My Father's Day present from my wonderful wife, a MotorGuide Bulldog TM, 54lbs. thrust, foot controlled. No more tiller for me!!!  

 

 

I have had the 40lb version since the week it came out.  Love it.  

 

It will work on the bow but you dont have as much turning in one direction unless you pop the cover off the top and adjust it for the bow and it works even better.  Not hard to do at all.

Just purchased a Bass Raider 10e at Academy last week and ordered a Minn Kota endure max 55b trolling motor to pair with it.  3 questions:  

 

1. Any suggestions on good padded seats to replace the non-padded ones... AND...

 

2. Suggestions on a NOT so HEAVY deep cycle battery  (would like to keep it under 30lbs).  Getting too old to be lugging around 55 lb battery...AND

 

3. I will be hauling the boat in the back of my pickup.. Any suggestions on a dolly.. I saw some Kayak dollies at Cabelas online that might work.  Just need one for the times I'm fishing alone..

 

Thanks and I'm jazzed about getting out there and wetting a hook in the new boat.  

You can purchase padded seats very similar to the ones included with the boat @ Academy.  Not familiar with a battery under 30 lbs.  I purchased a 24 series at Autozone and it's about 42 lbs,  Best battery I've ever owned.  Fish 4 - 5 hours and only use about 25% of charge.

Just purchased a Bass Raider 10e at Academy last week and ordered a Minn Kota endure max 55b trolling motor to pair with it.  3 questions:  

 

1. Any suggestions on good padded seats to replace the non-padded ones... AND...

 

2. Suggestions on a NOT so HEAVY deep cycle battery  (would like to keep it under 30lbs).  Getting too old to be lugging around 55 lb battery...AND

 

3. I will be hauling the boat in the back of my pickup.. Any suggestions on a dolly.. I saw some Kayak dollies at Cabelas online that might work.  Just need one for the times I'm fishing alone..

 

Thanks and I'm jazzed about getting out there and wetting a hook in the new boat.  

1. I've tried the padded version of the stock seat sold at Academy, leaves a little to be desired IMO. Personally, I'd go with a quality boat seat...your choice of features and price.

2. Not familiar with a "NOT so HEAVY" deep cycle battery. One thing you can try is not lifting it any higher than required. Several ways to accomplish this...not familiar with your setup.

3. Can't help you there as I lift mine in n out, slide into water.

 

Congrats on the new purchase, lots of great info in this thread, let us know how your maiden voyage goes    

Thanks for the info on the seat.  Thought upgrading to a regular high back boat seat would be better but a little more $$s.  I'll go that route...

Thanks for the info on the seat.  Thought upgrading to a regular high back boat seat would be better but a little more $$s.  I'll go that route...

Just a quick note on the seat, proper (comfortable) height is of paramount consideration. You'll arrive at the right height for you pretty quickly.

There is a smaller, powerful trolling motor battery available: the AGM from Cabelas.  I use the size 22 version, which weighs about 35 pounds. I have never had it run down during a day of fishing with a MK Endura 40. Also available are the newer Lithiun Ion batteries, but the cost is very high.

Thanks for the info on the seats and battery. I was considering the Cabelas agm 22 since it is on sale. I'll give it a shot.

Agreed on the height issue. Just need to mount one on the rail and check it. Good advice. Thanks

The seat upgrade makes a HUGE difference for a day on the water, even for me who stands and fly fishes most of the time.

 

This is the seat I got. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AXISY6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

I also added fly rod holders and a paddle holders this year.  Also got it registered

 

Thanks for the info on the seat.  You have a nice rig.  Is that the paddle holder on the left side (facing the camera) mounted on the outside?  Also, did you use YAK rod holders and paddle holders?  Thanks!

No problem & thanks!

 

I mounted the paddle holders on both sides actually.  I usually have a paddle on one side, and a telescoping boat hook on the other.  Yes, mounted on the outside.  I used stainless steel screws with mariene grade silicone sealer.  I saw the other posts about rivnuts...might try those if I feel the screws are getting loose.  I might have gone that direction if I had known about them earlier.  I got Scotty holders. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-SL52237-Telescoping-Boat/dp/B004UOTQYS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XQ8JGFVQ6MRDRJXAFQS

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M4HT3Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062BXBVG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

 

I'm still debating an anchor system like this:

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M4HTNY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=F28A9MN6M6LJ&coliid=I36U9NQWDTAPYB

Thanks again for the info. Links to Amazon are very helpful for the Scotty products.  I also like the anchor rig option, wish I had the $$s for a micro power pole setup.. But it cost as much as the boat.....

I have had the 40lb version since the week it came out.  Love it.  

 

It will work on the bow but you dont have as much turning in one direction unless you pop the cover off the top and adjust it for the bow and it works even better.  Not hard to do at all.

My foot pedal is dead horizontal when I attached my unit to bow. If I swung the mount around to make it work on transom, that's when I have directional restrictions. Strange 

My foot pedal is dead horizontal when I attached my unit to bow. If I swung the mount around to make it work on transom, that's when I have directional restrictions. Strange

Ahh they may have changed it then. I bought mine first week they came out. I had limited movement for a hard left turn.

hey go on you tube and put on canoe caddy  and you can get a real good idea  i just made one out of  pvc  and wood  and glue [plumers]

Gettin closer! Glad customer isnt in a hurry!

Gettin closer! Glad customer isnt in a hurry!

 

Gettin closer! Glad customer isnt in a hurry!

 

very nice

Just finished up building my trailer and all the parts for my outboard support just need to weld the support together now

And the pics are to big i will take some more tomorrow and post them

Can anyone suggest the electrical connectors I would need to place the battery at the front of the 10e (using the plug) and modifications to the wiring at the trolling motor and the wiring at the back to mount the motor in the back of the boat.  Thanks in advance for any advice.  Ps.  Using the Minn Kota battery box.

 

Also, would you advise placing the battery in the front with 1 angler or on the back?  Thanks...

here is the motor support I came up with just need to get it welded up.

rod storage not pretty but it works.

all loaded up and ready to go to the lake let me know what you guys think of my little setup.

1435715525745.jpg all loaded up and ready to go to the lake let me know what you guys think of my little setup.

That's pretty sweet. Is there storage under your casting deck?