Any Pelican Bass Raider Owners Out There?

[StillDoc]

22 hours ago, TheGoochinator said:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Maxx-Marine-Battery-Group-Size-29DC-12-Volts-845-CCA/20531539

Thanks Goochinator. I picked one up today.

[Captain Ken]

Wow. What a wealth of information. Thank you! 

 

I just picked up my Pelican last night and brought her home. I went to the Bass Pro Shop looking to by a Pond Prowler but came home with a Pelican. I liked the seats better and it's a little wider (more stability) and the guy talked me into it.

 

I'll be fishing on a little lake I live on that is 1/2 mile long by about 50 years wide. The guy also talked me into a 30 pound thrust trolling motor when I was looking to buy a 45-55. I have not opened the box yet and I think I'm going swap it out for the bigger one. Thoughts?

 

Thanks again for this tread and I'm excited about doing some mods.

[Captain Ken]

I should proof read my posts before I hit "submit" as I can't find how to edit my mistakes ?

[roadwarrior]

Tap the three little dots in the upper right corner of your post. A drop down

will appear with options. Hit the "edit" option.

[Captain Ken]

4 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Tap the three little dots in the upper right corner of your post. A drop down

will appear with options. Hit the "edit" option.

For some reason it does not give me that option. Maybe because I'm new?

[Born 2 fish]

I use a Duracell size 31 deep cycle and fish all day with my 55lb thrust endura max.

[TheGoochinator]

@Captain Ken The bass raider comes with the Kayak style seats now? I just bought mine with the plastic seats, ugh. 
 

FYI - the 30lb trolling motor will be fine, but the 55lb will be better in wind and chop. Endura Max will give you better battery life too. 

[Captain Ken]

3 hours ago, TheGoochinator said:

@Captain Ken The bass raider comes with the Kayak style seats now? I just bought mine with the plastic seats, ugh. 
 

FYI - the 30lb trolling motor will be fine, but the 55lb will be better in wind and chop. Endura Max will give you better battery life too. 

I took the 30 back and got a 55 Endura and now I'm taking it back to get the Endura Max. I'm glad you guys are here! Thanks!

[Doug k9crt]

On 2/5/2021 at 8:26 PM, Captain Ken said:

Wow. What a wealth of information. Thank you! 

 

I just picked up my Pelican last night and brought her home. I went to the Bass Pro Shop looking to by a Pond Prowler but came home with a Pelican. I liked the seats better and it's a little wider (more stability) and the guy talked me into it.

 

I'll be fishing on a little lake I live on that is 1/2 mile long by about 50 years wide. The guy also talked me into a 30 pound thrust trolling motor when I was looking to buy a 45-55. I have not opened the box yet and I think I'm going swap it out for the bigger one. Thoughts?

 

Thanks again for this tread and I'm excited about doing some mods.

I picked up my new boat like yours a couple of days ago. Here in IL was snowing and driving freezing rain loaded in the snow so didn’t uncover before leaving for the 100 mi trip home. The next day I took of the plastic and found I had no swivel plates on the bottom of my seats . Called the Bass Pro Shop where purchased and they are ordering them. Also discovered damage to the black trim piece that goes around the belt line of the boat. Very, very disappointing start to my new 10E ownership.  Btw I bought the Endura 45 Max and a Garmin Striker 5 finder. 

[wasabi_VA]

Hey guys. Any pics of mounting a modern foot controlled trolling motor on the box of a 8' Pelican? In my case I'm running a Bass Baby but more or less the same configuration.

 

I currently have a Motorguide Bulldog which attaches to the front using a transom-style mount but I want to upgrade and get a variable speed unit. The 5 speeds of the Bulldog make it hard to get the right slow speeds I want, worse when the wind blows.

 

Want to see pics of how folks mounted the base since it can get in the way on such a small boat.

[Born 2 fish]

3 hours ago, wasabi_VA said:

Hey guys. Any pics of mounting a modern foot controlled trolling motor on the box of a 8' Pelican? In my case I'm running a Bass Baby but more or less the same configuration.

 

I currently have a Motorguide Bulldog which attaches to the front using a transom-style mount but I want to upgrade and get a variable speed unit. The 5 speeds of the Bulldog make it hard to get the right slow speeds I want, worse when the wind blows.

 

Want to see pics of how folks mounted the base since it can get in the way on such a small boat.

The endura max is variable speed and works perfect for these little boats. 

[TheGoochinator]

Ultimate setups. Look at the Troll King on both boats. 
 

 

 

[stlwx21]

What trailer do y'all recommend for transporting these Pelican/Bass Hunter boats? I would like to hit the highway and take the boat to the in-laws about 3.5 hours away.  Would a utility trailer or jet ski trailer be better? 

[wasabi_VA]

I use a Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer. Bought it for $289 a couple years ago. On mine I put a sheet of plywood on top. Works fine.

[TryAgain210]

Hey all,

 

New 10E owner here, got the boat out once before winter hit and am now looking forward to several mods, and building my harbor freight trailer. One question I have is how do you manage weight distribution on your boat?  small outboard, marine battery and me all towards the back of the boat seems like a lot of weight at the rear of the boat. Do you move your battery forward? If so, how do you secure it?

[Captain Ken]

On 2/10/2021 at 10:30 AM, wasabi_VA said:

I use a Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer. Bought it for $289 a couple years ago. On mine I put a sheet of plywood on top. Works fine.

That's what I bought and I just carpeted the plywood and now about to bolt it to the trailer. Next I'd like to add a winch. Any ideas on how to do that?

[Captain Ken]

I've added the floor and did it in 2 sections so the front section I can pick up, turn sideways, and it becomes a casting deck. The trailer is almost done and I hope to be fishing by March. More mods to go. This is fun!

[TheGoochinator]

Looks awesome, Captain Ken! I still can't believe the bass raider comes with those nice chairs now. I think your dog is excited to go fishing!

[Doug k9crt]

On 2/5/2021 at 8:26 PM, Captain Ken said:

Wow. What a wealth of information. Thank you! 

 

I just picked up my Pelican last night and brought her home. I went to the Bass Pro Shop looking to by a Pond Prowler but came home with a Pelican. I liked the seats better and it's a little wider (more stability) and the guy talked me into it.

 

I'll be fishing on a little lake I live on that is 1/2 mile long by about 50 years wide. The guy also talked me into a 30 pound thrust trolling motor when I was looking to buy a 45-55. I have not opened the box yet and I think I'm going swap it out for the bigger one. Thoughts?

 

Thanks again for this tread and I'm excited about doing some mods.

 

[Blue Heaven]

On 11/29/2020 at 9:49 AM, Christ2000 said:

Hello i just waiting my PELICAN BASS RAIDER 10e, i want to use in saltwater inlet, what are your recommendation on this? manufacture just recommend me clean with freshwater after use

 

Thanks

New here but been reading this thread for YEARS. 

On 2/25/2021 at 10:36 AM, Doug k9crt said:

 

Wow they upgraded the seats. Mine is just like yours but came with the plastic ones. I upgraded to the low back padded seats. My back and under my thighs have never been happier.

[wasabi_VA]

I now have to keep my 8' BassBaby outside the garage and need a cover. I tried a 10'x12' tarp but it's a pain to hook up and remove with bungies. Does anybody have any experience with the aftermarket covers for these size boats? I see several at Amazon, BassPro, etc.

[Blue Heaven]

On 7/12/2020 at 8:08 PM, D Rock said:

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

New here and just read this post. There is a fella on youtube whose handle is Zoffinger and he uses the BR exclusively in saltwater. Might find some good info there. 

BTW, I have seen your youtube vids and they have been a wealth of information. 

[Blue Heaven]

For those hesitant about drilling holes in your boat, the Bass Pro Lunker Lounger chair comes with 2 rod holders that clamp onto the legs. I put those on the seat frame of my BR and it fits snuggly. Gonna buy another chair for the Wife and use the other 2 for the other BR seat frame. When you want to ise them for the lounger, just clamp them back on.

[stlwx21]

There's a new version of the Bass Raider in stores.  I went to Academy and looked at one this evening.  On the side, it says 10e NXT.  I looked it up right there in store and only BPS and Cabelas have any info on it.  https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/pelican-bass-raider-10e-nxt-fishing-boat

 

The boat pretty is pretty much the same, but with upgraded chairs. 

 

[wasabi_VA]

I have tried to contact Pelican about buying those chairs but no response. They look comfortable.