Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[WildmanWilson]

By shallow I mean the height of the side walls. The Hunter looks like it rides much lower in the water. In pictures it looks like there's less above water. 

[N Florida Mike]

It may be lower than the raider but I have no problem with it. It is very buoyant even with all the weight in the front.It sits higher than my jon boat!

It isnt best for a big water body though,although I was going directly into 15-20 mph winds with no problem.It handles waves better than you would think

[N Florida Mike]

mine is actually 9.5 feet long. Great little boat for small water bodies

[frosty]

Ok guys, my wonderful bride has given me the thumbs up for a bass raider 10e, we looked at them in a store tonight and she thinks the 12' Jon boat would be better. I noticed that it does look roomier, since we would occasionally bring our young (3) son with us. I think the bass raider will be much more stable, and it has almost 100 pounds more capacity. Anyone have experience with both that can offer some insight?

[Advantage]

8 hours ago, frosty said:

Ok guys, my wonderful bride has given me the thumbs up for a bass raider 10e, we looked at them in a store tonight and she thinks the 12' Jon boat would be better. I noticed that it does look roomier, since we would occasionally bring our young (3) son with us. I think the bass raider will be much more stable, and it has almost 100 pounds more capacity. Anyone have experience with both that can offer some insight?

The stability of the 10e (twin poontoon types) is vastly superior to the jon boat types.

[frosty]

20 minutes ago, Advantage said:

The stability of the 10e (twin poontoon types) is vastly superior to the jon boat types.

Thank you, I assumed it would be. While I think the jon would have more potential for storage options, I think I'm going to stick with the 10e. 

["hamma"]

On 2/2/2017 at 5:45 PM, WildmanWilson said:

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.

 I've owned a 8' basshunter for over 30 years now,..Ive had 2 full grown guys on it with 2 batteries and 2 motors,... on windy days? I wouldnt recommend it as heavier waves will breach it with 2 anglers aboard. But on calm days? no problems at all, just a bit tight room wise.

 When I fish alone even the waves from other boats and mildly windy days dont effect me at all, as long as I point it into the waves as one should anyways. I have never swamped, or sank it. Love that little rig.

[N Florida Mike]

I have the 9.5 bass hunter and a 12 foot jon boat.And love both.T o me,the hunter is more comfortable.I have the factory chairs but they support me well ( at 260 pounds )It is also cooler because youre up a little higher and it allows better air flow under the seat.Ive learned to just swivel around if you need something behind you.You can even fish facing sideways and still reach the trolling motor which I have on front.The hunter s very stable for being so small.

The jon boat would be better for bigger water and you could put a bigger motor on it.It has more room but not much more.You could customize it to allow more room.I have fished many times in my jon with one other person and its fine.3 would be cramped on either boat,but a small child would work for a while with 2 adults .Esp. on the jon.I f possible,try sitting in both before you buy to see how much room youd have.

I also have a 2 seater kayak that Im not overly crazy about.

[Advantage]

I have a BassHound 9.4, which is more like a tri-hull than a twin pontoon type and it's very stable even with 2 people and gear. BassHound does make one a little bigger (the 10.4) which does have just that little extra room. 

[Bassin_0502]

Does anybody use the 40" x 48" Harbor Freight trailers for these boats? I know several of you have posted that you use HF trailers, but I'm curious how well the 48" ones work. Seem like they would be too short for a 10 foot boat?

[frosty]

Well I'm joining the plastic boat club. Picked up a 10E today at dicks sporting goods. I'm looking at a 40lb thrust trolling motor. I've got plans to make a small box to hold about 10 +/- 3700 series boxes that will sit under the back seat, and I picked up a small Rubbermaid tote that will go under the front seat to keep my soft plastics in. I'll post pics when I get the box all done. 

[slimbo85]

so i grabbed the sun dolphin pro 102 and was just wondering what is the best way to mount the fish finder? 

 

thanks guys

["hamma"]

On 2/2/2017 at 10:15 PM, N Florida Mike said:

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.

     

     I installed minn kotas quick battery connectors, got em from walmart.com 10 bucks a set, well worth it and wally world free shipped it to store for me. 

 I liked the connectors so much I bought some more to attach both batteries as well, even went so far as to add them to my charger in my tracker. (which really helps)

  Just plug them in and done. 

 

 This is the deal!

 

  My basshunter came with thru hull wiring from the factory,. I just attached one of these connecters on the front hull wire, and the trolling motor,..and another connector for the back hull wire, and the battery. Quick easy clean connections both up front and in the back,...

  I used the clamp on posts for this battery so the wingnut terminals are open for me to attach it inline 24 volt on my tracker.

[WildmanWilson]

So I've seen guys make a rudder and put the fish finder transducer on the bottom? Seems it would be a good chance to break it off. Anyone run into this problem? Is it better not to incorporate it with the rudder? By the way, I did end up buying a 9.5 ft bass hunter. Just working on primping it out now. Hope I'm not being a pest with the questions. 

[N Florida Mike]

I looked into  getting a rudder for mine but haven't yet. I put a heavy piece of concrete in the back to weigh it down ,and moved the battery back to about halfway.I sit in the front and have the trolling motor up front.If someone goes with me it also weighs down the back and there is no problem steering .

It will steer fine as long as the back is weighed down some.

 

[Sheldon Williams]

Hi guys,

im new to the Bassraider "nation" (LOL).

im interested in installing a Bimini top so that I can be out on the water without frying on those hot summer days.

has anyone tried this before?

[Sheldon Williams]

On 7/30/2010 at 6:34 PM, Red said:

The floor is a must in my opinion, especially if you like to stand.  One problem I forgot to mention about the floor, it makes it alot heavier.  I think I am going to cut mine in half seems I am mostly by myself.  I will just keep the floor piece in front where I am fishing.  I suppose you could run the wires under the floor, but I take my boat off and store it by my house so it would just be hassle each time.  I am considering putting a quick disconnect on all the wiring so I could run it under then just leave it there.  Then plug everything in each time.  Either way, everything works great, I love this little rig.  It is cheap and easy, just the way I like it!   ;D

I have been trying to organize a club/tournament in my area for small boats, just isn't enough interest though.  Too bad, I think it would be fun.

 

[Canam13]

Hello all,

i am going to buy a Harbour freight trailer (4x8 1195lb utility)for my 10e. I was wondering how everyone launches and loads thier boat? Have some ideas, but figured I would ask the folks that are doing it with that type of setup already. 

Driving a 07 sierra, so I doubt I'll be able to see the little boat/trailer while towing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

[frosty]

4 hours ago, Canam13 said:

Hello all,

i am going to buy a Harbour freight trailer (4x8 1195lb utility)for my 10e. I was wondering how everyone launches and loads thier boat? Have some ideas, but figured I would ask the folks that are doing it with that type of setup already. 

Driving a 07 sierra, so I doubt I'll be able to see the little boat/trailer while towing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

Put your tailgate down if there's room, and you can attach a pole to the back corner of the trailer so you can see where it is in your mirror. 

[Okiefisher29]

On ‎2‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 9:48 AM, slimbo85 said:

so i grabbed the sun dolphin pro 102 and was just wondering what is the best way to mount the fish finder? 

 

thanks guys

I have a basshound10.2 and I have the fish finder mounted up at the bow.  Have the transducer mounted to the trolling motor.  I bought it used and the original owner had the transducer mounted on the rear of the boat and the fish finder in the middle of the seats.  I use my TM at the bow so I never really could see the FF with it being mounted there. 

 

 

22 hours ago, Canam13 said:

Hello all,

i am going to buy a Harbour freight trailer (4x8 1195lb utility)for my 10e. I was wondering how everyone launches and loads thier boat? Have some ideas, but figured I would ask the folks that are doing it with that type of setup already. 

Driving a 07 sierra, so I doubt I'll be able to see the little boat/trailer while towing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

I second the tailgate down suggestion.  As far as launches go, I found it easiest to have a rope on the front of the boat, push it off the trailer and beach it or dock it while you pull your trailer out. Loading is the reverse when I'm alone.  If I have a buddy, I throw him the rope and have him pull me up.   I don't go to many busy boat ramps so this application wouldn't work everywhere.  having an outboard on the back would make loading/unloading much easier, it's on my list of to-do's. 

[Okiefisher29]

On ‎2‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 7:26 AM, Sheldon Williams said:

Hi guys,

im new to the Bassraider "nation" (LOL).

im interested in installing a Bimini top so that I can be out on the water without frying on those hot summer days.

has anyone tried this before?

There is atleast one picture in this thread of someone who is using an umbrella.  You might search the thread.....

 

[frosty]

So what are you guys using for rod storage? I've seen a few on YouTube that have a top on them to hold the rods securely. I'm concerned my 3 year old will think throwing my rods in the water will be a good idea!

[slimbo85]

cant wait until pike opener....so far away ughhhhh

[Tommy X]

A friend and I are going to set up the BR for night fishing, light bar and LED's. I want a slick install without wires hanging about. Has anyone taken a BR apart? Take the top half off, I mean. I would like to know what to expect. If I screw this up I won't have a boat this season. We're both mechanically inclined. Can we break anything? I have mounted things to the boat and drilled into it so far, without a problem

[Canam13]

On 2/22/2017 at 8:48 PM, Tommy X said:

A friend and I are going to set up the BR for night fishing, light bar and LED's. I want a slick install without wires hanging about. Has anyone taken a BR apart? Take the top half off, I mean. I would like to know what to expect. If I screw this up I won't have a boat this season. We're both mechanically inclined. Can we break anything? I have mounted things to the boat and drilled into it so far, without a problem

i think i remember seeing a post in here, when someone took a BR apart. If I remember, its stapled together at the seems. I've also read that folks have just fished their own wiring through and around most of the inner parts of the hull. With the self stick auto LED's out now, should be fairly easy once the wiring is run. Post a pic when done, love to see it.

On 2/21/2017 at 8:26 AM, Sheldon Williams said:

Hi guys,

im new to the Bassraider "nation" (LOL).

im interested in installing a Bimini top so that I can be out on the water without frying on those hot summer days.

has anyone tried this before?

Sheldon,

Check out the end of the video, "vic" has a umbrella rigged to the seat. He has some great ideas for BR mods, as many of the folks here do!