29 minutes ago, wnspain said:

Amazing what a little research does...

This from the MKota website...turns out breaker wasn't cutting the mustard. Although the stock wiring doesn't seem to be 6AWG, looks more like 10AWG to me but that's just a guess 

May be the difference for me, I removed the fuse holder in the stock wiring, soldered a new ring connector. I use the minkota battery box that has the built in breakers.

So looking at the bass hound, it doesn't look like a pontoon style like the bass raider. Is there an advantage of one vs. the other. It looks like the hound can handle a larger gas motor. Is one more stable than the other? 

1 hour ago, wnspain said:

Most certainly 

In the back of Chevy pickup 

What if you don't have a truck

12 hours ago, trick worms said:

What's the cheapest way to transport them?

I would find a small utility type trailer. There are a few people on here that went this route.

Harbor Freight folding trailer can be had for $279

Folding Utility Trailer

 

 

1 hour ago, Chet Punisher said:

So looking at the bass hound, it doesn't look like a pontoon style like the bass raider. Is there an advantage of one vs. the other. It looks like the hound can handle a larger gas motor. Is one more stable than the other? 

The pontoon style boat is an extremely stable design with the vast majority of it's buoyancy derived from foam inside the sponsons which are situated on the outside edges of the vessel. I've seen video of 2 adults standing on the same outer edge without it tipping enough to throw them overboard.

30 minutes ago, wnspain said:

The pontoon style boat is an extremely stable design with the vast majority of it's buoyancy derived from foam inside the sponsons which are situated on the outside edges of the vessel. I've seen video of 2 adults standing on the same outer edge without it tipping enough to throw them overboard.

Coming from someone who has owned both types of boats...both are stable enough for 2 to stand up and fish in. But just like even in an aluminum boat, you just hafta be slow and deliberate in your movements. 

Would an 8 foot 6 sun dolphin sportsman fit in a Honda Odyssey ?

29 minutes ago, trick worms said:

Would an 8 foot 6 sun dolphin sportsman fit in a Honda Odyssey ?

I highly doubt it!

On 7/4/2016 at 11:20 AM, wnspain said:

The pontoon style boat is an extremely stable design with the vast majority of it's buoyancy derived from foam inside the sponsons which are situated on the outside edges of the vessel.

Just a quick science fact check, just because I see people add foam and pool noodles to a hull, trying to add "buoyancy."  This isn't true at all.  In fact, you're adding mass to the empty space hull, which makes it less buoyant.  The main purpose of the foam is to afford some measure of safety flotation if the hull is breached and fills with water.  The idea is to keep the boat afloat until the passengers can get to safety.  The other purpose is probably to offer a little bit of reinforcement to that part.  As for flotation, its the design of the sponsons themselves that offers a stable (very stable, actually) ride.  It's not unlike my hybrid kayak, a Wildy Commander 140.

Anyway, sorry for the sidebar..... carry on!

8 hours ago, J Francho said:

Just a quick science fact check, just because I see people add foam and pool noodles to a hull, trying to add "buoyancy."  This isn't true at all.  In fact, you're adding mass to the empty space hull, which makes it less buoyant.  The main purpose of the foam is to afford some measure of safety flotation if the hull is breached and fills with water.  The idea is to keep the boat afloat until the passengers can get to safety.  The other purpose is probably to offer a little bit of reinforcement to that part.  As for flotation, its the design of the sponsons themselves that offers a stable (very stable, actually) ride.  It's not unlike my hybrid kayak, a Wildy Commander 140.

Anyway, sorry for the sidebar..... carry on!

That is true!! I should have rephrased that statement to be more correct - " extremely stable design with the vast majority of it's buoyancy derived the sponsons which are situated on the outside edges of the vessel and filled with foam for an added safety measure."

I only pointed it out, because so many think that's how it works.

On ‎7‎/‎4‎/‎2016 at 4:48 AM, Chet Punisher said:

Also, does anyone have any experience with a Bass Hound? Can you tell me how you like it?

I have the bashound 10.2 and I love it.  There's nothing I don't like about it other than a couple things the original owner did like put a rod holder on and where he mounted the fish finder but that stuff can be changed. 

Not that I own a Bass Hound, but I have fished out of one. Overall, a good fishing platform with some features that cannot be had on a Raider 10e i.e. live well   I found that the hull design was less stable than a Raider but more so than a narrow Jon Boat.  

There is a 12 foot Jon boat that I can pick for a song. Any downside vs the raider?

On 7/1/2016 at 3:41 PM, trick worms said:

Thanks. I don't know, can you give me a reference as to how big 500 acres is, I just don't know. Also, how would a 35# trolling motor do on a 10e?

Look dude, I have a 35# n my 10E, and the setting of 1 ..... is too fast....  which it was slower..

Picked up a bass raider today. I got a chance to sit in one and really liked it. I think it will be great for me and the kids. Now to look for a trolling motor.. Any suggestions?

Congrats!  My only suggestion is get the digital maximizer type.  Better speed control and longer battery life.

Heyooooo!  So here is what I have done so far...

Rod Straps on both pontoons.  Drain plug at the stern.  Wired it myself as I bout the BR10...not the 10E.  It was very easy....ask if you need help.  Built a rudder out of some scrap wood, broom handle and scrap SS sheet and a gate hinge.  1/2 in plywood floor with outdoor carpet to the rear and 3/4 inch treated plywood to the front...I  cut it to the right length so if I wanna stand and fish I have an elevated casting platform when I turn it 90 degrees.  Umbrella holder.  MinnKota Battery Center to check charge levels and charge the phone/portable speaker.  Still have a lot more to do but I got it out on the water today and had a blast.  50 lb thrust MinnKota was perfect esoecially when the wind picked up...

On July 8, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Chet Punisher said:

Picked up a bass raider today. I got a chance to sit in one and really liked it. I think it will be great for me and the kids. Now to look for a trolling motor.. Any suggestions?

I've got a minnkota endura 50 lb. and  unless you're just doing small ponds I wouldn't go any smaller.  My boat fully loaded on setting 5 is a little faster than a walking pace. 

Well, I was given an endura 30 to use for now... I'll get the 55 later on. It's just me and the six year old... Should be fine for now.

 

 

So I got everything done. Custom welded mount for my bow mounted trolling motor, also custom wired with a 65 amp breaker. The casting deck makes this boat literally 10x better. I made a rudder with a transom trolling motor mount but honestly with the taller pontoons I just didn't need it. Got 2 29D deep cycle batteries, so I can fish all day. I fished for 4 hours today and literally never sat on the seat. I use it as a changing station for lures. 

I'm n Michigan. Do I have to register the boat?  Duhnams didn't fill anything out on the MOS. 

looks like it.  A quick google search reveals:

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_10884-34770--,00.html

25 minutes ago, Chet Punisher said:

I'm n Michigan. Do I have to register the boat?  Duhnams didn't fill anything out on the MOS. 

In Michigan anything powered by non-humans must be registered.