2014 Sabre FTD

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February 5, 2014 at 1:25 pm #418299

Derrick Tompkins
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Hi folks, I am looking to purchase my first Bass Cat, I would like the Sabre FTD with the Merc Pro xs 175. I was hoping someone could answer a few questions regarding this boat. on the Bass Cat web site it say the dash can only handle a 5″ unit but a Bass Cat Video I watched said up to the humminbird 800 series units. can someone clarify this for me. what is the max rod length you can fit into these lockers and how do those of you who have the Sabre FTD like it compared to other 18 boats you have owned? what were they differences and can this boat handle big waters? I would buy a bigger boat but this is the one that fits the budget.thanks,Derrick

February 5, 2014 at 3:20 pm #418300

greeneboat
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The Sabre can only handle a 5″ screen but the Sabre FTD can handle at least an 800 series Humminbird and I think, though Bass Cat can answer with certainty, that it can handle the 900 series as well. I have been very impressed with the ride of these boats at the dealers meeting each year and I sell quite a few through my store and all of my customers have been very pleased with them. Andy Greene Greene Boat & MotorAndy Greene Greene Boat & Motor 828-286-2290 http://www.greeneboats.com

February 5, 2014 at 3:28 pm #418302

schodackbassman
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If you do a search on the Sabre on here you will find they have a very strong following. Folks on here love them and several have downsized from larger rigs to the Sabre. The term that comes up most often is its a blast to drive and fishes big. I believe you can get 2 or 3 8 rods in locker on inside slots. Tom and others who have or had Sabres can tell you more. Have fun and I doubt you will find a better 18 on the market. Have fun shopping!

February 5, 2014 at 5:29 pm #418304

polaris425
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If you take the front rod organizer out and use rod socks, you can easily get 7 plus rods in there… I dont think I would try to stuff anything over 76″ in there but, others may say different….13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

February 5, 2014 at 9:04 pm #418306

adchunts
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I routinely put four or five 711″ rods in the box of my standard Sabre. I took the rod organizer out and always use rod socks. No issues whatsoever.

February 5, 2014 at 10:27 pm #418308

Flyswatter
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Derrick Tompkins wrote:Hi folks, I am looking to purchase my first Bass Cat, I would like the Sabre FTD with the Merc Pro xs 175. I was hoping someone could answer a few questions regarding this boat. on the Bass Cat web site it say the dash can only handle a 5″ unit but a Bass Cat Video I watched said up to the humminbird 800 series units. can someone clarify this for me. what is the max rod length you can fit into these lockers and how do those of you who have the Sabre FTD like it compared to other 18 boats you have owned? what were they differences and can this boat handle big waters? I would buy a bigger boat but this is the one that fits the budget.thanks,Derrick Here is my SabreFTD console with 8″ Lowarance HDS8 flush mounted…. reg Sabre can only flush mount HDS 5, 5″ screen.

February 5, 2014 at 11:37 pm #418309

JohnM17
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Slide those long rods under the organizer. Now that I moved back into our old house with a smaller garage I wish Id kept my Sabre FTD/175 combo. At this point trading the paid for Cougar for another new one makes no sense. My wife loving the room and comfort of the bigger boat is the clincher there, so we keep it in a storage unit. I doubt you find a more capable 18 footer.

February 5, 2014 at 11:40 pm #418312

polaris425
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^^^ and heres the regular console w/ the 513 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

February 6, 2014 at 12:14 am #418314

Derrick Tompkins
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Thanks guys you have answered all my questions!!!

February 6, 2014 at 12:25 am #418316

Flyswatter
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JohnM17 wrote:Slide those long rods under the organizer. Now that I moved back into our old house with a smaller garage I wish Id kept my Sabre FTD/175 combo. At this point trading the paid for Cougar for another new one makes no sense. My wife loving the room and comfort of the bigger boat is the clincher there, so we keep it in a storage unit. I doubt you find a more capable 18 footer.John, great to see your post. To your point I have no challenges storing my 711″ KVD Crankbait rod on the port side rod locker on my SabreFTD.
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