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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/04/12 04:58 AM
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fish fear me
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6' kickboat if that counts
Yep.
Eight.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 02:23 AM
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OutdoorTxs
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Just got this pelican bass raider last weekend, and this was the first time on the water with it. so far, I love it
Last edited by PoNeY; 03/12/12 02:44 AM.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 04:09 AM
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fish fear me
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 01:18 PM
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Mister Sir
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The 8' pelican is on sale at academy this week for $299 if anyone needs one.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 03:37 PM
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Coreywms
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Anybody using a gas motor? If so, what size are y'all using. I have a 30lb thrust trolling motor and I'm thinking about getting a gas motor.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 08:06 PM
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NekidTackle
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I have a 4.5 hp yamaha...usually run about 1/2 throttle.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 08:12 PM
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medinaD
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I have a 10' Pelican and I use a 2.5 Mariner 2 stroke, it will get me 4-5 mph with 2 adults, gear, and trolling motor on front. It only weighs 28 pounds and sips gas.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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#7247595
03/05/12 08:16 PM
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OutdoorTxs
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Thats awesome! I run that battery down on mine after a few hours. A gas motor would be very nice.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/05/12 10:59 PM
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Dan90210 ☮
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Thats awesome! I run that battery down on mine after a few hours. A gas motor would be very nice. Do you run it on top speed alot? If I keep mine on three or less I can run all day without a problem,,,
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/06/12 01:59 AM
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medinaD
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If you get an outboard you will only need to use your trolling motor for "fishing" therefore you will only need to use the low speeds. The result will be less battery drain. This opens your battery for other uses, I have a depth finder, LED lights, and a phone charger all running off my battery. I use the smaller size deep cycle battery which is much lighter and takes up less valuable space and I can still cover a couple of miles of fishing depending on the wind. My outboard also doubles as a rudder and weight balance in the back allowing you to track straight with your trolling motor. If you do decide to go with an outboard, find one that has a built in gas tank, this will save up more valuable space on your boat. Mine is a 2 stroke, from what I understand there is problems with 4 strokes and laying them down, which is tough for transportation, if this is true keep this in mind while shopping.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/06/12 02:42 AM
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jbaseball33
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not sure they make 2 strokes anymore, 4 stroke is fine and a 2.5 is more then enough for these little guys
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/06/12 04:01 AM
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Coreywms
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If you get an outboard you will only need to use your trolling motor for "fishing" therefore you will only need to use the low speeds. The result will be less battery drain. This opens your battery for other uses, I have a depth finder, LED lights, and a phone charger all running off my battery. I use the smaller size deep cycle battery which is much lighter and takes up less valuable space and I can still cover a couple of miles of fishing depending on the wind. My outboard also doubles as a rudder and weight balance in the back allowing you to track straight with your trolling motor. If you do decide to go with an outboard, find one that has a built in gas tank, this will save up more valuable space on your boat. Mine is a 2 stroke, from what I understand there is problems with 4 strokes and laying them down, which is tough for transportation, if this is true keep this in mind while shopping. Makes a lot of sense.
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Re: Bass Hunter boat thread
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03/06/12 01:45 PM
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Dan90210 ☮
Jr Deputy Dan
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How many local guys have 2 man boats now?
Add Carlos to the list of guys with busters...He got one last night from a TFFer....
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