Pelican Bass Raider 10E: DIY Casting Deck
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2019
- Hey Everyone! This video features instructions and an overview how I made the casting deck. Use the google drive links to download the instructions and the hatch riser templet. Below are links to some of the products I used for this build. PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
Instructions:
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Templet:
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3/4 pipe strap:
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Hinge:
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Carpet glue:
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Stainless Steel Screws (built in washer, self tapping):
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Rod Holders:
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Seat pedestal base:
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Seat Pedestal (16 inch, I had to cut some off so the tote would fit):
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Boat Seat:
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Boat seat base:
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RoboCup:
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Troll King:
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You Sir have made one of the best and coolest designs I've ever seen for the bass raider 10E type boat! It’s literally a mini bass boat! Im definitely buying me one now and using this as a template. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words and compliments! Mini bass boat was the goal for it! All the best with your build!
You, sir, are a rockstar! I see so many cool mods but never directions like this, can't wait to build mine! Thanks for making it so easy.
David Fluegge thanks for the compliment! All the best with your build! Post pics when you’re done!
This is the best and coolest design I've seen for the bass raider 10E type boat! Im so using this as a template for mine! Thanks!
Marty Landis hey thanks for the compliment. I’d love to see your build when you’re done!😃
This is such a good mod for this boat.Thanx for the video!The way the pedal fastens to the deck and is still removable is very clever.👍
Nathan Jewell thanks brother!
Thanks for so much detail. I am in the process of building a deck like yours and I appreciate the links that you have included. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you.
Scott Knight you’re welcome! All the best with your modifications and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the sub!
Awesome Mods brother...I really appreciate you listing all the links. Just got my Pelican a couple days ago and can't wait to begin getting it set up! God Bless!
Thanks for the compliment, and you’re welcome for the links! All the best with your Raider - God bless!
By far the best casting deck ive seen on one of these type boats.
thanks .
thymekiller it is my pleasure! Thanks for the compliment! There’s a new casting deck extension video coming out soon (preview of it in tomorrow’s video). All the best!
You have had a lot of really good mods for that Pelican !!!!!! I have enjoyed your videos !
I been wanting to do this to my Raider. Great video and thanks for the links and d/l which will make my life easier. Great video and walkthrough...Thanks Again
sal min you’re welcome! All the best!
The rod tip protectors/holders are genius!
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing your ideas on you boat, it’s a very clean build.
Thanks! I'm happy to share the ideas - more to come as well!
Great job will definitely use your template for mine, super excited to get on the water thank you!
MVP for real just got mine on blackfriday. can't wait to start thanks man
You are the man. I have got to use your model as a template for mine. Thanks for sharing.
The Spot Florida Style Seafood thanks, it’s my pleasure!
Jesus Christ!!! That's absolutely fantastic...Good job man!
Rob Bastien thank you!
Really good how to. I'm looking for a small lake (no gas motor) boat and after seeing your platform I'm thinking this Bass Raider 10E is the way to go!
Craig Goldstein the PBR10E is the perfect pond boat!
Thank you Brother for all the insight and info.
chinky864 my pleasure! Tight lines!
Great build, thank you for sharing.
Thomas Garrison you’re welcome! All the best!
Job well done. Thank you sir
Thanks for sharing you are great at making videos
Gene Hillyer you’re welcome! Thanks for the compliment!
Just for the record the measurements worked on my Bass Raider so I would expect they will work on all Bass Raiders. I have the build done and all fits good. Now it is the finishing touches...:) My Bass Raider is a 2015.
sal min I’m happy to hear the measurements worked! Thanks for letting me know. All the best!
Enjoy your video's and find them very informative...Question on affixing your casting deck to the boat. Do the lag screws you use have some type of insert to allow frequent removal or are the screws just tightened in to the plastic with no anchor?
I am fascinated with your build and the great You Tube community has mostly pointed to you for their inspiration, which is awesome. I about to build the casting deck but have one quick question. I believe on another video - the "run down of your 10e " you stated the plywood is 1/2", but here you've stated 3/4." Can you confirm which it is, because it will certainly make a difference with weight and build-out. Thank you and God bless you. - Josh in TX
Hey Josh, thanks for the feedback! The casting deck is 3/4in plywood treated with polyurethane. I misspoke during that walkthrough video. All the best with your build!
Love this build and I’m definitely going to be using your mock up as well.
With all the mods, gear, engine and persons would the boat be under/over capacity?
Chris Vazquez awesome! This is a good question. I was concerned about the weight as well. With all the gear and two guys (I weigh 190, my brother 230) we were just under the 600 pound weight limit, but the boat handled and was floating just fine! The upper deck could be made with 1/2 inch plywood to save on weight. Here is a breakdown of the weights:
Battery: 45
Upper platform: 31
Lower platform: 15
Upper seat and pole: 6
Back seat: 20
Trolling motor: 21
Outboard motor: 38 dry
Total weight: 161
I have the same boat and i seen a lot of mod your is the only one that make sense for me
Ed Naccarella thanks! I put a lot of thought in how I wanted it set up.
Nice job
Matt Fisherman thanks!
Very knowledgeable guy ,thanks for your content, is the stability different from before your casting deck?
This is cool! Thank you for the sub ❤
Great design. Could the space where you put the rod holders accommodate larger pvc? I don’t think my rods eyelets will fit.
Great video friend
Two Passions Fishing thank you! I have a video for an extension to this casting deck as well. All the best!
Wow! That is really cool! I just bought my new Bass Raider yesterday and am very excited to start this project. That’s awesome that you took the time to put this video together. Thank you. Couple questions…do you typically fish alone? Or is there still room for a second person? My wife likes to fish and wanted to make sure she’d still have room after installing the casting deck. And with the trolling motor in the front..do you run the wires aft to the battery? You don’t plug into to socket in the bow do you? I was wondering if the factory wiring would support this. Thank you!
Hey Scott, thanks for the kind words. You’re going to love your Raider. Yes, I’ve fished with another person in the boat several times. In fact, there are videos on my channel were it’s me and another in the boat (Tournament on Lake Gibbons). You and your wife will enjoy it! I used the wires that came installed on the boat to run power from the back of the boat to the front of the boat, and also used a plug. You can find the plug by clicking on this video and click the link in the description, which will take you to Amazon. th-cam.com/video/LMFmjWBwFhA/w-d-xo.html
I also had to reverses the trolling motor head to put it in the front, but it’s really easy. All the best with your build.
Great deck. I added a low trim all around the deck since I am always dropping things on the deck
Patrick Ponsonby I’m always dropping stuff too; I actually dropped my prescription polarized sunglasses in the lake a few months back. Hard lesson to learn, but now I know to place some kind of float devise on your high value items.
@@maxcastfishing4357 Dude! You're a fisherman! Tie a mono-knot at each end of a piece of line and loop your expensive goggles through the earpieces and wear around your neck. Light-weight glasses keepers for free! (I learned about it in a Randy Wayne White novel) It works!
Clint Potts definitely going to try this! Thanks for the tip!
That looks good! Did you waterproof the plywood in any way before carpeting?
Is the seat still holding up? Would you buy the same seat all over again or get a better one?
im going to give this a shot with my pond prowler. do I need to do anything special when drilling holes into the boat?
You wont regret making a casting deck; it's by far one of the best mods! I only used 4 screws at the four corner of the casting deck; only because I trailer it on the road. when I first made it, I didn't screw it down so I could take it on and off when I lifted the boat up into a truck bed (so it wasn't too heavy). It would probably be a good idea to use a small amount of silicone where the screws hit, but I didn't bother with it. I think using self-taping screws is a good idea as well. All the best!
Man, that's like 3 million dollars in wood now. lol thanks for the build video!
I know - it’s crazy how much wood is now 🤨. I heard the price is on the decline - I hope so! All the best!
You done a awesome job on your bass raider. Love that build I may try this on my 10 bass tracker. Where did you get your trailer if you don’t mine me asking? Thanks and tightlines!
The nerf bandits Lol the trailer is made by EZ Loader. I was able to find the trailer used on Facebook Market Place. Thanks for the compliment and all the best with your mods!
Great videos. OK so on your casting deck how is it holding up? I believe you use regular plywood half-inch. Debating whether to go with marine grade plywood or just regular
I used 3/4 inch plywood and treated it with polyurethane to protect it from moisture. It’s holding up great!
What camera you using? I like how clear the video is!
Awesome video and was surprised to see that you live on Lake Conroe as well! This is probably a stupid question but where the heck did you find a trolling motor for the bow that attaches using a transom bracket?
Scott Bergin thanks for the compliment! The trolling motor I have came with the bass raider when I bought it and I switch the head (top) 180 degrees on the shaft to run it on the front transom. There’s a single bolt towards the top, unscrew it and rotate the head. It’s really easy to do! The Academy in Conroe has Minn Kota trolling motors like the one I have!
MaxCast Fishing Thanks man! Yah my son figured that out - I knew it was a dumb question! We’re almost done with our mod using your plans which were awesome. We made our deck a little bigger but otherwise, stuck to your measurements and they worked perfectly. Thanks again.
Scott Bergin no dumb question here! That’s awesome the plans worked out! I’d love to see a picture of it. I’m going to make an extension to the casting deck one day, which will give me a little more casting room.
This is great. I appreciate all you do. I recently subscribed to your channel. I have a question though. On the frame you have 1X3’s but aren’t those also 2-2X4’s? I didn’t see 2X4’s on the plans or materials list. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Hi Ron, thanks for the sub! No 2x4, only 1x3s. All the best!
@@maxcastfishing4357 Ok, I guess my eyes are deceiving me lol. I appreciate your reply. Have a blessed night. 😁
PS The downloads
Were great ! That will be a lot of help to me !
I really like the deck and I using your idea for my boat. I don't understand when you said you had to cut the tote(in your parts list from Amazon). What do you mean?
The seat pedestal was too long at the bottom and stuck out too far through the bottom of the platform and the (tote/storage box/tackle box would not slide under the casting deck. I had to cut off an inch or so. Hope this helps, all the best!
Is it stable to stand on without screwing it down on to the boat ?
Great video !
Mark Evenson yes sir! I used it several times without it screwed in, but ended up screwing it down because it would slide down some on a steep launch.
I am new to TH-cam, I don't see the link to download the plans
How did you screw it to the boat?
Did you seal the wood before putting the carpet on?
Yes I did!
3/4 pvc is large enough for eyelets on the rod?
Robert Wright it has been for every rod I own!
Not to get too personal but how much weight do you think this platform design will hold? I love the vid and I plan to build a deck for my Bass Raider but I will need to modify the design some. I have a Minn Kota edge foot controlled mounted on the Left side.
Thomas Seay I’m not too sure on weight. I am 190 and it works great for me. My brother is 230 and he was up on the deck and it worked fine for him, although I was in the back when he was on the deck. If you’re alone in the boat, it helps to have weight in the back (I have the battery and outboard on mine). Hope this helps. Thanks for the sub!
@@maxcastfishing4357 Thanks so much. I am starting on mine today. I have a bow mount trolling motor on the left side, so my deck will have to be modified for that.
I would like to see a picture of your Minn Kota edge mounted.
@@NCBrewtal I used a Pressure treated Deck board, which is perfect fit. Both width and thickness. I attached it to the gunwale using Well Nuts that seal the holes when tightened. The Trolling motor is then screwed into the deck board. I will provide pics ina few minutes after I get some coffee in my system
Not sure if the pics show much. I mounted the trolling motor 2 years ago, so my deck had to fit around it. I forgot to mention that I used a small piece of deck board at the very front with 4 well nuts/bolts to secure the trolling motor. For the deck I made a few changes. I made a "cut out" for the Minn Kota foot control, added some 1x4 side rails and a magnet strip I got at Harbor Freight with a freebie coupon. I mixed sand into some exterior paint and applied to the deck (carpet in a boat is as useless as boobs on a bull IMHO....No offense). My under deck rod holders are shorter on the left side because of the deck board my trolling motor is attached to. Also did not have any 3/4 plywood, so my deck top is 1x8 treated that I had left over from a fence project. For the life of me I cannot figure out how to attach images to the post reply. I will need to take my deck off to really show how the Trolly is mounted.
Building my Pelican setup like yours. When I click on troll king it says item not found. I did get into the website. What size push rod did you have on your boat?
17-28"?
@@shanonfoster6158 yes sir, that’s the size I got. The regular one. You’ll love it. All the best!
Hello, you have motivated me to buy a Bass Raider. I 'm not going to try and reinvent the wheel here. So I personally thank you for offering your designs to help get us started. Its a top notch job you have done on your BR10E. I'm trying to locate your measurements for the bottom floor. Any help would be appreciated. I know their most likely right in front of me.
Thanks, Jack Lowe
Hey Jack, I did give these measurements for the floor somewhere in the comments - either here or another video, but I will give them again so you don’t have to look for it. I should be able to follow up tomorrow. All the best with the mods!
@@maxcastfishing4357 Thank you! Did make any videos on wiring your bass raider?
@@lowcountryappliancerepair3993 no, I haven’t. I’ll plan on putting a video out showing how I wired the boat.
Followed the directions to a T but I can’t get mine to lay flat down. It has about 1/4” gap in the front and about 1/2” in the back. Did you notch something out or something? Thanks in advance.
Jonathan OTinger I’m sorry it’s not working for you. The three support braces under the deck need to be cut down, but I’m not sure if that’s the issue here. If you’d like, email some pictures of the issue to maxcastfishingtv@gmail.com and I’ll try to problem solve it with you!
MaxCast Fishing will do! Everything looks great except for the gap between the bottom of the deck and the top of the boat. I’ll email some pics when I get off work! Thanks a bunch!
Jonathan OTinger sounds good, I’ll keep an eye out for your email.
I love this boat! But I can't find it to buy anywhere. Any ideas where to look for the pelican bass raider 10e?
charles shannon I was able to get mine off Craigslist. You can also find them by checking Facebook Market Place, Offer Up, and Let Go. All the best finding one!
charles shannon I was able to get mine off Craigslist. You can also find them by checking Facebook Market Place, Offer Up, and Let Go. All the best finding one!
I'll look! Thank you!
Academy sports
am about to buy the material but I am confused about the number of bars and the specific measurements I occupy.
Hi Edgar, I’m not sure I understand your question. Can you please clarify. The plans are linked in the description with the supply list and the specific instructions.
You do awesome work brother! And the fact you include the links is AWESOME! New subscriber
I’m not having luck finding the bass raider ANYWHERE (did they stop making it??). So it looks like I’m going with the pond Prowler which I think is very similar.. ?🤔
Jack Webb thanks for the kind words and the sub!!!!😁. The Academy Sports and Outdoors and Dicks Sporting Goods here in the Houston, Tx area carry the PBR10E new. You might also try checking Facebook Market Place and Craigslist; there’s always one for sale around here. In fact, I found mine from Craigslist!!! All the best with finding your boat!
MaxCast Fishing
Well I’m in San Antonio. I may have to drive 3 hours to get one!!
Jack Webb The Dicks in the Woodlands had one when I was there about two weeks ago!
MaxCast Fishing 👍🙄
Jack Webb had to remove that advise about calling ahead of time to make sure they have one. I reread it and realized how dumb it was. Like you’d drive 3 hours and not call ahead 🙄. BTW check out the Facebook group Texas TBNation and Pelican Bass Raider and Pond Prowler Style Boats. There’s a lot of guys on those groups that have these types of boats with some good ideas!
How do you drain the water out of your pontoons without removing the casting deck?
The pontoons have drain plugs, but I’ve never had to drain water from them. As far as getting water out of the boat, I use a aerator pump. I rarely have to use the pump. I bought a scupper kit, but never got around to installing it.
How much weight did it add
Would this work for a 10' NXT?
Incredible design how can I get the plans for this
paul soracco just click on the google drive link in the description and print out the information. All the best!
Hey what did you use for the floor.. wood wise and how?
I used 1/2 inch plywood and treated it with polyurethane before putting the carpet on it. I need to make a video on how I did it. Basically I measured the inside width for the flooring and accounted for extra space the carpet would add on all sides. I used a piece of cardboard to make a template for the back and traced it onto the plywood. The overall length of the flooring is 8ft. I left the front flooring exposed so I could put a bilge pump if I ever take on water. All the best!
@@maxcastfishing4357 If you ever get around to it, I'd love to see a video of how you made the flooring.
Can I use the 16” pedestal from Academy or is it still too short? I’m 5’5”
The 16in should work great!
@@maxcastfishing4357 ok yeah they have a kit that contains the base, 11” pedestal post and seat mount for $32 on sale but an 11” post I reckon would be very short for this application
@@keepinitbassyusa I just measured my seat pedestal and it is 13in. The part that attaches to the seat and fits into the pedestal adds another 1 1/2in making it an overall 14 1/2in tall. I’m 6ft and would like the 16in pedestal more. All the best!
@@maxcastfishing4357 Copy that! That helps a lot. Thanks a bunch from Kemah🤙
What year is this boat?
Hey I really enjoyed your video, how can I get this information? Thanks Dave C.
David Craddock just click on the link in the description section for the video. It’s a google drive link. All the best.
MaxCast Fishing Hey thanks I was able to pull it up. Thinking about getting me one.
Does anyone have the plans to download and print? I’m not seeing them
Hey Johnathon, the plans are listed in the description section for this video. The description section can be found by clicking the small triangle pointing down near the bottom right of the video viewing area. Click on the Google drive link and it will open the plans. All the best!
@@maxcastfishing4357 thanks. I just got my one yesterday and I can’t wait to get it on the water.
What size hinge did you use?
You can use just about any size hing or hinges. I linked a hing in the description of the video. All the best!
How did you do the floor?
And I wish I could get you to help me … 😮
Did you use treated lumber?
Thackula I bought regular plywood and coated it with polyurethane.
@@maxcastfishing4357 I thought the treated my be a little heavy. Got my boat the other day and just got the parts list for the deck. Looking forward to getting this finished and on the water. Thanks!
Thackula awesome! Let me know if you have any questions. All the best!
@@maxcastfishing4357 Finished the build and took it out to Raven lake Saturday. Got skunked but really enjoyed the boat. A little front heavy but haven't put an outboard on it yet. Plan on doing that soon. The only issue I had was accessing tackle and rods from the front. I might try to put a hatch in the front deck to store a couole plano boxes.
Thackula having the motor and battery weight in the back makes a big difference in leveling the boat out. It would be cool to meet up at Raven sometime in the future; maybe a friendly tournament or something! All the best!
Where is the battery stored.
what about the carpet?
Brent McDaniel it’s in door/outdoor carpet I purchased from Lowe’s.
@@maxcastfishing4357 and the bottom floor is it 1/2" or 3/4". Is it just the plywood with carpet or does it have some structure to it?
Brent McDaniel it is 1/2 plywood with carpet only. I used 8 feet, so there is a small section of the floor at the front of the boat which is not covered, but is covered up by the casting deck. If I had to do it over, I would probably make the floor into two sections to cover the entire floor.
I would say to do 1” pvc because my 3rd eye caught.
Disregard, I figured it out
I’m happy you figured out the link; please let me know if you have any questions moving forward. All the best!