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Larger attachment size???? I see the site now allows you to attach 750K to a post. This is a big jump from the 150K they previously allowed. Does anyone have information about this increase in file attachment size? This increase to 750K allows much better detail in a photo. I hope they stay with this.

So far, this seems to make things pretty handy and saves me some floor space as well.

I still wanted a way to use the trolling motor at the bow on occasion so I installed a plug on the battery, like the plug used for the trolling motor. Now I can just plug the battery in at either the bow or stern and move the motor to the opposite end.

Since I prefer using the trolling motor at the stern it helps to mount the heavy battery at the bow. I can mount it on the bow end floor but it saves more space and levels the boat even better when I mount it up over the bow.

The mount for the Humminbird clamps almost anywhere along the hull, port side or starboard.

Coming up with ways to save space in these little boats provides entertainment beyond the actual fishing. I still prefer using my trolling motor on the stern, especially when we're using the boat for water skiing. Since I sometimes fish alone, having the heavy battery placed at the bow end really helps to keep the boat riding level. I have a Humminbird portable locator that I previously purchased for Canadian fly in trips. It gets me by nicely for the kind of fishing I do with my Bass Raider.

Have you looked at the forum title "Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?" I believe that forum has been going for about 3 years. A lot of people with Bass Raider experience.

Protect your fishing spot with a larger array of boating accessories. For your Pelican Bass Raider 10E, check out the thumbnail below.

Andy...In case you get future questions about how you wired your Bass Raider...Here's the socket type that comes with the prewired Bass Raider 10E. The "pre-wired" version comes with only one socket in the bow/front. Near the stern end, the wires (red & black) exit the hull thru a rubber grommet. The wires have eyelet terminals for connection to the battery. There is a 50 amp fuse/socket installed in the positive/red wire near the battery eyelet. The factory wires are #8 size. Though this minimal wiring from the factory is a nice addition, the wiring you self installed for your boat is definitely a better setup. The pictures I've attached show the model/type of socket installed from the factory. They are still the Mar-lan brand but opposite of the Mar-lan model/type plug & socket types you used. Both plug/socket types are available from Cabelas. As you can see in the pictures, there are three wires...red, black & orange. With the 12 volt prewired Bass Raider 10E, the orange wire isn't installed in the boat. If you add sockets to your Bass Raider, you simply tape off the un-used orange wire. Note: I've attempted to describe the new Bass Raider 10E that I purcased in mid May, 2013. Manufacturers change their designs from time/to time so this may not apply in the future.

Andy...What you say makes a lot of sense to me. In this small boat I can see where extra space will be important. I also see your point about having the contol of the trolling motor right in front of you. Thanks for the photos also...you did a really nice job installing the wiring. I think my boat will be here in a few days so I'm anxious to get started with accessory work. I see from your photos that you used the plug/socket version that has the pins protruding from the hull mounted sockets and that your plug has the holes to mate with the socket pins. Mine will be just the opposite since my dealer tells me the factory installed socket has the recessed holes and the plug has the protruding/exposed pins. I'll let you know how it works out.

Andy....I'm happy to hear from someone that has actually used the Mar-lan brand. I've been holding off my Cabelas order hoping to find someone that has actually used them. My Bass Raider 10E should be here next week. From what I've been told the boat will have a prewired socket in the front with those wires running thru the pontoon and protruding near the rear for eyelet connection to the battery. I'm told there will not be a socket in the back, which doesn't make much sense if you want the ability to use the trolling motor from either the front or the back.. I'll have to solder the Marlan plug adapter to my trolling motor (as you did) and I'll also have to add a Mar-lan socket in the stern area. If Pelican is going to sell the "E" (wired version" of the boat) it would make more sense if they pre-installed a socket both front & aft. OH WELL....I can always find something to complain about....Now that I'm sure the Mar-lan plugs and sockets match what Pelican does pre-install, it won't take much to add the back socket. My job will be easier than yours since you had to add all the wirng. Thanks

I have a Bass Raider 10E on order but it isn't here yet. I have not ordered the 12 volt plug accessory from Pelican to adapt my trolling motor. I also use my trolling motor on a canoe so I need a plug adapter to fit the Bass Raider female socket but also a compatible socket to use in my canoe. Does anyone know who actually makes the plug Pelican sells as an accessory so I can purchase a socket as well? It appears to me that the brand may be a Seachoice or Mar-lan but I'm not sure. Perhaps this type of plug and socket are universal to more than one brand. What have present bass raider owners done about trolling motor plug adapters? Please let me know. Ok...Now that I've had time to learn my way around this forum a little better...I did a search for Pelican trolling motor plugs. According to a 2012 post from member "fishcat," the male plug and female socket are the Mar-lan brand and can be purchased from Cabelas. I would still appreciate any other input about the plugs or sockets.