Scott Salvi

I'm thinking of sealing the top/bottom together with silicone adhesive.

Thanks Zach...no glue or sealer right?

Anyone take a bass raider apart? I'm looking to split the top & bottom to lean it out and run wiring inside...Then I want to seal it up. I'm getting some leakage through the seam.

Anyone else having a problem with the rear transom flexing? I am using an old (early 80's) 4HP Evenrude that runs like a champ. The problem I'm having is if I try to open it up full throttle, the transom bends and the prop ends up under the boat and not straight down. I didn't think 4HP would be too much for this boat but it looks like I may be too loaded up? I'm about 240 and my daughter is about 150...happens even when I'm alone. I took my trolling motor & battery off the front and its no different. Any ideas to strengthen it? Other than this, my daughter & I love the boat and have a great time with it.

BTW, I have a bench made like **** to control my Johnson 4hp gas motor...the stock seats are way too high.

Seating is easy... 2x10's 1x2's and some 1/2 round trim...you can make benches that fit right into the factory groove. You can then mount a swivel seat to it from Walmart in the boat section...2 seats MAY cost you $50...tops... The boat does look a little weathered though. I'd offer him $150...take it or leave it.

OK I finally saw my transom flex...I know someone mentioned it earlier. I have a 4HP Johnson on the back and at full throttle the prop is under the boat! I'll have to dial it back a bit until I figure out how to reinforce that!

I have no trouble with similar gear you mentioned. One Marine battery, a 4hp Johnson motor, Fish Saver in a cooler connected to a motorcycle battery too...

Do you have a stainless plate over the transom? Mine came with one on the front too. With my 4HP, it doesn't flex...

a 3.5hp is hardly a "speed boat" motor...lol.

I have no probs with a 4hp Johnson Seahorse...?

may I suggest pulling that trolling motor up at least to the bottom of the boat when trailering. Dragging it will SUCK...

I'm a motorcycle mechanic...I just didn't have a lot of extra time to play with it. Dropped it off @ the marina...let them play with it. Thanks for the help guys...I still think there's a spun bearing or something in the gear box.

MA doesn't need a title either...Bought mine in NH...no title. Just reg & Bill of sale...

Drained gear oil...with nothing still hard to turn prop. Was not milky...Replaced it anyway. In Neutral, the motor revs HIGH...that lower end must be putting a huge load on the motor. Not sure what to do next?

Prop has a LOT of resistance. If I try to "spin" it, it doesn't move after I let go of it. This motor does not have reverse. I think I definitely need to change the gear oil...I will have to find Startron somewhere...? Maybe SeaFoam works the same? Thanks again!

I just used a cooler from Wal-Mart ($40), and a Fish Saver: http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Metal-Products-360GPH-Aerator/dp/B000EYUJFS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4 Put it on the floor between seats. Been 90° all week and no probs with keeping fish or bait cool...

OK define "freely". I can easily move the prop...one way...by hand. it doesn't "spin" by any means...

Thanks Nitro...The motor was stored in a basement for 10 yrs. There was no fuel tank attached. I don't think it's a carb issue, as it would give me a hard time starting unless it's a clogged main jet? I am searching for a manual so I can change the fluid. I'm going to head out and take a look at that...sounds like you may be on to something... I'll report back in an hour.

Recently picked up a Johnson 4Hp for my Pelican BassRaider 10. It starts pretty easily, but when we're out on the water, It seems like it's struggling to rev up. I've heard motors rev easily twice as high as this one...We don't move too fast with just my daughter and I on it...maybe 5mph? Does that sound right? Any help would be appreciated.

The 50 won't give you more speed, but it'll be better if you're loaded. Also, if you put it on the front, mine seems to pull better than it likes to push.

Richard I use the 50 and it pushes me and my buddy and our gear no probs all day on a single charge. I just bought a Johnson 4hp outboard, so I can go 3-5 days on one charge.

I'd like to have a thread where people show off mods they've made to the Pelican type pontoon boats. Please post your mod with a pic or 2 (before & after if possible). Thanks! Scott

Looks like there is so much interest in these boats! I just picked up my fist boat...a Pelican Bass Raider 10. I put on a Minn Kota C50, 4hp Johnson outboard on the back, and a Humminbird fish/depth finder. Also replaced the seats with some nicer padded plastic seats with swivels from Wal-Mart. Adding a live well this week! (homemade from a cooler). Pics are coming. I was thinking of starting a whole forum dedicated to these small plastic boats? What do you guys think?