Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[TriStateBassin106]

Does anyone use a switch panel for Nav lights on the raider? I saw a guy in YouTube using it and it looked pretty sweet. Also what would be a good nav light kit to use? 

[Old guy]

On 4/17/2021 at 1:38 AM, Guitarfish said:

Anybody got a pic of the Bullnose?

 

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[Guitarfish]

Thanks for that, OG.  And welcome here.

[Rainerius]

Almost there, just waiting for this Maine "spring" season to be above 50F lol.

 

[Bluegillslayer]

On 4/16/2021 at 1:36 PM, TriStateBassin106 said:

Got my boat today!

You are going to have a blast, my rig is an old Alumacraft rowboat paired with a minn kota trolling motor that I got last year and I just started taking it out on my local lake this spring. Boats unlock so many fishing opportunities. I have started catching much more quality fish then ever before. 

[Old guy]

Woohoo !!  I just finished reading all 132 pages of this thread . I found this forum, more specifically, this thread about a week ago while searching for replacement seat brackets for my Pond Prowler. After seeing all the mods you folks have done on these little boats I think I've decided to go with a pedestal seat instead (maybe even a raised deck). 

 I learned a lot from this thread about things that I hadn't given any thought to before so a big thank you to all of you.

 I was at Basspro today and saw the new version of the Pond Prowler and think that I prefer my older model without all the factory bells and whistles. 

 I don't know if I'll have any success posting pictures but there is a lot of differences between the two. My older one has the squared off bow.

 

 

[Zeppelinthecat]

Was curious what kind of rudder design people are building for their boat or would I be okay with just getting the bullnose rudder for my trolling motor??

[OCdockskipper]

On 5/1/2021 at 2:42 PM, Old guy said:

... I was at Basspro today and saw the new version of the Pond Prowler and think that I prefer my older model without all the factory bells and whistles....

 

 

 

I too have the original version, albeit with a bunch of modifications.  When I saw the new version, I was disappointed, for many of those changes hinder the ability to store tackle or utilize the space on the boat.  The new version kind of reminded me of the Simpsons episode where Homer designed a car.

 

 

 

32 minutes ago, Zeppelinthecat said:

Was curious what kind of rudder design people are building for their boat or would I be okay with just getting the bullnose rudder for my trolling motor??

Cut off the top & bottom of an old trolling motor, leaving just the mount and the shaft.  Attach the bullnose rudder to the shaft & you are set.

 

I know the bullnose rudder is designed to be attached to an active trolling motor, but using it as a rudder works great for me.

[Rainerius]

On 7/1/2020 at 6:55 PM, D Rock said:

Has anyone added a scupper hole to the bass raider? 

Please add one, there are videos on YouTube for it. I didn't have one and then it rained and I had to bail out water using my coffee cup. Not fun.

[Zeppelinthecat]

22 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

 

I too have the original version, albeit with a bunch of modifications.  When I saw the new version, I was disappointed, for many of those changes hinder the ability to store tackle or utilize the space on the boat.  The new version kind of reminded me of the Simpsons episode where Homer designed a car.

 

 

 

Cut off the top & bottom of an old trolling motor, leaving just the mount and the shaft.  Attach the bullnose rudder to the shaft & you are set.

 

I know the bullnose rudder is designed to be attached to an active trolling motor, but using it as a rudder works great for me.

So using a bullnose rudder on an active trolling motor wouldn't be enough? You're suggesting build a rudder for the stern would be the best option?

[OCdockskipper]

13 hours ago, Zeppelinthecat said:

So using a bullnose rudder on an active trolling motor wouldn't be enough? You're suggesting build a rudder for the stern would be the best option?

 

Correct.  Without a rudder (or engine) on the back of any boat, when you steer with a bow mounted electric, the back end will swing.  Their is no resistance on the back as the front moves.

 

To get a visual of the difference, take a pen or pencil and lay it down on a hard surface in front of you.  Use your finger to push the pen one way or the other & you will see the back end swing out.  Then to contrast, place a finger against one side of the rear of the pen and use your other hand to push the front of the pen the opposite way.  The front steers while the back stays in place.

[Zeppelinthecat]

8 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

 

Correct.  Without a rudder (or engine) on the back of any boat, when you steer with a bow mounted electric, the back end will swing.  Their is no resistance on the back as the front moves.

 

To get a visual of the difference, take a pen or pencil and lay it down on a hard surface in front of you.  Use your finger to push the pen one way or the other & you will see the back end swing out.  Then to contrast, place a finger against one side of the rear of the pen and use your other hand to push the front of the pen the opposite way.  The front steers while the back stays in place.

Wow that's actually a super helpful way to think about it.  Thank you! I'm gonna put together a rudder and I'll be posting the results on this thread. 

[fulton246]

Here is my set up in transport:

 

[Dclagg1]

So I have been following this thread for a couple of years. I would love to have a Bass Raider. Where I live, a lot of small lakes/ponds where this boat would be perfect. So about a year ago I finally decided to buy one. Only problem I’m having is I can’t seem to find anyone who carries them. Are these boats still made? Or am I just having bad luck at tracking one down? 

[gunsinger]

As far as I know, they still sell them at Academy.

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/pelican-bass-raider-10e-102-pontoon-boat?sku=10-beige-or-khaki

 

They're out of stock in my store.  Do you have one near you?

[Dclagg1]

1 hour ago, gunsinger said:

As far as I know, they still sell them at Academy.

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/pelican-bass-raider-10e-102-pontoon-boat?sku=10-beige-or-khaki

 

They're out of stock in my store.  Do you have one near you?

My nearest stores are showing out of stock. But when I say nearest it’s a couple of hrs away. But the website always says out of stock when I check. It’s the same way with Dicks Sporting Goods. Always showing out of stock. 

[gunsinger]

Nothing on FB Market Place or Craigslist?  I bought and sold the one I had that way.

[TriStateBassin106]

4 hours ago, Dclagg1 said:

So I have been following this thread for a couple of years. I would love to have a Bass Raider. Where I live, a lot of small lakes/ponds where this boat would be perfect. So about a year ago I finally decided to buy one. Only problem I’m having is I can’t seem to find anyone who carries them. Are these boats still made? Or am I just having bad luck at tracking one down? 

I was looking for my raider for about a year before I finally bought mine brand new at a bass pro shops. Greatest purchase ever, I have a summer house on a private lake that's 350 acres and it zips me all around.

10 minutes ago, gunsinger said:

Nothing on FB Market Place or Craigslist?  I bought and sold the one I had that way.

I tried looking there aswell, one guy was selling his in my area but tried scamming me, i wasn't paying 1200$ when I could go to a store and buy mine for 800$ 

[Dclagg1]

3 hours ago, gunsinger said:

Nothing on FB Market Place or Craigslist?  I bought and sold the one I had that way.

I did look there as well. Nothing was listed in my area. I did have my brother-in-law check his local Academy, which is a few hundred miles away from me. His does have it in stock. So maybe next time we go for a visit, I could pick one up from there. So I guess that answers my original question. Just having bad luck tracking one down in my area. Thanks for the help.

[Ratherbfishing]

On 5/5/2021 at 6:49 AM, Zeppelinthecat said:

Wow that's actually a super helpful way to think about it.  Thank you! I'm gonna put together a rudder and I'll be posting the results on this thread. 

If you can find an old "roached" trolling motor that is has a functioning mount/bracket, remove the handle, slide the mount/bracket off the shaft and replace the shaft with a wooden paddle.  You'll probably need to shave off some of the paddle handle to get it to fit but it makes an excellent/adjustable keel.  (It's not REALLY a rudder because you won't be steering with it but it will keep your boat tracking straight).

[Zeppelinthecat]

If dicks or academy says online that your local store is out of stock then either go check yourself or call up there and make them physically check.  Online my academy near me always said the bass raider was out of stock, I went up there to buy some tackle one day and boom there it was. 

[NoFroFishing]

On 7/9/2021 at 11:25 AM, TriStateBassin106 said:

I was looking for my raider for about a year before I finally bought mine brand new at a bass pro shops. Greatest purchase ever, I have a summer house on a private lake that's 350 acres and it zips me all around.

I tried looking there aswell, one guy was selling his in my area but tried scamming me, i wasn't paying 1200$ when I could go to a store and buy mine for 800$ 

Was reading through and saw you had some delivery delays. How long did it take before you finally got your Raider and was it delivered to your house? 

[NoFroFishing]

On 7/19/2021 at 8:36 AM, NoFro904 said:

Was reading through and saw you had some delivery delays. How long did it take before you finally got your Raider and was it delivered to your house? 

Well mine was delivered today by ABF straight into my garage. On the exact date Bass Pro listed when I purchased it. 6 days after purchase. 

 

For anyone that does get the home delivery you will have to contact ABF after you buy it and provide your name and address. They will give you tracking information. 

 

No dents, major scrapes or holes. Really smooth process 

Can't wait to hit the water now 

[billmac]

I bought an old one on Craigslist, and the guy threw in a trolling motor. Looks a little beat up, but it floats, and now I can get on water that I can't get my bassboat on.  Caught some nice pike and bass on my first outing.

There was absolutely no paper trail with it, so I thought I was going to have trouble registering it, but fill out enough forms, and you can register anything.

[NoFroFishing]

8 minutes ago, billmac said:

I bought an old one on Craigslist, and the guy threw in a trolling motor. Looks a little beat up, but it floats, and now I can get on water that I can't get my bassboat on.  Caught some nice pike and bass on my first outing.

There was absolutely no paper trail with it, so I thought I was going to have trouble registering it, but fill out enough forms, and you can register anything.

Where are the Serial or ID numbers at on these things?