Margay MSRP and Standard Options List

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February 12, 2019 at 10:18 am #488608

beetlespin
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The price of aluminum boats is quickly approaching if not passing the cost for fiberglass rigs. I see the Margay as a alternative to an aluminum boat much like what Stratos attempted with the 176 and 186 due to it’s size and also for the ability to move pretty good with a 115hp motor. In looking through the boats being built on the Bass Cat serial number thing on Facebook I do not see a lot of Margay’s being built. Has Bass Cat considered putting the MSRP for a Margay with the standard option list available to the public to bump up sales a bit? I think it’s a great boat and probably the model I will order in the near future but having the MSRP and option list would go a long way to generate more interest in this excellent boat. Not everyone likes to contact a dealer for this information.

February 13, 2019 at 9:09 am #488659

shermsmarine
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I’m not going to say that published MSRP is a bad idea at all but BCB has never posted a MSRP on any boats other than special packages such as this years Cougar FTD SP at a national advertised package price. Prices do vary dealer to dealer depending on freight costs and several other factors. The other thing is BCB is a custom boat and the options available on most is nearly endless today.. For most it’s getting all the bells n whistles they can and still fit in their budget. Last on the MSRP.. Like Vehicles not many if anyone pays MSRP for a car or truck there’s about always discounts of some sort.. I as most dealers would be happy to give you some ballpark numbers but the ballpark is really big! What I ask most to do that contact me is email me their “wish list” of options & equipment they would want, need or like and we go from there to get a realistic price on their dream boat..

February 14, 2019 at 7:50 pm #499501

Cajunhunter67
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Some years back I checked into going aluminum. Prices have skyrocketed. Even though it would have been a new boat, in my opinion I wasn’t getting my moneys worth. Compared to stepping down to a shorter or slightly used BCB, the aluminum boat was not a good value.

Instead of getting a Crestliner or Ranger RT188 with 115hp, I purchased a used Sabre FTD with a Merc 175 with 70 hrs on the motor. I paid slightly less for the Sabre than I would the new Aluminum boats. I got a stable fishing platform that wasn’t easily blown around by wind and would top out at 69 mph.

The Margay has a wider fishing deck than the Sabre. With the 115 or the 150 its a quick and great handling package.

February 15, 2019 at 5:58 am #499506

beetlespin
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I agree. My next boat will probably be a new Margay. Just not sure if it needs a 150hp. The 115hp seems to do a pretty good job.

February 15, 2019 at 7:05 am #499508

Bass Cat Boats
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Most anyone will be more pleased with the 150 HP and unless you absolutely know your never wanting a load or performance, get the 150.

February 15, 2019 at 9:23 pm #501628

Cajunhunter67
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Most anyone will be more pleased with the 150 HP and unless you absolutely know your never wanting a load or performance, get the 150.

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For the price difference you cant go wrong with the 150. Also helps resale value and demand.

February 16, 2019 at 2:14 pm #503844

beetlespin
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This will be my last boat. Unless someone tells me I will get way better gas mileage with the 150 it will probably be a 115.

If you watch this video at about the 1:30 mark the boat is moving nicely with two guys and some tackle.

February 16, 2019 at 10:14 pm #506005

Ricochet15
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How fast do you usually like to cruise at? Feel like the 150 will get better mpg at certain speeds depending how fast you like to cruise.

February 17, 2019 at 9:04 am #506013

Basspack
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I have a Margay with a 150 Merc Pro XS. Unless you mostly fish alone with a light load and live wells empty, I don’t believe you will be happy with the 115 hp. Plus, I believe you will get better gas mileage running the 150 at 2/3 throttle than the 115 wide open.

February 18, 2019 at 6:05 am #510625

beetlespin
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What speeds can you expect with each motor ?

February 18, 2019 at 7:42 am #510628

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There is a deep discrepancy between speed with a 150 engine and the 115 models. The engine brands do impact this, and the cost of some brands places those engines near enough to big cubic inch 150’s to deplete reason.

For example a 150 and 115 Mercury or Yamaha will range empty loaded just above 15 to 20 MPH between engines on a Margay. Heavy loaded that range can be more dependent on size of the 150 and torque.

It seems your really seeking a 115 engine and that’s fine as we built the original Margay to run from a 150 to a 70 HP. Just be aware of the degree of separation and affordability would be what made the decision for us. Propeller selection also varies more with these rigs and availability to a variety of propellers, for these smaller engines on a bass rig, is much more limited.

The 70, 90, or 115 are all fine if you understand totally what your expectations are.

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