PELICAN BASS RAIDER | 8 YEAR PRODUCT REVIEW INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS
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- After eight years owning the Pelican Bass Raider, I do a product review of on both the boat and a review of all Pelican Bass Raider Modifications over the past 8 years.
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Great review Vance. You and I have both tried a LOT of mods on our boats over the years and you I agree with every thing you said both good and bad about the boat and the mods. It's certainly a work in progress, but it keeps getting better and better. Have a good winter and keep thinking about what needs changed. Eventually, we'll get these boats dialed into perfection.
I'm getting there but still have a little way to go for sure Sam. I have to address the Lowrance transducer setup. Not sure how to extend the arm yet. I like the placement just need a half foot extension. Have a great winter too and thanks for watching and commenting. I already miss fishing so hopefully this Winter goes by quickly. Fish on.
I really enjoyed this review. When I saw it was 36 minutes, I thought, Wow it's a long one. But the video went by so fast. I appreciate how you talked about the mod fails. I've watched every video you've done and when I had my Sun Dolphin 8, I did a lot of the same Mods you showed. I had the rod holders in the 4 corners. I had the Anderson conectors for my trolling motor. I did use the EYE BOLT in the front to help pull the boat in and also to strap it to the trailer. I never built a table because I didn't have it long enough. All in all it was a great video. Anyone who has a PBR10 or wants to get one and is thinking about any kind of mods, I think this video is a must see. Fish on!!!
Thanks for the kind words DT. I appreciate you watching it and all the other vids. I'll be ready with the FWV package once you get settled here in a few months. Have a great week. Fish on!
Nice! I’ve had mine for 2.5 years…love it, I throw it in the back of my gmc savana, i didn’t want a big boat and trailer and all that I fish about once a week and love being off the banks…I built a casting deck for mine as I love standing up fishing. This small boat is a must for anyone
Totally agree Phil. I have caught more fish off this little plastic boat than I can count. Thanks for watching. Have a great season on yours.
Great review. I'll be getting this boat in a few months. Planning on running it in the local lakes here in Asheville, NC. I'll also be bringing it out on the river for small mouth, trout and the local Musky population. For a budget boat, this thing checks all the boxes!
That is great. You won't regret it. I love this boat and would buy another one tomorrow. Checkout this playlist of so many videos I have with how to and mods for this boat if you want to see more things I have done to this little bass catching machine. Love NC by the way. Great state. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Thanks for watching and fish on! czcams.com/play/PLEGSeaZQpEWO7AcOEoMIFPkaClePgIy1F.html
I sent my brand new Loomis over the rail on my Pelican on a dirty water lake. Pissed I motored away , found a big treble hook an hour later. Went back, 2nd cast I caught a Loomis! 😁
I'm on my second Pelican. I had the same one you got, just a bit leaky. I ended up splitting it and pulling out the water logged plywood and added liquid foam. Still was a water trap. I sold it, bought the Sun Dolphin version that was badged as field and stream, but it wasn't as stable as the pelican, didnt work so well in weather either. So I sold it last winter.
Then a few days ago, i'm on FB market place looking for a Utility trailer, First thing that pops up, a hardly used Bass Raider 10E with a 55lb Minn Kota for $600. I got it for $500. Stoked!
As far as the battery goes, I put it in the front on my last one and on the F&S, best place for it, balances the weight out, and I use quick connect tabs with a minn kota battery box. Quick and easy
Great comment. Very informative. Never had any issues with leaking thank goodness. Thanks for watching. Fish on!
I'm looking at buying one of these a guy has a 2016 one available...not sure how long they last before I will have to start doing foam replacement
Great review, Vance!
Thank you very much Todd. Appreciate it.
An old thread, but, re your comment about the eye bolt on the front of the boat. Might I suggest using a C Clamp. Just pull from the C clamp and remove it when you want the motor up there. Good video even if I am a latecomer.
Thanks Greg for the tip. I may try that. Appreciate the input. Never a latecomer. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Fish on!
Enjoyed your review 👍🏾
Thanks Jett. Appreciate you watching and for the comments.
I just got a Field & Stream Angler 8'. Never was interested in buying a boat due to needing a trailer. Now I can strap a boat on top of my SUV and drop it anywhere. 👍
Already got some drain plugs for the pontoons, since the Angler doesnt come with them. I also have a scupper drain on order, as well as a 3d printed shim to keep the boat from flexing when I tighten the drain down.
I already have some yoga mats to spare, so that seems like a no-brainer.
I think you will like this type boat. I know I do for the most part. Best of luck with new setup. Thanks for watching. Fish on!
I did the exact same thing to my Angler 8, thank you for sharing.
I lifted my seat up 2 3/4 inches , I have bad knees , it helps me to get up. It did change the center of gravity alittle. I used wood. You might try 3/4 inch at a time. Thanks for the video.
I understand being easier on the knees for sure. Maybe I'll look into that. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Fish on!
I recently purchased a new Bass Raider, had it registered and then registered a home made trailer for it after finishing the build. So it's almost ready for it's maiden voyage in one of Florida's gator infested lakes. Can't wait to try it soon. Still deciding on which gas powered motor to buy.
People like Vance who take the time to make these videos sharing all of their successes as well as their failures are greatly appreciated. It really could keep others from having expensive and perhaps tragic results if a modification makes the boat unstable. I too thought about the seat risers for my Bass Raider, but now I think I will stay with the lower, more stable stock seats. No sense in me needlessly feeding myself to the alligators just as I'm getting ready to start enjoying retirement. One question I do have. What is the best shaft length for a gas motor on this boat? The transom just seems a bit to high to work well with a short shaft engine, and there isn't much discussion about gas engine shaft lengths used on the Bass Raider. Will this pontoon boat require a longer shaft motor? 20 or more inches? Thanks for the video.
Thanks very much for the kind words. I have the short shaft Honda and it works great. Those risers were bad news for us that's sure. Best of luck with your boat.
Thanks for this review. Been looking at this boat and a few others!! I fish from the banks and need a nice little boat to get me out on the lakes here in Florida!!
Thanks for watching Ira and I hope it helped. I have really enjoyed mine and have minor complaints after 8 years. I don't think you can go wrong with one of these depending on bodies of water you plan to fish. For smaller lakes and tough to get places, it is hard to beat. I bet you have some great places to fish in Fla. Best of luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Fish on!
@@fishingwithvance Yea, I moved here to Florida last year and have been catching some decent bass, tilapia, catfish and even caught a nice 22" Bowfin. I fish from the banks and docks but it's time for me to get out on the lake to catch some big award winning bass so that's why I am shopping around for a small boat. I will need a trailer hitch on my car and a small trailer to take the boat to the lakes and backup into the lakes here!! I used to have a nice 10' aluminum boat years ago with a small motor and trolling motor but unfortunately I sold it. I love fishing! I was away from it for a long time but since moving to Florida I got back into it. Fishing all year here 365 days a year!! The fish here can be finicky though and they are smart!! I use some live bait but been having luck with top water lures and plastic rubber worms. Had a little luck with spinner baits and just started using top water frog lures.
Sounds like a sweet place. Fishing 365...wow that's a dream for me. I hope you find what you need to get out there. I use a utility trailer for my boat which works great for the most part. Isn't really made to pit in the water but serves the purpose for sure. Let me know what you end up getting and have a great season. Fish on!
@@fishingwithvance How heavy is the boat? Do you drag it to the lake from the trailer? I moved here from Philly last year. Where in Pennsylvania are you? Weather here has been awesome! Sunny and hot every day and right now the humidity is low. I was greeted here with Hurricane Ian when I moved. Luckily I am more inland so my house was not damaged.
The PBR is 150 lbs. I do drag it a little. Try to keep that to a minimum. I live North of Pittsburgh. Glad your house wasn't damaged. I sure would like to spend Winters in Fla.
I have a Deep Lake 12 foot Jon boat with a side live well built in . Took out the rear and middle bench seats and used a sheet of plywood in the front and back and installed pedestal and seats on both. All I need.
Sounds like a nice setup Jeff. Always thought about a Jon boat. I would need to mod it to sit up higher like you describe. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Fish on!
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@@karlsiebert Not sure I understand but... Thanks?
Great review! Only one thing I would change - Please install the American flag on the back right side correctly. It's currently backwards.
I just took an look cause I don't think those stickers can't be put backwards but they look correct to me unless I'm missing something. Thanks for watching. USA #1 and Fish on!
@@fishingwithvance They can. I have the same boat. Not sure how to post a pic of it to your channel though.
Email me at Thevance66@gmail.com
It may be reversed in the picture or video somehow. I'll send you a picture back. Last thing I would want to do is disrespect the US flag
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Great review Vance. I just bought one last year and love it. I even take it out on Lake Wallenpaupack. Definitely not on the weekend in the summer. What was the largest lake that you have taken yours out on?
These little boats are really nice I think. For the money, tough to beat. I tend to fish smaller lakes but I have had it on Lake Arthur (3200 acres) and Shenango Lake (3500 acres) without much issue. I do get tossed around a little but doesn't matter. I plan to fish these bigger lakes this season to use my Honda 2.3 hp motor a little more. I got it last year and only used it maybe 4 or 5 times. If you every have any questions, let me know, I would be happy to answer if I can. Thanks for watching Paul and Fish on! Have a great season this year.
Have to say.... can't imagine 10-12 rods in this boat. Good boats for sure.
I normally take 5 or 6 when going alone but just this weekend, we had 8 cause my son was with me. We are so used to casting sidearm. They are never an issue. I just love have so many options if I change tactics or lure types. Thanks for watching.
Best move I ever made was a month after buying my boat was buying a used jet ski trailer. My truck always is loaded with work materials. Without the trailer, I would fish 90% less.
It has to be an easy process or you won't go as much no doubt. Thanks for watching Pat.
As usual, great video! Have you or any of the other FWV crew ever have any issue with water getting in at the seam and saturating the foam? I see this mentioned a good bit in a FB group. Not just PBR, but pond prowlers and sun dolphins (which I own) too. I've only had mine 6 months, so I haven't noticed it. Seeing that you've had yours for 8 years and use it a lot every year, I was curious.
Thanks very much Rob. None of us have had that issue I must say. Catter and Highlife have not used their 10E and 8E as much as the OG 10 of mine but no issues on the seam on any. I have thought about putting some flex seal around mine but haven't had to do it so far. I really have used the heck out of that 10 though that is a fact. I think I had to drain the pontoons maybe once. I imagine it has a lot to do with how much weight is on the boat. We all tend to exceed the weight with the mods but that's part of the fun lol. Thanks for watching. Have a great seaaon.
@@fishingwithvance Thanks for the quick response. You too!
Vance, Great video. I really needed it. I have been watching every video on CZcams of the Bass Raider. I am about to get it with a 3.5 Mercury. I only go out on the Delaware River in PA near Delaware Water Gap. How does your set up do on the river?. Have you been on the river much? Can you get upstream with your engine. My seaeagle Se9 raft can not go upstream. I'm hoping this will. Please let me know.
Thanks for watching my video on the PBR. I would recommend my playlist on the PBR if you haven't watched any of those videos on everything I have tried on the Pelican Bass Raider. You can always go to Fishingwithvance.com and click on the Pelican Mods tab. Having said that, I wish I had a better answer for you but I have not yet put the PBR on any Rivers. It is on my list to try and just bought a Honda 2.3 motor for it last season. Unfortunately, our rivers had gotten so low, I couldn't try it. I wish I had the experience to share and hopefully I am able to try that this season. Based on how fast my PBR went in the Lake with the Honda 2.3 last season, I would think it would handle the river. I love this little boat that is for sure. I think you will as well. Best of luck with it and let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching. I will be posting my river trips this season so please stay tuned. Fish on!
@@fishingwithvance Thanks for taking the time. Yes boating is a lot of work but once you got.... you really got. Thank you.
Where did you get those plugs you used for the trolling motor wiring? That's a great idea I've been looking to do something like that on my boat . I have a 14 foot deep v I fish out of.
Those are called Anderson Connectors. We got them on Amazon. They work great. Thanks for watching.
Can’t wait to get back boat with you year
Great review as always Vance
Can't wait. March = Fish on
Thanks brother
Can you mount the trolling motor at the stern and fish like it is the front of the boat. The stern mount is much beefier than the bow mount and I wondered if you could fish out of the back like it’s the front. Would the aerodynamics of the pontoons allow it.
Also, when I mount my Minn Kota (30 pound - hand operated) to the bow, it has a tendency to try and twist off - side to side. Part of the problem has to do with the metal mounting plates. When you tighten down, it is metal to metal or hard plastic to metal. In other words, it has a tendency to slide under torque. Thanks in advance.
You already answered the second issue I mentioned about securing the MK trolling motor to the bow. My bad … but would appreciate your thoughts on the first issue. As always, you guys are the best.
No problem and thanks for watching.
I fish out of the back 95% of the time. I find when fishing out of the front, the boat sways all over the place. I haven't put a rudder on it as some do. The boat moves very little fishing out the back. When moving from point A to B, I drive forward otherwise, water tends to spill over the back of the boat. However, when traversing along the bank to cast at spots for Bass, I fish out the back and use reverse in the TM. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions or my answer isn't clear. Thanks for watching. Fish on!
What a helpful answer. The next time I am on the lake, I will try your approach. It makes sense. Thanks for sharing it.
Checkout my review after 8 years. What are you doing to your boat.
Im surprised after 8 years you kept the seats. They are by no means bad seats, just that there are mucj more comfortable alternatives.
I have actually switched them a few times. I agree the originals were really hard to sit on for long outings. We put heavy padded ones on but I didn't like the additional weight when taking them on and off. These were a compromise and I do like these. Some padding but not too heavy. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Fish on and Thank you for your service!
Hey Vance, trying to figure out which Anderson connectors to get for the pond prowler. Do you have the exact link?
There are a ton of them out there but this is the one I have used in the past. There are so many out there these days. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CHD4JCK
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Ever run into the problem where a bow-mounted trolling motor comes loose while underway - especially when you change directions and there is torque involved. I was wondering how to overcome the metal screw downs coming into contact with the metal bow plate or transom plate. It is slick metal on metal. Any suggestions. Really enjoy your videos.
I can't say I have ever had that issue Steve. Maybe a few times when I didn't do a good job getting it tighten down enough but really no issues as you described. Maybe my motor isn't strong enough to cause that. Sorry to not be helpful.
Thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate your staying on top of “comments”.
If you take the time to watch, the least I can do is answer any questions or comments. It's honestly my favorite part. Getting to talk to others that share the passion of fishing and being outdoors. Fish on Steve.
I put my keys and cell phone in a dry bag and I take my milk crate out of my kayak with me and put it in my Bass Raider 10E. With the four rod holder on the crate and he two on the 10E, I can take six poles with me. I put extenders in the rod holders on my 10E also. I have put a floor in mine like yours. I got mine at Harbor Freight, they are mats you put down in front of a drill press etc. I take them out when traveling as they will blow out.
I like the dry bag idea. Lost a cell phone and GoPro gear when we flipped the Pelican like I talked about in the video. My tacklebag floated that day but phone and gear were out on the table so a lesson learned there. I love taking multiple poles with different rigs ready to go. I need to cut my extenders down since they trip me walking off the front of the boat. Thanks for watching Gary and for taking the time to comment. Fish on!
I have a similar model. I wonder if the battery can be mounted off the edge of the boat? What do you think
Not sure about that one Sparkly G. It is tough enough on the inside let alone the outside but I'm sure someone will figure that out at some point. Thanks for watching.
Im 57 and im thinking of getting one... What year is your Toyota Tacoma..?
I have a 96 Toyita Tacoma short bed and im wondering if it would fit in my truck bed or should i get a teailer. Thanks..
I love my PBR for sure and for years, loaded it into my 04 Tacoma. The pontoons fit between the vendor wells perfectly. Did a video on this a few years back I think may help show you.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
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@@fishingwithvance ,Thank for the info brother.im.looking at getting a used Bass Hunter original,eight foot.
I bet that would fit in the old Taco. How many miles on that 96? My 04 has 305,000. Love that old truck.
Had a buddy looking one of these for his kid. We're down in eastern NC, water everywhere. After watching a few, he said: "I wonder where they put all their fish?" He always needs a good size cooler for a day's fishin'. Another pal chuckled & said that he thought these folks were mostly catch and release. Fella pondered it a minute, cocked his head, and said: "Why that's like catchin' you a woman, and then you just . . . " We all chuckled.
I respect that I really do. Now, if I kept all the bass I have caught out of my small lakes I fish, it would be ruined inside of 2 years. Some guy taking his kid there when I'm gone won't have a bass to catch. Keeping crappie, Catfish, bluegill etc... fine but not bass. Again, if I'm that hungry for fish, I'll head to Walmart and buy it. I respect others opinions and approaches. It's just not remotely my thing. Fish on and thanks for watching and for comment. I hope you keep watching.
With all the mods what u think 200lbs?
Probably about that much.
Vance: I bought a new Bass Raider. My question concerns the bow-mounted rod holders. I bought 1&1/4 inch PVC but it doesn’t quite fit in the new straps which are quite stiff. Was wondering what size PVC you used or how you were able to get the PVC to fit? Thanks in advance. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks Steve B for the kind words. I appreciate you watching. I just double checked and I have 1 & 1/2 inch PVC in mine. It is a tight fit no question but it stays in there pretty well. Congrats on getting your new PBR. Maybe the newer Raiders are changed for the front pole holders. Not sure. Have a great season with your new boat. Let me know if you have any other questions. Sorry I wasn't more help on this one. Fish on!
Vance: My bad. You are right. 1&1/2 inch PVC. Thanks again. Keep those videos coming. I really enjoy them.
Vance: I forgot to ask but I don’t yet see where you have (or have not) added a scupper plug. Can you weigh in on this modification. My new 10E sits outside on a boat lift recently constructed for the boat. I mainly fish canals on our lake. While the 10E will be covered, there is no roof overhead. Just wondering what you think about scuppers.
@@steveb.1701 Well Steve, I watched a few videos on it and actually bought everything I need to put one in but I just couldn't pull the trigger on drilling a hole in the boat. Water in the bottom of the boat hasn't been a big issue for me so have held off. I store the boat in my garage so rain other than when fishing isn't an issue. However, I honestly haven't hear of anyone having issues with their scupper plug they put in. I have to put on in at some point if I use my Honda more and go on bigger lakes as planned. I think Bass Brothers video on how to do it is one of the best ones out there including what all you need. Hope this helps. Fish on! czcams.com/video/hcVTccxg9H4/video.html
I, too, watched the Bass Brothers video and ordered all the scupper stuff. Then, I ran across a video posted by Jeff the Executioner where his PBR almost turned into a submarine. The scupper plug broke while out fishing and the PBR pontoons began to fill with water. I asked what he did about it and he replaced the Atwood-type scupper with a stainless steel version. Nothing is easy!!!
How much guy pay for it?
Paid $550 eight years ago at Dunhams.
Be careful with the lithium ion batteries. If a freak accident happened and fire. There no stopping it. U will lose everything. And be swimming
Haven't heard of any issues with these in that way. I sure wouldn't want to be fishing when it burst into flames.
@@fishingwithvance I've seen the batteries burn up electric shooter. So it might be way different.
I have my pelican 8’ for 9 years and like till this day. If I ever got a replacement it will be a pelican. I have no interest in any other brand.
No question about it Ray. My initial investment of $550 was some darn good money spent. Thanks for watching. Fish on!
You doing a really great job on your channel! You are missing out on potential viewers by not using a service such as "promo sm".
Thanks