Bassin4Fun2 Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2019 at 1:17 AM, CrappyMan said: 3/4" workout mat is like plywood support without the weight. Depends on what you want and use it for. Trying to keep my weight down since I fish mud puddles and load in the bed of my truck. I do have a dolly tho. Is this only installed on the bottom of the boat or on top like the plywood platforms? I assume you cannot stand on this mat or is it heavy enough? Thank you Quote
Bassin4Fun2 Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 2/11/2019 at 1:18 PM, Hi-Powered Red Neck said: I personally recommend you move the motor you have now to the front. Just lull the screw holding the head to the shaft turn and replace the screw. I have a 32lb thrust motor that works pretty good up front. Believe it or not you motor will pull the boat better than it pushes it. I've also added a big foot switch. While fishing I leave my setting on 1 or two and make micro adjustments with the foot switch. If you feel the boat moving you've given it to much input. These little boats take a lot of practice to maneuver. Wind and current as well as what lure your fishing all play a huge factor in boat control or the lack of it. A deep diving crank bait will pull these things around. I normally sit down to fish by positioning my self aft of center line with the group 29 battery in the back as well. This sinks the stern a bit giving the boat more bite. This keeps me from having to add a rudder. I also have an extension on my TM handle that lets me reach it from the seat. I used 2 shop vac tubes for the extension handle they fit the handle snug enough to switch power settings. If I have to turn farther than I can reach I sling it out then I use an eyelet on my rod to pull it back. I know some guys don't like to sit and fish. In my bass boat I stand all day. In my Pelican I sit I can do everything sitting I can do standing, to include flipping and pitching. Skipping lures under dock took a shotload of frustration and practice to figure out again. Try adding a riser to your seat. I added a 7" that is pretty close to standing height. I didn't care for the amount of instability it added but I do like the added height. I'm planning to cut 2 inches out of it and weld it back together. I think that will lower the center of gravity back down to a more comfortable level. As far as the troll king if need be I'll be the first to review it. Because I plan on that being the next addition to my Pelican 10E. I've got some pictures of my set up minus the 7" seat riser I added that right before I left for work I only got a couple hours to try it out. did you use standard vac size vac tubes or a certain size for the trolling motor extension handle? Thats a great idea. Thank you Quote
TriStateBassin106 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 So Cabelas reached out to me regarding my 10E. Got told a different date AGAIN.... The rollercoaster continues. 1 Quote
oysterk Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, TriStateBassin106 said: So Cabelas reached out to me regarding my 10E. Got told a different date AGAIN.... The rollercoaster continues. Has anyone demanded at least a refund of the insane $95 shipping charge? They should do SOMETHING considering the ridiculous amount of waiting and BS we've been through just for one shipment of plastic boats. Quote
John St Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 I bought a Minn Kota Power Center (battery box). It doesn't come with any sort of manual. Inside the box is a little plastic package with four screws and two of some sort of plastic mounting things. Does anyone know what these are for? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 20, 2020 Super User Posted June 20, 2020 Hold the strap in place if you want to. Quote
John St Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 21 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Hold the strap in place if you want to. Ah, thanks! Quote
TriStateBassin106 Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 Anyone else get word back from Cabelas or bass pro? Quote
Born 2 fish Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, TriStateBassin106 said: Anyone else get word back from Cabelas or bass pro? Mine is supposed to be here the 20-25th fingers crossed. 2 Quote
oysterk Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 @Born 2 fish it says "Shipped" on your order? Quote
Born 2 fish Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 3 hours ago, oysterk said: @Born 2 fish it says "Shipped" on your order? It says shipping to the location I ordered it from. I’m picking up at the store it’s not shipping to my house. We’ll see what happens fingers crossed. Quote
TriStateBassin106 Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Interesting developments today coming out of the cabelas camp, got a couple questions answered about the shipping charge and the conflicting restock dates. 1 Quote
John St Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 My boat finally arrived yesterday (ordered May 3), so at least you know they are still manufacturing them; you'll get it eventually. It's very frustrating, believe me I know. I wish I would have had it for the spring fishing season. On 2/25/2020 at 1:02 PM, Neil Stevenson said: Choppertime, very authoritative, I think I'll go and grab a battery box. I guess I'm not smart enough to figure out how to PM you, but I'll keep looking. I wasn't exactly sure what you meant about the connectors. But do you think this should do the trick? https://www.amazon.com/SEACHOICE-13751-Trolling-Motor-Straight/dp/B000N9MF92/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=trolling+motor+3+prong+plug&qid=1582653610&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-18 I never saw a reply to Neil's question above. Is the product in the link the correct plug choice to splice onto the trolling motor wires? 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 27 minutes ago, John St said: My boat finally arrived yesterday (ordered May I never saw a reply to Neil's question above. Is the product in the link the correct plug choice to splice onto the trolling motor wires? Yes. Walmart usually has them also. Quote
oysterk Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 4 hours ago, John St said: My boat finally arrived yesterday (ordered May 3), so at least you know they are still manufacturing them; you'll get it eventually. It's very frustrating, believe me I know. I wish I would have had it for the spring fishing season. I never saw a reply to Neil's question above. Is the product in the link the correct plug choice to splice onto the trolling motor wires? Nice man! Where did you order from, Cabelas or Bass Pro? Not that there's much of a difference. Quote
John St Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, oysterk said: Nice man! Where did you order from, Cabelas or Bass Pro? Not that there's much of a difference. Bass Pro Quote
John St Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 5 hours ago, LonnieP said: Yes. Walmart usually has them also. I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need to ask...I just read a review that said the Bass Raider has 8 gauge wiring. The plug I asked about earlier today (below) says it is 10 gauge. Is that OK that its a larger gauge than the Pelican wiring? I know nothing about anything electrical. SEACHOICE 13751 Trolling Motor Plug Straight Male 12V by SEACHOICE 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 ratings List Price: $14.43 Price: $12.99 & FREE Shipping You Save: $1.44 (10%) Get $70 off instantly: Pay $0.00 $12.99 upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. No annual fee. Male trolling motor plug ensures secure electrical connection 6 inch leads For use with 12V trolling motors 10 gauge wire Face plate 1-3/4 inch x 2-1/2 inch Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 23, 2020 Super User Posted June 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, John St said: I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need to ask...I just read a review that said the Bass Raider has 8 gauge wiring. The plug I asked about earlier today (below) says it is 10 gauge. Is that OK that its a larger gauge than the Pelican wiring? I know nothing about anything electrical. 10 gauge wire is actually smaller than 8 gauge - larger the number, smaller the diameter (speaker wire is usually 18 gauge for reference). Depending on how much current you're running and the distance between the battery and the motor - the larger the diameter of wire the better. I'd find a plug with 8 gauge wire instead of that one. Quote
Bassin4Fun2 Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 I am planning helping my friend build a casting deck for his pond prowler. It looks like the most common size of plywood to use is 3/4”. We would like to make it as light as possible so is it necessary to add any bracing under the plywood for added strength? Thank you for your help. Quote
Born 2 fish Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 The wait is over.It’s in my garage I picked up my boat after work today! 2 Quote
optimator Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Bassin4Fun2 said: I am planning helping my friend build a casting deck for his pond prowler. It looks like the most common size of plywood to use is 3/4”. We would like to make it as light as possible so is it necessary to add any bracing under the plywood for added strength? Thank you for your help. Yes, you'll need to brace it. Quote
TriStateBassin106 Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 Why does cabelas keep saying different things? We're lucky if we get our boats by august when the season is %@$#ing over! At this point i'll take this over the wait for the bass raider.... 1 Quote
Born 2 fish Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, TriStateBassin106 said: Why does cabelas keep saying different things? We're lucky if we get our boats by august when the season is %@$#ing over! At this point i'll take this over the wait for the bass raider.... Hopefully it comes soon. Quote
Bassin4Fun2 Posted June 26, 2020 Posted June 26, 2020 20 hours ago, optimator said: Yes, you'll need to brace it. Okay thank you 1 Quote
oysterk Posted June 26, 2020 Posted June 26, 2020 @Born 2 fish @John St for you bass pro guys who just got your boat, I was just wondering; did y'all get email confirmation that the boat shipped before receiving it? Quote
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