I have a 2.5 HP Yamaha 4 stroke that's about 37 lbs and much faster than my 45 endura max and has a 1 liter tank on top. I use it on a river I fish, because I want distance there for some of my fishing holes. Everywhere else I canfish all day with my group 29 ever start maxx and only use 1/4 to 1/2 charge.

Anyone else running a Minnkota Mx65 20lb thrust?  I'm picking up my boat today and am worried this might not be enough power.  Also looking into getting a 2.5 outboard but prices are not cheap.

Also would love to see/hear everybody's deck/flooring ideas.  I will be split between fishing with a buddy and fishing solo.  I would like to make a deck with a pedestal seat for when I fish alone.  Have the back seat stay in to travel to the fishing area, then have the front pedestal seat to fish.  This front deck will come out and be replaced with the other seat when I am with a buddy.  Anybody have a set up similar to this?

The trolling motor depends on the size of water you fish. 20lb would be fine on a pond but I'd go bigger on lakes. The lowest I've owned was 28lb and I would never do that again. If a storm or wind pops up you'll be very glad to have more lbs of thrust, especially if it's your only means of propulsion.

This is my fishfinder set up on my 10E; I recently purchased a Humminbird Helix 5 Si GPS from TheDigitalOasis.com for $444.95 and free shipping (you can get a less expensive Helix without side imaging). I mounted it to a Ram Mount specific to the Helix and attached it to the the plastick bar by the right front rod holder. No holes needed to be drilled through the hull. The yellow do hickel on the wire harness is a waterproof fuse holder for a 3 amp fuse that Humminbird does not supply, but they tell you that you must use a 3 amp fuse or bye bye warrantee.image.jpg

Update: I took it out today for the first time. It showed me a fish, first cast of the day, 14+ inch bass on a swimming jig.

Reposting pic.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/uploads/monthly_07_2015/post-48460-0-43220400-1437256343.jpg

Hey guys, I have spent some time looking through this thread to get some ideas for my bass hunter 2 man boat.  I wanted to show ya'll my video clip of my mud motor I put on it .  Today I cut the plywood decking to put in the middle.  I am going to put a deck in the middle so that I can use 12" pedestals with the seats from my bass boat.   I will look forward to posting pics as I do the mods and get some feedback and ideas.

 

Is anyone else unhappy about how easy it is to destroy the bottom of this boat?

I bought mine new this spring, I had it out a dozen times or so and I'm getting worried I wont have a boat next season.

I am very careful with it, I avoid gravel ramps, I never drag it around. The bottom still looks like hell.

I though about gluing down aluminum strips, but why should I have to go through all that with a brand new boat with tough "ram x" plastic?

After seeing Bass Pros version of the plastic boat, I think I screwed up by not looking at theirs first.

The plastic seems 10x tougher.

Other then that, I like the boat, I just don't see it lasting more then 2 or 3 years with light use.

Has anyone tried a Sully mount for mounting their transducer on their bass raider?

 

http://www.basspro.com/Sully-Transducer-Brackets-for-Outboard-Motors/product/387/

Mine gets dragged over all kinds of stuff. It's scratched up but no problems. It's PVC so easily fixed by melting pvc pipe and welding it if you get a hole. So no worries.

Question for my fellow bass tub guys, my registration numbers have been peeling off, so I took them off completley. Does anyone know if permanent black marker would work for the numbers. Specifically one with oil based paint.

This is what I'm talking about http://www.walmart.com/msharbor/ip/Sharpie-Paint-Marker-Pen-Oil-Based-Bold-Point-Black/39197669?adid=1500000000000007428620&veh=iphapp

I wiped on some alcohol, let it dry and the stickers have stayed in place.

I wiped on some alcohol, let it dry and the stickers have stayed in place.

i lightly sanded the area, didn't do much though. They stayed on almost a year* but I always hose the boat down every time I get home. So I'm sure that had something to do with it. I went ahead and used a magnum sized marker. We'll see how it holds up.

Will this fit in the back of a pick up truck? 8 ft bed

Nvm question was answered in previous thread

They will fit in a 97 z71 step side bed, so easily in a fleet side.

Well I got a bass raider today and fished it. It is the 8e. Buddy of mine went out. It is crampted, but we made it work. Would have got the 10e if could do it over but for 200 bucks it works

Guys need some help. Found two Minn kotas one a 30 lb thrust other 50. 30 is 80 bucks. 50 is 150 bucks. Both like New. I am trying to decide which to go with? Please let me know asap

I'd personally jump for the 50. A 30lb Minn Kota is 100 new.

Ok. Is 30 enough thrust or will I need 50? Haven't been out with it except paddling

I fish an 800 and 1200 acre lake a lot

30 is enough but I think you'd be happier with the 50. I run a 40 and mainly stick to lakes under 300 acres. The added power will come in handy if a storm pops up and you have to get to shore quick.

Ok. Is 30 enough thrust or will I need 50? Haven't been out with it except paddling

Opt for the 50, you'll be glad you did. I've personally had a 30MK, a 50 MK, and a 54MG for my 10e. I still have both 50's and mainly fish a 350 acre lake. There's a significant difference in 20 lbs. of thrust on these little yachts .  BTW -- bring a paddle, ALWAYS 

Recently I gave inaccurate information on how I prepared my 10E for registration stickers to bassinOUT89.

I used white vinegar and there still on after over a year. There is a conversation on this subject on page 83.

I just got my 10E and got a 27 series deep cycle for my trolling motor. Also have a fish finder. Can I hook both of the fish finder and trolling motor directly to the battery? I don't know much about all that. My first boat so I am just trying to figure out how to set that up. If anyone could explain or post a picture of how your fish finder and motor is connected to battery that would be great. Need to figure out by Sunday night.