Pelican Bass Raider Biggest Issue (What DIY I did to fix it)
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- čas přidán 30. 08. 2023
- On this episode of Fishing With Jett I dive into an issue not talked about on Pelican Bass Raider. Having the perfect boat for your needs is very important but it's rare that any boat is perfect. So, tune in as I show and discuss my biggest flaw with the Pelican Bass Raider and how I solved it. Direct links for products used in the video, will be listed down below in discription. While your watching please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE
STRAP TIE:
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GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD Video, 20MP Photos, 1080p Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization a.co/d/i4tltjR - Sport
Great tip!! I'll file this one away with the hundred other tips from you and others for when I get mine!🤣
😂 oh my side! Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Thanks for sharing. I have the same boat. I have been using my trolling motor on the stern. I purchased a 3.5 outboard and now will move my trolling motor to the front. Valuable info. I really appreciate it.
You're welcome David thanks for watching 👍🏾
My problem exactly. Almost lost my Minn Kota Endura, 30-pound thrust. You are dead right about the bow mounting plate. In addition to the problem you mentioned, it is not angled like the transom plate - not straight up and down. Probably needs a glue down wooden wedge to get the angle right.
Also, when you tighten down the bracket, the round, pivoting feet come into contact with the metal plate - which causes the Minn Kota to slide when it torques. The problem is similar on the back side of the bracket: hard plastic to metal. Not good either way.
I like your idea. I will also try to overcome the slippery situation at the contact points by adding wood plates or a non-slip covering. Thanks, Jeff.
@steveb.1701 I like you're ideas sounds like you got a good game plan. If you remember let me know how it works out.
Will do.
Thanks for the tip! Pelican still have not reenforced the front transom! I have a similar setup; I have a Chinese 4 stroke in the rear and a 36lb Newport vessels in the front.
Thing were going smooth until I increased the trolling motor to max speed. The trolling motor slid right off the transom as I was making a turn. Lucky for me I caught it in time.
i am headed to Lowes and pick up one of those strap ties today!
I'm so glad you didn't lose your trolling motor hopefully my tip will keep your trolling motor in place. If you have some of those grip strips they put on outdoor steps and services that adds even more grip.
Great tip Jett, I haven't even gotten my pelican wet yet, It's been 4 months. Keep them coming
You'll get it wet soon or later for sho. Thanks for watching @ SleeperBBQ 👍🏾
Thanks Jett! I’m having the same problem and almost lost a trolling motor 😮. I will make this mod for sure.
I know that feeling all so well. I'm glad to hear you didn't lose it. Yeah give this mod a try I think it will help alot.
Good looking out! Thanks
You're welcome thanks for watching 👍🏾
This is a great idea Jett. I will keep this in mind for sure. Thanks for sharing. Fish on!
Cool thanks for watching 👍🏾
Just purchased a Bass Raider 10E I, appreciate the heads up!
You're welcome Doug Thanks for watching 👍🏾
It’s rated for 3 hp motor on back and front for trolling so that’s probably why the back is thicker
Awesome
Hope you’re feeling better
Yeah thanks tonyb-50 I'm back up and running now. Appreciate the get well wishes.
My Quest Angler 10 didnt come with a front plate I had to fabricate one for it. When I first got my 14' Jon boat I had a motor fall off because the wood in the back was to short. I did add another piece of wood but when the motor fell off it totally fell off into the water. Luckily I was able to retrieve it but after that I made a cable that attaches the motor to the boat so if by chance it ever happens again it wont go in the water.
Oh 😲 I glad you was able to get your motor back. I'm going to have to look into doing the same thing for mine just in case. Thanks for watching I appreciate it. 👍🏾
Jett, did you put the plate on just the front side of the front transom?
Katrina I only put mine on the front side but I have thought hard about it may be better if I had put one on the back side as well.
Does your boat leak at all?
I've not had any problems with leaks but I also store my boat inside. I'm sure if a person stores theirs outside that may be different. I appreciate you watching 👍🏾
@@fishingwithjett5373 always, Jett!
I have mine split in half. It is a block of wood in front and piece of foam in rear. My bolt holes barely were in the wood. Great fix!
Thanks Michael for sharing that with me. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍🏾
What did they use inside for flotation? Foam blocks or spray foam?
I think it's foam blocks of some kind. That's a great question. 👍🏾
@@jwoutdoors1451 molded blocks