Best Mini Pontoon Style Boat for Fishing & Cruising

All these boats are very similar in function but majorly different in prices. Let me know what is your favorite OR what boat you currently own! We cover these boats in this video: Pond Prowler 10, Pond Prowler 8, Quest angler 10, Quest Angler 8, Sundolphin 8 and Bass Raider 10E
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[@GreysonRoberts]

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[@sethturner8483]

I had a pelican 10e when I was in the navy and had the best fishing memories in it with all my buddies. The mini pontoons are more stable than my 14 aluminum boat. They’re perfect for lakes. But you’re definitely right about the speed. I put a 4hp on mine and realized quickly the trolling motor is far more convenient.

[@JoeC730]

I bought a Basstender 10.2 off of Facebook Marketplace for $100! Had a out a few times and no problems.

[@GreysonRoberts]

Man, that’s a steal

[@HowToAtlanta]

Enjoying your insight on this boat realm! Excellent content

[@GreysonRoberts]

Much appreciated!

[@phils6733]

2 years ago i drove to the USA to buy the pelican bass raider nxt at that time it was 30$ more than the prowler so I grabbed it from cabelas or bass pro can’t remember for 699$ Absolutely love it whatever you buy it’ll be amazing just get a 10 footer at least

[@terribleatfishing]

I love my SeaEagle Foldcat 375, Fittid to the gills and is super easy to launch and store.

[@GreysonRoberts]

I’m going to look that up!

[@armysheep75]

I got a Pelican Rhino 10 for a Mossberg 500 ATP I didn't really want. Not sure why they stopped making them, the bait tank with aerator and removable battery box pods are cool.

[@terriel41]

Sun dolphin sportsman 8. Is what im working with!!!

[@GreysonRoberts]

Hell yeah!

[@nelsyherrera4422]

I also have a Sun Dolphin but the sportsman 10! I love it!!

[@MavrikUSMC]

Just for transparency, thats the bass raider NXT, not the basic 10e. There over charging you for the seats on that model.

[@madmiahmopar719]

You should check out a bass hunter granted the price difference. It is certainly there, but when it comes to practicality and ease of like transporting hands down, there’s no comparison I think it totals out at 65 pounds and that for the 10 foot build 10 wheels that’s the part that really kicks ass.

[@lsgt5132]

Definitely not 65lbs as it's honestly a tad bit heavier than these other knock offs but it's seamless.

[@billshepard6664]

I wanted a Bass Hunter, they won't ship them. Found a guy in Miss. that was reasonable but I live in Georgia. Not driving 8 hours for a pond boat.

[@Hornchaser]

Academy has the Pelican Bass Raider 10E for a good penny cheaper than bass pro. They have them for $830.

[@GreysonRoberts]

Great tip

[@billshepard6664]

Bought mine today! MK Endura Max 55lb troller picked up tomorrow!

[@wqtransports]

Thank you so much for this video can you please do a video or review on the bass hunter as this is also a major competitor in this space

[@chevyemert5655]

Whish one doe you think would be best for fishing rivers with shallow shoals?

[@GreysonRoberts]

In theory, the 1 man prowler. I can get to about 0.8 feet without trimming up the trolling motor with 2 people in my 10’. I would think the difference is pretty negligible between all these boats.

[@RedfishInc]

The bass raider is only $750 at Academy which makes it $50 less than the Pond Prowler. It is rated to 3.5 hp.

[@GreysonRoberts]

The pond prowler was only $700 couple weeks ago. The plastic pontoon market is very volatile 🤣

[@RedfishInc]

@@GreysonRoberts actually that was the club members price, it was still $800 for us regular schlubs. 😉

[@SHMIDTEY]

In regards to the 40Lb thrust trolling motor rating of the pond prowler 10, I interpreted that as to mean the capacity of the front transom. I figure since trolling motors are commonly mounted on the front for normal boats, and that a 3.5hp gas motor would put way more stress on the rear transom than a 40Lb thrust trolling motor ever could.

[@GreysonRoberts]

Yup makes sense, thanks

[@BassNoobFishing]

You cant get these things for $300 bucks used in my area...and they are gone QUICK. The market for these plastic boats is unbelievably high, probably because everyone wants $3k plus for a row boat now

[@GreysonRoberts]

Honestly I haven’t seen any that low in a while. They’re shooting up!

[@tblun1852]

Looking to buy the prowler 12 Jon boat for me and my sons to go fishing in …

[@GreysonRoberts]

Great choice, I think you’ll be very happy with it

[@dynamitebill6919]

What’s your opinion on the large 10 foot bass hunter?

[@GreysonRoberts]

If I am remembering correctly that’s the 1 piece hull design and I’ve heard nothing but great things about it! I didn’t include it in this video due to the price difference

[@dynamitebill6919]

Thank you for that info. Yes, the best hunter is a little over priced compared to the rest I was just curious.

[@timmyb8657]

Did they discontinue the raiders ? I can’t find any anywhere

[@GreysonRoberts]

I know Academy is selling them right now

[@helihoot]

What do you think about the Twin Troller x10?

[@GreysonRoberts]

Look awesome! I could get a cheap skiff for their prices though 🤣

[@helihoot]

​@@GreysonRobertsBut the convenience of the propulsion system with the pedals really is a gamechanger.

[@billshepard6664]

Just bought a Pelican 10E Bass Raider from Academy for 829.00.

[@darrenjones2969]

You've obviously never heard of the Bass Hunter Bass Baby boat!!!! Never buy these 2 piece molded plastic boats..... they're literally stapled together and leak very easily. The Bass Baby is a single mold boat with way thicker polyurethane plastic........and it comes with wheels on the back! Go check it out

[@GreysonRoberts]

You’re right! I’d like to get my hands on one before recommending it, though. But I considered adding it. There’s other alternatives models that look great too with storage and live wells. Been trying to find one for the channel. Thanks for the tip!

[@lsgt5132]

None of these compare to the Bass Hunter. It's definitely more expensive but definitely better built.

[@billshepard6664]

It is.. but try to find one.

[@lsgt5132]

@billshepard6664 Yeah I have a almost new baby bass. Love it but picked it up a few years ago and didn't worry about paperwork. Recently I got a ticket for no stickers and pretty much no way to get the boat title. I called the NC wildlife and they pretty much said throw it away and buy another one. None in stock but anyway yeah I love mine but looks like I'm going to have to try another one. Thing is the reviews I seen for bass pros alot say same issue. Problems getting paperwork even buying new. I'm stumped at this point.