Hi,
I just found this forum, as I've been suddenly taken with the idea of purchasing an inflatable boat so that I can take my daughter and occasionally my nephew out on lakes and ponds.
I live in Philly, but go back home to central Illinois every summer, where there are ponds and lakes, as well.
I am sort of stuck on the Intex Excursion 5. I've read reviews at Amazon, Cabela's, and read other feedback here and other places.
I'm thinking I'd get the boat, a rechargeable inflator, the motor mount, a Minn Kota 30 trolling motor, a battery, and a battery case. Looks like it'll run me about $400 - $450, I think.
I'll probably occasionally fish from the boat, but not on any regular basis--more like once or twice a year, at most.
My family had a powerboat growing up, and I used to go out in canoes and rowboats on a pond near our house, and I'd like my daughter to get to have a watercraft experience--plus it just plain seems like it'll be fun.
I'll be sticking all that boating stuff in the back of my Buick Rendezvous, but I think I should have plenty of space (along with all our vacation luggage, etc.).
I'd love to hear any feedback from Excursion owners, Excursion haters, owners of other inflatables, or just any comments you want to make.
Looking forward to learning more about everyone's experiences as I read the forum.
Douglas
I just found this forum, as I've been suddenly taken with the idea of purchasing an inflatable boat so that I can take my daughter and occasionally my nephew out on lakes and ponds.
I live in Philly, but go back home to central Illinois every summer, where there are ponds and lakes, as well.
I am sort of stuck on the Intex Excursion 5. I've read reviews at Amazon, Cabela's, and read other feedback here and other places.
I'm thinking I'd get the boat, a rechargeable inflator, the motor mount, a Minn Kota 30 trolling motor, a battery, and a battery case. Looks like it'll run me about $400 - $450, I think.
I'll probably occasionally fish from the boat, but not on any regular basis--more like once or twice a year, at most.
My family had a powerboat growing up, and I used to go out in canoes and rowboats on a pond near our house, and I'd like my daughter to get to have a watercraft experience--plus it just plain seems like it'll be fun.
I'll be sticking all that boating stuff in the back of my Buick Rendezvous, but I think I should have plenty of space (along with all our vacation luggage, etc.).
I'd love to hear any feedback from Excursion owners, Excursion haters, owners of other inflatables, or just any comments you want to make.
Looking forward to learning more about everyone's experiences as I read the forum.
Douglas
