Canopy for Excursion 5

[Randel]

We love our Intex Excursion 5 (actually this is our first experience with inflatables) and have rigged it up with a motor mount and a Minn-Kota electric 30 lb thrust motor - nice and quiet, especially for nature viewing.

I know other inflatable boats have canopies available, but apparently where Intex falls short in comparison is the lack of accessories available.

My wife and I were thinking of rigging up a canopy ourselves, but I thought "why reinvent the wheel" if someone else has some experience or any ideas with this.

Anyone?

 

[5356BELAR]

Re: Canopy for Excursion 5

Hello Randel, been searching google for canopies. There are plenty out there. I think most canopies are fastened in a simalar way. Do look at these particular web sites.
www.onlinesports.com and www.boatstogo.com.

Maybe you'll have some luck. I also would like one for my newly purchased Intex Marine 400 inflatable. Good Luck!

 

[Randel]

Re: Canopy for Excursion 5

Thanks Belar! The second site featured plans for those do-it-yourselfers that I may purchase just to get an upclose idea on what's involved. If we have any success I'll post the results - provided that it doesn't end up looking like Ma & Pa Kettle hitting the waterways!

-R

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Canopy for Excursion 5

those Ma & Pa Kettle boats are the best, does just what they wanted without all the BLING.

 

[Tedorboater]

Re: Canopy for Excursion 5

I built one with pvc and marine fabric -works like a champ!

 

[JoshMFD]

Re: Canopy for Excursion 5

@Tedorboater That's awesome man!!!!! i was trying to fig out something like this to to put on my Excursion for keep the kids out the sun so much on those hot days, but thanks for posting a pic I'm defiantly going to try and make something like this for mine! keep up the good work and the good ideas coming