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My 2009 Sabre FTD came with the Slidemaster. It is the 8 inch and seems to work just fine. The Sabre is like a sports car of the bunch and it doesnt require a whole lot of these extras to make it scoot. I run a 175 Pro XS and full tournament load and it runs like some of the 200s on larger boats.Last edited by BamaCat on July 22nd, 2011, 1:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Mine came with the slide master 8 inch instead of the 6 inch. Im at a loss on the performance end of this boat. Full of gas, very light load up front ( life jackets,rods and crankbaits only ) by myself, only gps at 59 – 60. I have tried raising the motor, gained 1 mph but overheat buzzer went off. Factory setting was 4 1/2 inches below pad. If i get above 4 inches, overheat buzzer. I am running a 23 tempest. I have tried my brand new spare 23 tempest and have tried a 24 trophy but no gains or losses. Those are the only props i have available to try. I was expecting a mid sixties boat with a 150. Maybe i was shootin to high!!! Can anyone tell me what was changed on the 2011 pads on the Sabre? Would the 6 inch plate help with performance? Thanks Last edited by speed demon on July 20th, 2011, 4:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
How much trim are you using? I trim to my water pressure gauge to keep the motor straight in the water. The hull will lift itself without trying to carry it with the prop. To much – wp drops and overheats. I rarely use more than 1/4 of the overall trim. I have the 150efi, approx. 3.25 under pad, 24 tempest plus – 63-66 light. With the 23 Tempest – Ive hit 64 bumping the limiter in cooler weather.
Are you sure that this is the “overtemp” alarm? Maybe it is the “rev limiter” sounding because the rpms are too high. Just a thought…..Everyone should believe in something. I believe Ill just go fishing!
We say they will run 60+ as there may be some that run 60+. WE are very conservative on our estimates as when one does not meet expectations it is as we state. The Sabre can run better and we feel a Fury might liven this one up some. The 6″ vs. 8″ plate is not the issue as the difference is minimal. The Sabre with Hydraulic steering is going to require a plate for clearance of the system. BCB
In addition to the above and if youre running a hot foot………….make sure the throttle is going all the way open.
2011 Sabre with 150 Pro XS, which plate is a better choice for all around use as well as WOT? 8 inch slidemaster or 5 1/2 inch CMC. All opinions welcome. Thanks. ps. My experience has been 18 foot boats run out better with a 5 or 6 inch plate. Has anyone had different results?
It is not worth investing on a 2000 Sabre, just get some propeller work done if you have a manual plate.
BCB , you shouldve qualified your response with , ” In our humble opinion . ” — ( Thats just my humble opinion . ) — Since we all cant afford to buy a new boat every few years , we may be very attached to the ones we own and simply want to make them be all that they can be . — Now to respond to the post , more data is required to effectively answer your question . — Is there currently a jackplate on your boat ?? — This would be question 1 . — Question 2 would be what are you trying to accomplish ?? — Simple performance enhancements , or are you having a problem with the boat ?? — Hoss
There is no jack plate on the boat would like to know what the recommended one is for this set up . A friend of mine told me it would handle better with one one it Im sure the newer Basscats are incredible but so are the older ones ) besides a few scratches on the hull this boat is on showroom condition a tribute to the Basscat manufactures I plan on running it until I cannot fish anymore lol and Im 60 now
BIGCATTER wrote:BCB , you shouldve qualified your response with , ” In our humble opinion . ” — ( Thats just my humble opinion . ) — Since we all cant afford to buy a new boat every few years , we may be very attached to the ones we own and simply want to make them be all that they can be . — Now to respond to the post , more data is required to effectively answer your question . — Is there currently a jackplate on your boat ?? — This would be question 1 . — Question 2 would be what are you trying to accomplish ?? — Simple performance enhancements , or are you having a problem with the boat ?? — Hoss Much agree with this!
Moe60 wrote:There is no jack plate on the boat would like to know what the recommended one is for this set up . A friend of mine told me it would handle better with one one it Im sure the newer Basscats are incredible but so are the older ones ) besides a few scratches on the hull this boat is on showroom condition a tribute to the Basscat manufactures I plan on running it until I cannot fish anymore lol and Im 60 nowMoe , I too am in my early 60s . — I have a 1999 Pantera Classic that I just love . — ( Im running an 8 inch manual plate . ) The 6 inch plate would work well on your Sabre . — In essence , adding the jackplate puts the motor further behind the boat into a cleaner water area ( less turbulence from the hull ) , and allows you to run it higher above the transom for more speed . — It makes the boat more stable at high speeds , and helps the holeshot as well by changing the fulcrum point further away from the prop . — Its all simple physics at work . — Hydraulic jackplate would be a BIG plus if you fish real shallow a lot , but the manual has served me quite well for 24 years of Basscattin .Hydraulic steering is another FINE addition , if you dont already have it , that is well worth the investment . ( I.M.H.O. ) — Whatever you do , just be sure to make sure your control cables , fuel / oil hoses , and steering will work with the jackplate . — Nothing worse than starting a project and not being able to finish it without modifying and / or replacing parts you hadnt counted on . — Take care , and God bless . — Mark – aka Bigcatter
Not trying to sway you either way but I have a 35 hour total time since it left factory 150 optimax non pro xs on a 2010 sabre The boat had no plate new I added a 8 inch plate 6 hole style My boat still runs 60-62 load dependent and handles the same with the plate I can tell no difference either good or bad at all if I had it to do I wouldnt have added the plate and Ive tested different heights and props Im tweaked were Im at great hole shot stays on plane good at low speed runs 60-62 And I really like the boat until I find a nice pantera 2 since my storage will allow for a longer rig nowSent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by coolemoff1 on October 5th, 2017, 10:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
BIGCATTER wrote:Moe60 wrote:There is no jack plate on the boat would like to know what the recommended one is for this set up . A friend of mine told me it would handle better with one one it Im sure the newer Basscats are incredible but so are the older ones ) besides a few scratches on the hull this boat is on showroom condition a tribute to the Basscat manufactures I plan on running it until I cannot fish anymore lol and Im 60 nowMoe , I too am in my early 60s . — I have a 1999 Pantera Classic that I just love . — ( Im running an 8 inch manual plate . ) The 6 inch plate would work well on your Sabre . — In essence , adding the jackplate puts the motor further behind the boat into a cleaner water area ( less turbulence from the hull ) , and allows you to run it higher above the transom for more speed . — It makes the boat more stable at high speeds , and helps the holeshot as well by changing the fulcrum point further away from the prop . — Its all simple physics at work . — Hydraulic jackplate would be a BIG plus if you fish real shallow a lot , but the manual has served me quite well for 24 years of Basscattin .Hydraulic steering is another FINE addition , if you dont already have it , that is well worth the investment . ( I.M.H.O. ) — Whatever you do , just be sure to make sure your control cables , fuel / oil hoses , and steering will work with the jackplate . — Nothing worse than starting a project and not being able to finish it without modifying and / or replacing parts you hadnt counted on . — Take care , and God bless . — Mark – aka BigcatterThank you sir youve answered my questions well i am looking in hydraulic steering also that step will probably be after the jack plate take care and God bless you also
I will add hydro steering for sure if I dont upgrade next year Whatever I do it will be a bass cat !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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