You can take an old trolling motor and make you a tiller to keep the back end from spinning around all the time, it will track str8 that way. You can add a momentary trolling motor foot switch for not much money, which will save the tiller handle switch on your trolling motor from going out from constant on and off, plus the convenience of just hitting the switch with your foot to ease up a little bit, often times without even having to touch the trolling motor. In all the years I used a momentary switch I never had to replace it. I agree with others that putting a plug on the trolling motor and having the battery on opposite end of the boat is the way to go for some weight distribution. Just some thoughts from someone who fished out of a plastic boat for years. I really enjoyed watching a few of your videos and have you in my favorites and am subscribed now and really appreciate you making these videos. You do a great job!
I got a bass raider ,i've been having mine for18 to 20 yrs. Its made of soft plastic and doesnt have any electrical hookups or anything old school, and i still use it every weekend and most afternoons..these little boats are awsome!!
Thank for taking the time to put this together brother. I just got my pelican bass boat and completed the registration for it today. I can wait to get it on the water, this is my first boat and ready to make it something of my own. Thanks for showing the mods you did I can't wait to start working on mine.
Great review! Putting a mat at the bottom makes sense. The drain plugs are there to drain condensation from within the hull. Thank you very much for mentioning that it's made in Canada. The price is $1400 in 2023. Still a good deal.
Thank you for the information. I just bought this boat today and didn’t really have any idea on how to set it up. Now I’m ready to get started, Thank you!
Thank you for the excellent independent review! We've got seven months of winter up here in Alberta, Canada and I'm anxious to get on the water this summer. Likely going to pick up the Bass Raider from Amazon today largely from your review! Cheers.
Excellent review! I’ve been agonizing over buying one and this made my mind up for me. I’m going to bass pro shop tomorrow morning and pick one up. Just retired and can’t wait to get out on the lake with my grandson. Thanks a million! Good job
U r right .this is a great little boat. It fits the back of my pickup truck perfectly an I enjoy it each time I take it out. Thanks ready for the next video
Real easy to put a drain in. I got the demo at academy for 400.00. Standing it up does a little superficial damage that gives you bargaining power. Definitely put a small outboard on it. I really liked mine, with exception to how easy it gets blown around. Enjoyed the video 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment Bill Of Rights. You got a good deal on your boat. I'll definitely look into putting a drain in mine. It's a fun little boat. Thanks for watching.
Ty for the awesome review you sold me on this boat. I did like you said I researched the heck out of fishing Kayaks and even small(12') jon boats..what it came down to was I wanted to be able to stand. and then sit at my convenience with a stable platform. Will be my retirement fishing boat! Ty so much! Great video
You have a really nice setup there. I have a kayak and like using it. But being 50 years young, it isn't the best option with the lifting and trying to stand from a very low seated position. I went to a 10 foot job similar to yours and like you said, I love the ability to stand without worry of tipping over. I fish the DMV as well and maybe I will run into you guys on the water one day . Tight lines fellas.
Mods are looking good! Your giving me some good ideas! I guess the major part of moding for me will be trying to keep the weight as low as possible and still maximizing efficiency. Im a “big boy” (275 lbs) so i will have to be selective on who will get to fish with me or not! I cant wait to try some of these mods out! Good job on your videos!
I went through the same process my friend. Did tons of research on good fishing kayaks. But I knew I wanted to do allot of standing fishing so the bass raider was the winner for me. Haven't regretted it at all.
Your review was so well done. You hit all the data details as well as all the finer points. BRAVO JOB! This is the boat I'm currently looking to buy . Because of Covid19 they are even harder to find as Canada is not shipping as often to the USA. BTW, here's a tip if you like to camp and fish:. You can put a free standing backpacking tent or trekker pole tent inside the boat by taking out the seats. Makes for a nice overnight on the water at the shoreline or lift it out to the shore and it keeps you off the ground away from ground critters and damp banks. My husband and I plan to do this and pack an extra tarp for any downpour (again a trekker pole tarp). 🎣❤️🏕️. 👍👏 Thanks for a super 😎 review!
Thanks for putting this video together man. Well put together and very informative. This video is one of the deciding factors for me buying this boat this winter. Keep up the great content and I look forward to watching more of your adventures! Tight Lines!
Thank you for the over view of this fantastic boat u have I got really interested in it cuz it’s a pretty solid price for it and as well I love the pontoon boat style for the incredible stability and great for freshwater and/or saltwater fishing (inshore)
Getting ready to order mine Monday morning. This will be perfect for me. Lots of deep creeks that are wide and isn't many places to fish from the bank. We always took my friends canoe on it and slammed the fish. His just wasn't that stable. This will be great I'm sure. I'll add some nice mods and hopefully have a good season. Good luck to you and everyone else on here.👍👊
Excellent Randy. Sounds like a winner. This is the perfect time to buy it so you have time to do your mods before the season starts. Enjoy and good luck out there.
Yes i love my Raider done a lot of mods on it . Never lost a rod but that is a concern i took some Kayak Pad eyes and put on mini with mini stretch cords
Cool design you ought to try a solar battery charger to try to help you keep your battery charged while you fishing cool little ride though I hope you enjoyed in your future I see you with a bigger bass boat.
you can go to Harbor Freight or online and get a smallish solar panel battery charger that you can mount above your battery and that will keep you from have to worry about running out of battery power.
I have a bass buggy similar too this one that I want to wire electrically. I mentioned it on your jon boat to bass boat build. Trying to figure out how to wire similarly to how you wired your jon boat. It comes wired for a trolling motor, but I want to wire it for a fish finder and navigation lights for the bow and stern. Can't wait to see how you modify yours. I want to do the same. Please, please, please do a modification wire and deck build. I need some insight/ suggestions.I love your videos. Thanks in advance
Brother I'm going to pick up the same kind of boat Saturday at Bass pro. Thank you for your in depth review also like a lot of your modifications which would help me know how to proceed forward with my own. Thanks
Great review!!! I recently noticed that one of my neighbors has this exact boat so I just started looking in to getting one for myself. I currently have a canoe that I've been using for the past 30 years but I'm getting older and less agile so I've looking for something that I feel more comfortable and stable in and won't break the bank. I live on the water so something like this would be perfect for me.
I got the Sun Dolphin variant and it is indeed so much fun. I launch it at seneca off my Tacoma in like 9 seconds and i'm outta the way in the same places the bigger boats are at before them.
Hey brother, nice video. You gave me some great ideas for mine. Just built a rod holder out of pvc pipe, upgrading my seats next. Hopefully it will look as great as yours or close to it.
I just bought one, im looking for a trailer now, any tips on a trailer like yours? Yours is perfect honestly. Any help would be appreciated, great video.
Nice video can tell you love what your doing. Two suggestions: Add a bilge pump, andput a swimming noodle on the handle of your fishing rods, about 4 inches will do it, near the handles, adjust accordingly.
Thanks MandK housing. I actually use something like pool noodles on all my rods. It actually saved me a couple times from losing rods in the water. In actually planning to install a scupper in the boat to drain out water. I think that'll do the trick. Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there.
Taxes are coming and I'm checking these out (I'll be looking for used) but now,the 100 amp hr lithium battery from eBay like eco Worthy brand are only $250-350 depending on seller. Much lighter and more power,I can't wait to get this on the little muskingum and middle island creek.... Awesome
I was thinking of buying one of these I don't have a hitch on my Jeep and thought about strapping it to The top on the luggage rack. I'm just wondering if these are light enough where you can do that I can lift some weight so maybe I'm giving it too much credit on its weight. I'm wondering if it's a better idea to just keep the battery in the car with me if I'm going to roof mount this or is it better to have it in the boat to help weigh it down.
KUDOS to Bass Brothers Fishing DMV for a fine video and replying to every single comment below. Keeping it real for all of us. Upgrading to a new Bass Raider 10E NXT this Spring.
Have you tried using a portable jumper to temporarily power the trolling motor. I have no idea how well it would work but it seems a small and light option for getting out of the water.
Thanks for the vid sir ! Been researching kayaks a lot so I can get off the bank and the ones I want are over two grand. That’s crazy to me, and I had a job boat but we moved and I had no where to store it so I sold it. (15 footer) If I went any smaller with the Jon boat it would be less stable than the raider. So I am going to get one!
I have a couple of questions one is the battery a deep cycle and how do you keep the seats from flying out of the boat running down the road at 65-70 mph?
Yes deep cycle batteries 29DC. I strap the seats down with a couple ratchet straps. The rear ratchet straps go through the legs of the seat, then through the rear boat handles on the side of the boat then onto the trailer. The front strap go straight through the legs of the seat then to the trailer. works like a charm.
Did you screw or glue the plywood to the floor? And how about the floor mats, did you glue to the plywood or just lay them on top? I was wondering if wind might get under the plywood and blow them out when transporting. Thanks.
Hi! We just got one of these! We are about to do the scupper install per your instructions. I’m curious if you would tell me where you got the boat cover? Or rather what tarp or whatever will do the job at the least amount of money of course. Please let me know soon as I need to get a cover asap. Thanks so much for your video! I can’t wait to watch the rest of your mod vids.
first off - thank you for all your great videos! I'm looking to get a Bass Raider 10e nxt, and deciding on a trolling motor. The Minn Kota Endura Max 55 seems like a good one to go with. curious what shaft length I should go with between the 36" and 42"?
Ayee bud awesome review I went out an bought 1 soon as I watched. I’m extremely pleased with the stability. Could you tell me how long the shaft is in your trolling motor?
Im in the market for this boat but amazon wants it for 1,500 most likely bc of the virus but still I will wait until that goes down. Overall good review I will most likely buy it :)
Yea I agree with you on that. It's never been that much to buy this boat. Wait it out or try to find one on Craig's list or Facebook marketplace. Good luck.
How you doing 3 in the boat? is it cramped? my wife is pretty small, 4'9", and my son is only 7, I'm 5'9", so I think it would work, but also have questions about moving around? Lets say you had 2 people, how hard would it be to change positions if you need to? Like lets say I'm in the back, and need to sit up front? could you shuffle around a bit, without having the boat flop around in the water? I think for me, I'd want to go with a small gas outboard. Would be neat if a small gas outboard could recharge batteries, or there was some sort of hybrid option to use a 2-3hp motor for getting up to 5-6mph and electric trolling motor for like 2-3mph. I'm glad you pointed out that you went over this vs a Kayak. I've been going between getting a Kayak vs a Jonboat, and this seems like a great compromise that will fit my needs.
I fit three people when my son was 3 & 4 years old which was easy. It may be a little tough especially if your son likes to move around allot. The is stable enough. Just keep it under the weight restriction. Moving from the front of the boat to the back works best with a simultaneous switch. You and your wife would switch seats at the same time. It can be tricky but my brother and I do it all the time.
Great Review!!!! I’m looking to get the Pelican so your review was very helpful. New subscriber! Quick question, what kind of trailer do you use for your boat?
Hi MrDaboy21, I have a Northern Tool Ultra Tow 4 X 8 Aluminum Trailer. Check out my video on it. I did a full review... th-cam.com/video/XnERvZS8z3w/w-d-xo.html
I bought mine from Dick's. Not all locations sell this boat especially with COVID affecting manufacturing and distribution. Call ahead of time to find out. Also check Academy Sports.
Hi, just purchased a 2007 Pelican 10E yesterday used from a good friend. I've had the Uncle Bucks Pond Prowler 7'6" previous. Loved it. I could go in 6" water. I had the same trolling motor of 55lbs thrust. Anyhow, I'm taking your advice on the floor, that doesn't look very comfortable standing on the ridges and just maybe a tripping hazard. What thickness plywood did you use, and where did you get that durable mat, brand, thickness? What does the wiring harness male plug look like and where do you think I can get one, or just modify? I like the boat oar you have velcroed to the side. What did you use as adhesive to secure to boat? If that oar is glued together, may I suggest getting a solid one, I had one similar, fought off a sand bar, and my oar turned into a plain ole stick with sides falling off. Thanks for the vid, very well done, and you have a new subscriber brother :)
Hi Mike. For some reason your comments aren't showing up on my phone to respond to. Anyway, thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment. I have a link to the exact mat I use for the flooring in the Mods video which you watched also so hopefully you have your answer already. Let me know if you still can't find it and I will look it up for you. I believe I used 1/2" thick plywood for the decking. IT doesn't need to be think especially if you add the matting mentioned above. Which wiring harness are you referring to? The Velcro has it's own adhesive on it from Lowe's. Thanks for the Sub bro.
Great video thank you for the detailed explanation on the features! Looking for a small simple fishing boat for me and my buddy. Smallmouth bass and perch. Pelican recommends a maximum three and a half horsepower motor I think for this boat. Do you think that would be a decent upgrade over a two and a half horsepower, or would a 5 horsepower motor be too heavy? The lake We mainly fish on is large but not very wavy. Cheers
I wouldn't go past the recommended hp motor of 3.5 with it being a plastic boat. There's prob not much difference between a 2.5 and a 3.5 but I don't know for sure.
Bass brothers. Awesome video. I am looking at getting this specific 10E imported into Dubai, as we have flat ocean. But have heard some negative thoughts about the stability when here are boat waves it wind and swell. What are your thoughts.
Ocean swells may be a little risky for this boat. It's really designed for ponds, lakes and reservoirs. We've used it on very windy days but no ocean swells. Other than that this boat is e extremely stable in those applications. I've stood on the side railing and the boat did not tip over. Hope this helps.
@@christotromp We haven't had any issues. However, most boat wakes that pass us are from park ranger boats. Not speed boats. Park rangers tend to slow down to avoid huge wakes or disturbing fishing.
I have the quest angler from ducks sporting goods, for some reason all the pelicans are super high in price and can’t find them but it looks exactly the same as the pelican, only thing is it has one set of handles in the back and none up front which I thought was strange
Yo! I'm planning to put this on top of my car. Getting two kayaks will cost more or less than this. This weigh only 145 lb and two kayak close to 120 lb. I gotta get this now.
I have a boat like this. Different brand tho. I love urs btw. If u reverse the trolling motor handle and put the trolling on the front. Steers like a dream. The rear is sketchy...
Great review! DMV stand up. Wiz hoodie 💪🏽. I looking for a boat small enough to handle on my own and large enough to take my kids. I've never owned a boat and barely know anything about them. This is probably stupid question, but, is rowing difficult on a boat this size?
i want one so damn bad!!! but im puching 400lbs.. and my girls wants to fish with me.. granted shes 100lbs soaking wet.. but after tackle.. gear.. batteries.... you tink the boat would hold up..
Great video, I just picked one of these up. I was concerned about rods going overboard, on account of that side rail is small. Does the foam interfere with casting at all?
Hey John. Great question. The 15 pound is definitely enough. It hold both my brother and I steady in the boat with a 50ft anchor rope. I was actually considering going down to a 10lb anchor just to see how well it would do. The 15lb in this style anchor is heavy enough, no need to go any heavier.
@Bass Brothers. I'm fairly new to fishing. My buddy took me once to Sandy point and loved fishing since then. I have my eye on a kayak from 3 waters big fish 105 but still undecided. I have been watching your videos about this Pelican. Now my real question is have you taken it to in shore fishing or at Chesapeake bay? Your input would be greatly appreciated. TIA 🤙👊🤙
I fish this boat mainly in fresh water reservoirs. Not sure how it would do out on the bay. The main concern would be windy days with boat traffic creating ruff water.
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV wow!!! I didn't think I would get a respond from you this quick knowing the video was a year ago. Goes to show serious you are with what you do. Thanks for the info bro👊🤙
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How hard was it to register your boat and have you heard of some states not allowing registration?
You can take an old trolling motor and make you a tiller to keep the back end from spinning around all the time, it will track str8 that way. You can add a momentary trolling motor foot switch for not much money, which will save the tiller handle switch on your trolling motor from going out from constant on and off, plus the convenience of just hitting the switch with your foot to ease up a little bit, often times without even having to touch the trolling motor. In all the years I used a momentary switch I never had to replace it. I agree with others that putting a plug on the trolling motor and having the battery on opposite end of the boat is the way to go for some weight distribution. Just some thoughts from someone who fished out of a plastic boat for years. I really enjoyed watching a few of your videos and have you in my favorites and am subscribed now and really appreciate you making these videos. You do a great job!
I got a bass raider ,i've been having mine for18 to 20 yrs. Its made of soft plastic and doesnt have any electrical hookups or anything old school, and i still use it every weekend and most afternoons..these little boats are awsome!!
Yes this is an awesome boat!!!
Thank for taking the time to put this together brother. I just got my pelican bass boat and completed the registration for it today. I can wait to get it on the water, this is my first boat and ready to make it something of my own. Thanks for showing the mods you did I can't wait to start working on mine.
Congrats Rodney. I know how you feel. This was my first boat as well. Very exciting. Enjoy the boat and modding.
Great review!
Putting a mat at the bottom makes sense.
The drain plugs are there to drain condensation from within the hull.
Thank you very much for mentioning that it's made in Canada. The price is $1400 in 2023. Still a good deal.
This is exactly what I am talking my wife into right now. This video helped me haha. Thank you. It looks awesome.
Lol. Good luck man 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Ive been watching several reviews on this boat. Yours is by far the best eval Ive seen. Thanks
Thanks 👍🏾🤙🏾
I've been looking at that boat so your video was very helpful. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Love this boat. Thanks for Subbing and leaving a comment. More coming your way.
Thank you for the information. I just bought this boat today and didn’t really have any idea on how to set it up. Now I’m ready to get started, Thank you!
You're welcome. Congrats on your new boat. It's an awesome boat.
Thank you for the excellent independent review! We've got seven months of winter up here in Alberta, Canada and I'm anxious to get on the water this summer. Likely going to pick up the Bass Raider from Amazon today largely from your review! Cheers.
It's an awesome little boat.
Thanks for the video man, I just got a 10E. I’m doing quite a few mods to it. Cool to get a different perspective.
Absolutely man. Good luck with the mods.
Excellent review! I’ve been agonizing over buying one and this made my mind up for me. I’m going to bass pro shop tomorrow morning and pick one up. Just retired and can’t wait to get out on the lake with my grandson. Thanks a million! Good job
Thanks. It's an awesome little boat. Enjoy!!!
I just bought the same boat yesterday and you answered a lot of my questions. Awesome video
No problem. enjoy your new boat, It's awesome.
Those seats are looking plush!! Nice boat bro!!
Thanks man. They make a huge difference when we're out long days. Thanks for watching.
U r right .this is a great little boat. It fits the back of my pickup truck perfectly an I enjoy it each time I take it out. Thanks ready for the next video
Thanks Clarence. Love this boat.
Great video and informative! I’ve been thinking of getting one of these and your video gave me some ideas for my build. Thanks!
Real easy to put a drain in. I got the demo at academy for 400.00. Standing it up does a little superficial damage that gives you bargaining power. Definitely put a small outboard on it. I really liked mine, with exception to how easy it gets blown around. Enjoyed the video 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment Bill Of Rights. You got a good deal on your boat. I'll definitely look into putting a drain in mine. It's a fun little boat. Thanks for watching.
Ty for the awesome review you sold me on this boat. I did like you said I researched the heck out of fishing Kayaks and even small(12') jon boats..what it came down to was I wanted to be able to stand. and then sit at my convenience with a stable platform. Will be my retirement fishing boat! Ty so much!
Great video
You're welcome . Enjoy your new boat. It's an awesome one!!!
Love your boat videos. I just got a bass raider a month ago. I like seeing some things you do to give me ideas to do to mine.
Thanks for leaving a comment Anthony. Congrats on your bass raider purchase. You won't be disappointed.
You have a really nice setup there. I have a kayak and like using it. But being 50 years young, it isn't the best option with the lifting and trying to stand from a very low seated position. I went to a 10 foot job similar to yours and like you said, I love the ability to stand without worry of tipping over. I fish the DMV as well and maybe I will run into you guys on the water one day . Tight lines fellas.
Hey Greg. Thanks man. Love this boat. I stand more than sit in this thing. extremely stable. Thanks for watching.
Mods are looking good! Your giving me some good ideas! I guess the major part of moding for me will be trying to keep the weight as low as possible and still maximizing efficiency. Im a “big boy” (275 lbs) so i will have to be selective on who will get to fish with me or not! I cant wait to try some of these mods out! Good job on your videos!
Awesome man.
I’ve been trying to decide between this boat a kayak and the predator but after this video I believe I’ll be getting this boat
I went through the same process my friend. Did tons of research on good fishing kayaks. But I knew I wanted to do allot of standing fishing so the bass raider was the winner for me. Haven't regretted it at all.
My first boat was very similar, I miss that bass machine! Great little vessels!
I bet Kozak. Something about these tiny boats that get ya. Even if I get another boat I'll still use this boat.
Your review was so well done. You hit all the data details as well as all the finer points. BRAVO JOB! This is the boat I'm currently looking to buy . Because of Covid19 they are even harder to find as Canada is not shipping as often to the USA. BTW, here's a tip if you like to camp and fish:. You can put a free standing backpacking tent or trekker pole tent inside the boat by taking out the seats. Makes for a nice overnight on the water at the shoreline or lift it out to the shore and it keeps you off the ground away from ground critters and damp banks. My husband and I plan to do this and pack an extra tarp for any downpour (again a trekker pole tarp). 🎣❤️🏕️.
👍👏 Thanks for a super 😎 review!
Thanks for the tip!!! I've seen some bass raiders with canopies on them but never thought to do an over night camp on it. sounds like a cool idea.
I love the boat cover where can I purchase one?
I cover the bass raider with a tarp from Lowes.
Man, I love your garage!
Thanks for putting this video together man. Well put together and very informative. This video is one of the deciding factors for me buying this boat this winter. Keep up the great content and I look forward to watching more of your adventures! Tight Lines!
Thanks Justin. It's a great boat. Especially first boat. I bought mine in the winter as well which gave me time to do mods.
Thank you for the over view of this fantastic boat u have I got really interested in it cuz it’s a pretty solid price for it and as well I love the pontoon boat style for the incredible stability and great for freshwater and/or saltwater fishing (inshore)
Getting ready to order mine Monday morning. This will be perfect for me. Lots of deep creeks that are wide and isn't many places to fish from the bank. We always took my friends canoe on it and slammed the fish. His just wasn't that stable. This will be great I'm sure. I'll add some nice mods and hopefully have a good season. Good luck to you and everyone else on here.👍👊
Excellent Randy. Sounds like a winner. This is the perfect time to buy it so you have time to do your mods before the season starts. Enjoy and good luck out there.
Yes i love my Raider done a lot of mods on it . Never lost a rod but that is a concern i took some Kayak Pad eyes and put on mini with mini stretch cords
Very Cool Chuck.
Cool design you ought to try a solar battery charger to try to help you keep your battery charged while you fishing cool little ride though I hope you enjoyed in your future I see you with a bigger bass boat.
Thats funny. I did get a bigger boat and converted it to a bass boat. Solar panels might be in my future as well. Sorry about the late response.
you can go to Harbor Freight or online and get a smallish solar panel battery charger that you can mount above your battery and that will keep you from have to worry about running out of battery power.
Not a bad idea!
good job! very detailed, appreciate your time ! !
Thanks Bertha.
I love min can't wait to use it more. Great stuff sir .
Thanks BassGeek. It's a great boat indeed. We'll be posting a vid launching the Bass Raider with a DIY boat dolly. Stay tuned.
I have a bass buggy similar too this one that I want to wire electrically. I mentioned it on your jon boat to bass boat build. Trying to figure out how to wire similarly to how you wired your jon boat. It comes wired for a trolling motor, but I want to wire it for a fish finder and navigation lights for the bow and stern. Can't wait to see how you modify yours. I want to do the same. Please, please, please do a modification wire and deck build. I need some insight/ suggestions.I love your videos. Thanks in advance
Brother I'm going to pick up the same kind of boat Saturday at Bass pro. Thank you for your in depth review also like a lot of your modifications which would help me know how to proceed forward with my own. Thanks
Awesome. It's an awesome little boat. Excited for you 🤙🏾👍🏾
Great video, been looking heavy at the Bass Raider. Yea it does suck walking to shore from the middle of the lake..paddle a mus have. lol
Absolutely
Dude...your garage is clean!
Lol. My wife makes me clean up after I make a mess.
Great review!!!
I recently noticed that one of my neighbors has this exact boat so I just started looking in to getting one for myself. I currently have a canoe that I've been using for the past 30 years but I'm getting older and less agile so I've looking for something that I feel more comfortable and stable in and won't break the bank. I live on the water so something like this would be perfect for me.
Thanks. Its a very stable boat for its size
Man, I'm a kayaker thru and thru but you got my attention! Also looking at the Catch Power. Keep up the great work.
Thanks dude. It's a reality cool boat.
Great video and editing! Subscribed.💪
Looking to buy one for my pond. Thanks for the information.
🤙🏾👍🏾 They're excellent little boats.
I like your rod holders. Could you please do a video on how you made them?
Sure. I'll post a video on it next week. Subscribe so you dont miss the upload.
Great video bud. Love your setup.
Thanks 👍
I got the Sun Dolphin variant and it is indeed so much fun. I launch it at seneca off my Tacoma in like 9 seconds and i'm outta the way in the same places the bigger boats are at before them.
yea it is very cool to be able to launch and fishing the same waters with a smaller boat. And also to run really shallow water a swell.
Nicely done. I really like the boat and set up.
Thanks.
Hey brother, nice video. You gave me some great ideas for mine. Just built a rod holder out of pvc pipe, upgrading my seats next. Hopefully it will look as great as yours or close to it.
Sounds like you got some cool mods going. Good luck. The mods make all the difference. Stay safe out there.
Great review man. Thanks for helping us make a decision for our pond!
You're welcome Flipped Lifestyle.
I just bought one, im looking for a trailer now, any tips on a trailer like yours? Yours is perfect honestly. Any help would be appreciated, great video.
Great video Bro. I'm on a budget as well. Thanks!
I think the Pelican Bass Raider is the perfect budget boat. You get allot of boat for half the price of a decent kayak.
I feel like I could easily car top this, I like your review
Thank you for this video review. Very helpful.
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Nice video can tell you love what your doing. Two suggestions: Add a bilge pump, andput a swimming noodle on the handle of your fishing rods, about 4 inches will do it, near the handles, adjust accordingly.
Thanks MandK housing. I actually use something like pool noodles on all my rods. It actually saved me a couple times from losing rods in the water. In actually planning to install a scupper in the boat to drain out water. I think that'll do the trick. Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there.
Great Idea about the foam for rods. Im in MD as well. Gaithersburg!
Where is your favorite spot to fish.
I don't really have a favorite spot because each year the fishing changes so some years could be one spot and some another.
For small lakes or ponds, this mini pontoon is top notch.
Absolutely. I also ran mine on big reservoirs before I got my jon boat. Caught tons of fish. Amazing little boat.
Thank you bro I'm really considering this boat
It's an awesome little boat!!! I would buy it again if I needed to.
Taxes are coming and I'm checking these out (I'll be looking for used) but now,the 100 amp hr lithium battery from eBay like eco Worthy brand are only $250-350 depending on seller.
Much lighter and more power,I can't wait to get this on the little muskingum and middle island creek.... Awesome
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cant seem to find these to purchase new...any leads? thanks! great review love it!
Keep checking around. These boats are made in Canada so it's been hard to get because of COVID.
enjoyed the tour of yoir boat
Thanks Harold.
I was thinking of buying one of these I don't have a hitch on my Jeep and thought about strapping it to The top on the luggage rack. I'm just wondering if these are light enough where you can do that I can lift some weight so maybe I'm giving it too much credit on its weight. I'm wondering if it's a better idea to just keep the battery in the car with me if I'm going to roof mount this or is it better to have it in the boat to help weigh it down.
KUDOS to Bass Brothers Fishing DMV for a fine video and replying to every single comment below. Keeping it real for all of us. Upgrading to a new Bass Raider 10E NXT this Spring.
Nice man. It does look like a sweet boat. Enjoy the upgrade.
Have you tried using a portable jumper to temporarily power the trolling motor. I have no idea how well it would work but it seems a small and light option for getting out of the water.
Never heard of it but will check it out.
Thanks for the vid sir ! Been researching kayaks a lot so I can get off the bank and the ones I want are over two grand. That’s crazy to me, and I had a job boat but we moved and I had no where to store it so I sold it. (15 footer)
If I went any smaller with the Jon boat it would be less stable than the raider. So I am going to get one!
It's a great boat. I chose this boat over several kayaks I researched. The next step up would be a jon boat.
I have a couple of questions one is the battery a deep cycle and how do you keep the seats from flying out of the boat running down the road at 65-70 mph?
Yes deep cycle batteries 29DC. I strap the seats down with a couple ratchet straps. The rear ratchet straps go through the legs of the seat, then through the rear boat handles on the side of the boat then onto the trailer. The front strap go straight through the legs of the seat then to the trailer. works like a charm.
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV Thank you! Good video
great video...im looking for a small boat. What about putting like a 5 horse Mercury motor on back??
I wouldn't on this plastic boat.
Awsome review !
Thankd 👍🏾🤙🏾
Thank you for the nice overview.
No prob Sedgie!!!
The foam floors are smart man
@billclinton94 it's a great mod.
Did you screw or glue the plywood to the floor? And how about the floor mats, did you glue to the plywood or just lay them on top? I was wondering if wind might get under the plywood and blow them out when transporting. Thanks.
I lost my Shimano Curado in the lake....never found it. I bought the foam bumper that goes on end of the rod!
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Hi! We just got one of these! We are about to do the scupper install per your instructions. I’m curious if you would tell me where you got the boat cover? Or rather what tarp or whatever will do the job at the least amount of money of course. Please let me know soon as I need to get a cover asap. Thanks so much for your video! I can’t wait to watch the rest of your mod vids.
I use the silver heavy duty tarp from Lowes to cover my bass raider. It's the best I've found so far.
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV thanks so much!
What are the measurements for the flooring please and thank you kindly. By the grace of God I just got me one on 3/12/22 🙏❤️💯
Wassup from the DMV! Looking to get one of these. Thanks!
Nice. Best little boat ever
first off - thank you for all your great videos! I'm looking to get a Bass Raider 10e nxt, and deciding on a trolling motor. The Minn Kota Endura Max 55 seems like a good one to go with. curious what shaft length I should go with between the 36" and 42"?
Thanks bud. I went with the 42"
Great video and ideas. You don’t use a battery box for your battery?
I do now lol. Made a cool video on it on the channel
Good video, very helpful!
Thanks!!!
Ayee bud awesome review I went out an bought 1 soon as I watched. I’m extremely pleased with the stability. Could you tell me how long the shaft is in your trolling motor?
Thanks. 42"
Im in the market for this boat but amazon wants it for 1,500 most likely bc of the virus but still I will wait until that goes down. Overall good review I will most likely buy it :)
Yea I agree with you on that. It's never been that much to buy this boat. Wait it out or try to find one on Craig's list or Facebook marketplace. Good luck.
Loved your review bro thanks so much! You have a new subscriber!
Thanks Edgarmartineztv. Appreciate the support and feedback. Stay safe out there.
How you doing 3 in the boat? is it cramped? my wife is pretty small, 4'9", and my son is only 7, I'm 5'9", so I think it would work, but also have questions about moving around? Lets say you had 2 people, how hard would it be to change positions if you need to? Like lets say I'm in the back, and need to sit up front? could you shuffle around a bit, without having the boat flop around in the water? I think for me, I'd want to go with a small gas outboard. Would be neat if a small gas outboard could recharge batteries, or there was some sort of hybrid option to use a 2-3hp motor for getting up to 5-6mph and electric trolling motor for like 2-3mph.
I'm glad you pointed out that you went over this vs a Kayak. I've been going between getting a Kayak vs a Jonboat, and this seems like a great compromise that will fit my needs.
I fit three people when my son was 3 & 4 years old which was easy. It may be a little tough especially if your son likes to move around allot. The is stable enough. Just keep it under the weight restriction. Moving from the front of the boat to the back works best with a simultaneous switch. You and your wife would switch seats at the same time. It can be tricky but my brother and I do it all the time.
Great Review!!!! I’m looking to get the Pelican so your review was very helpful. New subscriber! Quick question, what kind of trailer do you use for your boat?
Hi MrDaboy21, I have a Northern Tool Ultra Tow 4 X 8 Aluminum Trailer. Check out my video on it. I did a full review... th-cam.com/video/XnERvZS8z3w/w-d-xo.html
Great review
Thanks
You provide a lot of knowledge and good tips. Where can you buy this boat?
I bought mine from Dick's. Not all locations sell this boat especially with COVID affecting manufacturing and distribution. Call ahead of time to find out. Also check Academy Sports.
Hi, just purchased a 2007 Pelican 10E yesterday used from a good friend. I've had the Uncle Bucks Pond Prowler 7'6" previous. Loved it. I could go in 6" water. I had the same trolling motor of 55lbs thrust. Anyhow, I'm taking your advice on the floor, that doesn't look very comfortable standing on the ridges and just maybe a tripping hazard. What thickness plywood did you use, and where did you get that durable mat, brand, thickness?
What does the wiring harness male plug look like and where do you think I can get one, or just modify?
I like the boat oar you have velcroed to the side. What did you use as adhesive to secure to boat?
If that oar is glued together, may I suggest getting a solid one, I had one similar, fought off a sand bar, and my oar turned into a plain ole stick with sides falling off. Thanks for the vid, very well done, and you have a new subscriber brother :)
Hi Mike. For some reason your comments aren't showing up on my phone to respond to. Anyway, thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment. I have a link to the exact mat I use for the flooring in the Mods video which you watched also so hopefully you have your answer already. Let me know if you still can't find it and I will look it up for you. I believe I used 1/2" thick plywood for the decking. IT doesn't need to be think especially if you add the matting mentioned above. Which wiring harness are you referring to? The Velcro has it's own adhesive on it from Lowe's. Thanks for the Sub bro.
Nice setup man! I live right here in Edgewater MD and I just ordered one. Do you mind if I message you about the title and reg process?
Great video thank you for the detailed explanation on the features! Looking for a small simple fishing boat for me and my buddy. Smallmouth bass and perch. Pelican recommends a maximum three and a half horsepower motor I think for this boat. Do you think that would be a decent upgrade over a two and a half horsepower, or would a 5 horsepower motor be too heavy? The lake We mainly fish on is large but not very wavy. Cheers
I wouldn't go past the recommended hp motor of 3.5 with it being a plastic boat. There's prob not much difference between a 2.5 and a 3.5 but I don't know for sure.
Bass brothers. Awesome video. I am looking at getting this specific 10E imported into Dubai, as we have flat ocean. But have heard some negative thoughts about the stability when here are boat waves it wind and swell. What are your thoughts.
Ocean swells may be a little risky for this boat. It's really designed for ponds, lakes and reservoirs. We've used it on very windy days but no ocean swells. Other than that this boat is e extremely stable in those applications. I've stood on the side railing and the boat did not tip over. Hope this helps.
Bass Brothers Fishing DMV thank you for the reply. Your info helps. Have you guys had any issues with passing boat wakes / waves
@@christotromp We haven't had any issues. However, most boat wakes that pass us are from park ranger boats. Not speed boats. Park rangers tend to slow down to avoid huge wakes or disturbing fishing.
Bass Brothers Fishing DMV thank you. Happy fishing
@@christotromp Same to you and good luck with your purchase.
I have the quest angler from ducks sporting goods, for some reason all the pelicans are super high in price and can’t find them but it looks exactly the same as the pelican, only thing is it has one set of handles in the back and none up front which I thought was strange
The price of the PBR did go up since COVID. congrats on your new boat though.
Great review!
Thanks John. Thanks for watching and subbing. More vids coming.
Yo! I'm planning to put this on top of my car. Getting two kayaks will cost more or less than this. This weigh only 145 lb and two kayak close to 120 lb. I gotta get this now.
I have a boat like this. Different brand tho. I love urs btw. If u reverse the trolling motor handle and put the trolling on the front. Steers like a dream. The rear is sketchy...
Never tried it. I got pretty good at steering from the rear. Awesome boat.
How much money will mods cost after the build ? This will be my first boat Im excited
Great review! DMV stand up. Wiz hoodie 💪🏽. I looking for a boat small enough to handle on my own and large enough to take my kids. I've never owned a boat and barely know anything about them. This is probably stupid question, but, is rowing difficult on a boat this size?
Thanks. Yes rowing a boat like this would be difficult. The boat is wide. Trust me. I had to row a couple times when my battery died. Wasn't fun.
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV Appreciate it! Blessings.
i want one so damn bad!!! but im puching 400lbs.. and my girls wants to fish with me.. granted shes 100lbs soaking wet.. but after tackle.. gear.. batteries.... you tink the boat would hold up..
Great video! Where did you get the trailer for the boat?
Online at Northern Tool. I posted a video on the trailer. Check it out. th-cam.com/video/XnERvZS8z3w/w-d-xo.html
How would this compare to Pelican Intruder 12 Jon Boat?
Hey, compare in terms of what?
Great video, I just picked one of these up. I was concerned about rods going overboard, on account of that side rail is small. Does the foam interfere with casting at all?
I take the foam off to use the rod and return it when I'm done.
Excellent video! Is the 15 lb anchor enough to keep you from blowing around a lot or do I need one heavier?
Hey John. Great question. The 15 pound is definitely enough. It hold both my brother and I steady in the boat with a 50ft anchor rope. I was actually considering going down to a 10lb anchor just to see how well it would do. The 15lb in this style anchor is heavy enough, no need to go any heavier.
I think it's easier to soft launch than use a boat ramp. I haul mine in my truck
@Bass Brothers. I'm fairly new to fishing. My buddy took me once to Sandy point and loved fishing since then. I have my eye on a kayak from 3 waters big fish 105 but still undecided. I have been watching your videos about this Pelican. Now my real question is have you taken it to in shore fishing or at Chesapeake bay? Your input would be greatly appreciated. TIA 🤙👊🤙
I fish this boat mainly in fresh water reservoirs. Not sure how it would do out on the bay. The main concern would be windy days with boat traffic creating ruff water.
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV wow!!! I didn't think I would get a respond from you this quick knowing the video was a year ago. Goes to show serious you are with what you do. Thanks for the info bro👊🤙
@@_MHICKO_ lol. All good. I try to respond to all comments no matter how old the video is 😀👍🏾🤙🏾⭐