Fished from a friends new boat this weekend.

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March 6, 2017 at 2:21 pm #338666

sigep1967.southernbilliards
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I fished from a friends new boat this weekend and was shocked at the difference between it and my new Caracal, Basscat definitely builds a better boat by a LOOONNNNGGGG shot. He even paid several thousand more for this boat than I did for the Caracal. From fishing layout to build quality there is just no comparison at all I just kept my mouth shut because he was proud of his new boat but man what a difference.

March 6, 2017 at 2:58 pm #338683

polaris425
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I recently made a friend mad, b/c I didnt keep my mouth shut… lol… but he asked me point blank so, I told him. Yes, BCBs are better.13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

March 6, 2017 at 3:01 pm #338703

sigep1967.southernbilliards
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LOL he didnt ask so I didnt say anything but should have because he keeps saying he bought that brand because it rode better for some reason a lot of guys around here think the Basscats ride rough.

March 6, 2017 at 3:01 pm #338712

monte1
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well I was at ramp loading Saturday with my buddy in his 90 361 Ranger lot and 1 was a Bass Cat trailer and it to me looked so much better looking and better in general. Just my opinion. I do not own anything.

March 6, 2017 at 3:05 pm #338741

monte1
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I have read that on the Ranger forum where some are saying BC rides rough.

March 6, 2017 at 4:36 pm #338753

polaris425
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I havent ridden in any newer rangers, but I have ridden in a few newer Z20s and 20 Stratos…. Ill take my PIV all day.13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods

March 6, 2017 at 5:12 pm #338773

Bass Cat Boats
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monte1 wrote:I have read that on the Ranger forum where some are saying BC rides rough.The problem is that some drivers have a knack of making any boat ride rough. I take a lot of pride in my driving and get positive comments all the time from riders about my boat and my ability to know what angles, trim and speed to take waves, wakes etc. – anything from medium boat wakes to crazy great lakes waves. But occasionally I ride with my tournament partner who has the exact same model Cat I do, and am amazed that he is able to turn and do the exact wrong things nearly all the time. He just doesnt get it and I am amazed how bad he can make the Basscat ride seem.

March 6, 2017 at 5:26 pm #338790

Bass Cat Boats
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There are all variations in ride, performance and handling. It can be setup, people and product related. For a Bass Cat it becomes one of comparisons at the same speeds. A 70 MPH ride is different than a 60 MPH ride, even in the same brand of boats. Take a boat that will only run 60 and the ride of one at 70 plus is definitely a different experience. Comparisons we have asked many times be done at 50 MPH, 60 MPH, then again at the maximum performance for the slowest rig, and on the same water and date. You cant compare a 3200 acre reservoir ride to a Great Lakes experience, or a seawall laden river system that causes washboards all over it. Comparisons have to be the same water, same speeds, same day and the same way.

March 6, 2017 at 6:11 pm #338809

sigep1967.southernbilliards
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oh I know he rode in my Sabre and was amazed how it rode for a small boat another friend of his has a Cougar and he says its the roughiest ride ever. I tried to tell him it is the driver most of the time not the boat.

March 6, 2017 at 10:37 pm #338824

High Cotton
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I had a Ranger owner tell me how rough my boat rode. So I said ok Ill slow it down to your top end (71). He said yea now I see the difference …..
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