Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[Born 2 fish]

1 hour ago, oysterk said:

@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?

You can check your order # mine said it was shipping. And a few days later I got a email saying my order is ready for pick up. But I did pick up at store. I did not have it shipped to my house.

[John St]

On 6/25/2020 at 8:06 PM, oysterk said:

@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?

Yes, I got an email that it was shipping.

[OCdockskipper]

On 6/24/2020 at 12:52 PM, 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. 

Let me second the need to brace it.  It gives you a sturdy surface that doesn't flex.

 

It may be difficult to have both a light boat & a deck, you may need to choose between one or the other.  I chose the latter because I don't take my boat out of the water, I added a ton of mods.  If you are going to launch out of the back of a truck & need as light a weight as possible, I'd recommend keeping it as simple as possible.

[optimator]

3 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

Let me second the need to brace it.  It gives you a sturdy surface that doesn't flex.

 

It may be difficult to have both a light boat & a deck, you may need to choose between one or the other.  I chose the latter because I don't take my boat out of the water, I added a ton of mods.  If you are going to launch out of the back of a truck & need as light a weight as possible, I'd recommend keeping it as simple as possible.

That's my thought. I bought a 8.5 Sundolphin. I want to keep mine as light as possible. I just want to be able to huck it into the back of the truck and go. If I'm going to have to deal with a trailer I'll take my 14' Jon boat. 

[D Rock]

On 6/24/2020 at 2:52 PM, 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. 

 

I recently built a deck for my Bass Raider and I love it but it definitely adds weight and it does need bracing underneath. I can still put the boat in the back of my truck with a friend no problem, but doing it alone is a challenge unless you take the deck out before loading and unloading. Since I want to be able to take it out with no problems I bought a trailer for it so that I wouldn't have to worry about taking it apart when I'm by myself. For the deck I used 3/4 plywood with 3 short 2x4 underneath that was also attached to a 6" 3/4 plywood for support. it weighs about 35lbs 

[D Rock]

On 5/31/2020 at 8:21 AM, Gator_Bait said:

WOW!!! $119.95...how many did you buy? 

 

Yea I would buy it for $150. It looks to me as having real possibilities, if you like to tinker and build things. The frame itself looks to be good...in the pictures. The wiring, lights, bunks, etc. can easily be redone to fit what you want. I would probably put a flat deck on it with roller bunks first 4 ft. so I could just walk out on it when it's backed in the water. Throw on a new set of tires and wheels, don't forget to replace the bearings, and you're ready to fish.

 

NOW...here's the kicker...you said the trailer doesn't have a title. If the trailer is close to you, I would look closely to see if there is a data plate on it somewhere and try to clean it enough to get any numbers off it, if it isn't handy go to step 2. Second I would spend some time on the phone with your state's DOT and tell them about it to see if getting a title and plate would be possible or a real problem. Then you can make an informed decision. States range from A. "no problem, you don't need a title or tag on a boat or utility trailer" to Z. moron stupid laws and enforcement on trailers. Know every detail before you pull a penny out of your pocket!

I'm done with the trailer! It was fun to work on but the day I went to the DMV to register it they tell me that the regulations had just changed for the state of Texas... I told them I had called 3 weeks ago to get information and was told all I needed was $69, a signature from the seller and a notarized letter saying it was homemade. They said "TODAY everything changed, lucky you". It was a long process took 3 days to get done. I had to get the trailer inspected by an investigator at the Sheriffs office, that required an appointment and cost $40. Then I had to get another appointment go to the State and apply for a VIN. Then I could finally register it at my local tax office. I just got my license plate today and should receive my title in a few weeks. Long registration process and double the price I was expecting compared to what I was told but the good thing is its done with and I can finally take it out to the water. 

[D Rock]

Has anyone added a scupper hole to the bass raider? 

[John St]

4 hours ago, D Rock said:

Has anyone added a scupper hole to the bass raider? 

I know people have added scuppers. I plan to do so, and actually bought a drain plug today at Academy.  There is a guy on youtube that did so and sealed it with rubber gaskets that are basically like big hose washers.  I am afraid those would wear out and get brittle over time.  Most people use 3M 5200 marine sealant; you can find descriptions of how they did it somewhere in this thread; I will be looking for those posts again myself.

So I just took delivery of my Bass Raider last week, and I decided I wanted to mount my TM to the bow, and put a plug on it to plug into the receptacle in the bow.  However, I don't know much about electric work, so I decided to have the pros do it, and took it to a marine dealer.  I showed them a picture of the female receptacle, which has three holes, apparently for a three-prong plug.  Well I picked it up when the work was done, and when I got home realized they put on a two-prong plug.  At first I screamed *****!, but then realized I was able to still plug it into the receptacle.  I tested it, and it worked.  Does anyone with experience with this stuff think I should be concerned about using a two pronged plug in this receptacle?

 

Also, does anyone know if you can charge the battery while it is in the Minn Kota Power Center box?  I was a little nervous about the lack of ventilation, so I took it out of the box, but I'm not sure if that was necessary.  I am new to this boating stuff, and have much to figure out.

[D Rock]

1 hour ago, John St said:

I know people have added scuppers. I plan to do so, and actually bought a drain plug today at Academy.  There is a guy on youtube that did so and sealed it with rubber gaskets that are basically like big hose washers.  I am afraid those would wear out and get brittle over time.  Most people use 3M 5200 marine sealant; you can find descriptions of how they did it somewhere in this thread; I will be looking for those posts again myself.

So I just took delivery of my Bass Raider last week, and I decided I wanted to mount my TM to the bow, and put a plug on it to plug into the receptacle in the bow.  However, I don't know much about electric work, so I decided to have the pros do it, and took it to a marine dealer.  I showed them a picture of the female receptacle, which has three holes, apparently for a three-prong plug.  Well I picked it up when the work was done, and when I got home realized they put on a two-prong plug.  At first I screamed *****!, but then realized I was able to still plug it into the receptacle.  I tested it, and it worked.  Does anyone with experience with this stuff think I should be concerned about using a two pronged plug in this receptacle?

 

Also, does anyone know if you can charge the battery while it is in the Minn Kota Power Center box?  I was a little nervous about the lack of ventilation, so I took it out of the box, but I'm not sure if that was necessary.  I am new to this boating stuff, and have much to figure out.

I saw the video but I was looking into doing something a bit different. I’ll look for the posts. Congratulations on your bass raider! As far as the plug I just bought one from amazon and connected it to my motor it was very simple. I’m not sure about the 2 prong causing problems. For the battery box, I charge my battery by connecting to the Minn Kota Power Box and never had a problem. 

[choppertime]

 no clue why pelican has a 3 prong receptical on their boats when theres only 2 wires that are in it....your good to go with the 2 prong plug......I have always charged my battery with the minn kota box attached...kinda the way they designed it so you don't have to unhook and take the top off, but I still take the top off and go straight to the battery posts to charge the battery...seems like it charges quicker

[D Rock]

On 6/24/2020 at 2:52 PM, 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. 

Hey bud this video will help you out on how to build and brace the casting deck it’s a how to video step by step that a buddy and I made. It has everything you need dimensions, material list, even a print out outline for the hatch and front floor. Hope it helps. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[Bassin4Fun2]

Thanks so much!

[John St]

I don't know if poster "Murphy S. Law" still checks this board...he made the following statement last year.  I'd like to know if that worked for him.  I had that issue on maiden voyage with this boat the other night.

 

 

 

[oysterk]

For the Cabelas guys, my order just got cancelled

[TriStateBassin106]

38 minutes ago, oysterk said:

For the Cabelas guys, my order just got cancelled

Why? Did they cancel it or did you? When did you order? 

[oysterk]

9 minutes ago, TriStateBassin106 said:

Why? Did they cancel it or did you? When did you order? 

They cancelled. May 15. you should check your order status

[choppertime]

Drilling holes to mount things....i have had my 10e since 2013 and have not drilled any holes to mount items as of yet....how comfortable are most with drilling holes in your raider?.....thanks

[TriStateBassin106]

Got off the phone with cabelas, Pelican has been extremely behind on backorders with most of their products including the bass raider, which explains why the orders (including mine) have been canceled, probably gonna buy the bass hunter 120, it's sorta like the pelican but something that is really cool about the bass hunter is it can have a mount for foot controlled trolling motors.

[Born 2 fish]

7 hours ago, TriStateBassin106 said:

Got off the phone with cabelas, Pelican has been extremely behind on backorders with most of their products including the bass raider, which explains why the orders (including mine) have been canceled, probably gonna buy the bass hunter 120, it's sorta like the pelican but something that is really cool about the bass hunter is it can have a mount for foot controlled trolling motors.

Keep a eye on market place my buddy picked up a 8 footer sun dolphin with a trailer and trolling motor for 4 hundo!

[optimator]

On 7/7/2020 at 2:50 PM, oysterk said:

For the Cabelas guys, my order just got cancelled

I'm glad I jumped on the Sundolphin 8.5 when Sportsmans Warehouse had them for $299

[D Rock]

Anyone ever taken these little boats to the saltwater? Any problems? 

[John St]

I apparently ran the Bass Raider too hard on a joy ride with the wife.  Ran my 45 thrust wide open for a while, and it crapped out on me.  The black covering over the fuse on the red wire that came with the boat split open, and I am assuming I fried the fuse.  I also use the Minn Kota Power Center that has a breaker.  I have read that with that breaker, you can cut out the fuse on the red wire that came with the boat, and not use a fuse any more.  If anyone reading this knows what they are doing (obviously I don't!), do you agree?  How do I go about that?  Would I have to splice the line back together?

[Born 2 fish]

11 minutes ago, John St said:

I apparently ran the Bass Raider too hard on a joy ride with the wife.  Ran my 45 thrust wide open for a while, and it crapped out on me.  The black covering over the fuse on the red wire that came with the boat split open, and I am assuming I fried the fuse.  I also use the Minn Kota Power Center that has a breaker.  I have read that with that breaker, you can cut out the fuse on the red wire that came with the boat, and not use a fuse any more.  If anyone reading this knows what they are doing (obviously I don't!), do you agree?  How do I go about that?  Would I have to splice the line back together?

Did you look at the fuse to make sure it blew ? Is it possible it just came apart? I’ve been cruising around on mine with a 55lb thrust with no problem. But to answer your question yes you can cut out that fuse if your using the minnkota battery box with the 60amp breaker.

[John St]

31 minutes ago, Born 2 fish said:

Did you look at the fuse to make sure it blew ? Is it possible it just came apart? I’ve been cruising around on mine with a 55lb thrust with no problem. But to answer your question yes you can cut out that fuse if your using the minnkota battery box with the 60amp breaker.

I did not pull the fuse out, because I wasn't sure what I was doing, but the wire was quite hot.  Are you suggesting maybe I should just tape it up as is, and if the fuse isn't blown, all is good?  If I do take it out, do I just tape it up also?

[Born 2 fish]

10 minutes ago, John St said:

I did not pull the fuse out, because I wasn't sure what I was doing, but the wire was quite hot.  Are you suggesting maybe I should just tape it up as is, and if the fuse isn't blown, all is good?  If I do take it out, do I just tape it up also?

If the fuse is not blown your good. If you take the fuse out you will need to connect the wires with a butt connector.And I would also put some heat shrink tubing over it.