Just got my Pond Prowler 10 five hours ago. Got the trolling motor, battery, charger, vests, emergency oar....time to put some bucket mouth lunkers in it now. Her maiden voyage will be in 2 days.
Looks like we're neighbors. I just picked up a Prowler 10' and am taking it on its maiden fishing voyage today. Took the wife out last weekend to Cassidy just to try it out and it performed well. Can't wait to start the modifications. Thanks for the video and the ideas. Might seeya out there. :)
Thank you Allan for this presentation. I've been looking for something small. I've looked at the kayaks and similar and just wasn't interested in spending the kind of money they want for the nice ones, and the same for the paddle boats. Considering I'm probably less than 5 miles from you (north of 84), your recommendation about being "just the right size" has a lot of meaning for me. Hopefully I will get something to use soon and maybe cross wakes on the lakes.
Thanks for the kind words. I really can't recommend this boat enough. It meets all my needs for the local lakes. And as I'm sure you're aware, there are a ton of them to explore. I don't know what your needs are, and the 10 ft. model is perfect for me, but remember that there is also an 8 footer that could be even easier to get around. No matter what you choose, it's about getting out there and having fun. And these little boats are a great way to do that.
i would just get a jon boat, lighter to get in/out of the water.. also low maintenance. Def get a lithium battery or make one urself (they are like 400 bucks on ali now). I own a 1236 jon myself use it every week.. my fishing buddy has a small consone boat, with 20hp on there so we can go out on bigger water aswell.. the jon is very handy to get into smalle bodies of water.. where a lot less people go and fish. I do some trolling, or put out a driftbag and cast/fireball..
I started out looking forever at fishing kayaks.. I'm in several FB groups.. then started looking at these boats...lot of people says these boats are way better than kayaks... Now my thought is.. one of these boats and do crazy mods... Or get a jon boat
If you're undecided, I'd definitely recommend the pond prowler. It's a much smaller investment to start out with. And almost everything you add to it could be swapped to another boat later if that's what you choose to do. I didn't want to have to worry about the extra expense and maintenance of a trailer. Even registration for this boat is optional where I live. In my mind, anything that gets you out on the water is worth it. Have fun!!
It was super hot here last weekend. I can't say that I noticed the mats heat up, but they get a little soft and raise up in the corners. They were probably one of the cheapest mods to the boat. I may try something else when they wear out. Any suggestions?
@@prowlerfishing1745look up sea deck on the internet, I’m gonna get a large price of plywood to the pit in the bottom and put that sea deck on the plywood, then you can remove it so water doesn’t build up underneath it and you can clean it
Nice setup! How did you secure the kayak handle in the front? Did you use rivets, rivnuts, or wellnuts? I put the rope style kayak handles thru the front cleats on my Prowler and one of the cleats popped out when lifting my Prowler with the rope kayak handle thru the cleat. The cleats on the front were mounted from the factory with rivets. I am going to remount the cleats with wellnuts. IMHO, wellnuts are stronger than rivets.
Hello RG. I used the screws that came with the handle. There are 2 on each side and with a little marine silicone it is pretty rock solid. Hope this helps.
Great video, great add ons! I’m adding the same downrigger to my pond prowler 10 this evening to go out tomorrow. What did you use to secure it to the boat? I’m sure screws, but what type? I’m paranoid about it ripping loose with that much weight and losing my downrigger. I’m thinking screws and some 3m double sided tape should be secure enough. But there’s no wood under that portion so I’m paranoid. Thanks!
Good question. I used #14 stainless pan head screws with some marine silicone to help hold them. I haven't had any issues with them pulling. I did have to put some wood under the rod holders though. In hot weather they were just leaning too far over.
It really shouldn't matter. The signal goes downward in a cone. Super narrow at the top, spreading outward to the bottom. With a boat this size, really makes no difference at all.
Great question. They are just 2ft x 2ft exercise mats that I ordered on Amazon. They are very easy to trim with a razor knife or any sharp craft knife.
Currently setting up a pond prowler myself.also purchased the Scotty anchor lock and to holders.just curious as to what kind of screws silicone you used to mount the Scotty mounts?
I used the LOCTITE clear marine waterproof sealant with #14 stainless steel panhead screws. You will find that those screw fit the Scotty mounts perfectly.
That's correct. There's not really a way to get in and put anything on the back. Some stainless screws and a little marine silicone worked just fine for me.
Nice simple set up there. Curious as to how that camera mount is doing? I have the same mount that i use for my phone at car shows and was thinking about using it on my Quest Angler. Kind of afraid to loose my phone in the water.
Thanks for the comment. I love the mount. I guess there is always a chance that something could fall out. But I feel perfectly comfortable with my phone or camera in there. Just have fun!!
I just drilled a small pilot hole, then used the #14 stainless screws with some marine silicone. The plastic is pretty thin, but so far seems pretty solid.
Right now I'm using the 100 Ahr Marine battery from Walmart. I bought 2 of them for about $95 each.Trolling at about 1.5 mph with the motor I have, they last for about 7 hours each. Easily lasts a whole day of fishing.
Not at all. The boat wass $799. The motor was $300. The Humminbird was $279. Downriggers we're $60 each. 2 100 Ahr batteries for $95 each. Then some Scotty rod holders and mounts. In total I'd say between $1800-2000. There are definitely places to save money. But this gave me absolutely everything I needed for the type of fishing that I like to do. Hope that helped.
The Scotty mounts are super easy. I just used a #14 stainless pan head screws with a little marine silicone under the mounts. They have been pretty solid.
Awesome! You have a pretty nice boat there. I’m getting mine this weekend and can’t wait to start the mods. When you got your fish finder this the transducer come with it?
Yes the transducer came with fish finder. I did have to buy the kayak mount for it. It also fits a Scotty mount. Make sure to order the locking ones. Adds some security for the more expensive items.
Wonderful video. I wanted to ask an important question. I now a Sea Eagle SE9 raft with trolling motor. The problem is I can not go up river with my set up. I understand from management at Sea Eagle that my problem is my HULL SPEED. I am a photographer and videographer and not being able to go up river has been a bummer for 2 years now. Do you know if this boat can go upstream with it's hull speed. I love this boat and it's perfect but I need to be able to get back to my car upstream. I have several batteries and would not rule out a gas engine just to get back to my car. Even if I put a powerful gas engine on my raft I understand because of the Hull Speed I still can't go upstream.
If the river has a strong current, you would definitely need a gas motor. With the electric motor my maximum speed is about 3 mph, 5kph, if the river is faster than that, you would just stand still. My understanding is that a 4hp gas motor can double this speed. Meaning you may be okay in the river. It all depends on the river speed. Hope this helps.
Nice set up and great video. I live in WA and got this for my son. I am trying to install kayak grip in front like you did. Could you please advise how to install it and what you used (if you have link that would be great)? If you do screw and silicone, is it strong enough to pull the boat? I am very new to this and I do not have much DIY experience. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions!
Thanks for the comments. I just used the small screws that were included with the handle, along with the marine silicone. It is totally strong enough to lift the front of the boat into the back of my truck. I did have one break. But that was because the nylon strap broke. Good luck with the boat. Have fun!
I did not. I think that it would be a great idea though. With 1 1/2 inch screws and quite a bit of marine silicone, they seem pretty solid. Never a bad idea to reinforce. With a 4 pound downrigger ball there is some flex, but I feel pretty comfortable with it. I plan on using them a lot this spring and summer. Time will tell. If there are any issues, I'll definitely post it.
These boats don't have any access panels or any real way to add support from inside the hull. The best you could really do is add additional support on top of the mounting points.
I'm lucky enough to have room in my garage. I just keep it flat. I imagine that you wouldn't have any problems storing it on it's side if you had to. They seem pretty durable. Just go with whatever space you have.
I used #14 1 1/2 inch stainless panheads. That with some good marine silicone makes things pretty solid. There is some flex with the downriggers, but I'm fairly confident with it. Hope that helps.
Good question. It was called Pro source puzzle exercise mat. I ordered it on Amazon. I used some duct tape on the back to hold the pieces together. Then some heavy duty Velcro to hold it all down on to the floor. It was super easy, and pretty cheap. It was about $25 for a 6 pack of mats and I only used 4 for the boat. Hope this helped.
How is that rudder working for ya? I have been playing around with rear and front mount on my trolling motor Just to see what works best. Haven’t tried the rudder yet.
Honestly, all I can say is that it helps just a little. The boat is so light that it still struggles in even light wind. You really just have to get used to making the constant adjustments. Not a big deal really.
@@prowlerfishing1745 I agree. My son and I were on it for our Maiden voyage several years ago amd no matter what it went off track. Trolling motor was mounted on the bow. Now it’s on the transom. Just wondering if I should make the expense just to try it.
Good question. Right now I just put it in the bed of my F150. It sticks out about a foot and a half past the tailgate, but two ratchet straps hold it down nicely. I'll put up a video soon showing how it all fits. Let me just say, I can certainly see some advantages to a trailer, but that is just one more thing to register and maintain. The truck works for now. Hope this helps.
I bought those on Amazon. They are the Kemimoto boat caddy. They come with adhesive or screws to attach. I ended up using a heavy duty velcro. Hope this helped.
I bought the mount on Amazon. It's the Scotty #135 portable camera/compass mount. I just used the locking base with 2 extension pieces. Good luck with the channel. I just subscribed, so I'll head over and check out some of your content.
Sorry I didn't add the links in the description. Probably 90 percent came from Amazon. All the Scotty stuff anyway. I bought the trolling motor at West Marine and the Humminbird at Cabela's. I just went with 2 Walmart 100 Ah marine batteries for power. Hope this helps. If you need specific items information, I'd be glad to look it up for you.
The camera mount was from Amazon, Scotty #135 portable camera/compass mount with the Scotty #429 extended gear head. You may need one more extension with it, depends on how high you want your camera. The cup holder is also on Amazon. Kemimoto boat caddy. It's nice because it comes with the double sided adhesive. No drilling. Hope this all helps. Have fun with it.
I promise you will put a gas motor on it, in time you're gonna start exploring very far, Unless you get like a 200 amp Lithium battery, I have my trolling motor in front and the 4 horsepower gas motor on the back And even the 4 horsepower doesn't move it that fast but it is pretty decent, Maybe 8 to 10 miles an hour
I'm sure that you're right. I decided to register the boat so that I can take it out on larger lakes. Even at 8 mph I can see the advantages in time savings. Thanks for the input!!
@@flowsbbq6650 The versatility of these boats is part of what makes them great. Everyone can modify them to there personal needs and wants. I hope you're having a great time with it. I know I am.
Just got my Pond Prowler 10 five hours ago. Got the trolling motor, battery, charger, vests, emergency oar....time to put some bucket mouth lunkers in it now. Her maiden voyage will be in 2 days.
She's a great little boat! Have fun!!
Thanks I appreciate the info
Any time. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Looks like we're neighbors. I just picked up a Prowler 10' and am taking it on its maiden fishing voyage today. Took the wife out last weekend to Cassidy just to try it out and it performed well. Can't wait to start the modifications. Thanks for the video and the ideas. Might seeya out there. :)
Enjoy it. There are a ton of local spots to fish and explore.
Nice setup. Thanks
It's a great little boat.
great set up!
Thanks D... There's always room for you on there. Get you some perch.
Thank you Allan for this presentation. I've been looking for something small. I've looked at the kayaks and similar and just wasn't interested in spending the kind of money they want for the nice ones, and the same for the paddle boats. Considering I'm probably less than 5 miles from you (north of 84), your recommendation about being "just the right size" has a lot of meaning for me. Hopefully I will get something to use soon and maybe cross wakes on the lakes.
Thanks for the kind words. I really can't recommend this boat enough. It meets all my needs for the local lakes. And as I'm sure you're aware, there are a ton of them to explore. I don't know what your needs are, and the 10 ft. model is perfect for me, but remember that there is also an 8 footer that could be even easier to get around. No matter what you choose, it's about getting out there and having fun. And these little boats are a great way to do that.
i would just get a jon boat, lighter to get in/out of the water.. also low maintenance. Def get a lithium battery or make one urself (they are like 400 bucks on ali now). I own a 1236 jon myself use it every week.. my fishing buddy has a small consone boat, with 20hp on there so we can go out on bigger water aswell.. the jon is very handy to get into smalle bodies of water.. where a lot less people go and fish. I do some trolling, or put out a driftbag and cast/fireball..
I love the look of your setup! I would be worried with that phone mount lol
Thank you. The mount is probably sturdier than it looks. I'm just getting started, so I have to make do with what I have. Love your videos by the way!
@@prowlerfishing1745 Appreciate the support! I’m honored to be tagged amongst TBN and Spilt Milt
Very nice
Thank you. I'm having a lot of fun with it.
I started out looking forever at fishing kayaks.. I'm in several FB groups.. then started looking at these boats...lot of people says these boats are way better than kayaks...
Now my thought is.. one of these boats and do crazy mods... Or get a jon boat
If you're undecided, I'd definitely recommend the pond prowler. It's a much smaller investment to start out with. And almost everything you add to it could be swapped to another boat later if that's what you choose to do. I didn't want to have to worry about the extra expense and maintenance of a trailer. Even registration for this boat is optional where I live. In my mind, anything that gets you out on the water is worth it. Have fun!!
Those floor mats are going to get super hot
It was super hot here last weekend. I can't say that I noticed the mats heat up, but they get a little soft and raise up in the corners. They were probably one of the cheapest mods to the boat. I may try something else when they wear out. Any suggestions?
Not. Had black mats in mine for years. Work great
@Shari Ferrara as did I and it was hot as hell. Different story doesn't make another story incorrect
@@prowlerfishing1745look up sea deck on the internet, I’m gonna get a large price of plywood to the pit in the bottom and put that sea deck on the plywood, then you can remove it so water doesn’t build up underneath it and you can clean it
Nice setup! How did you secure the kayak handle in the front? Did you use rivets, rivnuts, or wellnuts? I put the rope style kayak handles thru the front cleats on my Prowler and one of the cleats popped out when lifting my Prowler with the rope kayak handle thru the cleat. The cleats on the front were mounted from the factory with rivets. I am going to remount the cleats with wellnuts. IMHO, wellnuts are stronger than rivets.
Hello RG. I used the screws that came with the handle. There are 2 on each side and with a little marine silicone it is pretty rock solid. Hope this helps.
Awesome video. I have the Pelican Bass Raider 10e. I've also started a channel. I'm subscribing to your channel now.
Great video, great add ons! I’m adding the same downrigger to my pond prowler 10 this evening to go out tomorrow. What did you use to secure it to the boat? I’m sure screws, but what type? I’m paranoid about it ripping loose with that much weight and losing my downrigger. I’m thinking screws and some 3m double sided tape should be secure enough. But there’s no wood under that portion so I’m paranoid. Thanks!
Good question. I used #14 stainless pan head screws with some marine silicone to help hold them. I haven't had any issues with them pulling. I did have to put some wood under the rod holders though. In hot weather they were just leaning too far over.
Great video I just got a fish finder wasn’t sure if transducer work better in front or back, or don’t matter at all?
It really shouldn't matter. The signal goes downward in a cone. Super narrow at the top, spreading outward to the bottom. With a boat this size, really makes no difference at all.
Nice. May I ask where you got you’re rubberish floor and how you cut it
Great question. They are just 2ft x 2ft exercise mats that I ordered on Amazon. They are very easy to trim with a razor knife or any sharp craft knife.
Currently setting up a pond prowler myself.also purchased the Scotty anchor lock and to holders.just curious as to what kind of screws silicone you used to mount the Scotty mounts?
I used the LOCTITE clear marine waterproof sealant with #14 stainless steel panhead screws. You will find that those screw fit the Scotty mounts perfectly.
Should have mentioned that I used the 1 1/2 inch stainless screws. Hope that helps. Have fun with the boat!!
@@prowlerfishing1745 thanks guys.
So you just used self tapping screws for everything? Nothing on the backside or anything?
That's correct. There's not really a way to get in and put anything on the back. Some stainless screws and a little marine silicone worked just fine for me.
Nice simple set up there. Curious as to how that camera mount is doing? I have the same mount that i use for my phone at car shows and was thinking about using it on my Quest Angler. Kind of afraid to loose my phone in the water.
Thanks for the comment. I love the mount. I guess there is always a chance that something could fall out. But I feel perfectly comfortable with my phone or camera in there. Just have fun!!
@@prowlerfishing1745 Thanks for the info. Just subbed.
How did you drill screw to hold the mount and stuff? Dont know how plastic works 😅
I just drilled a small pilot hole, then used the #14 stainless screws with some marine silicone. The plastic is pretty thin, but so far seems pretty solid.
What type of screws work best? Thinking they would just come lose eventually.
I used #14, 1 1\2 stainless pan heads. With some good marine silicone, they seem pretty solid. But time will tell.
What braided line did you go with? The humming noise from the steel cable is annoying so I’d like to switch it out.
Scotty actually makes a braided downrigger cable. That's what I used. I imagine that you could use any heavy braid though.
What battery did you use
Right now I'm using the 100 Ahr Marine battery from Walmart. I bought 2 of them for about $95 each.Trolling at about 1.5 mph with the motor I have, they last for about 7 hours each. Easily lasts a whole day of fishing.
Great setup. Do you mind me asking how much you spent in total?
Not at all. The boat wass $799. The motor was $300. The Humminbird was $279. Downriggers we're $60 each. 2 100 Ahr batteries for $95 each. Then some Scotty rod holders and mounts. In total I'd say between $1800-2000. There are definitely places to save money. But this gave me absolutely everything I needed for the type of fishing that I like to do. Hope that helped.
@@prowlerfishing1745 thank you.
All of the Scotty mounts and newer accessories you put on, were they easy to drill into the boat? What kind of screws did you use?
The Scotty mounts are super easy. I just used a #14 stainless pan head screws with a little marine silicone under the mounts. They have been pretty solid.
Awesome! You have a pretty nice boat there. I’m getting mine this weekend and can’t wait to start the mods. When you got your fish finder this the transducer come with it?
Yes the transducer came with fish finder. I did have to buy the kayak mount for it. It also fits a Scotty mount. Make sure to order the locking ones. Adds some security for the more expensive items.
Nice boat. Does this boat dip down in the front quite a bit while fishing?
Not at all. I find with the battery and trolling motor, it's almost the opposite. All in all the boat is very well balanced. Great question.
@@prowlerfishing1745 thank you
Wonderful video. I wanted to ask an important question. I now a Sea Eagle SE9 raft with trolling motor. The problem is I can not go up river with my set up. I understand from management at Sea Eagle that my problem is my HULL SPEED. I am a photographer and videographer and not being able to go up river has been a bummer for 2 years now. Do you know if this boat can go upstream with it's hull speed. I love this boat and it's perfect but I need to be able to get back to my car upstream. I have several batteries and would not rule out a gas engine just to get back to my car. Even if I put a powerful gas engine on my raft I understand because of the Hull Speed I still can't go upstream.
If the river has a strong current, you would definitely need a gas motor. With the electric motor my maximum speed is about 3 mph, 5kph, if the river is faster than that, you would just stand still. My understanding is that a 4hp gas motor can double this speed. Meaning you may be okay in the river. It all depends on the river speed. Hope this helps.
Nice set up and great video. I live in WA and got this for my son. I am trying to install kayak grip in front like you did. Could you please advise how to install it and what you used (if you have link that would be great)? If you do screw and silicone, is it strong enough to pull the boat? I am very new to this and I do not have much DIY experience. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions!
Thanks for the comments. I just used the small screws that were included with the handle, along with the marine silicone. It is totally strong enough to lift the front of the boat into the back of my truck. I did have one break. But that was because the nylon strap broke. Good luck with the boat. Have fun!
@@prowlerfishing1745Thank you for your great advice. I will try the same way in the middle of front. Thank you so much.
Is there any blocking that your downriggers are screwed too ,just wondering if they put anything under the plastic to screw into ,thanks nice setup
I did not. I think that it would be a great idea though. With 1 1/2 inch screws and quite a bit of marine silicone, they seem pretty solid. Never a bad idea to reinforce. With a 4 pound downrigger ball there is some flex, but I feel pretty comfortable with it. I plan on using them a lot this spring and summer. Time will tell. If there are any issues, I'll definitely post it.
I put one on my kayak and was able to access the back to reinforce
These boats don't have any access panels or any real way to add support from inside the hull. The best you could really do is add additional support on top of the mounting points.
What’s the best way to store these boats? On the hull?
I'm lucky enough to have room in my garage. I just keep it flat. I imagine that you wouldn't have any problems storing it on it's side if you had to. They seem pretty durable. Just go with whatever space you have.
By any chance do you know how wide the inside of the pond prowler is ? I'm looking to add some mats to the inside
The mats I used were 24 x 24 and I did trim the edges.
Does it ever feel like those rod holders are going to pull out when you catch a fish?
Great question. The rod holders are actually pretty solid. I have absolute faith in them. I did end up having to brace the downriggers though.
@@prowlerfishing1745 yeah I bought a rivet gun just in case I feel like some of the stuff isn't secure enough I can always rivet them.
What screws do you use to mount things?
I used #14 1 1/2 inch stainless panheads. That with some good marine silicone makes things pretty solid. There is some flex with the downriggers, but I'm fairly confident with it. Hope that helps.
What is the flooring that you used?
Good question. It was called Pro source puzzle exercise mat. I ordered it on Amazon. I used some duct tape on the back to hold the pieces together. Then some heavy duty Velcro to hold it all down on to the floor. It was super easy, and pretty cheap. It was about $25 for a 6 pack of mats and I only used 4 for the boat. Hope this helped.
How is that rudder working for ya? I have been playing around with rear and front mount on my trolling motor
Just to see what works best. Haven’t tried the rudder yet.
Honestly, all I can say is that it helps just a little. The boat is so light that it still struggles in even light wind. You really just have to get used to making the constant adjustments. Not a big deal really.
@@prowlerfishing1745 I agree. My son and I were on it for our Maiden voyage several years ago amd no matter what it went off track. Trolling motor was mounted on the bow. Now it’s on the transom. Just wondering if I should make the expense just to try it.
Do you tow with a trailer or in back of truck bed?
Good question. Right now I just put it in the bed of my F150. It sticks out about a foot and a half past the tailgate, but two ratchet straps hold it down nicely. I'll put up a video soon showing how it all fits. Let me just say, I can certainly see some advantages to a trailer, but that is just one more thing to register and maintain. The truck works for now. Hope this helps.
Can you post the Amazon link for that cup holder? Thanks.
I bought those on Amazon. They are the Kemimoto boat caddy. They come with adhesive or screws to attach. I ended up using a heavy duty velcro. Hope this helped.
Hi, what scres did you use to install all the accessory mounts ? Did you rivet ? is the frame hollow or solid ? thanks
The hull is hollow and not too thick. I used #14, 1 1/2 stainless pan head screws with a good marine silicone. It seems to be pretty solid.
@@prowlerfishing1745 thank you. Appreciate the update
Also, are you able to share the link for your camera mount?
I bought the mount on Amazon. It's the Scotty #135 portable camera/compass mount. I just used the locking base with 2 extension pieces. Good luck with the channel. I just subscribed, so I'll head over and check out some of your content.
@@prowlerfishing1745 thanks!!! I like the idea of small boats like ours, to have a meet and greet.
any links for the stuff you used??
Sorry I didn't add the links in the description. Probably 90 percent came from Amazon. All the Scotty stuff anyway. I bought the trolling motor at West Marine and the Humminbird at Cabela's. I just went with 2 Walmart 100 Ah marine batteries for power. Hope this helps. If you need specific items information, I'd be glad to look it up for you.
@@prowlerfishing1745 i appreciate you getting back to me on that!! Mainly looking for the camera mount you are running
Oh, and the cup holder ;)
The camera mount was from Amazon, Scotty #135 portable camera/compass mount with the Scotty #429 extended gear head. You may need one more extension with it, depends on how high you want your camera. The cup holder is also on Amazon. Kemimoto boat caddy. It's nice because it comes with the double sided adhesive. No drilling. Hope this all helps. Have fun with it.
I promise you will put a gas motor on it, in time you're gonna start exploring very far, Unless you get like a 200 amp Lithium battery, I have my trolling motor in front and the 4 horsepower gas motor on the back And even the 4 horsepower doesn't move it that fast but it is pretty decent, Maybe 8 to 10 miles an hour
I'm sure that you're right. I decided to register the boat so that I can take it out on larger lakes. Even at 8 mph I can see the advantages in time savings. Thanks for the input!!
I have a prowler I put a casting deck on with a minn kota 55. I also have 1947 Johnson 2.5 seahorse for it.
@@prowlerfishing1745 awesome 👌
@@flowsbbq6650 The versatility of these boats is part of what makes them great. Everyone can modify them to there personal needs and wants. I hope you're having a great time with it. I know I am.