Topic: New Eyra Owner ? re deck and prop

New Eyra Owner ? re deck and prop

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June 12, 2012 at 11:46 pm #392495

Bassm1n.basscatowners
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Just test drove and in the process of buying 2012 Eyra w/ Pro XS 250. Boat seemed to bounce/rock a little in rough water. Boat was light and pretty empty. Prop was 26 Fury. Anyone running a 4 blade and does this hook it up any better. Is so brand, pitch etc would be helpful. Also, front deck seemed a bit narrow for 2 to fish up front in team tournaments and wondering about fishability with even just one up front w/rods on either side. Worried about being cramped. If owners could comment on their experience would be helpful. Be easier if it was sitting in my garage where I could go out and check. I know, should have done during test drive but was focused on a lot of other things. Thanks.

June 13, 2012 at 1:27 am #392500

mojorig
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Tim,I hope others can help you out with the different props since I wasnt able to. I did find these two pictures of the boat. I havent ever had problem with two people on the front deck. I know there isnt many rods on the deck but you can get an idea of the room. If need be I can get pictures with more rods on the deck. Just let me know. Hope more people chime in about the deck space on the Eyra

June 13, 2012 at 2:12 am #392503

Bassm1n.basscatowners
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Thanks. More room than i remember. Had so much going on did not think of pulling some rods out.. thanks

June 13, 2012 at 2:40 am #392505

blakesfav
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I fished two off of mine comfortably all day in a tournament last week. The Eyra really has plenty of deck room.

June 13, 2012 at 10:31 am #392508

High Cotton
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Where are you located? Are you buying mojos rig? Sweet setup. I have been in Pumas for years and a buddy of mine has an Eyra but the fish ability to me is excellent in both. I think if both guys are up front fishing it could get crowded with lots of rods out but should be fine with only a few. I definitely like the way the Eyra drives over the Puma but I like the layout and storage better in the FTD. This Eyra is turning a 27 Fury and performance all around is excellent. I would like to see a “tuned” 27 trophy or bravo 1 maybe even a 28 on one but we havent played with that yet.

June 13, 2012 at 11:12 am #392510

Bassm1n.basscatowners
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Yes it is mojos. Thanks for info. Had not thought about a 27 but that might add a little stability too. Need a spare prop anyway and that is why i was thinking 4 blade. Let me know if you do addl testing and come up with something. Maybe the fa tory has expermented.

June 13, 2012 at 11:14 am #392513

Bass Cat Boats
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Indiana

June 13, 2012 at 1:09 pm #392516

Bass Cat Boats
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There is a group of propeller options and we would spend some time getting used to the rig before altering the propellers.

June 13, 2012 at 4:43 pm #392519

Tmoss
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I own an 07 Puma, my son has a 2011 Eyra. 2 complete different hulls, but my Puma is more stable with 2 fishing from the boat. Yes the Eyra drives and rides better than my Puma, but it should. I like the deck storage in my Puma better. But i like the the way you sit down in the Eyra. and yes the bow is more narrow than the Puma…I could go on and on. you will have to decide what you really want and what you can live without. I know if i was buying a new one I would have to drive the new Puma FTD to see how the ride and drive compare to the Eyra. One thing i definetly could tell about the the Eyra is how much lighter the front end felt. I kinda liked it! anyway…Good Luck! You cant go wrong!As far as props go..My son is running a 27 p Fury. it is bad fast!

June 14, 2012 at 1:05 am #392522

Kevin Short
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Hey bassm1n,I dont think youll have any issues with fishing two on the front deck of the Eyra. No, there isnt the length that the Puma or Cougar has, but there is still plenty of room for feet and rods.As for props, BCB has the best advice – just run the boat for a while and get accustomed to how it handles.To keep the nose from hopping around when it gets rough, youll need to stay off the trim. Having tackle in the front will help. This hull rides the best in rough water with little to no trim AT ALL. Ive run mine in water that was way higher than my head in the Great Lakes and just plain, nasty rough on Toledo Bend with just barely enough trim to pull the nose up out of the water. Key here is to NOT over trim.I have run a whole truck load of props on last years Eyra and this years and have found that the Fury and a Bravo 1 work the best for me. The Fury seems to be the fastest overall on top end with a good holeshot and the Bravo 1 winning hands down in rough water for a smoother ride, yet plenty of speed. The Bravo 1 will actually allow you to run faster in rough water than the Fury, but its just a shade slower on top and it will burn more gas in the mid-range, which is where youll probably spend most of your time running.Hope this helps.

September 30, 2018 at 3:29 am #464221

ldj12311
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I have a 2002 Cougar that I just purchased! Any one got feed back on this model. 225 Mercury Has anyone changed out the 3/4 ldj bushings in the seat base ?

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September 30, 2018 at 8:18 am #464222

Cajunhunter67
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ldj12311 wrote: I have a 2002 Cougar that I just purchased! Any one got feed back on this model. 225 Mercury Has anyone changed out the 3/4 ldj bushings in the seat base ?

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Here is some threads that will help you replace the bushings.
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=39063&p=267225&hil … ng#p267225
viewtopic.php?f=67&t=2228&p=43388&hilit=bushing#p43388

October 1, 2018 at 7:03 am #464223

jrank
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do you run the fury and bravo 1 at the same height on the eyra ?
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