Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[TNReb]

20 hours ago, Fishingiswhatido82 said:

I’m hooking up my lowrance hook 5 to my pelican bassraider 10e , any suggestions on where I should mount transducer I bought a kayak transducer mount n it’s like a arm that hangs in the water should I put it torge the back of boat

Best spot is probably on the trolling motor. Another option is on some sort of PVC that you can raise and lower. 

[Okiefisher29]

On 6/9/2017 at 2:18 PM, tobyzmb said:

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

can u attach a pic of your bunks/rollers on your jet ski trailer?  Thinking of making an adjustment to mine.  Roller on my doesn't even touch the keel so it doesn't really float when unloading.  Thanks. 

[KLoell]

I remember seeing someone mounting their transducer to an old trolling motor they dissmanteled and mounted it where the motor and prop used to be.  I tried searching through the pages to find a pic but no luck.  I was curious to see if any of you have mounted their depth finder the same way and could you possibly post a few pics?  Thanks in advance!

[Toallhisdoom]

I bought a bass raider with no paper work. Anyone know how I can get it registered in ny?

Want to put a motor on it and go to kinderhook and saratoga with it.

[Dirtyeggroll]

17 hours ago, Toallhisdoom said:

I bought a bass raider with no paper work. Anyone know how I can get it registered in ny?

Want to put a motor on it and go to kinderhook and saratoga with it.

If it has registration numbers (stickers) on it, in some states you can simply use that number to request a copy of the registration associated with that number.

[Bubbadogg1]

I just picked up my first Bass Raider 10e from Field & Stream. Regular price $699 but they offered me the floor model at a discounted price AND a 10% vets discount for a final price of $324.99! I have never registered a new boat before. Evidently I need the "manufacturers statement of origin (MSO)". They didn't give me anything but the boat, seats and sales receipt. Is there some sort of owners manual that should be included?

[RLP]

Yes there is a owners manual with a page Manufacturers Declaration of Origin.  It has fields to enter your boats info and is what you need to register. You might be able to print the manual from he link below or simply contact customer service to have them send you one. Good luck and enjoy the boat.

http://www.pelicansport.com/sites/default/files/docs/ip1297-4_owner_manual_fishingboat.pdf

[Chowderhead]

On 2/17/2018 at 7:37 AM, Bubbadogg1 said:

I just picked up my first Bass Raider 10e from Field & Stream. Regular price $699 but they offered me the floor model at a discounted price AND a 10% vets discount for a final price of $324.99!

What a great price — enjoy!

[Davidgm_2000]

Hello All,  I've been considering getting a Bass Raider 10E, while browsing around last night i noticed a listing for a Sun Dolphin Sportsman 10 listed at Home depot for the same price. Just wondering if anybody would have the pros and cons between the two?

[Davidgm_2000]

Great, now I spotted a used Pond Prowler within about 1 1/2 hour drive away. More to consider. 

[GLK]

Just now, Davidgm_2000 said:

Great, now I spotted a used Pond Prowler within about 1 1/2 hour drive away. More to consider. 

That Sun Dolphin 10 looks identical to the new Pond Prowler 10 if you have a Bass Pro close enough to see in person

[OCdockskipper]

On 1/22/2018 at 5:11 PM, LonnieP said:

 

 

That looks really nice, I like how you chose to span over the side gunnels for the additional width.  That is much more practical than just making it the width of the chair supports.

 

Did you need to add any support horizontally for weight & if so, where did you put the cross members?  If I do a deck, I want to create storage space underneath it, but didn't know if the support needed would limit it and/or create the need for deck lids.

[LonnieP]

2 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

 

That looks really nice, I like how you chose to span over the side gunnels for the additional width.  That is much more practical than just making it the width of the chair supports.

 

Did you need to add any support horizontally for weight & if so, where did you put the cross members?  If I do a deck, I want to create storage space underneath it, but didn't know if the support needed would limit it and/or create the need for deck lids.

It’s just 3/4 inch plywood. It’s really sturdy for now as I just recently built it but I’ve been thinking I should probably put some type of support underneath it. I can jump up and down on it like it is and it doesn’t move but I’m afraid it might weaken in time.

[Canam13]

Hello all,

I want to put 1 or 2 drains (front&back) in the inside of my BR10e, to make it easier to remove water from inside the boat. I've read that the floor is higher than water line, so sealing should be easy. Would anyone know how thick the floor is, so I can buy the proper thru-hull or bulkhead fitting?

I am also considering using a 1" ID size fitting for the drain and using the drain as a through point for a shallow water anchor spike. Anyone ever try or accomplish that on their BR?

[Bassin' Brad]

I just picked up my Pelican Bass Raider 10E last from academy. Looking forward to rigging it up and posting some pics!

[Dirt]

On 1/22/2018 at 5:11 PM, LonnieP said:

Not a Bass Raider but here is my Pond Prowler

 

How do you have your transducer mounted? I love that set up, might have to try and build something similar

[LonnieP]

3 hours ago, Dirt said:

How do you have your transducer mounted? I love that set up, might have to try and build something similar

I glued it to the Hull with 3m 5200

[OhheyCindy]

how hard is it to control these things? say if you are throwing a crankbait is the boat turning and pulling while you reel? i have a little 10 foot kayak and i get so frustrated, i cant even throw a spinnerbait without re positioning every cast.

[OCdockskipper]

Since they weigh less than a full fledged bass boat, it takes less to make these boat turn, however they aren't as bad as a kayak or canoe.  One thing that makes a big difference when throwing moving baits as well as controlling the boat is adding a rudder to the back (when you have the electric in the front).

 

On my boat, only the deepest diving crankbaits tend to turn my bow a little, everything else has a negligible effect.

[Noelprinceofdarkness]

Hello,

 Enjoyed everyone's contribution to the Forum. Love seeing all the Ideas. I bought a Sun Dolphin Sportsman 8ft recently from Home Depot. They price match anywhere and have free shipping right now. Can't wait for it to come in. Have a small 30lb minn kota to push me around. Ordered a Garmin Striker 4 for it too.

Being New here I've skimmed over most of the Forum and have a question. Has anyone ever tried to use the Scotty transducer mount off the side of the boat? Is it long enough to submerge the transducer?

 

Also anyone tried making the whole boat a standing platform? No seats just turning it into a motorized stand up paddleboard pretty much? Using the original floor to store things? This is my plan. When its done ill upload some pictures.

[Cory Doras]

Hey guys, Got a few questions about these lil boats. 

1) There seems to be a few brands but all look similar except the cockpit layout. Is one better than the other?

2) How stable are they? I want to do some stand up spin fishing and some fly fishing. Im getting old and wobbly . 

 

I got a bass boat now but I've always seen these things and thought they would be awesome for small ponds and places where gas motors are not allowed.

Thanks

[Biggz53]

What’s the wire gauge size for the pre wired pelicans?

 

the TM I have comes with a lead of 6 gauge, I think the pelican is 8 but can’t find confirmation anywhere.

 

I just want to make sure I got the right size but connector to put the TM to the pre wired plug 

[LonnieP]

12 hours ago, Cory Doras said:

 

 

[Biggz53]

Also has anyone found a good way to patch the ram x material?  I’ve tried it all with no luck, finally just ordered a plastic welder to try that.

[LonnieP]

12 hours ago, Cory Doras said:

Hey guys, Got a few questions about these lil boats. 

1) There seems to be a few brands but all look similar except the cockpit layout. Is one better than the other?

2) How stable are they? I want to do some stand up spin fishing and some fly fishing. Im getting old and wobbly . 

 

I got a bass boat now but I've always seen these things and thought they would be awesome for small ponds and places where gas motors are not allowed.

Thanks

They are very stable. I can jump up and down on the edge of mine. It would take a huge wave to turn it over