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I use velcro to attach my unit to the boat. Carpeted a piece of wood then mounted the unit to the block. It holds to the velcro with no issues and is easy to stick down and remove. I used small rivets on the strips just to make sure they stay in place. The mount in my unit is the one it came with.

I have three floor sections all plywood and carpeted and yes when trailering I have had he mid section lift due to wind. My remedy was to place the trolling motor and other weighty items over the sections with bungees to keep them from shifting. This solved he issue. Takes a few times to figure it out but once you have a system you are all set.

I have the 55 lb variable speed endura Maxx as well. The variable speed is more efficient as you dial exactly what you need and are not stuck with preset speeds that may be too fast or too slow. I load the boat down with two 200 plus guys plus battery and gear so I went with the strongest 12v trolling motor and my group size 21 battery matches and last a full outing when fully charged. We get just over 4 MPH fully open when water is not choppy but typically are trolling on very low speeds to hold spots or move slowly along the shore. Just my 2 cents...

Yes there is a owners manual with a page Manufacturers Declaration of Origin. It has fields to enter your boats info and is what you need to register. You might be able to print the manual from he link below or simply contact customer service to have them send you one. Good luck and enjoy the boat. http://www.pelicansport.com/sites/default/files/docs/ip1297-4_owner_manual_fishingboat.pdf

Welcome olecoastie! I was in your place a year ago when I purchased my BR10E. Worked through Jan, Feb and March doing all the mods you mention and more and had her out over a dozen of times this year. Spent alot of time on the trailer I haul her on as well. It is a great vessel to fish in and will get you in areas that are inaccesible to many! Do not be afraid to mod as this thing is hard to sink so drill your holes and keep it moving. Let us know how you make out over the next months.

Hey Luisjjj, Hope you got things settled. Yes these boats in most states will need to be registered if powered by anything other than human. You will need to google a bill of sale doc for your state and complete it with your boat info serial # and model. Always good to have it notarized. Once done off to Motor Vehicles fill out new registration form. Once done you will have to purchase the lettering to properly tag your boat. You will only get the Motor Vehicle sticker from the agency. Wallymart or online stores have alphabet/numbering kits. Let us know how you make out.

Excellent idea! That was why I mentioned key rings and zip ties both holding the plate but this solution is a no brainer. I worried about the longevity of the plastic ties as well. Off I go to find a pair of these small enough to go through the license plate holes. Thanks!

I use key rings along with zip ties to attach the plate to both sides of the bracket. This way the plate is not fixed and actually swings so when tilting the trailer the plate is flexible and will not bend. Yes it swings when traveling down the road but I have not had any issues with cops or troopers. Just my 2 cents..

I carpeted a small piece of wood and mounted the ffinder to the board. It attaches to velcro strips that are adhered to the raider and the carpet backing grips pretty well. When its time to remove it I just lift the unit and pack it away.

I have my battery on a piece of carpeted board with a small block of wood to tilt the battery box slightly backwards. I have wooden floor also carpeted in the bottom of the boat (3 sections) so the battery pretty much stays put.

These are pics of the 10e and you can see that that the transom on the bow is smaller and narrower than the stern. Thanks for the reply and I now agree that the torque from operating the motor is more forceful than the vertical force or pressure when towing with the motor attached. That is no longer a worry and makes it easier for me to strap up and go. Not much info from the manufacturer on this and was wondering if any folks who have had this boat for many years have had to deal with any repairs to the transoms. These boats being plastic pose a different approach than boats made of wood or fiberglass.

Guys, Had the boat out 5 times and using the MK Endura Max 55lb troller on the bow transom. Noticing that there is really not much support on this smaller transom and for that reason I choose not to tow the boat with the motor attached and remove and install it when launching and retrieving. Anybody take measures to reinforce the unit being that it is just a thin plate of aluminum wrapped around the boats plastic? Trying to preserve this beauty and prevent a larger repair. Tight lines!!!

Hey Sheldon, Would love to see a pic of your setup with that top. I am new to the Raider Nation as well and loving the ease and flexibility of these boats. I am just fishing with a 55lb trolling motor on electric only lakes. No issues at all other than getting my line stuck in the prop once. (User error). Gonna be taking a lot of half days to get my fishing in. PM me if you have pics that cant be resized.

Nice work! Tight lines!!

I have purchased two trailers for the two boats we use. The first is a old ski jet trailer as mentioned above that was modified with a plywood deck to transport a quad. You can see it in my pic 3 post above.. Wanted something small that I could store on its side easily if needed. The second trailed is a used utility trailer with a tilt tongue. It is 4 X 8 like the Harbor Freight units and has front and side rails to keep the boat centered. Just have to strap it front to back so the boat doesn't slide out. Check Craigslist or local forums and you will find used utility trailers for sale. You should budget anywhere from $200 to just under $400. Went the used route as we didn't want to put together a HB unit and then add another $70 bucks for a sheet of marine grade decking. Went out for second voyage today and got three fish, 2 small bass and a nice Crappie. Both boats are now officially broken in and have landed fish. Now we just have to find the right lakes with the hot spots! Good luck.

Ok, after a long winter of many mods and research we finally got our Bass Raiders on the water. Went to a very large lake in North Jersey and the boats operated perfectly. The 55lb trolling motors moved us around without a problem and after 6 hours all over the lake the battery appeared to remain just under full charge. Only adjustment is to the rear rudder as it kept raising a bit from its 90 degree angle but that should be easy fix. Only caught two fish between the four of us but the season is still early. Heading back out tomorrow and really loving these boats.

Nice going Reaper! Is that a rudder fabricated on your rear trolling motor? If so please share the construct and materials. I have not seen that type of mod. The new seat looks awesome!

I learned that sometimes you just need to take time off and to go fishing. Many times all you need is a half day and you can enjoy what feels like a whole day around or on the water! 2017 will be filled with many more weeks searching for tight lines. Can't wait but until then mods on the boat and time spent organizing my tackle will have to do. Really nice post above by slonezp! Especially the part about sucking it up. Sometimes fishing is more about others than ourselves.

Hey Folks, Thanks for the incredible shares and ideas here. Lonnie's intro above if very similar to mine. I am prepping to new 10E's for use this spring. Have trailer ready to go, made to stake-out poles and trolley out of PVC. Next up is the 3 piece floor carpeted and seat risers. Really trying to fabricate as much of the mods as possible as it is a way to save tons of money and is actually very fun when making these boats your own. Will keep a close eye on this forum as I believe this is the best way to get out there on small bodies of water and enjoy to the fullest. See you all around! RLP