Topic: 2012 puma ftd chiming

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February 4, 2016 at 3:32 am #453117

blackdc
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Ive been in a basscat for 13-14 years. I own a 97 jag and now this puma. I can drive the jag 70-72 mph with very little problem and very little chime. This puma is heck of a squirrel at 65 it as chiming bad. Do I start out with the jack plate all the way down and start from there or any advise would be welcomed..

February 4, 2016 at 5:18 am #453121

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks Phil Ill give it a try, not many experienced BCB boat drivers in my area maybe Ill come and visit you sometime. I didnt get a chance to ride with him as I tried it out myself! He did state he had no problem hitting the the 78-80 mph but it took some seat time for him. My goal is not to hit 80 but just a comfortable ride in the 65-70 range with out have to work it much

February 4, 2016 at 5:35 am #453122

Bass Cat Boats
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Thats a point as a BCB does drive different than other brands. Keep it low is the goal and keep the trim tucked, work your way up till you find yourself able to handle it. Keep bumping it up till you max the speed and your abilities. Eventually you will accomplish it. The older Jag and deuce and a quarter is a lot different than the extra 30-35 ponies ties to your newer rig.

February 4, 2016 at 11:43 am #453123

opaleski
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http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=675026&page=2Take a look at my reply on BBC

February 4, 2016 at 2:27 pm #453124

bwp777
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I have the 09 puma and coming from the 95 ranger w/ no “walk” to a boat that felt like it could throw you out at any moment is scary. the jackplate is the key. my ranger didnt have 1 but it would max at 65-66 mph w/ a old 200 EFI. I have found that if you start w/ the jack plate all the way up, trim all the way down, obviously gets the best hole shot. A little before the boat breaks over from the hole shot start moving the jackplate down to keep the prop from catching too much air and not enough water as the rpm will go up and the boat will come back to rest in the water and the process starts all over again.As the boat planes out I lower the jackplate about half or so of its total travel and then trim the motor up to really give the boat some lift. Im not really comfortable above 70 so ive never tried to hit 80.
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