitely have to be in place before the side chambers are fully inflated to 3.5 PSI. For $500 not a bad deal at all, a fun and fast dinghy especially with a 6-12HP outboard on the back. I wouldn't advise taking the Tobin model on any body of water where rocks or sticks are an issue.

What’s that onetime use???

Wow! We live in Hawaii and my wife wears her hair just like you!

Them mistakes and how you handled it was funny. Good watch… good job.

Do you have a video of installing an electric motor ?

Very good job of demonstrating how to get this boat in the water. I am sure I would have made more mistakes than you.did! Well done for the average person without a lifetime of experience on the water.

Great presentation showing prep for the new dinghy!!! you forgot to put on a life jacket which is a requirement

Great price for a small community pond or lake

Good sailboat dingy

the motor was not included I assume? and how do you know what would be the right motor for it? and thanks great video!

I like to use Flat-out in any blow up boat. It prevents leaks even in the water.

Does it come with that mercury motor

How do you think that boat would do with a 30lb thrust trolling motor instead of the gas engine? Good enough for Lakes and Resevoir fishing?

I would like to know where u bought your pump and the name thanks

I have a real zodiac brand looks very similar and was way more expensive.What is the biggest motor you can put on it ???

Decent review. And the boat looks very sturdy and like a great value. This is my first time watching your channel and I stumbled on it randomly. I guess a helpful critique for future ‘unboxing/set-up/review’ type videos would be to follow the manufacturer’s instructions so people know the intended set up from said manufacturer. I know most of us don’t like reading the instructions, myself included, but many re-dos and sometimes mistakes can be avoided. And, if manufacturer’s representatives see your reviews they would be more apt to reach out to you (for sponsorship, etc.) if their intended instructions were being followed. Additionally, I like that electric pump you have. What brand is it? And lastly, I agree with the last comment… that thing will never go back in the case. 😂

Good luck getting it back in the bag

What does the motor go for thank you in advance

That s Kool

How much h was that engine?

You will never get it back in the box , all neat & folded. Looks decent .

How much the motor cost? Link?

What’s the name of that electric pump that you used? I’d like to get one

Nice video! Is that sailboat in the background your boat?

Looks like a good boat for the price. If the manufacturer is watching, here is my suggestions make it much more versatile by adding removable skegs and a sailing option, you could put a rudder on the transom. Also put an removable skeg on the floor so it could be used as a stand up paddle board. I'll have to look for that inflatable pump with the deflate option and gage.