tfultz Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Tfultz I like that. I have a jet ski trailer and had trouble loading it back on as Im not to strong in my older years. I really like your design. Did you weld the front cross stringer? This is the third one I've built, I've found out that bolting it on works best. Welding it makes the trailer to ridged if that makes since. Welds tend to break and some people say welding weakens the tung. Im not a professional welder so..the design seems to work really well! Quote
tfultz Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 What is that front from? It made it. Its a piece of 3" channel 1/8 thick. The side pieces are 2" channel 1/8 thick. Got it at the local steel place in town. Welded it up. I still need to paint the trailer tho. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted June 18, 2015 Super User Posted June 18, 2015 I would like to try to glue or epoxy a cleat or two on my bass raider. Any suggestions about type or method? Quote
Pond fisher Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I don't think an adhesive will hold due to the temperatures and the expansion and contraction. I would use a rivnut. Ken Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted June 20, 2015 Super User Posted June 20, 2015 I don't think an adhesive will hold due to the temperatures and the expansion and contraction. I would use a rivnut. Ken I'll look into this. Thanks! Quote
Tommy X Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I put Cleats on the plywood floor and carpet I installed. With the weight of the battery on top of the floor, the anchor never came close to pulling out the floor. Working so far. Quote
wnspain Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 My Father's Day present from my wonderful wife, a MotorGuide Bulldog TM, 54lbs. thrust, foot controlled. No more tiller for me!!! 1 Quote
cdemarse Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 My Father's Day present from my wonderful wife, a MotorGuide Bulldog TM, 54lbs. thrust, foot controlled. No more tiller for me!!! I have had the 40lb version since the week it came out. Love it. It will work on the bow but you dont have as much turning in one direction unless you pop the cover off the top and adjust it for the bow and it works even better. Not hard to do at all. Quote
Wetahook2 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Just purchased a Bass Raider 10e at Academy last week and ordered a Minn Kota endure max 55b trolling motor to pair with it. 3 questions: 1. Any suggestions on good padded seats to replace the non-padded ones... AND... 2. Suggestions on a NOT so HEAVY deep cycle battery (would like to keep it under 30lbs). Getting too old to be lugging around 55 lb battery...AND 3. I will be hauling the boat in the back of my pickup.. Any suggestions on a dolly.. I saw some Kayak dollies at Cabelas online that might work. Just need one for the times I'm fishing alone.. Thanks and I'm jazzed about getting out there and wetting a hook in the new boat. Quote
Pond fisher Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 You can purchase padded seats very similar to the ones included with the boat @ Academy. Not familiar with a battery under 30 lbs. I purchased a 24 series at Autozone and it's about 42 lbs, Best battery I've ever owned. Fish 4 - 5 hours and only use about 25% of charge. Quote
wnspain Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Just purchased a Bass Raider 10e at Academy last week and ordered a Minn Kota endure max 55b trolling motor to pair with it. 3 questions: 1. Any suggestions on good padded seats to replace the non-padded ones... AND... 2. Suggestions on a NOT so HEAVY deep cycle battery (would like to keep it under 30lbs). Getting too old to be lugging around 55 lb battery...AND 3. I will be hauling the boat in the back of my pickup.. Any suggestions on a dolly.. I saw some Kayak dollies at Cabelas online that might work. Just need one for the times I'm fishing alone.. Thanks and I'm jazzed about getting out there and wetting a hook in the new boat. 1. I've tried the padded version of the stock seat sold at Academy, leaves a little to be desired IMO. Personally, I'd go with a quality boat seat...your choice of features and price. 2. Not familiar with a "NOT so HEAVY" deep cycle battery. One thing you can try is not lifting it any higher than required. Several ways to accomplish this...not familiar with your setup. 3. Can't help you there as I lift mine in n out, slide into water. Congrats on the new purchase, lots of great info in this thread, let us know how your maiden voyage goes Quote
Wetahook2 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Thanks for the info on the seat. Thought upgrading to a regular high back boat seat would be better but a little more $$s. I'll go that route... Quote
wnspain Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks for the info on the seat. Thought upgrading to a regular high back boat seat would be better but a little more $$s. I'll go that route... Just a quick note on the seat, proper (comfortable) height is of paramount consideration. You'll arrive at the right height for you pretty quickly. Quote
fishcat Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 There is a smaller, powerful trolling motor battery available: the AGM from Cabelas. I use the size 22 version, which weighs about 35 pounds. I have never had it run down during a day of fishing with a MK Endura 40. Also available are the newer Lithiun Ion batteries, but the cost is very high. Quote
Wetahook2 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks for the info on the seats and battery. I was considering the Cabelas agm 22 since it is on sale. I'll give it a shot. Agreed on the height issue. Just need to mount one on the rail and check it. Good advice. Thanks Quote
fishing_junkie Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 The seat upgrade makes a HUGE difference for a day on the water, even for me who stands and fly fishes most of the time. This is the seat I got. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AXISY6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 I also added fly rod holders and a paddle holders this year. Also got it registered 1 Quote
Wetahook2 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks for the info on the seat. You have a nice rig. Is that the paddle holder on the left side (facing the camera) mounted on the outside? Also, did you use YAK rod holders and paddle holders? Thanks! Quote
fishing_junkie Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 No problem & thanks! I mounted the paddle holders on both sides actually. I usually have a paddle on one side, and a telescoping boat hook on the other. Yes, mounted on the outside. I used stainless steel screws with mariene grade silicone sealer. I saw the other posts about rivnuts...might try those if I feel the screws are getting loose. I might have gone that direction if I had known about them earlier. I got Scotty holders. http://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-SL52237-Telescoping-Boat/dp/B004UOTQYS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XQ8JGFVQ6MRDRJXAFQS http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M4HT3Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062BXBVG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 I'm still debating an anchor system like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M4HTNY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=F28A9MN6M6LJ&coliid=I36U9NQWDTAPYB Quote
Wetahook2 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks again for the info. Links to Amazon are very helpful for the Scotty products. I also like the anchor rig option, wish I had the $$s for a micro power pole setup.. But it cost as much as the boat..... Quote
wnspain Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 I have had the 40lb version since the week it came out. Love it. It will work on the bow but you dont have as much turning in one direction unless you pop the cover off the top and adjust it for the bow and it works even better. Not hard to do at all. My foot pedal is dead horizontal when I attached my unit to bow. If I swung the mount around to make it work on transom, that's when I have directional restrictions. Strange Quote
cdemarse Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 My foot pedal is dead horizontal when I attached my unit to bow. If I swung the mount around to make it work on transom, that's when I have directional restrictions. Strange Ahh they may have changed it then. I bought mine first week they came out. I had limited movement for a hard left turn. Quote
bubba man Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 hey go on you tube and put on canoe caddy and you can get a real good idea i just made one out of pvc and wood and glue [plumers] Quote
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