Hi guys, I know this conversation has been going on for quite a while. So I figured that you guys might be able to help me out. I was given a Bass raider the 10e model from my uncle and I have been enjoying it a lot. However my dad has a 11.5 ft peddle kayak and it’s very difficult for us to go fishing together because we have had to put the Bass raider in the truck then put the kayak on the Bass raider but it still leans on the sides of the truck bed and rail with the front of the kayak against the window. We are worried that it will break the window and it’s also just difficult to put in. Anyone have any ideas other than a trailer? Thanks in advance!

A little update on my 10E and a new motor.

I've posted pics of the transom reinforcement and the small forward deck previously.

The "new" motor is a 5HP 4 stroke Mercury, about 16 pounds heavier than the 3.5HP. I really like the real reverse on the new motor. 

It came with a 7.8"X8" prop and got me and the wife up to 6.6mph but WOT was only 4520rpm, calculated  58.5% slip.

Recommended max rpm is 4500 to 5500rpm.

Bought a 7" pitch prop and wednesday got these numbers;

(7.8X7 Solas Aluminum 3 blade)
7.2mph@5370rpm=55.9% slip (WOT)
7.0mph@5220rpm=55.9% slip
6.0mph@4565rpm=56.7% slip
4.0mph@3030rpm=56.6% slip.

A 6" and 9" pitch prop are offered but

looks like the 7" pitch is the best for the load we normally go with.

Video with the 8" pitch, didn't take one with the Faster 7"

 

 

 

I have a bass raider 10e, I bought in March 2013,I'm wanting to sell it. My fishing partner and I have parted ways,we had tons of fun in that boat ...oh well...I'm in Ohio, warren to be xact,has millenium boat seats,Traxxas 55 trolling motor,garmin depth finder,harbor freight trailer,Wally world battery and tender,and I'm sure I'm missing items,,!,,$1,000.00....you come pick it up. Message me and I will get pictures to ya....thanks 

Hi folks, looking for advise on running a trolling motor with lithium batteries on the Bass Raider 10E. The boat is new, need to decide on a motor and the batteries. For weight reasons as I age I'm thinking of going Lithium. I know I can't run full out on the motor with lithium, which is fine with me, I don't go far, the biggest pond I fish is 130 acres. All pf the ponds end up very weedy come summer,  at which time I can swap back to a canoe. I currently fish from a canoe, where I spend most of my time anchored, only moving a 100' or so at a time, maybe going around the pond once, usually not. I go for roughly 6 hrs at a shot.

 

So my questions are, is it worth getting the 55lb motor as opposed to a 45 or 50?  The price difference doesn't matter, more run time and weight. I'm also trying to decide between a 50/54Ah and a 100Ah battery. I'm figuring I can add another 50/54 if need be. What do you folks use, size wise.

 

Coming from an RV background, I had always heard to NOT run down an SLA battery more then 50%, as opposed to the Lithium's that can go down to 85% or so, aking a 100Ah SLA equal to a 50Ah Lithium. Does this sound right?

 

I use a group 27 deep cycle paired with a Minn Kota Endura Maxx 55lb thrust 36" shaft and can fish all day.

 

The motor has a battery life indicator for reference. 

Oh, I much prefer the motor mounted in the bow " front " and battery in back.

 

Enjoy. 

Edit: forgot to add, for bow mount, you must spin the motor head, 1 minute job by removing 1 screw. 

Did you replace the existing cables with heavier?

On 12/17/2021 at 2:08 PM, padlin said:

Did you replace the existing cables with heavier?

No sir.

I simply wired the plug onto trolling motor wiring and plug into the supplied female connection. 

I know this is an older thread, but I've searched though it and also other threads - looking at the 10e NXT, but none to be found.  Local Academy as the standard 10e however.  Is the only difference between the standard and NXT the seats and color, or are there other differences? Thanks

1 hour ago, 78Staff said:

I know this is an older thread, but I've searched though it and also other threads - looking at the 10e NXT, but none to be found.  Local Academy as the standard 10e however.  Is the only difference between the standard and NXT the seats and color, or are there other differences? Thanks

I own a 10e NXT, it there's an opportunity to pick up a bass raider take it man. These boats are extremely hard to find at the moment. The NXT big difference is its a different color and has upgraded seats. 

Has anyone raised the rear transom height in order to get better performance out of a gas motor? If you did how did you do it?

I got some mods done on the Raider before the season started. I added some under seat storage that holds 11 3600 size boxes. I also made a set of stake out poles that will swivel down and lock to the side of the boat. I am chomping at the bit to get out on the water.

More Pics

Has anyone added drain plugs to the rear pontoons,on the lower part of them for easier draining of water,instead of taking everything out to stand the boat on end to drain out of the front drain plugs?

 

Hi All. I bought the bass raider 10 e along with a endura max tm. Can someone help me determine the actual plug I will need to plug tm into outlet that comes with 10e?  I ordered the Attwood “male” plug but it doesn’t have pins. Thx

Surprised you weren't supplied with the required plug to bow mount your trolling motor.

I can only provide pics if that helps.

Pretty sure that's just a medium duty Attwood trolling motor plug.

14 minutes ago, Bird said:

Surprised you weren't supplied with the required plug to bow mount your trolling motor.

I can only provide pics if that helps.

Thanks. Did it come with boat or trolling motor?  

While I do not use the built in wiring, the boat side on mine is this one https://www.boatid.com/mar-lan/12-24-v-female-receptacle-mpn-5011-03-2c.html?view=131063

 

Making this one the TM side https://www.boatid.com/mar-lan/12-24-v-10-awg-3-wire-trolling-motor-male-plug-mpn-5010-03-2c.html?view=851588

 

Looks like the mate to the male Bird shows.

 

44 minutes ago, Mikeinfl said:

Thanks. Did it come with boat or trolling motor?  

Was taped inside of boat when I bought it.

I then wired it to the trolling motor.

Oh, and I much prefer operating the motor from the bow, more stealth and can see shallow stumps which can be easily avoided.

Good luck with the new boat, an outstanding fishing vessel ?

29 minutes ago, Bird said:

Was taped inside of boat when I bought it.

I then wired it to the trolling motor.

Oh, and I much prefer operating the motor from the bow, more stealth and can see shallow stumps which can be easily avoided.

Good luck with the new boat, an outstanding fishing vessel ?

Thanks.  For whatever reason they didn’t send one with this boat. I did find it on Amazon so hopefully will have it tomorrow and do my maiden voyage this weekend. Thx again for help 

On 6/9/2022 at 2:11 PM, Mikeinfl said:

Hi All. I bought the bass raider 10 e along with a endura max tm. Can someone help me determine the actual plug I will need to plug tm into outlet that comes with 10e?  I ordered the Attwood “male” plug but it doesn’t have pins. Thx

Is it a 35lb or 55lb motor? My prewired fuse broke when I put my 55 endura max on the front. I guess it couldn't handle the high watts, if it's a 55ph you're probably better off putting in the back of the boat. 

Couldn’t say no, I came across a new Pelican 10E, that “fell off the truck” problem is it literally fell off a truck. Any ideas on removing a dent in the lower right pontoon? From what i read separating the two halves is not recommended, but the thought of having the halves separated fills my head with so many “that would be handy” ideas. Any help prior to me ruining a new,slightly dented boat would be appreciated.

I've read about separating the 2 halves, doesn't sound too hard. Remove the band, remove all the staples, do what you want to do and rivet it back together.  Think I'd use it as is if you can and do it over the winter.

Hey All. I got my raider all ready for maiden. But looking for ideas on how to secure the battery in boat. I am trailering and in case have to stop hard wouldn’t want battery to slide forward.  I have the battery in battery box. 
 

thx

My boat is in the truck bed if it makes a difference, the battery in the back of the boat, I keep it in place with a bungee cord while traveling. I have had it tip over, which being lithium, is not a problem. Do you have anything on the floor? I have 3/4" foam, which is cut to let the battery sit on the plastic floor and helps hold it in place.

 

I was thinking of picking up some of these tie down loops which might work too.