frosty Posted May 17, 2017 Posted May 17, 2017 I was standing in mine for a bit, I'm not a fan I suppose it would help to not have my wife and 3 year old in the boat to, but I didn't enjoy standing. Sitting was great, after looking at it, the seat brackets go out to the pontoon, putting all the weight on the most stable area of the boat. Quote
RLP Posted May 18, 2017 Posted May 18, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 7:42 AM, Fish'nGeorgia said: Agree those trailers are a bit of a pain, but worth it. Ours has been a good one and have used it for more than hauling the Bass Raider around, fridge, riding mower, scrap metal and more. The only thing I'd like to change is the placement of the lights. When you place your tag on the light the tilt is useless because it hits the ground. Has anyone found a way around that? Thought about using some PVC pipe and raising them, but raising the tag also puts it in the way when loading and unloading. Wish GA. used small trailer tags like motorcycles use. I use key rings along with zip ties to attach the plate to both sides of the bracket. This way the plate is not fixed and actually swings so when tilting the trailer the plate is flexible and will not bend. Yes it swings when traveling down the road but I have not had any issues with cops or troopers. Just my 2 cents.. 1 Quote
Fish'nGeorgia Posted May 18, 2017 Posted May 18, 2017 8 hours ago, RLP said: I use key rings along with zip ties to attach the plate to both sides of the bracket. This way the plate is not fixed and actually swings so when tilting the trailer the plate is flexible and will not bend. Yes it swings when traveling down the road but I have not had any issues with cops or troopers. Just my 2 cents.. Very clever! Perhaps I'll try that until I figure out exactly what to do. Thanks for the tip. Quote
frosty Posted May 18, 2017 Posted May 18, 2017 19 hours ago, RLP said: I use key rings along with zip ties to attach the plate to both sides of the bracket. This way the plate is not fixed and actually swings so when tilting the trailer the plate is flexible and will not bend. Yes it swings when traveling down the road but I have not had any issues with cops or troopers. Just my 2 cents.. My only concern with that is the longevity of the zip ties. I know they get brittle after being in the weather for awhile. I would use these for a more permanent solution. 1 Quote
RLP Posted May 18, 2017 Posted May 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, frosty said: My only concern with that is the longevity of the zip ties. I know they get brittle after being in the weather for awhile. I would use these for a more permanent solution. Excellent idea! That was why I mentioned key rings and zip ties both holding the plate but this solution is a no brainer. I worried about the longevity of the plastic ties as well. Off I go to find a pair of these small enough to go through the license plate holes. Thanks! 1 Quote
frosty Posted May 18, 2017 Posted May 18, 2017 19 minutes ago, RLP said: Excellent idea! That was why I mentioned key rings and zip ties both holding the plate but this solution is a no brainer. I worried about the longevity of the plastic ties as well. Off I go to find a pair of these small enough to go through the license plate holes. Thanks! I know Walmart carries small ones, but you might have to use two to get enough clearance for them to swing. 1 Quote
Fish'nGeorgia Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Either should work, key rings or the metal links. I have a ton of key rings so will probably go that route for now. Thanks for the trailer tilt tag solutions. Now It gets me thinking about using small hinges bolted onto the stock plastic mount and using a small magnet to possibly fix the plate swinging. Yes it is possible to over think these things! 1 Quote
frosty Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Fish'nGeorgia said: Either should work, key rings or the metal links. I have a ton of key rings so will probably go that route for now. Thanks for the trailer tilt tag solutions. Now It gets me thinking about using small hinges bolted onto the stock plastic mount and using a small magnet to possibly fix the plate swinging. Yes it is possible to over think these things! Maybe put it on a spring and use stop hinges. Heck, might as well build in some LED lights and maybe a backup camera while you're down there 1 Quote
Fish'nGeorgia Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, frosty said: Maybe put it on a spring and use stop hinges. Heck, might as well build in some LED lights and maybe a backup camera while you're down there Now your talking! 1 Quote
frosty Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Fish'nGeorgia said: Now your talking! You'll have more invested in the license plate than the whole trailer cost soon! 2 Quote
Lonnie D A Uptegrow Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) UPDATE!!! SORRY EVERYONE but Photobucket wants me to spend 399 dollars to host my pictures...I just refuse to do that! You can still check the pics out with this link: http://s709.photobucket.com/user/lonnieuptegrow/slideshow/ I don't have time to order these but I'll try to at least keep them in the order in which I did them. Building the Trailer to get the Boat on Prior to Black Friday so that I would have one before they sold out. Went back to Dicks Sporting goods to get the price adjustment on Black Friday. When it was all said and done I got the boat for $456.00. So the Future? Well you cannot see it in any of the pictures but I built a custom boat dolly to get the boat from parking lots to the water edge, well day one and I ran into some issues. The wheels wanted to lock up on me because I had them to tight, the L bracket I was using was on wrong and I didn't put pool noodle on the wood to cushion the boat while on the dolly. I also need to get bigger wheels...with this simple design the dolly was to low. I finished up redoing the axle brackets tonight and switched from screws to bolts. I also got some 13" wheels which look like they might work well. Tomorrow I'm going to do a full test with the boat loaded. I am trying to make very...very...I repeat...very few trips back and forth from the car to the boat so I'm trying to make this thing to take the load of the boat, gear, and battery. I also need to make the supports for the solar panel to sit in the front of the boat right where the legs for the chairs sit. Additionally, I still need to make by cables that will connect to the MC4 connectors on the solar panel and run to the battery with the solar charge controller in the back. I will tell what this has been fun, and a project I have been working on since Sept of last year from planning what I want to do to the research on this site and YouTube. I have tried to incorporate some of the ideas that worked for me, and in some cases made small changes. All in all it has been fun. I have already had her on the water for a short period of time so I no one of my next challenges will be launching at the neighborhood pond with a loaded boat. The banks of the pond are not boat friendly...I may take a pic to show you what I'm working with. Almost forgot once I'm done with the boat dolly I'll throw a pic up incase someone needs an idea. I searched high and low and finally found one that I didn't think would cost me a small fortune however I now have two sets of tires, and a various amount of spare hardware...lol! Edited July 18, 2017 by Lonnie D A Uptegrow photobucket wanted me to pay for hosting 11 Quote
Fish'nGeorgia Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 Impressive Lonnie! Thanks for the timeline of your build, you must have some electronics knowledge. Nice how you built or modified most all of it yourself. Let me know how you like that Striker and how it performs when you get the chance to really use it. I'm sure your fishing rig will get some looks at the boat ramp. Its funny to see these guys in their big, metal flake fiberglass bass boats with a 200+ hp motor, launch and then having to use their trolling motor to get around on an electric only lake. Have had a few talk about getting rid of theirs and downsizing. The only real advantage they have is room and some of the lakes they can go on, mostly because of all the wakes they make, but as far as rigging it out, this forum has proven just about anything is possible. 1 Quote
bh91 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Any suggestions for getting the Garmin striker 4transducer lower into the water and more stable for function . On a Scotty transducer mount too Quote
Paintball Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 1:26 AM, bh91 said: Any suggestions for getting the Garmin striker 4transducer lower into the water and more stable for function . On a Scotty transducer mount too orThe Ram mount is compatible with Scotty. Good luck. 1 Quote
Gond Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Nice write up Lonnie! i am currently trying to determine two things about these boats. Is it worth it for my area. and if so Bass Raider 10e or Sun Dolphin Sportsman. I only have a handful of electric only lakes/ponds within an "after work" driving distance. There are 3 1500-1800 acre reservoirs within that driving distance though. Do you all think that one of these is too small to explore some of these reservoirs? Or should I just keep saving for a 16-20ft jon boat? If the plastic boat becomes the option then I fish alone or with my dog (22lbs) 99% of the time. Is it worth the extra $200 to get the 10e over the Sportsman? Also are they similar in stability or is one more stable? Quote
tobyzmb Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 hey guys just joined up been reading for a while . a lot of great ideas on here i will get some pics up my pelican Rhino its like the raider but has live well and battery box from the factory i have put a few mods on it as well bought this boat new in 2000 and has to be the beast money i have ever spent love this thing . i use a single jet ski trailer to haul mine with no mods to the trailer works great easy to load and unload . i have a lowrance hook3x FF 44lb thrust TM 2 homade rod holders from pvc pipe and 2 other rod holders that i bought had an old trolling motor took it apart and made my rudder with that bracket big foot switch for the TM going to be installing led lights for some night bass fishing ok i guess i found a few pics to put up here 3 Quote
weekender365 Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Hey guys, I have a Bass Raider 10 and it's been pretty good to me, but I'm having trouble with the front transom. For some reason the outboard side of the front transom is angled outwards instead of being vertical, so the trolling motor won't clamp properly and tends to push itself right off the transom when in use. Is there something I can do to it to fix this? I'm kind of shocked that the boat would come like this, it's sort of a big problem. Quote
Paintball Posted June 21, 2017 Posted June 21, 2017 Try mounting a piece of aluminum flat bar to the transom just above the clamps. Quote
Topkick Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Picked up my Pelican the first of June and finished it this morning. Can't wait to get it on the lake. I had an original Bass Buster in the 80's and stayed the bass with it. I live on Lake Kiowa (560 acres) which was too small for my pontoon but just right for the Pelican. It's got a 54 lb thrust Motorguide Bulldog to push it and the ice chest is a functioning live well. Also set it up for night fishing. The Crappie and Sand Bass fishing is fantastic here. 4 Quote
Andy Taylor Posted June 23, 2017 Author Posted June 23, 2017 Nice setup. I never heard of a sand bass. Quote
Topkick Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 I've heard them referred to up north as white bass. Down here they're Sand Bass followed closely by hybrid striper and then stripers. You can get into a good school of sandies and catch 100-200 fairly easily. Quote
camvaughn Posted July 4, 2017 Posted July 4, 2017 Amazing thread!!! Looking into a PBR10E, and was thinking that Gander Mountain might have them on sale, bankruptcy and all. Does anyone know whether they sell them in the Atlanta area? Their website no longer shows inventory and the personnel at the stores are to busy to answer their phones. Thanks in advance and thanks mostly for the amazing ideas. I currently fish the bigger lakes, that allow motors, on my jet ski, but need something for our area lakes and my tender is too unstable. Frats, Cam Quote
FishingInSC Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 I finally pulled the trigger. Just got back from Dick's Sporting Goods. $599 and she's mine!! I'll post some pics as I modify it!! Tight lines everybody!!! 3 Quote
Skew12 Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 I've been kicking tires at a few 9.9 Jon boats and I'm starting to think I may end up with one of these instead. Anyone using a small outboard? Quote
Chowderhead Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Skew12 said: I've been kicking tires at a few 9.9 Jon boats and I'm starting to think I may end up with one of these instead. Anyone using a small outboard? I think there have been a few posts in this thread about using an outboard. For me, the trolling motor and battery meets my needs for the small ponds and lakes I fish. Quote
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