BassCats with ETec

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December 10, 2013 at 8:57 pm #439598

Old Hickory
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I dont see too many BassCats with ETecs out there. Is there a reason for this? Do these motors not match well with Bass Cats or simply not as much penetration into the market for Evinrude? Only asking because my dealer seems to prefer Evinrude over Merc/Yam and I have no issue with any of them. Ive owned both Merc and Yam but I thought I would ask anyway.

December 10, 2013 at 9:14 pm #439599

scubaman154
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That is the case! I have an 07 225HO

December 10, 2013 at 9:15 pm #439600

polaris425
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I think BCB mostly has a deal with Merc and uses them, unless otherwise specified in a custom order by an individual or dealer.13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

December 10, 2013 at 10:33 pm #439601

Bass Cat Boats
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Dealers and consumers determine motors not BCB. I have lived near ol hick before and thats a stratos brp thing there. That location and a few others are exceptional to US market in 250 market. BRP In the 250 market nationwide i wouldnguess is single digit or just above in percentage of bass boats equipped with such.Last edited by clownshoes on December 10th, 2013, 10:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.C.O.D. Jr. III

December 10, 2013 at 11:02 pm #439602

Bass Cat Boats
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BCB has no engine deals with any engine company for preferential usage. The factory builds boats and allows the consumers to determine which of the three brands they prefer. BCB

December 10, 2013 at 11:56 pm #439603

MeanV2
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That is nice! I personally bleed Black and wear Red & Black Pajamas!DanBass Cat Boats wrote:BCB has no engine deals with any engine company for preferential usage. The factory builds boats and allows the consumers to determine which of the three brands they prefer.BCB

December 11, 2013 at 12:22 am #439604

polaris425
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Well I stand corrected. It would seem then that 90-95% of dealers and customers prefer Mercs. B/c thats about all I see on the BCB by serial number page.13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

December 11, 2013 at 1:01 am #439605

MeanV2
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A week ago I went fishing with a friend and we were both commenting on how many Mercury motors there were compared to everything else combined. It was easily 5 to 1 Mercs if you combined every other manufacturer against them. Of course that was on all boats, not just Bass Cats.Danpolaris425 wrote:Well I stand corrected.It would seem then that 90-95% of dealers and customers prefer Mercs. B/c thats about all I see on the BCB by serial number page.

December 11, 2013 at 1:12 am #439606

Flyswatter
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I wouldnt hesitate owning a 200 HO Etec in a New York Second on a BassCat. Then again, I could say the same for Yamaha and or Merc. Again, As long as its on a BassCat. I will say Power and Torque with Etecs are outstanding from my past personal experience. To bad they have neglected the Bass Boat industry outside FLW marketing. It is what it is.

December 11, 2013 at 1:38 am #439607

Hooter
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In my opinion, and my opinion only, Mercury has poured a ton of money into sponsoring and promoting their motors through and with pro anglers. That approach has worked for them. I live in eastern North Carolina. The most popular motor overall is Yamaha 4 strokes, (not SHOs). Most of these motors are on center console “salt water” fishing boats, and pleasure boats. The most popular motor on bass boats in this area is Mercury. I have a Yamaha F-150 on my 02 Sabre, and it is a great motor in this application. I have only seen one or two Yamaha F-150s on bass boats in this area. Why? Pros dont run F series yamahas on the tour. A lot of weekend anglers want to be like the big boys. So, does that make Mercurys the best on the market? You be the judge. It is your money. By the way, the most popular bass boat in this area is Triton. Does that make Tritons the best bass boat? Again, does popular mean best?
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