I'm purchasing one of these boats Pelican 10E and do you guys use foot controlled trolling motors or stick controlled.

I was also wondering if anybody puts a little deck on these boats (easier to flip out of.)

Foot control is almost impossible in these boats. I use a 34lbs C2 Min-Kota and it's as good as it gets. The handle extends and it has a reverse. Don't waste your money or your patience trying to use a foot control on a Bass Raider, GO to Cabelas get a C2 for 119 bucks and slay some bass!

Foot control is almost impossible in these boats. I use a 34lbs C2 Min-Kota and it's as good as it gets. The handle extends and it has a reverse. Don't waste your money or your patience trying to use a foot control on a Bass Raider, GO to Cabelas get a C2 for 119 bucks and slay some bass!

I agree. Same applies to a canoe or sit on top kayak.

I used a 40# hand controlled motor for mine. I also had a deck on it but I tested it out I really didn't trust my banknote enough to not fall overboard. But I could stand just fine without it.

I have a 12v 30lb hand control Minn Kota. It moved it around really good. I put it on the front and pull the boat, rather than trying to push it. I have not used it in 2 years or so, I hope the next time I do I haven't been so spoiled by the 70lb thrust motor on my aluminum boat that I feel the need to upgrade LOL.

I have a BassTender 11.3 which is very similar to the Pelican, and I have a hand controlled up front, but I am thinking about getting a big foot switch to power on and off for short bursts. Someone posted this link yesterday and I am thinking this is a great tool for a small lightweight boa to keep you on target without having to grab the handle

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BAKM60/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=10893422407&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1057833650828416393&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&ref=pd_sl_8ck8w35y93_e

I have a hand control in the front but just ordered the motor guide bulldog 40 foot control for mine.It is the only foot control that I could find that would clamp on the front.