Pelican Bass Raider 10E: DIY Transom Modification! 

STEVEN CULLEN that’s great news-happy it worked for you! It’s my pleasure!

​@@maxcastfishing4357 is there any way you could ship me the exact materials for this transom support, including the hardware. and I will put it all together on my pelican bass raider. I'll pay you whatever it costs for the materials and the shipping.

Hashtag Just a dad yes sir! I don’t know if it’s just the older PBR10E boats that have the transom flex, but mine was too much for comfort.

Thanks for the kind words! I’m happy you got some ideas from it; that’s what’s all about! All the best with your build!

It will help out a ton! All the best!

Fishing With Vance thanks, brother! I enjoy watching your videos; keep them coming!

Thanks for your input and if its ok with you I would love to use you designs?

Jack Lowe yes, absolutely use it! I’ll try to add the measurements to the description ASAP.

Thank you!

Thanks for compliment! Fish on!

nativedesignstudios thanks!

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Earl Bates I had the same issue - the transom saver gave me confidence in running the motor at full throttle. I am sorry for the delay on the template. The template is now in the description. It’s not the best, but hopefully it will get you started. All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 Thank you very much!!!!

I’m guessing wood is more accessible and easier to work with as well as no welding involved so he used what he could work with.

That's a very good question. I did originally make a motor-toter transom saver for transport, but decided not to use it given the motor is light enough to take on and off. I decided to transport the motor in my vehicle instead of leaving on the boat. All the best!

Maybe 10 pounds? The added weight really is insignificant! I’ve had zero issues with leaks! I used the existing holes already in the boat. All the best!

James Walker the transom saver has held up perfect; no issues!

@@maxcastfishing4357 i made one and it works pretty good! I varied it a bit. Don't know if i can post pics though.

Custom Design PR I’m really not too sure. If the bumper simply came off and just needs to be reattached, I would try using a marine grade sealant. The other option may be to contact Pelican to see if they sell replacements bumpers. All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 thank I'm calling it pelican , thanks

Jamie H template is now in the description, hopefully it will help get you started! All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 thank you God Bless

Hello! There is a template for the transom saver in the description section for this video. All the best!

The angle I used was a 35 degree and it fit fine. So the angle cuts are 35 degrees and 45 degrees.

Thanks for pointing it out! I’m not sure how to balance it though 🤷‍♂️

Darren Crofford this is a very good question. I do not keep the motor on the boat when traveling on the road. This setup tends to bounce pretty easy with road bumps and I think the added weight would damage these plastic boat transoms. With the new transom reinforcement, I have considered leaving the motor on with short trips where I know I won’t go faster than 55mph and the road bumps are minimal, but I’m still just not sure I will. I was working on a transoms saver/motor-toter but haven’t finished it. I too was wondering what would be best; having the shaft straight down or angled. I think it would be better to have the motor tilted up some to place some of the weight over the top of the transom. For now, I think I’ll just take it on and off. I have transported the motor in the floorboard of the boat (centered over the trailer axles) with it strapped down for a 2 hour road trip and it road nice. All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 Thanks so much for the info. I just boat a new mercury 4 stroke 3.5 hp and was just curious of how you were traveling with your motor. Thanks again.

I have a yamaha 2.5 that i put in my truck during transit and put on boat at water. Bounces to much while on there. I did notice alot of movement also when in the water. Did you notice the boat planing better with this addon?

Bruha Ha thanks for the kind words! The half off at Academy was a smoking deal - that’s awesome you were able to find one! I am completely happy with the 2.5, but now that I have the transom mod I would love to have the 3.5. God bless you, brother!

@@maxcastfishing4357 Thanks! I also just picked up a Suzuki 2.5 today for 500 and it looks almost brand new! What a blessing. Now just need to keep putting the pieces together until I have a sweet rig like you! God bless and keep the lines tight!

Bruha Ha $500 is a great deal for that motor! Mod On!

Alan Stansbery it still works just fine! It’s a little tighter, but still works.

@@maxcastfishing4357 would like to see a video of your boat cover on it, just to see the difference. You could add it into a video of fishing or something!!! By the way I don't live that far from you, I am in Longview, TX maybe we can take our raiders out one day!

Gene Hillyer thankfully this mod is very cheap! 3 fence pickets should cover it - I’d say with hardware, screws, and wood it’s under $15. All the best!

i guess it's quite randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to stream newly released series online ?

@Kamari Kai I would suggest FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

@Kaden Kylo definitely, have been watching on flixzone for since march myself :)

@Kaden Kylo Thank you, I went there and it seems to work =) Appreciate it !

I used the original bolts and screw that was on the boat

Daryl Griffin I’ve personally never had this issue.

I have the same issue. In my case water gets into the hull because the bow drain plugs do not seal properly, pop lose when on the water and from the seam of the hull. It's not much water, but is a pain to drain out.

@@georgefaulk2528 Installed two drain plugs at the rear. Much easier to drain.

With the 4.5 it should move pretty fast, but I would be worried about that transom flex. If you make the transom mod it should help! All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 Holy moly I just tested the 4.5HP it is so fast. I have terrible flex, the aluminum bracket is digging into the plastic. I need this mod and I should be good. Thanks!

@@Fajah69 I can imagine how that transom looked; but I bet it would be sweet with 4.5 pushing the Raider. Be careful when you turn, as even the 2.5 can give you that sensation of throwing you off the boat. All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 thanks again, I did it a little differently but you got credit for the idea ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-63CrPrtKytc.html

@@Fajah69 looks good! Have you tested it with the 4.5 yet?!

The back seat was an extra from my dads nitro boat, the front one is from Academy. All the best!

also, what's the most weight for a motor to weigh on these and still be safe?

This is the 2.5hp Mercury (15 inch shaft). I think the newer Raiders are rated for 3.5hp. I am really not sure how much bigger of a motor this modification would allow. I would certainly fell comfortable at least trying a 5hp with it, but I don't have one or know anyone who does. All the best!

@@maxcastfishing4357 I have a Suzuki 2.5 hp which I think weighs only 29 pounds. I leave it on the transom in tilted position when towing the boat. Seems to be OK.

Daryl Griffin thanks for letting me know this. I’ve gone back and forth whether I should try it or not. Have you traveled at freeway speeds with it (say 70mph)?

It still shows pending please share the measurements

Ethan Diller a brisk 7mph if I position my weight just right in the boat! It’s almost double the fastest speed on the trolling motor. All the best!

Michael Yolch I’d love to see that 😮