Don't even have raptors but compared to some other install vids out there this is by far the best! Gotta love when channels add "how to" in the title and actually do it - instead of just standing in the garage talking about it... Keep it up man
Great video, I have Vexus 189c and just bought the raptors. The way you filmed and make the vid was very clear. I'm thinking about installing my own raptors now.
As long as you take your time and have the right tools to do the job, I think it is very much something you can do yourself. Good luck and thank you for watching!
@@zevoutdoors7194 it is an avx 1880 and on both sides there is a small area that isnt alu tapping on it feels and sounds diff., when i pulled of ladder a little flaked off.
Love the video. Very clear and concise instructions. Appreciate how you show what tools and parts will be needed for each step. I am picking up my new Vexus 1880 in a couple of weeks and like you I wasn’t able to afford everything I wanted so I will installing the shallow water anchors later this year. Do a review about how the anchors worked after using them for a while. Thanks
I am happy you liked the video. My goal was to make it easier for someone on the fence about installing them. If you prepare and take your time it is a pretty straight forward installation. Thanks for the video suggestion. As I get started with my channel coming up with good content is one of the harder things to do. Tight lines!
Your video was most helpful when I installed a 8ft Raptor on my Vexus AVX 181 on the starboard side. I decided I needed another Raptor for the port side and finally located one. Debating on whether or not to install an E Ladder or All Aboard Ladder since the factory ladder cannot be used. Do you have any regrets not going with one of these systems? Any reason you didn’t go that route? Thanks Brad
Hi Brad, Main reason I did not go with another ladder option was budget at the time. I need to get back at looking for a solution. Sorry I don't have any feedback for you on the options out there. Thanks for watching!
If the caps came off the hoses on the raptors themselves, you will need to contact Minn Kota for assistance. If they came off the pumps the pumps have a DN and Up stamped in the metal close to the attachment points for the hoses. Thanks for watching!
@@zevoutdoors7194 Wow! Thank you for the quick response. I went back to the owners manual and found on page 20: "The hose with the black cap (down) extends further..." So, in extending them both, one is longer than the other and would be the down/ black.
An excellent video! When stowed (fully vertical) they look like they are so close to the motor. Is there enough room for the motor to turn fully without interfering with the Raptors?
They are MinnKota Brackets. You will need a starboard and port side bracket for dual mount. They are available at same places as Raptors. If you look online you will find many places. I know Tacklewarehouse has them. Vexus recommended the 6" for my 1980. You may want to contact them for your specific model.
Would one Raptor hold a 21ft Tritoon w/ 150hp (no Jack plate) on a sandbar? I don’t fish on my Tritoon. It’s simply a sandbar party pad. I’d love to put one Raptor on the back. I want it on the back so I can use it when I beach the boat. Will this work for me?
I do not have experience with this size of boat and a single anchor. If you are not in heavy current situations and able to beach front of the boat I would think a single unit would be sufficient to anchor boat. Your best bet would be to contact Minn Kota and get their thoughts.
I have a white 1980 with Evinrude. Been really debating the need for Raptors, but think I am gonna install them....Did you notice the extra weight causing the boat to float a little lower? Great job BTW!
Thank you and thank you for watching! The extra weight does make boat sit a little lower in the back end, but nothing drastic or very noticeable. The benefit of having them far outweighs that issue, IMO. When I purchased I researched thoroughly and at the time Raptor was lighter overall including their mounts than Power Pole.
Hi Rob. Unfortunately you have to lower them part way going in and out, unless you have a taller garage door. The nice thing is, Minnkota gives you plenty of remotes, so I keep one in the cab of my truck. I still have to get out, but do not have to walk all the way back to the boat.
That is one draw back to the Raptors, like Power Poles they do not fold down. You have to lower them to about motor height when entering and exiting a standard height garage door. In my opinion a small price to pay for having them on the boat. Now that I have had them installed for a while, I can tell you I love having them!
You would need to unstrap and rotate or move center battery to take out port and/or starboard battery. Vexus gives you plenty of room in the battery compartment to move things around for replacement and maintenance.
Timestamps and Tools Required (click read more)
TIMESTAMPS
Introduction - 0:00
Part 1: Considerations - 03:41
Part 2: Parts - 07:01
Part 3: Bracket Installation - 08:00
Part 4: Ladder and Bracket - 13:07
Part 5: Attaching Anchors - 14:06
Part 6: Pump Installation - 17:32
Part 7: Pump Power - 22:07
Part 8: Hydraulic Line Setup - 23:39
Part 9: Bleed Pumps - 30:57
TOOLS REQUIRED
Bracket Install - 8:25
Anchor Install - 14:50
Pump Install - 17:53
Great video. Looking to add a set soon.
You’ll love ‘em, good luck with the install. Thanks for watching!
Don't even have raptors but compared to some other install vids out there this is by far the best! Gotta love when channels add "how to" in the title and actually do it - instead of just standing in the garage talking about it... Keep it up man
Thanks for the comments and watching!
Great Video. Thanks for making it!
I hope it helps your install go well. Thanks for the compliment and Thank you for watching!
Great video, I have Vexus 189c and just bought the raptors. The way you filmed and make the vid was very clear. I'm thinking about installing my own raptors now.
As long as you take your time and have the right tools to do the job, I think it is very much something you can do yourself. Good luck and thank you for watching!
I noticed when removing the ladder that 2 bottom inboard screws are into fiberglass. I found similar on the starboard side .
If you are working on an aluminum Vexus I think what you are referring to is the spray in flotation foam they use.
@@zevoutdoors7194 it is an avx 1880 and on both sides there is a small area that isnt alu tapping on it feels and sounds diff., when i pulled of ladder a little flaked off.
I forgot to add the my Vexus is also white and I bought the white raptors mainly because thats all I could find. I hope it looks as nice as yours.
I bet they will look awesome!
Love the video. Very clear and concise instructions. Appreciate how you show what tools and parts will be needed for each step. I am picking up my new Vexus 1880 in a couple of weeks and like you I wasn’t able to afford everything I wanted so I will installing the shallow water anchors later this year. Do a review about how the anchors worked after using them for a while. Thanks
I am happy you liked the video. My goal was to make it easier for someone on the fence about installing them. If you prepare and take your time it is a pretty straight forward installation. Thanks for the video suggestion. As I get started with my channel coming up with good content is one of the harder things to do. Tight lines!
Awesome detailed video. Much appreciated!!
Thank you! I hope it helps your install go smoothly.
Great video!! Very helpfull!! What jack plate model do you have? I’m looking for one like yours! Thank you
I have a Slidemaster 6" manual plate. Thanks for watching!
Very good video have a1880 AVX looking to install Raptors really help me out
As long as you take your time and lay things out it's a pretty straight forward install. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this detailed video. Putting my set on tomorrow, this was a big help Thanks! And subscribed
Thanks! Good luck with the install!
Did you get your poles installed?
@@zevoutdoors7194 yes sir. Your video really helped thanks
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Thanks for watching!
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Your video was most helpful when I installed a 8ft Raptor on my Vexus AVX 181 on the starboard side. I decided I needed another Raptor for the port side and finally located one.
Debating on whether or not to install an E Ladder or All Aboard Ladder since the factory ladder cannot be used. Do you have any regrets not going with one of these systems? Any reason you didn’t go that route?
Thanks
Brad
Hi Brad, Main reason I did not go with another ladder option was budget at the time. I need to get back at looking for a solution. Sorry I don't have any feedback for you on the options out there. Thanks for watching!
Nicely done.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
The caps on the hoses were off when I received mine. How do I know which is which?
If the caps came off the hoses on the raptors themselves, you will need to contact Minn Kota for assistance. If they came off the pumps the pumps have a DN and Up stamped in the metal close to the attachment points for the hoses. Thanks for watching!
@@zevoutdoors7194 Wow! Thank you for the quick response.
I went back to the owners manual and found on page 20: "The hose with the black cap (down) extends further..."
So, in extending them both, one is longer than the other and would be the down/ black.
An excellent video! When stowed (fully vertical) they look like they are so close to the motor.
Is there enough room for the motor to turn fully without interfering with the Raptors?
Thank you! Yes, the motor is free to turn freely and fully. Thanks for watching!
what kind and where did you get brakets
They are MinnKota Brackets. You will need a starboard and port side bracket for dual mount. They are available at same places as Raptors. If you look online you will find many places. I know Tacklewarehouse has them. Vexus recommended the 6" for my 1980. You may want to contact them for your specific model.
Would one Raptor hold a 21ft Tritoon w/ 150hp (no Jack plate) on a sandbar?
I don’t fish on my Tritoon. It’s simply a sandbar party pad. I’d love to put one Raptor on the back. I want it on the back so I can use it when I beach the boat. Will this work for me?
I do not have experience with this size of boat and a single anchor. If you are not in heavy current situations and able to beach front of the boat I would think a single unit would be sufficient to anchor boat. Your best bet would be to contact Minn Kota and get their thoughts.
Great video!! How did you support the outboard while installing the adapters to the jack plate?
I just did one side at a time and did not have any issues with motor wanting to drop. Thanks for watching!
Very nice👍🏻 you got yourself a subscriber
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for subscribing
I have a white 1980 with Evinrude. Been really debating the need for Raptors, but think I am gonna install them....Did you notice the extra weight causing the boat to float a little lower? Great job BTW!
Thank you and thank you for watching! The extra weight does make boat sit a little lower in the back end, but nothing drastic or very noticeable. The benefit of having them far outweighs that issue, IMO. When I purchased I researched thoroughly and at the time Raptor was lighter overall including their mounts than Power Pole.
Did u use 4 or 6 inch rise brackets
6”. Thanks for watching!
How you get that out of garage?
Hi Rob. Unfortunately you have to lower them part way going in and out, unless you have a taller garage door. The nice thing is, Minnkota gives you plenty of remotes, so I keep one in the cab of my truck. I still have to get out, but do not have to walk all the way back to the boat.
great video sir.
Thank you for watching!
Do the raptors fold down for storage?
That is one draw back to the Raptors, like Power Poles they do not fold down. You have to lower them to about motor height when entering and exiting a standard height garage door. In my opinion a small price to pay for having them on the boat. Now that I have had them installed for a while, I can tell you I love having them!
Yes they do, contact Rick at hydrilla gear website, they make fold down brackets for all shallow water anchors
How do you get the battery out now?
You would need to unstrap and rotate or move center battery to take out port and/or starboard battery. Vexus gives you plenty of room in the battery compartment to move things around for replacement and maintenance.
I would of ran the lines threw the motor hose. More clean no drilling into hull. And small hole out the back of motor hose out to the raptors.
Thanks for the comment! If you have room for all four hydraulic hoses in your motor hose that would be a great alternative.
They are usually stacked full.