Intex Excursion 5

The Intex Excursion 5

 

I have decided to write about this boat since I was surprised to discover that it was even better than the rave reviews I read about it!

There are many great things about the Intex Excursion 5, let me start with how we use it.  We have two small kids, aged 7 and 4.  They are boys and very active, so we were not too sure how the idea of boats would work, but thought that we would give it a go with this design.  Remember that these kids had no experience of boats tipping up and hence had no concerns about it either – they just assumed that it would be OK.  Hence the boats stability was quite conclusively tested.  Despite repeated reminders that if they didn’t want to fall in they should try and avoid pushing, shoving and leaning over and putting the top of their heads in the water to cool down (only boys!!!!) they managed to achieve all of the above – except for falling in!

We had packed a fair amount on our first trip as we were unsure how long we would be on the water for; and by the time we had packed enough food for us all (and the boys stomachs are like bottomless pits), spare clothes and towels, we had packed a couple of medium sized sports bags.  I was convinced that we would be squashed and it would be a disaster.  I couldn’t have been more wrong.

The plan was to have an adult on each of the seats at the end; the comfy ones with the back rests, and to put the kids in the middle.  The bags were to go between the center and end seat, and who ever was not rowing could rest their feet on them.  The seating arrangement didn’t quite work as planned.  The boys literally bounced enthusiastically from their seats to ours continuously, and had no worries about scrambling over the bags in between.  To our complete amazement the boat was stable despite the ridiculous level of activity.  Then we thought that we would let them have a go a rowing!  We didn’t get too far under their muscle power, and we did have a bit of an interesting course (but what can you expect from a 4 and 7 year old).  However, with their minimal weight and their interesting rowing techniques at one end and our somewhat heavier weight and fits of giggle our end, the boat was still stable.

This has got to be one the best family pastimes we have.  We all come back feeling relaxed, I have absolute faith in the Intex Excursion 5 now and I can’t see how it can possible let anyone down if it can survive our family.

I cannot recommend this boat enough; this is a well made, well designed and sold at a great price!

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set – click on the image below for more information.

• 3 air chambers including an auxiliary air chamber in hull for extra buoyancy
• Boston valve on two main hull chambers for quick-fill & fast-deflate
• All around grab line
• Inflatable I-Beam floor for comfort and rigidity
• Has 2 welded oar locks on each side

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set

Excursion 5 Boat Set for up to 5 people includes boat, pump and oars. Made from SUPER-TOUGH vinyl construction for durability. Inflatable seats and floor for comfort. US Coast Guard approved.Excursion 5 Boat Set for up to 5 people includes boat, pump and oars. Made from SUPER-TOUGH vinyl construction for durability. Inflatable seats and floor for comfort. US Coast Guard approved.

Need a Boat Certificate of Origin? Write down the HIN (Hull Identification Number) and go to www.intexcorp.com. On the first screen that pops up, select your location. Click on the “Need a Boat Certificate of Origin?” option under Consumer Information. Choose your boat model. Enter the required information and print your certificate.

 

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set

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Intex Motor Mount Kit

 

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set – click on the image below for more information.

• Motor mount kit designed for Intex inflatable boats
• Lets you attach up to 3.5-horsepower motors
• Made of marine plywood with aluminum support arms
• Attaches and detaches quickly; disassembles for storage
• Compatible with most newer model Intex boats

Intex Excursion 5 Boat Set

Motor Mount Kit allows you the option to paddle for sit back and let the motor do the work for you. Attaches easily to Intex Boats and motor attaches easily to mount.Kick back and relax while cruising down the river on an Intex inflatable boat with this motor mount kit. The kit lets you attach up to a 3.5-horsepower motor to the rear of your Intex boat, so you can rest your paddling arms and float in comfort. The mount–which is made of marine plywood with aluminum support arms–attaches and detaches easily, so you don’t have to spend a half hour fussing with the components each time you want to use the motor. Plus, the mount disassembles quickly when you return back home for easy storage in your garage or closet.

The motor mount kit is compatible with the following Intex inflatable boats:

• Challenger 2, 3 & 4
• Seahawk 2, 3 & 4
• Excursion 2, 3, 4 & 5
• Mariner 400
• Seahawk II

 

 

Intex Motor Mount Kit

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