Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[Lonnie D A Uptegrow]

On 12/28/2016 at 3:06 PM, MIG1773 said:

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?

 

On 12/28/2016 at 3:13 PM, J Francho said:

Series 29 12v marine deep cycle should be fine.

 

I was looking to get a group 29 battery as well but found an awesome deal at Sam's Club on a Duracell Group 31 battery.  Regular price was 179.82.  I picked mine up for 94.00 plus 18.00 core charge, which I didn't think was bad.  It is an AGM Deep Cycle Marine and RV Battery model 31DTMAGM.  It's sealed and maintenance free and vibration resistant.    I will say this...this battery has some weight to it so make sure you account for that when planning out your boat setup.  I'm running a Minn Kota Riptide 45lb thrust trolling motor.

[Reaper73]

Got to do a little fishing before it got cold while off of work before the new year.. I did get a new seat for Christmas.

 

 

 

[RLP]

Nice going Reaper!  Is that a rudder fabricated on your rear trolling motor? If so please share the construct and materials. I have not seen that type of mod. The new seat looks awesome!

[Okiefisher29]

Searching for outboards to use on my basshound 10.2.  I have someone offering me a briggs & Stratton 5hp 4stroke for a decent price.  Anyone have any experience with this motor?  Reviews I'm reading say its pretty loud since its aircooled.   Here's a pic of it: 

[Reaper73]

2 hours ago, RLP said:

Nice going Reaper!  Is that a rudder fabricated on your rear trolling motor? If so please share the construct and materials. I have not seen that type of mod. The new seat looks awesome!

Its just an old tm with plexiglass wire tied to it. taped up the power cord to the tm head..

 

 

["hamma"]

  You may want to search through the 100 pages of this thread, there is a ton of info on attaching accessories, anchors, holders, and such. well worth the search.

  I have a 8' basshunter and use 2 motors, and batteries, as I can reach both from the center of the rig. Whenever I need to anchor I just tie the rope to the seats bracket. But its rare that I do anchor.

[NCbassraider]

These pedestals are a easy and cheap way to raise your seats in these boats.  They come in 7" also.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/marine-raider-13-pedestal#repChildCatid=10817

[kpla51]

Picked up a pelican predator 103 off craigslist. Came with a trailer a 3.5hp outboard battery trolling motor and a few extras. I was going to get the 10e but for 300 more I snagged this one up. Ive been preparing it for this weekend too bad theres not a lot of info on them like the bass raiders. 

[Okiefisher29]

That's a good looking boat.  I have a Basshound 10.2 but I have been able to use some of the ideas from this thread on my boat even though its not a 10e.  I bet you can do the same. 

[FATYAKKER]

On ‎1‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 1:45 PM, Okiefisher29 said:

Searching for outboards to use on my basshound 10.2.  I have someone offering me a briggs & Stratton 5hp 4stroke for a decent price.  Anyone have any experience with this motor?  Reviews I'm reading say its pretty loud since its aircooled.   Here's a pic of it: 

 

I used to have one of these and by you posting a picture of it raised my blood pressure at the thought of it. I hated it and spent a lot of time and money repairing it. I had the mount that holds it on the transom break, I had the throttle handle break off yes the whole thing, and I had the prop deteriorate completely down to a nub when it hit some sand. The metal is cheap cast and wont withstand normal wear and tear. I could go on for days about how I hate this motor but I think I have made my point.

[Eric.clark69]

Okay, I'm looking for some better seat brackets that came with my Raider 10E. I'm a big guy and it seems that the aluminum brackets are giving in a little. Sometimes I feel like they're going to break on through and there I'll be...in the water. Does anyone know who sells a more sturdy heavy duty bracket?

[Eric.clark69]

On ‎5‎/‎21‎/‎2016 at 0:52 PM, racedad said:

Went the not so creative route of making a rudder. Bought a $12 oar and $25 bracket.

Where did you get the bracket?

 

[lt21football]

Winter here in PA and I'm going to get the boat in the garage for upgrades.  I have some questions that hopefully some can help me out with..

 

1.  Big Foot Switch - once this switch is spliced into TM, am i stuck using it?  Basically I have a casting deck that I made that I am going to mount the switch to.  However, if I am in a rush and want to go for a quick hour session, am I stuck bringing the casting deck with me each time (given the switch is mounted to it)?  I have no experience with these switches so I apologize for the ignorance.

 

2.  Fish Finder - What is the consensus here as to where to mount the transducer?  I can obviously mount it to the TM, but for the sake of saving wires running along the boat, does it make sense to mount it to a fabricated pole next to my seat (the unit is going to be mounted right next to my seat)?

 

Thanks guys!

[Vernon Utsinger]

I mounted mine on a block of wood tied to the Big Foot with plastic strips so it won't gouge the glas bottom but I use a floorboard.  I rigged it portable so it can be removed easily.  If you splice into the TM wires you will need it as the TM then only controls the speed not the propulsion.

 

 

Edited January 22, 2017 by Vernon Utsinger
Pic added

[Vernon Utsinger]

My  Bass Raider 10E and 5x8 trailer with 55# TM and other items is for sale.  Purchased June 2016 and used 12 times.

 

Going back to a Bass Boat. On Craigs list Dallas in "Boats".

[Vernon Utsinger]

On 1/16/2017 at 6:43 PM, Eric.clark69 said:

Okay, I'm looking for some better seat brackets that came with my Raider 10E. I'm a big guy and it seems that the aluminum brackets are giving in a little. Sometimes I feel like they're going to break on through and there I'll be...in the water. Does anyone know who sells a more sturdy heavy duty bracket?

Use a pedestal and floorboard, see pics on post above.

[Okiefisher29]

On ‎1‎/‎13‎/‎2017 at 1:28 AM, FATYAKKER said:

 

I used to have one of these and by you posting a picture of it raised my blood pressure at the thought of it. I hated it and spent a lot of time and money repairing it. I had the mount that holds it on the transom break, I had the throttle handle break off yes the whole thing, and I had the prop deteriorate completely down to a nub when it hit some sand. The metal is cheap cast and wont withstand normal wear and tear. I could go on for days about how I hate this motor but I think I have made my point.

Well it sold before I even had a chance to look at it... probably a good thing.

[WildmanWilson]

I'm thinking of getting a 10 foot boats from Academy. Can't remember the band. Maybe a Bass Raider...Anyway..what size trolling motor is big enough. I will not use a gas motor at all. I was thinking 40# would do it. Any suggestions?

[lt21football]

4 hours ago, WildmanWilson said:

I'm thinking of getting a 10 foot boats from Academy. Can't remember the band. Maybe a Bass Raider...Anyway..what size trolling motor is big enough. I will not use a gas motor at all. I was thinking 40# would do it. Any suggestions?

Ive used both a 20lb thrust and now use a 45lb thrust on my boat.  The 20lb definitely got me out fishing, but the 45lb gets me out fishing and fast.  If you're buying new, spend the extra 35 bucks and get a 45 compared to a 40lb.

[fishcat]

I second the idea to get at least a 40 lb. thrust trolling motor. I use a 40 and it's fine for my 8' Bass Raider when I fish alone. The new digital models look to be very efficient.

[Advantage]

14 hours ago, WildmanWilson said:

I'm thinking of getting a 10 foot boats from Academy. Can't remember the band. Maybe a Bass Raider...Anyway..what size trolling motor is big enough. I will not use a gas motor at all. I was thinking 40# would do it. Any suggestions?

40 lb thrust would work but 50 to 55 lb range would be better.

[N Florida Mike]

8 hours ago, fishcat said:

I second the idea to get at least a 40 lb. thrust trolling motor. I use a 40 and it's fine for my 8' Bass Raider when I fish alone. The new digital models look to be very efficient.

^^ What I use

[Okiefisher29]

those of you with trailers, take a look at these pics.  Notice my boat is not even touching the keel rollers. Would you change anything with this setup? 

 

Sorry, not sure why my pics uploaded sideways 

[WildmanWilson]

I've found a Bass hunter that's 9.5 foot long but its shallower than the Bass Raiders. Anyone have any issues with the Bass Hunter being too shallow and having water come in? The Hunter is more expensive new and looks to be one piece rather than two with the Raider.

[N Florida Mike]

I have an 8 foot hunter and love it.Not sure what you mean by shallower but very little water comes into mine.Its perfect when Im by myself or with my 11 year old G- daughter.I suspect it would be small for 2 men my size ,although its rated for 470 pounds.Its very stable and goes suprisingly fast with my 40 pt trolling motor.

Got the motor on the front and my hunter has the wiring for it so Im fixing to get some terminals for the front so I can have the battry in back to displace the weight.