Finally joining the pride…

Thanks guys! A quick background on how I got here…I had heard of Bass Cat, but didnt really know much about them…only that I probabaly couldnt afford one (ha!) Last summer I decided that it was time to start thinking about getting into a glass boat. A few trips out in a buddys Stratos made me realize that my time with tin was drawing to a close. So I started researching boats beginning with the usual suspects…Nitro, Ranger, Stratos, Triton, etc. One of my critical considerations was storage length and ease of maneuverability by hand. I have about 20 to work with, without knocking a hole in my garage and a narrow alley that doesnt allow me to back the boat in…I have to drop it in the alley and push it into my garage. I began my search by looking at the storage length of every 18 bass boat out there, and the Sabre stood out as being the most workable storage length in production, owing to its slightly shorter hull length, and the brilliant design of the swing tongue trailer. So I started reading up on it, spent a ton of time with photos online, read every Sabre thread I could on here and BBC (and quite a few about the Margay as well), and generally just started following the brand over the course of the past 9 months or so. In particular I was struck by some of the unique design approaches that Bass Cat uses, the integrity of the company, and the loyal (but not cultish…thats important too) group of owners. I really liked the boats but just as importantly, I liked the culture around the boats. Numerous members over at BBC answered every one of my questions, sent me pics of their rigs to help clarify things that didnt show up in photos, and private messaged me to offer insight and advice. That really meant a lot to me, and it really spoke to the brand. And as a lurker on this site, there was a nice sense of community and none of the pettiness or bravado that can pop up in other forums.Honestly though, I didnt think Id get a Bass Cat. Financially, I was looking at used boats, and finding a Sabre…particularly an FTD…especially within a reasonable distance, was next to impossible. One would pop up every now and again, but either wouldnt work for a variety of reasons (dual axle trailer, 115hp, etc.) or would be too far away. So I figured that Id have to hold off for a Bass Cat for my second boat.Needless to say, Im beyond excited that my first glass boat will be a Bass Cat and I cant believe that I was able to get an FTD Advantage Elite, thats as new as it is, at the price that I did, and only 2.5 hours away. I havent even driven it yet as the dealer didnt have it water ready when I went by…lol!!! But theyve set me up with one of their techs to orient me to the boat on Wednesday, and then Ill tow it home and fish my weekly tournament that evening…lol!!!Ok, off to the store to grap a BC hat and hoodie… 2011 Sabre FTD w/ Mercury 150 Pro XS, Power Pole Sportsman 2s, Humminbird 898 w/ 360 and 858 at bow, 898 at ConsoleFor lots of BCB love, follow me on instagram: @professorbeard