http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sun-Dolphin-Pro-Fishing-Boat/737047.uts?productVariantId=1204015&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=00038118&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQiA7qLDBRD9xJ7PscDCu5IBEiQAqo3BxP3RvGXvyuqDmwOTrGGbeRD3jqsx_Zx09AvTAEd2SIEaAobN8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Curious as to how sturdy it is fishing the casting deck and overall impressions.  Thanks.

Although I never fished out of that particular model, my first boat was the model just under that. For a boat that small it was very stable. A lot of john boats you see in the 10-12 foot range are far narrower especially when it comes to bottom with. I really liked my shorter model and always wanted the bigger one. They are pretty well built and I think you'd enjoy it if you bought one. 

On ‎1‎/‎1‎/‎2017 at 9:08 PM, NCbassraider said:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sun-Dolphin-Pro-Fishing-Boat/737047.uts?productVariantId=1204015&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=00038118&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQiA7qLDBRD9xJ7PscDCu5IBEiQAqo3BxP3RvGXvyuqDmwOTrGGbeRD3jqsx_Zx09AvTAEd2SIEaAobN8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Curious as to how sturdy it is fishing the casting deck and overall impressions.  Thanks.

There is a 100page thread on here discussing the Pelican bass raider and other styles of boats similar to this one you are looking at.  I would recommend reading all the posts and post this question in there. 

5 hours ago, Okiefisher29 said:

There is a 100page thread on here discussing the Pelican bass raider and other styles of boats similar to this one you are looking at.  I would recommend reading all the posts and post this question in there. 

I scanned that thread already but didn't see anything about this particular boat, however I could have missed something.  

 

I own the Pelican 10' 2-seater already but was looking for someone with experience with this particular model and it's stability with it's pedestal seats and casting deck sitting so high.

I used to own the basstender 11.3 and have shared my experiences with it a few times on this forum. Do a search for "basstender". Here's one example I've made a reply to. In summary, it's a very nice boat and fishes well for its size. It's pretty stable as well and has some nice storage and wiring. It does have some hull slap but just about every boat in this size does. 

 

Thanks

Just looking at the pictures you can see the decks are plywood. That should help with rigidity and should make it feel more solid.  I would imagine if Cabelas sells it the stores might have one outside of the stores. You might want to call your closest store and see.  I know the Delaware and PA stores often have boats  (canoes, kayaks and jons) outside.

9 hours ago, fishnkamp said:

Just looking at the pictures you can see the decks are plywood. That should help with rigidity and should make it feel more solid.  I would imagine if Cabelas sells it the stores might have one outside of the stores. You might want to call your closest store and see.  I know the Delaware and PA stores often have boats  (canoes, kayaks and jons) outside.

Thanks and been to my local cabelas, they only order it.