Quest Angler(10' 3") 2 Person Pond Boat | WALK AROUND & UPGRADES

[@elitegamingnation8073]

Can you do a follow up video of a trip out with it? How did everything function for you? How’d the motor run? How stable was the boat with the deck up front? Did your tunes scare away the fish? 😂 And lastly, another idea would be to add a cut out in the floor. Use a big hinge and pop a cooler in it. Utilize the space under your floor. Good job on the build, I’m excited to see how she handled the water! Update update update!

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

I’ve seen more than enough videos of people customizing these and yours is by far the best setup. I have the field and stream version and I’m definitely going to copy this 👍🏻

[@billwiley7216]

Looks nice BUT one thing to remember everything you add weight wise in your build, flooring, decks, heavier seats, motors and batteries you really need to subtract from the total weight the boat is designed to carry. Also the lower and deeper the boat will draft. The more weight the slower your boat will be when using the motor either gas or trolling. These days since the prices have dropped so much for LIPO4 batteries that is the way to go as with a standard wet cell you can only run them down to half as any further will damage the batteries, Lipos you can run down to 80% even 100% with no damage and the batteries will last longer to boot. Not to mention the Lipo battery will weigh less than half the weight of the wet cell battery. Also every hole you cut and hole you drill in that boat you are making another entry point for water to get into the pontoons, if you drill make sure you seal everything the best you can with a good silicone sealant. These plastic boats I think are better when kept in a more minimalist state and if you want a floor use like anti fatigue mats from Harbor Freight, fairly light will give you a better surface more comfortable for your feet and inexpensive to boot. You also should get a small like lawn and garden battery to power your depth finder separately, you will probably get interference when you are running your trolling motor on the same battery. But nice work and very clean looking, we all approach these things with a different mindset.

[@grass210]

I was thinking the same thing with all them new holes. He has a lot of siliconing to do. If I add anything to my 8 ft angler it’s just gonna be a 55 lb thrust trolly and maybe make a front deck compartment that is no intrusive to the vessel. something that will fit snug upfront

[@phils6733]

Bro you went all out…amazing build…I have a bass raider same size dual casting decks but that’s about it. Love seeing these peoples builds, still havnt seen another plastic pontoon on any of the lakes I fish…but always get comments on how incredibly stable they are compared to the average Jon boats.

[@svvap101]

I been debating for a while on getting one of these but I think your set up definitely convinced me 🔥 this is so beautiful and unique 🙏🏽

[@boltfiend]

Much appreciated! I've added a few things since this video such as additional rod holders in the rear and mini spotlights on the front deck. Will probably do an update video. The boat is a blast on the water and I've been able to fish in a foot of water with no worries in areas where no larger boat can get to.

[@kevinwiseman5313]

Looking to get something like this. Thanks for showing me the possibilities Great build, hope it provides years of memories for ya!

[@boltfiend]

@kevinwiseman5313 This boat has been great for me! If this fits what you have in mind I think you'll enjoy going this route.

[@richardmaxwell4489]

YEA Man , you got the most customized Quest Angler Boat on KZbin I'm defiantly going to buy one, and I'm only one state away from you in Washington, so you come and customize mine when I get it May, Haw, Haw, Haw I'll get my buddy to do a build like yours and that trailer fits perfectly on that boat I'm going to Lowes and get that to. I wasn't sure if I wanted one until I saw all the reviews on KZbin but your is the best mods I don't think I'd need the light stick as I'm never going out at night, But dude you ROCK. Thanks.

[@MrBertWayne]

He'll never catch any fish with that radio. 😂

[@kevinf4606]

I got the same boat a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait to get it in the water

[@DroneLifeRC]

Me too... It's been too windy or raining here

[@plutonation2145]

In southern oregon myself. Slowly adding to my quest angler 10 but it won't be anything like yours lol thats awesome man! And I'm glad you used silicone sealant. I was getting nervous until you mentioned it 😂 well done 👍

[@kc.emerson8792]

Great video. The only suggestion I have for you plug up the hole you have for the fishing rod so water does not get in there over time and deteriorate deteriorate the styrofoam inside the boat. Thanks for putting out an awesome video

[@fishingwithjett5373]

Really nice looking set-up for sure. That's the great thing about these small plastic boats. You can really customize it to fit your style of fishing. I have the Pelican Bass Raider that I customized for my own use. I love mine for sho!👍🏾

[@smokinwithskruggs]

Like that raised seat

[@SamTheLumbee]

Appreciate you putting all the links in the bio 👍

[@pressuresensitiveproducts8700]

You have a light on the back. I would suggest one on the front, it should be 2 colors. I believe Red/Green

[@SamTheLumbee]

Thank you for the video. Looking to get one of these boats. You got this thing pimped out 👌👌👌 nice

[@russgaefe1554]

Nice set up! I'm probably going to steal your ideas!

[@kirkd.6371]

Very nice setup pretty impressive!!

[@e.gravley98]

Very nice boat! Make sure you keep it under lock and key when you're not using it. Someone driving by may see it and get jealous.

[@gregmccarter2176]

I just picked up a 4 hp suzuki dt4..for free..nice looking motor...now I need to buy a boat like this...

[@timgreene8432]

Just bought a Pond Prowler 10 four weeks ago. Already have the floor, the battery running lights with clamps . ( takes 3 triple A's) .Everlast 84 marine battery from Walmart . 55lb Minnkota trolling . Need some more Ideas. Happy fishing ! Thanks .

[@timgreene8432]

I bought a scotty arm transducer mount like you but I feel it's not long enough . I hope it works. Did you buy an extension ? Having troubles with it . Thanks .

[@boltfiend]

​@@timgreene8432 the scotty arm mount was definitely too short. I created an extension with a few random brackets I had laying around my garage which extended the arm by about an extra foot.

[@pete5767]

I need to do mine the same way! Very descriptive, keep posting vids man!!

[@henrypauling6641]

Thanks for the stereo holder part number

[@joekelly7297]

Hello sir, really love what you did with that boat. Can you tell me the exact type of bolts you used to fasten your deck to the boat?

[@Duckmanloren]

Take me to Hagg Lake I'll fish with you. I'm about 10 miles from there. Would love to check out your boat. Thinking of getting one. Love your set up.

[@vinceh5163]

Love my pond prowler

[@jaredbickford1]

Nice setup their bro. 😮

[@paperclihp3588]

Does the boat just sit on the trailer or did you use bunks? Does it lift off easily? How many tools did you use to build this boat?

[@boltfiend]

As of now the boat just sits on the trailer but ive since added a plywood floor to the trailer. It lifts off easily with no issues but without a floor on the trailer the aluminum can be pretty sharp and scratch the boat if youre not careful.

[@JohnMiller-ld2fs]

I always wonder if you fill that boat with foam would it increase boyancy

[@SamTheLumbee]

Would have loved to see the video of you building this

[@jeepers29SK]

Nice setup. I just bought a raider 8 of facebook to be used on some small lakes. I am curious how you attached items to the boat. Did you use rivnuts or just screw into the plastic? I would think that just using screws would not have any strenght. Thanks for your insight.

[@boltfiend]

@jeepers29SK Thanks for checking out my setup! I used medium sized lag screws to mount the deck to the front of the boat and smaller metal screws for the smaller things on the boat such as the oar holders, lights and any wiring. I sealed all screws with marine silicone. I'm not hard on my boat and haven't had any issues with anything not holding up. It's been 2 years now that I've owned this boat and every trip out has been great with zero issues.

[@jeepers29SK]

@@boltfiend Thank you. I look forward to getting out and trying mine.

[@monzsterman]

How is that Newport Trolling motor working out. I have 2 - 30# MinnKotas on my Quest Angler and one is having issues. Thinking of up grading to that Newport 55 in the rear and a 30 in the front.

[@roderickreddock1009]

Really nice presentation bro.

[@ScottWilkerson-f5y]

Very nice. I’m looking to do something like this. How did it handle on the water?

[@boltfiend]

It handles great on the water. When using the trolling motor the outboard acts as a rudder and really helps steering. I have heard of folks having trouble steering without a rudder or an outboard acting as one. The outboard maxes out at about 7mph with 1 or 2 people and gear. I tried removing gear and with just myself on board and the speed difference was negligible, maybe .5 mph. If transporting in the bed of my truck it helps to remove both motors and reattach once the boat is launched. Thanks for watching!

[@henrypauling6641]

What sony radio do I need to get so that I can use the mount to screw in the gauge panel to the battery box. I have the same Newport battery box. Thanks

[@piginthepinesfarm]

Since this video have you driven it in the water? How do you like the overall set up now? Id love to see a how you built it video or while its in the water video

[@TheNfrod]

any track stability issues with the elevated seat? like when you lean back aggressively is there any play on the brackets that touch the track?

[@keithgilroy4932]

Do you have a video explaining how you wired the Nilight switchboard?

[@robstone7325]

nice setup plan on getting one myself , i just bought the 2.5 suzuki motor and now im going to get the quest angler 10ft

[@slliks67]

How did you support the front transom i know it is very weak i want to pur my trolling motor up front. So i tested it and it seemed to want to fold over.

[@edwardlainez5782]

Where did you buy the high chair?

[@darrenmatt7347]

Question. How did you “re” wire the trolling motor to connect to clip on bow?

[@MMA_Kirby]

Damn dude how much would you charge to do one like this for me? Don’t need the radio tho but I like the idea a lot

[@kevinf4606]

My lake I'm going to put the boat in is only a block down from my house and you recommend a good inexpensive Dolly to handle the job?

[@wygantsh]

What trailer are you using? We just bought the boat but do not know what size of trailer to purchase plus there are no pictures of the bottom of the boat. Thanks.

[@hix9306]

Get a harbor freight trailer that’s what I’m using for mine the cheapest option unless you can find a cheaper deal on a used boat trailer

[@SilverFoilHat]

Not stainless steel screws?

[@apples33d]

I don’t have any of the electronics just the Trolling motor so would j need the. Battery

[@kevinf4606]

I am looking for an extended power cord from minkota trolling motor to the battery

[@andregordon803]

Really nice bro. very good setup. I have the same boat. what screws are you using for the front deck? i also subbed your channel

[@randyk2904]

Nice !!! Nice !!

[@travisrichard9168]

Like this Maine

[@johnlewis6923]

How did you fasten your deck to the boat?

[@boltfiend]

The upper deck is bolted to the boat along the edges and sealed with silicone around each bolt.

[@locker1325]

I think your boat is more in the 889 to 999 range. The 8 ft version might be 699. Not sure why you don't know what you paid for it. Is the deck up front for storage because I don't see the point of a casting deck. Very surprised you didn't opt for a lipo battery. Much lighter. The radio is nice. I wonder if your boat is going to be ass heavy with all your stuff in the rear.

[@nicolepaul4570]

I'm not sure if I made a good decision or not. I went to buy this boat at Dick's. It had NO SEATS! I bought it for 25% off, but don't if I can mod 2 seats. I'm thinking putting in the plywood and adding bass boat pedestal seats.

[@apples33d]

Do you need the battery I’m new to fishing and boats

[@vinceh5163]

Did you need to reinforce the transom?

[@boltfiend]

@vinceh5163 i did not but I have considered doing so due to the small amount of flex I notice. Not enough flex to be worried but just enough that it wouldn't hurt to reinforce it just as a precaution

[@apples33d]

Where did you get that battery at

[@BBV19583]

Hello..whats max. Hp for this boa ? Ty

[@raymondj8768]

Nice Boat Dude weres the Rifle Rack lol

[@kevinf4606]

I noticed the sides on mine are wavy. Is that normal?

[@jayv9779]

Do you have any issues seeing the screen or using it in that position?

[@boltfiend]

No issues so far. It's the best position for me being in the center but off to the side and angled up

[@jayv9779]

@@boltfiend I appreciate the response. We are putting together a 10' prowler to do some fishing so I am watching as much as I can of what others have done. You have a great setup.

[@haroldbaker1268]

How much would you charge to my boat like that?

[@henrypauling6641]

Can I get the Amazon parts number for battery box setup and radio. Njce

[@boltfiend]

@henrypauling6641 yes I have everything linked in the description of the video. Thanks for watching!

[@henrypauling6641]

I checked everything on Amazon just can't find the stereo dash kit for the battery box.

[@boltfiend]

@@henrypauling6641 I noticed the stereo link was broken. I have fixed it now.

[@brandonbruce9925]

The pontoons on that one look a little more aggressive than to bass raider i had. What kind of speed do you get with that outboard?

[@boltfiend]

With the 3.5 its right around 6-7mph max for me. Gear weight and passengers play a role but only effects about .5mph.

[@vinceh5163]

I purchased a 2017 mercury 3.5 looks brand new $300.

[@JoseRamirez-gv7rw]

is a trailer needed for this specific boat or would it be ok to put it on top of my toyota corolla and strap it

[@boltfiend]

No trailer is needed, I normally just toss it in the back of my pickup. It hangs about 2ft over the tailgate but is very stable. Its 10ft and has a lil weight to it so im not sure if its advisable to put on top of your car but maybe the 8ft model.

[@timschannel910]

That nice

[@Dubravkuh]

What trailer is that? Or the specs of it at least

[@boltfiend]

It's a 4x8 Stirling trailer from Lowes

[@richardjohnston-oh4vo]

@@boltfiend with all that great setup you done, might be a challenge for a single person to load onto the trailer itself unless you offload the motor, etc., and reload once the boat's on the trailer? And if you're not using a lake-provided launch, you'd have to get it off the trailer and transport to the water? How have you handled this, please? Love your setup.

[@boltfiend]

@richardjohnston-oh4vo that is a good question! Yes, I do actually remove the engine when loading and unloading. It only takes a few moments to loosen the engines bolts/clamps and remove it from the boat. The engine is also fairly light so it makes the process that much easier. I occasionally remove the seats as well when loading/unloading but not necessarily due to the weight of the chairs and more to do with them not being attached to the boat and moving around while I'm moving it. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@valentinzermeno384]

Where did you get your trailer

[@boltfiend]

This is a Stirling 4x8 trailer I purchased from Lowes

[@valentinzermeno384]

@@boltfiend thank you amazing video! Gonna buy one this weekend hopefully

[@valentinzermeno384]

Post more boat vids

[@Aaron-lr5ow]

Where did you get the Carpet?

[@boltfiend]

Home Depot. It was sold as an outdoor runner/mat

[@boltfiend]

The brand is TrafficMaster

[@brokeguyshomestead6227]

Do you have a link to the trailer?

[@boltfiend]

www.lowes.com/pd/Stirling-4-x-8-Galvalume-Kit-Trailer/5005414467?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-ggl-_-PLA_HDW_214_Automotive-_-5005414467-_-online-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjw-IWkBhBTEiwA2exyO6Mm_ECeTYaWEbZKKI9TT34dqhdNcPXSVgtDi_b4YAV4kiw7IggWZRoCWiQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@boltfiend]

It was on sale when I purchased it. There are cheaper trailers on the market. Just about any 4x8 trailer will work

[@bobbyjones3059]

How long does the battery last roughly

[@boltfiend]

It lasts roughly 3hrs depending on how much power you are drawing. It lasts me all day on the water as I only use the trolling motor occasionally and my other accessories draw very little power. I am installing a solar charger to the battery to recharge while im out as well.

[@richardmaxwell4489]

Hay I was wondering since I love your Boat setup and your In Oregon and I’m in Washington, would you consider selling your Boat to me, however I do not want the gas motor as I’d be fishing small lake where I live and they do not allow gas motors only electric. I would want you to make some money for your build as I’m not as skilled as you,and I’m 65 I do not know what part of Oregon you’re in But you could start a new boat Build if we agreed on the price. Richard Maxwell retired US Army. 😊

[@colerussell1780]

There's a gut that turned his into a legit mini bass boat and has a 7.5 hp motor. 3.5 is a little too low in regards to "ratings"

[@brianvang183]

How many inches is the shaft on the outboard motor? I am looking to get a quest angler soon with a mercury outboard and am new to this.

[@boltfiend]

This is the 15" short shaft recommended by the boats manufacturer.

[@Kevincassum]

That is a pond prowler ten not a quest angler

[@boltfiend]

@Kevincassum This was not purchased from Bass Pro Shop and is not a Pond Prowler. It is a Quest Angler sold by Dicks Sporting Goods. No matter what name it originated as with another company doesn't mean that's the only company who can distribute this model of boat. I mean a quick Google search would answer any confusion you may have.

[@Kevincassum]

@@boltfiendthank you but I have a question how can I make the stock plug in the front of the boat route to the trolling motor if I want to but it in the front but have my battery in the back

[@richardmaxwell4489]

After rethinking your boat is really used and no longer new, It does not make sense to drive to Oregon to buy a used boat, I'm buying new and will customize myself. The condition your boat was when you did the video may not be the same condition now.

[@raymondj8768]

Boat = bust out another thousand lolol

[@MrBertWayne]

*He didn't mention waterproofing ANY of the holes he's made. 🤔*

[@boltfiend]

I'm curious if you watched the entire video because at 19:40 I state I sealed any hole with silicone🤔

[@rick902]

Where did you put the gas tank?

[@boltfiend]

@@rick902 Gas can is a 1 gallon can stored between the battery box and outboard

[@vinceh5163]

I purchased a 2017 mercury 3.5 looks brand new $300.