Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

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I been trying to find stats on that everstart 27 type but Walmart is not sharing any info would love to find out that way we can calculate exactly how much time you have. By the way so not keep your battery connected after fully charges unless it has one of those auto shutoff switches on it. I'm not 100% on this but based on all batteries I've used in my life's I'm sure all batteries lose power if not used for periods without recharging
 

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Okay cool thanks again. I have the Minn Kota Portable Charger and charged my battery overnight, but I did not take the clamps off this morning so I hope it does not damage the battery.

Looks like now all I have to do is register it and it will be ready to go!
 

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Just ordered my Mariner 4 and Motor mount from Amazon. Should be here on Saturday!
 

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Hey all
Anyone ever rigged up a cooler frame on a mariner 4?
 

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Quick question about fishing on the Mariner 4 - can you stand up and fish with the floor that comes with it and it actually be comfortable?
 
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I love seeing everyone getting excited signing up to this forum and getting ready to boat. So welcome everyone!!!!!!
TEAM INFLATANBLES!!!!
 

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I love seeing everyone getting excited signing up to this forum and getting ready to boat. So welcome everyone!!!!!!
TEAM INFLATANBLES!!!!

Yeah July 3rd I saw someone at my normal fishing lake with an inflatable. While I was fishing I saw someone on a jon boat out there catch like a 7lb large mouth. I saw the pictures of it up close when the guys on the inflatable came in to the shore as I was leaving.

I then started researching them and less than 20 days later I'm hoping to have my own out on the same lake. And I know exactly where they caught the big one!
 
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Yeah July 3rd I saw someone at my normal fishing lake with an inflatable. While I was fishing I saw someone on a jon boat out there catch like a 7lb large mouth. I saw the pictures of it up close when the guys on the inflatable came in to the shore as I was leaving.

I then started researching them and less than 20 days later I'm hoping to have my own out on the same lake. And I know exactly where they caught the big one!

haha nice!! i was scared into buying a zodiac for 1200 bux and bought a pos old motor which failed on me 2/2 times going out already
 

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So I inflated mine for the first time tonight. I want to keep air in it overnight to be sure that it stays inflated.

How much do you inflate it? Do you want it so inflated so there is no "give" when you press on it? I definitely didn't inflate it quite that much. I also did not inflate the bottom part either, only the 4 main areas.

As far as the floor goes, when exactly do you put it in? Also, which side of the floor faces up? There really aren't any instructions on it, unless I totally missed it. I'm guessing that the side that is "flat" is face up, but the #5 valve is on the other side of it right near the hole for the valve, so I wasn't 100% sure which way is correct.

I used the 12v pump with the cigarette lighter on the battery and it worked fine. I'd say it was about 7 minutes to fill up the 4 valves. The battery tester thing on the Minn Kota Power Center still says it is full after the pump so that is good too.
 
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So I inflated mine for the first time tonight. I want to keep air in it overnight to be sure that it stays inflated.

How much do you inflate it? Do you want it so inflated so there is no "give" when you press on it? I definitely didn't inflate it quite that much. I also did not inflate the bottom part either, only the 4 main areas.

As far as the floor goes, when exactly do you put it in? Also, which side of the floor faces up? There really aren't any instructions on it, unless I totally missed it. I'm guessing that the side that is "flat" is face up, but the #5 valve is on the other side of it right near the hole for the valve, so I wasn't 100% sure which way is correct.

I used the 12v pump with the cigarette lighter on the battery and it worked fine. I'd say it was about 7 minutes to fill up the 4 valves. The battery tester thing on the Minn Kota Power Center still says it is full after the pump so that is good too.

I read some threads in the past which said make sure u inflate everything equally because the air stretches the material. I would inflate it completely with floor in then only leave it over night. I am not sure how to gauge the mariners but the manual should specify a range of psi. Ex: I gotta keep my boat At 3- 3 1/2 psi (zodiac) other wise under inflation can start causing my seems to unglue. I don't know to much about it. There's a guy named sea rider u can find him on some of my threads. He knows everything about inflatables, I believe he's been doing it for 20 years
 
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That item looks almost identical to mine, but with more power, and for a slightly higher price. I'm sure it would be great but also that you wouldn't need one this powerful for this job. Obviously it could be used for other jobs, and so the exact power level that would be best for you is up to your other needs.

Their B & D $16 model may suffice, unless you want the tire inflater. I did want this feature for other applications, but have noticed that the prices seem to have climbed significantly. Though the 2 reviews for the $16 model are not particularly good, the complaints are irrelevant to your situation with the boat. Exact amperage really only affects jump starting power and the other complains about the condition of the packaging.

Holy moly it took me about an hour o figure out what b&d was. To anyone who doesn't know it means black and decker brand
 

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Okay so I just put the floor in and re-inflated it on all 4 of the valves. I'm trying to fill up the 5th valve but it seems like nothing is happening. Is there some special way to fill that one up or something?
 
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Okay so I just put the floor in and re-inflated it on all 4 of the valves. I'm trying to fill up the 5th valve but it seems like nothing is happening. Is there some special way to fill that one up or something?

Did you get it setup? Not sure about other boats but I have a release valve in mine so I need to push down on it so it releases air then only the electric pump works.
 

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Sorry about the B&D reference. You were showing a $75 Black & Decker unit that Amazon had, and so I referenced another Black & Decker model that 'they' (Amazon) also had a $16 B&D one. I generally don't appreciate when others use short cuts like that and here I am doing it myself.

Yes filling chambers stretches them, so the top 4 should all be inflated to similar pressures so as to not stretch some more than others (They all are adjacent to one another). The bottom keel is a stand-alone, so whether you fill that up with the others or not, will not impact any other chamber.

The keel chamber, unlike the 4 top ones, does not seal with a Boston valve. Though the keel valve is a more simple top cap/plug with a reverse pressure flap seal (my term) inside, it is still relatively heavy duty. Think of this one like most basic inflatable items/pool toys: When you take the top plug out, you don't see directly into the inner chamber. There is a flap over the bottom, with attachments to the sides of the valve. When pressure outside (your pump or mouth) is exerted, the flap pushes inward, allowing the chamber to fill. When this outside pressure is stopped e.g. you stop blowing it up, the inner pressure pushes the flap upward, to partially seal the valve, allowing you to put the top plug back in, without losing much pressure. Sometimes, especially when new, this bottom flap is stuck and it is hard to build up enough initial pressure to get air in. Squeeze the valve at it's base from all sides to loosen the flap. This should let air in and probably eliminate this problem in the future. Bleeding air out of this chamber/valve presents a similar problem all the time. When you first go to deflate it and take the plug/cap off, air won't really come out. Squeeze the sides of the valve at the base to break the inner flap's seal and air will exit. With reduced inner pressure, the flap seal won't present such a problem to expel the rest of the air.

The slat floor is intended to be installed with the smooth surface up. There is a cut out in the floor to allow you to inflate the keel after the floor is installed. Inflate all of the 4 basic chambers a little more than is necessary for the boat to take rough shape and then install the floor. After the 1st 2-3 times you'll learn how much is too much. Once the floor is in, you can then inflate the chambers fully to 'lock down' the floor. You may want to pause once more before completely filling them to install the motor mount. Once this is installed, but before you put on the motor, top off all 4 chambers.
 

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Okay cool thanks for the tips. My buddy who is going out with me tomorrow may be bringing over his pickup in the morning so if he does that, I will get it all set up tonight ready to put in the back of his truck.

Today I just went and registered the boat, and now I have yet another question. This one is for those of you who have to register boats.

I have to put some type of numbers on both sides of the front of the boat, with decals. The lady recommended that I get some sort of plaque to put the numbers on, and dangle it over the side of the boat, since if I put the stickers directly onto the boat they could expand/rip when it deflates/inflates.

Those of you who have to register your boats, how did you go about getting the decals on your boat to display the boat numbers and stickers?
 

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Welcome aboard!


EDIT: oops this was to the new guy that just ordered his M4. Forgot to reply with quote.
 
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ChristianMariner

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Quick question about fishing on the Mariner 4 - can you stand up and fish with the floor that comes with it and it actually be comfortable?
It is halfway between a waterbed and a regular bed as far as firmness goes. I stand up while I am trolling along, but it takes some balance. I do not plan on ever putting a hard floor into mine, it is good enough for me ( because as it is I can fit it all into my car ).
 

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The slat floor is intended to be installed with the smooth surface up.

Every picture I have found on the internet shows the smooth side down and the slat side up. Do you have information I do not? I would like to know because the smooth side up would work better for me, but the slide side up is how I am doing it now in my ignorance, lol. Thanks!
 

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Every picture I have found on the internet shows the smooth side down and the slat side up. Do you have information I do not? I would like to know because the smooth side up would work better for me, but the slide side up is how I am doing it now in my ignorance, lol. Thanks!

The pictures I've seen also show it slat side up as well. That is how I installed it last night when I inflated it with it installed for the first time.
 

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Haven't had much time to play with the boat much less take it out over the last week and a half....however, I finally decided it was time to put my registration numbers on this evening. I used 4" stencils and a sharpie and thinks it looks pretty good! However, I need to figure out how I'm going to attach the actual date sticker....any suggestions??? I plan on getting out on some prime trout waters around here this weekend with the fly rods, which is really why I wanted this boat in the first place. Gonna try to troll some streamers and maybe hit the banks with some terresterials (hoppers, ants, etc) I'll try to get another nicer video report up this weekend if I'm able to make it out!

BTW, all you newer guys in the last couple weeks, its about time for some updates and pics!View attachment 196306

How has this held up? I am waiting my reg in the mail, and plan on doing it like this, if it worked good for you. Also, how did you wind up placing the sticker? Thanks!
 
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