Bass Hunter Stability?

I've been wanting to get a small pond-hopper to fish the small
electric-only lakes around my area. A local sporting goods store has
the Pelican 10E for $649.00, and there is a 20% off deal this week, so
I reckon that to be a pretty decent price. My question is, is this
type of boat stable enough to fish standing? I only go about 150
pounds, btw.

Thanks

Don't know what kind of truck you've got but you can get a jonboat for about
the same $$ e.g. http://www.trackerboats.com/boat/index.cfm?boat=2261
.......but to answer your question, yes you probably could stand up in a
Basshunter if you're alone
and the weather is good.
said Huck

"Grogan-14" wrote in message
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I've been wanting to get a small pond-hopper to fish the small
electric-only lakes around my area. A local sporting goods store has
the Pelican 10E for $649.00, and there is a 20% off deal this week, so
I reckon that to be a pretty decent price. My question is, is this
type of boat stable enough to fish standing? I only go about 150
pounds, btw.

Thanks

"Grogan-14" wrote in message
oups.com...
I've been wanting to get a small pond-hopper to fish the small
electric-only lakes around my area. A local sporting goods store has
the Pelican 10E for $649.00, and there is a 20% off deal this week, so
I reckon that to be a pretty decent price. My question is, is this
type of boat stable enough to fish standing? I only go about 150
pounds, btw.

Thanks

The Pelican 10E is not a Bass Hunter. Its a nice boat. A Bass Hunter has a
pontoon/tunnel style hull that is extremely stable. A single adult can
standup in one in good conditions if they are careful. BUT you were asking
about the Pelican 10E.

Lets looks and see.

http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/produ...p2327436dt.jpg

Looks like the same type of design as a bass hunter. My dad had a similar
boat and I fished out of it a bit. It was very reliable for us. After 20
years or so the heat in the desert got to it and the plastic got hard and
cracked, but then what do you expect for a cheap boat eh? We had a lot of
fun with it. Camping out on Lake Powel I would take it out and chase
morning striper boils before anybody else woke up. Just always wear a life
jacket when out in it. It is a small shallow boat and it would be easy
enough to fall out. In some states (like here in Az) it is required to wear
a PFD in a smaller boat at all time.

We had a blast with our plastic boat. One thing I would reccomend is a Big
Foot trolling motor switch. Its basically a heavy duty switch designed to
be screwed down to the deck of a boat for use with a bow mount non-foot
control trolling motor. That way you can set the speed on your motor and
reach over and repoint it by hand, but if you are fishing along a weedline
or something like that you can just tap the switch with your foot to move a
little while still using both hands to fish. I would not screw it to the
deck of a plastic boat though. Instead I would mount it on a board or piece
of ply and lay that on the deck of the boat instead of punching holes in the
boat.

Sounds like you have a plan. Also, if you do fish some ponds or lakes that
allow gas motors those Briggs & Stratton 5HP motors seem to be the best deal
for them. I see them for sale lots of places, but rarely see a used one for
sale. The only reason I might consider a motor from another MFG for that is
because of space. The Briggs uses an external fuel tank that will take up
space in your boat. SOme of the other MFGs have a fuel tank mounted on
their small gas motors.

Good luck and have fun.


--

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com



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Bob La Londe wrote:

... Also, if you do fish some ponds or lakes that
allow gas motors those Briggs & Stratton 5HP motors seem to be the best deal
for them. I see them for sale lots of places, but rarely see a used one for
sale. The only reason I might consider a motor from another MFG for that is
because of space. The Briggs uses an external fuel tank that will take up
space in your boat. SOme of the other MFGs have a fuel tank mounted on
their small gas motors.

Good luck and have fun.

The other reasons, besides the external tank, many consider the
Honda 2hp a better fit for their small boat or canoe is weight
and sal****er. The Briggs & Stratton is 56 lbs. and freshwater
only, the Honda is only 28 lbs. and you can run it in the salt.

I've been thinking about a putt-putt for my 18 ft. Grumman now
that I've decided to go muskie hunting in my dotage. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

This is at Dick's Sporting Goods. This deal ends Feb. 24, but if there
was a chance that I could probably get a similar deal again sometime
soon, I would like to look into other options, such as maybe a small
jon. Does anyone know how often they offer these 20% off coupons?

"Grogan-14" wrote in message
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This is at Dick's Sporting Goods. This deal ends Feb. 24, but if there
was a chance that I could probably get a similar deal again sometime
soon, I would like to look into other options, such as maybe a small
jon. Does anyone know how often they offer these 20% off coupons?


No clue, but for some general pricing options on some other small boats
www.directboats.com is a good refference. I'ld prefer to buy from a local
store myself, but they are a good refference, and they have some things that
you may not see locally.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com





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On Feb 23, 11:16 am, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
"Grogan-14" wrote in message

oups.com...

This is at Dick's Sporting Goods. This deal ends Feb. 24, but if there
was a chance that I could probably get a similar deal again sometime
soon, I would like to look into other options, such as maybe a small
jon. Does anyone know how often they offer these 20% off coupons?

No clue, but for some general pricing options on some other small boatswww.directboats.comis a good refference. I'ld prefer to buy from a local
store myself, but they are a good refference, and they have some things that
you may not see locally.

--

I've used that site for reference before, but thanks. Dick's carries
the Pelican 10E for less than that site's "sale" price - than there's
the shipping. I'm beginning to think that Dick's' prices aren't so
bad. Anyway, I think I may wait, and think on it more. I'm starting to
like the looks of the Pelican Predator DLX (very similar to the
BassTender), especially where it's not all that much more money. Now,
just to find somewhere in my area that actually stocks them. Anybody
have an opinion on them, or something similar?

Thanks

I have used a coleman crawdad 14 foot for a few years now and I have to say
for less than 600.00, and only 130 lbs, I have had me and my friend fishing
standing up with no problems whatsoever, we have also had it overloade with
gear and tackle. You can mount a front and rear trolling motor which is nice
too. PS I am about 185 and he runs about 230 lbs we surely over loaded the
boat and never ever had any stability problems
"Grogan-14" wrote in message
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On Feb 23, 11:16 am, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
"Grogan-14" wrote in message

oups.com...

This is at Dick's Sporting Goods. This deal ends Feb. 24, but if there
was a chance that I could probably get a similar deal again sometime
soon, I would like to look into other options, such as maybe a small
jon. Does anyone know how often they offer these 20% off coupons?

No clue, but for some general pricing options on some other small
boatswww.directboats.comis a good refference. I'ld prefer to buy from a
local
store myself, but they are a good refference, and they have some things
that
you may not see locally.

--

I've used that site for reference before, but thanks. Dick's carries
the Pelican 10E for less than that site's "sale" price - than there's
the shipping. I'm beginning to think that Dick's' prices aren't so
bad. Anyway, I think I may wait, and think on it more. I'm starting to
like the looks of the Pelican Predator DLX (very similar to the
BassTender), especially where it's not all that much more money. Now,
just to find somewhere in my area that actually stocks them. Anybody
have an opinion on them, or something similar?

Thanks