Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[Okiefisher29]

On 10/27/2016 at 8:45 AM, Vicdougle said:

Went ahead and made a short video of the BR.  

 

 

Great video!  Did you silicone your transducer to trolling motor as well or is it solely attached with the meta clip?

Did you silicone the oar clips on or use screws?  

 

Thanks for for the great ideas!

[J Francho]

23 minutes ago, Okiefisher29 said:

Did you silicone the oar clips on or use screws? 

Silicone is for sealing, not for a fastener.  You use screws, well nuts, rivets, or other fasteners to attach, and silicone to seal those fasteners.

[etex]

OKiefisher great video and really neat ideas.  I did some similar upgrades to mine.  I ran my fish finder wires under the plywood floors though rather than cut into the boat.  My floor is in 3 pieces similar to yours.  Like the idea of the magnets siliconed to deck to hold needed accessories.

[Okiefisher29]

Found this today, not sure if it's been shared here or not. This is one of the cleanest little boats I've seen.....

 

[Okiefisher29]

anyone use these StickIt Anchor Pins?  I know someone has made something similar.  Can anyone give a tutorial on how to make something similar?

 

 

[coachfozz]

was looking at academy sports and their bass raider that is $100 cheaper than any other place.  Is it worth me to drive to my closest one (328 miles) to buy one or just pay the extra $100

[Okiefisher29]

Would it cost you $100 in gas to go pick it up and return home?  If not, I'd say go for it. 

[wnspain]

I'd say 656 miles is a long ways to save what, $30 after gas? At the very least, it's a full day trip plus the cost of gas, I'd opt for the closer location and pay a little more.

[Vicdougle]

I went to Grainger and bought a 10' 3/4" fiberglass pole. Sharpened one end and epoxied a pvc T handle on the other end.  Cost me 40 bucks. Works perfect. 

 

[wnspain]

Grainger must be high as giraffe privates, I made a 10'er  from 1" PVC filled with hardwood dowels for less than $25. No way would I pay $89.95

[Vicdougle]

2 hours ago, wnspain said:

Grainger must be high as giraffe privates, I made a 10'er  from 1" PVC filled with hardwood dowels for less than $25. No way would I pay $89.95

Well I see it as a good deal because the professional ones are anywhere from a 100-300 bucks and I have an actual fiberglass one for 40 bucks that only weighs a couple pounds and won't deteriorate....

 

On 11/15/2016 at 9:23 AM, Okiefisher29 said:

Great video!  Did you silicone your transducer to trolling motor as well or is it solely attached with the meta clip?

Did you silicone the oar clips on or use screws?  

 

Thanks for for the great ideas!

Thanks...I didn't silicone the transducer.  I used silicone on the oar clips in addition to the screws. Everywhere I screwed anything into the boat I used silicone.

[Lonnie D A Uptegrow]

Hi Everyone,

I have been following this thread for some time now and I just bought a Bass Raider 10e from the local Dicks Sporting Goods in my area.  When it was all said and done I got it for a steal at 499.  With those savings I purchased a 45lb Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor and a Duracell Platinum AGM 31DTMAGM battery.  I got a 1195lb Harbor Freight trailer, and trailer jack.  So far this has been fun...I already have the boat, and trailer registered and I am just waiting for warmer weather.  In the meantime I have ordered my Life Vest, built a push\anchor pole using the garden stake previously mentioned and some PVC, para-cord, and two carabiners.  Almost forgot I picked up a Garmin Striker 4.  I'm also building a power pack that I can plug a solar panel into...I actually already have that built I'm just waiting on the charge controller, flush mount sae port and Christmas so I can purchase my panel.  I'm not looking to run the motor on solar but I want to be able to extend my fishing time by charging it on the go.  I will also be using my portable back as an emergency back up and to charge phones, and run the fish sonar.  

This has been a cool project so far, still got some work to do before I'm ready for spring, but man I'm loving it and I haven't even hit the water yet....darn it I almost forgot that I'm building a boat trolley so I can get the boat from parking lots to the waters edge.  

[RLP]

Hey Folks,

 

Thanks for the incredible shares and ideas here. Lonnie's intro above if very similar to mine. I am prepping to new 10E's for use this spring. Have trailer ready to go, made to stake-out poles and trolley out of PVC. Next up is the 3 piece floor carpeted and seat risers. Really trying to fabricate as much of the mods as possible as it is a way to save tons of money and is actually very fun when making these boats your own. Will keep a close eye on this forum as I believe this is the best way to get out there on small bodies of water and enjoy to the fullest.

 

See you all around!

 

RLP

[trick worms]

I have a question. Bass raiders are so stable, have y'all ever flipped over in them?

["hamma"]

I have a basshunter, and not once in the 30+ years I've been using it. I have had large wakes flood me before, but never flipped or sank.

 

[Advantage]

I've had a Pond Hopper (twin pontoon type) and now have a Bass Hound (tri-hull type) and have never came close to flipping either one over. Like Hamma said, I've had a wake or two come over the bow from idiots in bigger boats coming by too close and too fast but never even felt like I was in danger of overturning.

[slimbo85]

this whole thread is dynamite! 

 

i just ordered a big foot trolling motor switch, what a thing of beauty this will turn out to be

trying to buy a 10e but i might wait for it to go on sale at canadian tire, its currently $1000 canadian

 

1. looking at all these mods im really feeling this design 

does anyone know the measurements of this? think i seen it somewhere but i forgot to save it

 

2. is an expensive battery overkill? gonna be getting a 55 thurst minn kota.  was gonna grab this bad boy as i see alot of good reviews https://www.amazon.ca/Optima-Batteries-8016-103-BlueTop-Starting/dp/B00075OSCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482395188&sr=8-1&keywords=Optima+Batteries+8016

3. i know im not gonna be setting any speed records but what kind of speed are we talking here?

 

4. i was going to mount the trolling motor on the back, im going to be trolling for pike a fair bit, is that the best spot? and if not what was in the best way to put it on the front? #moddingfordummies101

 

great work guys!

[Advantage]

13 hours ago, slimbo85 said:

this whole thread is dynamite! 

 

i just ordered a big foot trolling motor switch, what a thing of beauty this will turn out to be

trying to buy a 10e but i might wait for it to go on sale at canadian tire, its currently $1000 canadian

 

1. looking at all these mods im really feeling this design 

does anyone know the measurements of this? think i seen it somewhere but i forgot to save it

 

2. is an expensive battery overkill? gonna be getting a 55 thurst minn kota.  was gonna grab this bad boy as i see alot of good reviews https://www.amazon.ca/Optima-Batteries-8016-103-BlueTop-Starting/dp/B00075OSCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482395188&sr=8-1&keywords=Optima+Batteries+8016

3. i know im not gonna be setting any speed records but what kind of speed are we talking here?

 

4. i was going to mount the trolling motor on the back, im going to be trolling for pike a fair bit, is that the best spot? and if not what was in the best way to put it on the front? #moddingfordummies101

 

great work guys!

I get high 3 mph range with my 55lb thrust TM. 3.7 to 3.8 mph range with 2 people and gear.

[Okiefisher29]

What are you all using for a measuring tape?  I found a stick on one on amazon I like.  Do you all have any recommendations? 

 

Seat risers:  What exactly do I need to raise my seat up?  Currently just have the plastic seat on a bracket which fits in the hole.  As seen below.   Would like to raise them up a foot  or so .  

[Advantage]

33 minutes ago, Okiefisher29 said:

What are you all using for a measuring tape?  I found a stick on one on amazon I like.  Do you all have any recommendations? 

 

Seat risers:  What exactly do I need to raise my seat up?  Currently just have the plastic seat on a bracket which fits in the hole.  As seen below.   Would like to raise them up a foot  or so .  

Got a stick on type from Academy for $0.37! And 18.5 inches of it fit perfectly on the lid of the livewell on my BassHound 9.4.

[J Francho]

39 minutes ago, Okiefisher29 said:

Currently just have the plastic seat on a bracket which fits in the hole.  As seen below.

 

 

If the bracket is bolted, just shim the seat, and use longer bolts.

[Okiefisher29]

 

 

 

48 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

 

If the bracket is bolted, just shim the seat, and use longer bolts.

That is a much cheaper idea, thanks!

[MIG1773]

Hi guys. Just recently discovered this site and decided to buy a bass raider as a result of this topic. Found a fair price on a used one with a brand new motor guide R3 40 lb thrust trolling motor. My question is, what is the ideal battery specs for this TM? I work for a battery company, so I pretty much have access to almost any batteries. That being the case, what battery specs should I try and get?

[J Francho]

Series 29 12v marine deep cycle should be fine.

[Advantage]

4 hours ago, Advantage said:

Got a stick on type from Academy for $0.37! And 18.5 inches of it fit perfectly on the lid of the livewell on my BassHound 9.4.

Also got a 14 inch seat extension pole from Academy for like $15-20 range that raises the seat up high enough to actually sit without your knees being at shoulder level! Lol