Removing console questions

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September 30, 2013 at 5:42 pm #267366

champion jon
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I am considering taking out my passenger console. My boat does not have an access hole over there like I have seen on others.Would I need this access to remove the console and or put it back in if I changed my mind?Guys that have gone from dual to single console did you have regrets? Passengers in single console boats is miserable in rain/cold/bugs?Guys with kids does the console make for a better day on the water? I have a young child now who does not fish yet but will some day.My main reason for taking it out would be to add a little room to the Puma.Thanks,Jon

September 30, 2013 at 7:14 pm #267367

madgaffer
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Champion Jon I have been on the fence with this one myself . I dont know why you dont have the access panel but I would think you can get it from the port rod locker . My recent experience being in a single console as the passenger , its no big deal . My 6 year old son and wife however most certainly will hate the idea ! Still on the fence !

September 30, 2013 at 7:42 pm #267368

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Jon,I just removed mine about 3 weeks ago, made it a completely different boat, I love it. Lots more room especially on tournament days. There is no access panel but you can easily find the heads to the bolts inside the rod locker. Mine were covered by carpet so you may have to feel for them by hand then I took craft style blade knife and cut the carpet around the heads to get a socket on them (12mm) I think. Its a 2 man job, so have partner put wrench on nuts under console and remove. The 2 on the side are a little more difficult. You have to reach along the inside of the top cap through the rod box to get a wrench on the bolt heads. The first one is not too bad, the second one is way up there and you need someone with long slender arms to reach (hint: tie wrench to wrist in case you drop). After those 5 bolts out it slips right off. I was told that BassCat applies windshield adhesive to help hold in place and that will have to be cut, but mine had nothing there and came right off. Whole process took 20-30 min. Plugged holes with black door panel plastic plugs from any auto store. Looks great I would recommend. Can be put back on in the same or less time now that I have done once. Minor scratches but a little elbow grease and 3m light rubbing compound they were gonegood luck

September 30, 2013 at 8:15 pm #267369

Bass Cat Boats
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anyone know if this can be done to a 10 Pantera II?

October 1, 2013 at 2:28 am #267370

Bass Cat Boats
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It has been posted before on this site, including the tether Judge suggested. BCB

October 1, 2013 at 5:13 am #267371

champion jon
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Thanks for the replies. I will keep thinking about it. I would defiantly miss that giant glove box!

October 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm #267372

laps19
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Jon,I recently installed a console in my puma and I went to great lengths to do it without creating an access hole. What I did was removed my passenger side speaker and reached up to install half of the bolts and then I the reached in through the passenger side rod locker for the other bolts. So try removing your speaker if you have one to gain access. I will pass along one piece of advice that Rick gave me about tying a string to my wrench because if you drop it it is gone. Good luck if you decide to take it on.Mike

October 3, 2013 at 1:50 pm #267373

raylovefishing
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I am a proud new owner of a 2006 Puma. Can the 06 passenger console be removed the same way? Thanks

October 7, 2013 at 2:59 pm #267374

xm sean
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With all this talk of removing consoles I feel inclined to ask if there are any laying around collecting dust in a Malibu Silv. Color(black pretty much)
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