INTEX Excursion Inflatable Boat Series: Includes Deluxe 54in Boat Oars and High-Output Pump – SuperTough PVC – Adjustable Seats with Backrest – Fishing Rod Holders – Welded Oar Locks

I’ve owned my Intex Excursion 5 for over five years now, and it's become one of the best investments I’ve made for fishing. Originally a basic inflatable boat, I’ve transformed it into a highly capable fishing rig – and it continues to outperform expectations.Custom ModificationsTo make it more fishing-friendly, I added:3/4” treated plywood flooring for rigidity and stabilitySwivel fishing seats mounted using stainless steel T-nutsA Minn Kota 30-lb thrust trolling motor, powered by a deep cell lead-acid batteryThese upgrades turned the Excursion 5 into an extremely stable platform – far more comfortable and reliable than many aluminum V-bottom boats I’ve fished from.On the WaterThis boat has been with me on countless trips, from calm lakes to small rivers. The stability with the plywood flooring is unmatched. It handles beautifully with the trolling motor, and I can fish all day comfortably with the mounted seats.ValueI paid $166 back in 2020. Today it runs about $260, but even at that price, it's still a bargain. Considering the years of use, customization potential, and fishing performance, the Excursion 5 delivers outstanding value.---Final Thoughts:If you're looking for an affordable, customizable, and surprisingly durable fishing boat, the Intex Excursion 5 is it. With a few DIY upgrades, it’s easily one of the best bang-for-your-buck boats out there.

Purchased this boat for summer fun. A bit difficult to steer and get good speed with just the oars, but the trolling motor is a must have. Went camping first time out with the trolling motor and boat combo, taking about 1100 lbs of people and gear. A little sketchy when it comes to waves but otherwise as long as there arent too many lily pads or lake grass then this boat will treat you well and the intex motor handles nicely. Just know you have to get it registered in most states and there is a very well detailed review detailing exact steps on how to register the boat.I used a 80 AH 12 v deep cycle battery 27dc and went 2 miles there and back, as well as multiple short trips with the motor at the camp site.

Well if you are reading this you are probably considering buying this boat. Great choice but before you purchase understand this is more than a $150 boat and it has some limitations.First and foremost it does not seat 5 people. It is more of a 2 to maybe 3 adults. 2 adults and a couple of kids would work pretty well.Second, trying to row this big boat is tough. You will want a trolling motor for this boat.Third, at least in North Dakota, if you put a trolling motor on any boat, including inflatables, it needs to be registered with game and fish and you have to follow boating laws. (If you dont put a motor on it you shouldnt have to register it)Fourth, this is an air boat, it works extremely well on little to no current. I havent tried it in a river with a current yet but i dont think i want to.Overall im very pleased with this boat. It seems to be tough as the vinyl is thicker than an air mattress. The fishing pole holders seem cheap and in dont think id trust my poles using them. The boat is very portable but is pretty heavy. Much easier to load and unload with 2 people. Also this boat is rated for 1300 pounds people and equipment weight. I have at least 800 pounds in my boat at all times and it floats great and moves pretty good (5 mphish) with the trolling motor.Alright, if you are still reading here are my suggestions of what you should buy with the purchase of this boat.1. Trolling motor mounting kit2. Trolling motor (i used a minn kota endura max 40 thrust). The boat is only rated to 30 thrust or 1.5 hp (33lbs max motor weight according to the box) but im pretty confident you could fit a bigger motor on this if you wanted to.3. Minn kota power center battery box. This box is great, it shows you battery life remaining and has spots for dc power so you can charge your phone and whatnot.4. A 29 series deep cycle battery. I used an everstart maxx 29 from walmart5. Minn kota portable battery charger. I like this charger because it has overcharge protection and is very lightweight and easy to use.6. A 4 pack of life vests. I bought the orange cheapos but they work fine just to be legal7. An air horn8. An anchor. I think mine is 3 or 5 lbs. Trust me you want an anchor as the boat floats away easily when you are trying to stay still.9. I bought a fire extinguisher. Not required by law but it makes me feel safer10. Bow and stearn light (green/red for bow and white for back). I found a set for inflatables on amazon and they are AA battery powered.11. An electric air pump. I bought a dc powered one so i can use the truck at the lake to power the pump and inflate the boat.12. Industrial strength outdoor velcro. Stuff kind of flops around in the boat. Velcro keeps stuff organized13. I would consider buying a couple large plastic bins to carry and store the boat14. Loctite! The bolts holding the motor mount seem to loosen on their own. Using some loctite should help that15. I am buying led light strips for my boat for better lighting at night16. Buy dock bumpers if you plan on landing this at a dock. You dont want sharp metal or wood puncturing it