THE PELICAN BASS RAIDER 10e REVIEW!!! (MY MINI BASS BOAT) 

Two years later this motor is going strong ru-vid.comUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

This is the most perfect little bass boat for the person who can't afford the luxurious bigger bass boat. Thanks for the info dude.

I had one of these style boats when I first started fishing. It was a water scamp brand and it was awesome. These boats are a great option for getting off the bank.

I wasn't even interested in one of these boats but after watching your review now I want one 🤔🤔🤔

Stellar review! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I've been waffling about purchasing a platform like this or a "real" (and much more expensive) boating rig, but your intelligent/thorough review convinces me that my 11 yr-old son and I can get it done with a rig like yours. HUGE thanks for enlightening me! You rock!!

I can tell you that from my on experience you will have a absolute AWESOME fishing experience with your little Pelican ‼️Many years ago , when I was just getting into bass fishing , I bought one of these fish catching machines. I fished in lots of ponds , rivers and even in the big lakes around here. I caught my personal best largemouth bass out of that same boat (11lb. 14 oz.). You certainly are in for many enjoyable fishing excursions and most likely will catch more fish out that rig than you think ‼️Brings back many a good memories just looking at your video ‼️

The wife and I just bought a pelican bass Raider 10e with a new Minn Kota trolling motor 40 lb thrust and we got to the 27 group deep cycle batteries from Everstart. 109 amp hours. I hope it works out good for us.

I don't comment too often on youtube, but seriously don't know how you don't have more subs. I recently became more active with fishing (mainly bass and walleye) and your vids help out a lot. Keep on fishing brother!

I LOVE the simplicity of this.... a "lightweight" Jon boat.... the stable thing the best... years ago was in one nearly identical to this one... there were 2 of us.. that tried to sink it.. get it to flip... never did..with both of us in one corner even....

I have a bass hunter ex that looks just like that I got the boat,2seats,14lb thrust minn Kota trolling motor,2 life jackets, a everstart deep cycle battery and a 15lb anchor all for $400

I've been watching your videos now for 5 months and enjoyed everything. I'm picking up my bass raider this weekend all because of your videos. Thank you.

I had a Grumman 17ft bass boat. 40hp mariner outboard. Foot control trolling motor. Hunt grass print seats. Very nice bass boat. The pelican bass raider by far more joyful to fish in than any boat available. Stable and floats in 8in of water. Goes up in small coves that big boats only dream of venturing. Even saw video of someone installing a canopy and tastefully done. I have a late 80's sundolphin mini bass in peach condition. And a pelican bass raider 8ft. If someone's thinking about purchasing one. They won't be disappointed.

Recently came across your channel and I really enjoy your videos. Not everyone has a $30k Bass Boat. It's refreshing to see someone doing fishing videos from shore most of the time, proving that you can catch bass walking the shore line. Great incentive for the younger fishermen, or someone brand new to the sport. I've had my Bass Raider for a few years now and have made 3 modifications/add-ons that has made things very convenient. First thing I did was add a 7 inch pedestal to one of the seats. I'm very tall, and that extra 7 inches makes a world of difference. Not only is it more comfortable on the knees and circulation, it also allows me to sit higher while fishing and be able to see just as well as standing up. The second mod I made was bolting 4 small D-rings to each gunwale, 2 inside, 2 opposite of them on the outside, with about 4ft between them. That allows me to strap down Rods I'm not using at the moment. I unfortunately learned the hard way that eventually you will knock rods off sitting them on top of those sides. I lost 3 rods at one time having them sitting up there unsecured. I caught a fish and as I was unhooking it, the rod I was using fell and hit the 3 sitting on the side and over they went into 30 feet of water never to be seen again. The last mod I made was a make shift rod holder that can hold 4 rods. I used lengths PVC pipe that fit snugly in the corner holders on the boat that extended about 3 inches above the plastic bracket. I added a 90 degree elbow to each piece, an between that I have four evenly spaced 4 way cross fittings mounted so the open parts of the fitting are straight up and down. Just stick a rod in and it stands perfectly. Been quite a while, but I believe it was 1 1/4 inch PVC that I was using.

I have one too and have loved mine for many years...many many bass caught in mine...super durable and easy to load and unload even by myself...fits right in the back of any full sized truck

A horse trailer rubber mat makes a great floor mat and adds to the stability due to the additional bottom weight when standing. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully I will have one of these this summer of my own too.

44 people spent 15k on a bass rig and are throwing up right now

Cornell! You're awesome! We respect your opinion. I'd like you to share with us your top favorite lures.

Just retired at 50 years old. I was looking small Jon Boat or a Fishing Kayak then I came upon some comments of a Jon boat vs fishing kayak vs? and the person had said dont discount stuff like the Pelican Bass Raider...and i thought Hmmm whats a Pelican Bass Raider 10e? came to a few videos..yours and another guy who really modded his out a LOT...how great..I think I just found what I want...in this I have a much more stable platform to stand up in and fish than a Fishing kayak...can carry more and its relatively transportable with a trailer..even just a flat utility type trailer. I will probably have one of these next year for fishing season..looking forward to it! Thanks for the video between yours (running it almost stock) and the other guys(with all the mods) for me fishing 99% of the time by myself on lakes where no power motors allowed or on a slower moving river(Susquehanna between Williamsport and Harrisburg PA) where a 3.5 HP outboard would work just fine..I cant think of a better choice. I do have a old 1950's era 8' row boat BUT this Pelican platform is much roomier and STABLE than the old row boat ;)..TY for the video!

I put my trolling motor on the front; it helps with steering (especially in wind) and it allows me to make quick adjustments while I fish- while protecting my propeller. I busted up one on Lake Fork timber using reverse for positioning.

Just sold me on one...thank you for an excellent video and description of how to use it.

Great video. Here’s a tip if your interested. Turn the head of the trolling motor 180 degrees by removing the bolt that holds the head. Then bolt it back up. Mount the motor back on the front of the boat now. Take a piece of plywood and make a skag-rutter and mount it on the transom with a couple small c clamps. Now you can sit at the front come on on spots holding fish and target them by sight fishing. It’s way better and produces a lot more fish for me anyways. Thanks for the video loved it!!

Super good video about your PELICAN! I own a PELICAN MONACO DLX PEDAL BOAT with a Minnkota 35 lb trust troller with variable speed plus multi speed reverse. I even have ultra bright port/starboard lights, a tall stern light w/flag and a warning horn that can carry 3-5 miles 😎. It's the perfect size boat for me and my style of bass fishing. Can't say enough good things about the PELICAN line of boats. I can load and unload at ponds, streams, rivers , and lake areas where the bigger boats can't get to. It, too, is a pontoon boat by classification. Weights 135 lbs and weight capacity is 775. Holds me, my husband, our 🎣 gear and a full YETI. Not bad for a "micro" pup of a boat that thinks he can run with the big dogs !! 👍. For me, I thought through my fishing needs VS price. Hands down the PELICAN won across the board. Like you, I have ZERO regrets about my choice of a "micro" boat for fishing.

Man I love mine like you say very stable I`m 315 lb. no problem with boat tipping . I also have a Mercury 3.3 hp. motor on the back trolling motor on the front . I bought mine from Academy . I have one battery but I do have a gas motor on the back . I took my depth finder cut me a piece of poly board it looks like a plastic cutting board cut the about two inches longer than my deapth finder base mount a wide enough to fit in the gunnel track so all I have to do is set it in the floor till I`m ready to use it then set it where ever I want it on the gunnel . Yeah I only fish one person out of my bass raider also . Enjoyed the video wished I could show a pic. of my set up

I just wanted to say thank you for the great information on the pelican bass raider. I just bought me one because I watched you enjoying your pelican bass raider and it seems like a great way to get out there and fish. Keep up the great job and I just subscribed to your channel.

.... First off, don't know if you rehearsed or did this off the cuff but it was what everyone wants, short, direct, to the point, no um's, ah's etc. YOU did a GREAT job speaking. .... I have a 24' Triton 240 LTS Bay Boat but for back waters (snakeheads) I would like this type over a kayak for the simple thing of being higher off the water to see better when fishing shallow cover. Easy to stand up then sit back down. More stable. Will be keeping my eye out for used one. Great review!!!! Subscribed. .

Just got my pelican bass raider . Can't wait to hit the water . Looking to take it to the lake at Seneca. Maybe out to rocky gap as well. Thanks for your vids I just found them looking for reviews on the pelican. You do a great job. I can tell you are having a blast.

I've been looking at these. I believe this video has convinced me! Thank you. Great review.

Solid review!

Outstanding review. No fluff. Hitting all cylinders. Thanks!

I'm stumped as to why you've hidden the boat numbers ? We drive around all day in our cars with plates exposed to millions of humans !!

used them for years, Have a bass Buddy with rear molded in wheels now-Wonderful , 55 lb motor, we use suspender life jackets, and always take one paddle. Great article and we are both on the same page. Fish Strip Pits mostly. Missouri is full of them. Thanks a bunch

Nice review, spin that trolling motor head add a foot switch and put it on the bow with a handle extension and you will love it. Great fishing boat, thanks.

Nice meeting you on Saturday brother, you were the reason why I wanted to get a boat like this haha that was my first time taking it out fishing

Ive had 21' Bass Boats and Yaks but love fishing out of my 2-Man. Suggestion: Take your trolling motor partially apart and reverse the direction of the handle as it relates to the motor. This way you face the motor and it pulls you where you want to go. You have much more control this way! Try it!

I've been debating on whether to get a kayak...I am one of those big guys you mentioned, but I had a disk in my back do some spinal cord damage a couple of years back, so lets just say I'm not "sure footed". Now not being sure footed shouldn't be an issue when you're sitting in a kayak, but it's the getting in and out that has me concerned. I wen't fishing with my dad in his 17' bass boat...I backed it in for launch, parked the truck and walked out on the dock where he was waiting.....FML that was scary as hell. I think this is going to be my best bet for on-water fishing, given my limitations. Thank you for your review, and I'd be interested in seeing more vids of cool mods for your boat.

Bought the 8’. Wanted one for so long. Paired to 55# minnkota. Returned it. Mainly bc I’m 6’3 400#. Had to be in center. Best part was putting motor straight in 2-3 speed and stand up. Lean left or right to turn. Great for fishing. Found a steal for diff boat I’m happy with. Saving for a paddle qwest pontoon myself tho.

Events of this weekend: Thursday: Watched this video Friday: Posted Jon boat on Craigslist Saturday: Sold Jon boat Sunday: Took Jon boat money and Got myself a bass raider Tell pelican to send you a check!!!! Thanks for the videos!

can you show us how you load it on your car?

I just realized I'm gonna be able to have my own bass boat. : ) AWESOME.

You're going to love having a trailer for the BR. Especially since you fish alone on it 90% of the time like I do. I'm older so it makes it way easier to hit a couple of spots in the same day because you don't have to take the whole thing apart and reassemble again. This will be the third season with my boat. I also run the Endura Max and never even came close to running a group 24 battery down. I average 6 to 8 hrs a trip. I

YOU PROMISED ME AND WE GOT IT! THANK YOU CORNELL! I would love to find out how you transport this boat to your local lakes!

Great video and a cool fishing rig!

man me and my dad have been staring this boat down ad we are finalley going to get on today, im so hyped

Great review. I fish almost exclusively from a kayak, but I like your setup. It seems like a nice affordable alternative for the times when I have wanted to fish further away from my launch point than I feel up to paddling to.

Just out of curiosity, how much does it cost for your entire set up of your boat. I like it and just need to know how much i will invest.

black hills will be full of pelicans soon lol. great video cant wait till spring!!!!!!!

Dang!!! Bout a kayak for about the same price as that setup! 1 year ago! Didn't know about the pelican! My kayak is a pelican. I need to sell it for the raider!!! Great video as always!!! Love it man!

Just got one for Father's Day. Out of all the videos , you keep it the most simple. Let me ask ! with your fish finder where to put the transducer I think its called ? Lol 😂 thanks 🙏🏾 Again.

Subscribed! Great videos, in my area in Wisconsin I have 20+ 100 acre and less lakes/ponds within 20 min and backing the big boat down these little narrow launches was getting old so I sold it and just got the bass raider 10e! Years back I owned a bass raider 8 and loved it but was just a tad to small so I’m hoping when I get the new 10 out it’s the best of both worlds.

I have a similar boat. i put my trolling motor on the front and turn the top of the trolling motor 180 degrees so that you dont have to run in reverse to go forward.It makes the boat a little easier to control.

I appreciate very much how you get right to the information, and talk fast enough not to be boring, yet understandable. Thamks

This was my first boat. Three boats later I still miss it. Absolute fish catching machine.

Just stumbled on this video. OUTSTANDING REVIEW!! I was looking at a kayak but I think I've found a better and cheaper way to go. Thanks.

Are you a Pelican representative? Cause that was excellent! I am considering purchasing one and you answered all of my questions and doubts. Thanks a ton and have continued fun out on the lake.

btw you can also use one big battery for both trolling motor and fish finder

I've got an 18ft Lund to do serious fishing out of, but I've also got a little 10ft water-tender boat that I cart around to the small hand-launch bodies of water right near my house. For one person, it gets the job done with just a base 30 thrust Endura. I don't even think that boat is 145 pounds, maybe closer to 120. I wish it was pre-wired like that bass-raider is but I got around that with some crafty battery modifications. I have a quick disconnect now for the battery, with the male plug on the end of the endura. I can plug it into the side of the deep cycle's battery box, and un-plug it when I'm done. Easy enough. No messing around with terminals now. When I moved up here, I didn't have this little 10 foot boat. I lucked out and have probably half a dozen small bodies of water(with both largemouth and smallies in each of them) right near the house, and I was gonna need a small motor-less boat if I was gonna fish them. Was a great purchase and it's held up great through beating it up through hand launches, and bumping it into stumps.

my dad actually owned one but it fell out of his truck when the ropes snapped causing it to lose the bottoms of the pontoons so I got one 2 years ago and I love it

Love the idea of only taking one seat with two people....good on ya.

Great review, the only thing I would add is I would recommend Rod Floaters for the fishing rod. Rods in these small boats are easy to get knocked over the side and having them be able to float has kept me from losing my hard earned cash. Unfortunately it didn't work for my phones... :)

Nice and simple boat to enjoy fishing. No need of hi tech fancy gadgets that's what I like. Your uploads are enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Great video man. Ive had my raider for 3 years now and love it. I do have a 3hp gas motor on mine so I just carry one battery now. Keep it up man, love watching you show.

My buddy and I are big guys and we fished in it comfortably. I have an Inflatable that has a wood floor and bass seats now. I want to go back to the bass raider just for the room it has.

My Uncle has a boat similar to the Bass Raider. I fished out of it a lot with him. I was looking to get one, but decided to go with a kayak instead. I really like the kayak, but have not found a way to cook blacked fish sandwiches in it yet.

Been doing research for months on kayaks and canoes and you sold me on this instead. Awesome

New subscriber. Just wanna say I'm impressed with your well planned and articulate video and look forward to viewing more of what you've created. Been looking at small fishing boats for months and couldn't decide. This video made up my mind. Love the boat. Thanks and God bless.

Thanking about buying this for me and my dog

Great presentation 💯💯💯

I'm 310 lbs and i can stand all day on this thing! Awesome Review.

maybe you forgot to show how you rig your cameras and tackle boxes plus the spare paddle. Nice video

I just bought one looking forward to taking it out this week end...thanks for sharing helped out a lot .

I actually like fishing from the front of my pond prowler, you just take the screws off the head of the trolling motor, pull the head pin & rotate it 180 & your good to go fishing in the front

I wanna see you load that up on the roof rack and how u tie it down. I have a bass raider as of Dec. and have only used it once due to lack of transportation.

Great review and the way you break it all down is very simple, clear, and total common sense approach. Thanks!

Thanks for all those details, batteries, etc. The fact that I can put it on my roof rack is fantastic. Very, very helpful.

Mine come Thursday this review convinced me to pull the trigger and purchase it. Thanks for the in depth review

Great little set up Cornell.. I imagine you just set your tackle bag on the floor towards the front, all within an arms length reach!

please please please show how you car top the pelican bass raider and explain if any about concerns ,like and dislikes about safety or mobility how big is your car and recommendations on types of racks and the safest way you found too transport the boat. "i have a honda civic with roof racks but don't know if it will with stand highway speeds " thank you for the upload love the idea so much

Just purchased this boat from friend 500 for boat motor anchor all the fixings

I love this boat

Love thisguy. I get un decisive when guys buy boats only to do major custom worl. I live in a apartment i aint gotta work shop so i neededthis review to buy as is

Hey brother, I started following you after watching your blackened fish video. Similar to that video, this one is also an awesome awesome video! Very thorough! I really wanted to point out, for what it's worth, you have a real knack for being a great speaker! I was really impressed and felt like I was watching a bass pro commentation. Keep it up!

I have the same boat, I love it! Well worth the money. I only have a min kota 36 thrust but I'm planning on upgrading to a 55 thrust in the spring.

Awesome vid brother. That is the EXACT setup I want. Keep up the awesome vids man.

Weird... I have the exact same setup as you. Same battery, same trolling motor, and I can agree the thing runs like a champ. Since I'm only about 90 pounds the thing gos fast with me and a friend

After watching the catch and cook with Mike I couldn't believe how much stuff you can pack on that boat I'm contemplating doing up a Jon boat but this is bad ass

I'm 275lbs and I am now seriously looking to get one of these. Great vids and awesome tips always. Keep them coming. Take Warden Warden fishing one day.

Great video!

I have a pond prowler and try putting a cooler that fits in the floor and I put my tackle in their and waters, but sometimes I use it as a live well

Thank you I have been looking for a boat but didn't want something to big, but still wanted something for my wife and I to have a day on the lake and be comfortable, love your videos and I would like to see some trout fishing

That's nice man I have one just like it I have a little 2 horse power motor in the back and a mini Kota trolling motor in the front. Also a hummingbird fish finder in the front it's a great boat

I just spotted one these on Hunting Run Res Virginia. I’m sold but can’t find one. All on back order!

I love the Pelicans. I would love to have one for the smaller lakes around me. Great video man.

I just fabbed up an aluminum mounted 5 rod holder on my 8e. I was sick of being gentle and worrying about knocking a rod off the boat or messing with rods during transportation. Works great. Shoot me your email if you want pics for an idea.

You need to do upgrades. The cup holders don't hold your cups at all. Always falling over in boat or in the pond. They aren't deep enough. Also the side rod holders, your rods will get knocked overboard on the slightest accidental bump with your feet.

This is a VERY informative and helpful video! Thank you!!! After watching your overview of the Pelican Bass Raider 10e vs a review of the smaller 8' Pelican boat, this one takes the cake!! Now I know what I want and just have to go after getting it :)

2 batteries yes i was stuck in the middle of seneca lake in 88 there were like 3 feet white caps and it was a wicked lightning storm not good when u are only rowing it takes a long time to get off the lake. dangerous stuff man ok cool but i would be worried about losing a rod off the side my wife is a clutz.lol

Very good and helpful information. Thanks for posting. I have been dithering over my choice of pontoon style, canoe, Jon boat, or kayak for a small fishing boat. Leaning towards one of these. All of the options seem to be similar in cost when kitted out. The Pelican and Jon boat are the heaviest options, but the pontoon is the most stable design for similar capacity. I do not foresee portaging my boat often, so the weight is less of an issue in my expected circumstances.

Best review on Bass raider ever thankssss

I weigh 300lbs+ and have been fishing out of this same boat for the past 5 years. There's only two major flaws if you're on the heavier side... First is the hot summertime really softens the plastic and the floor warps while standing. You will have to put hard floors in it to stand comfortably. I used 3/4in particle board, then covered with really good/cheap outdoor carpeting. Hard floors provide great places to attach things like anchor cleats. The second flaw is the seats are too delicate for a big butt. I used a metal hinged seat from Wal-Mart, removed the plastic seat bottom, and made a new bottom out of 3/4in layered/finishing plywood. I've been rolling with that setup for a few years now without a hitch.

Found you on Mikes channel! Been fishing with him a few times now. Live up north of you in Frederick. Gotta link up sometime for some fish. Let me know! Love seeing another local angler. Subscribed!