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Wheelman.
Bass Cat Boats wrote:There are those who don’t mind the hook in the middle opinion section. Those that don’t like the hook are emphatic we find, and those who admire it are less enthusiastic. If any of us don’t admire (insert like here) something, we tend to be more vocal than those who admire (insert like again) something.The hook has reached a definite contingency that has opposition to it. It is hard to do, it was very hard to model (tool) in the plug and it is extremely difficult to color and tape.
This leads us to a crossroad.
I agree. I know there have been a few issues with the quality of the hook after production. If it is difficult to maintain a consistent quality product (Hook) due to the prep and manufacturing process, than eliminate it. I would purchase the P Classic with or without the hook.
I believe majority of customers will purchase the boat without the hook. They purchase the BCB product for the same reason most do, Performance, tournament decks, quality, and top customer service.
We have a few new P Classics in my area, and all of them love the new boats. None complained about the hook.
I like the hook. If I didn’t it would not be a deal breaker for me unless I were using it to just ski with lol.
I’m not a big fan of the hook either. It is different though. Just like the lightning bolt. Just like the deck layout. Just like the top cap/hull in the front. Just like the trailers being built in house. Just like the customer service you get with a BassCat.
You are absolutely correct about it being your money, and you certainly can choose a different brand to spend it on. I own a BassCat because I think it is THE best all around boat in the market, and I know BCB cares about their customers. I love my Sabre FTD because for me, it is the perfect boat at this point in my life. If I was still fishing tournaments, I would have purchased a PII or the new Classic, as they are still within my price range. A small design characteristic like the hook would not outweigh all the other factors for owning a BassCat, at least for me.
I’m back in the market again after being away for a few years and have been and still leaning towards the PII or 2012-14 P4. It wasn’t until this past weekend that I carefully started looking at the Classic again as that was my previous and once I saw this little design difference, I thought how flipping cool is that signature mark. Something again that BCB does different and that makes them standout. Sometimes it’s the little things and the gradual changes that make who we are.
I like the hook. Very creative touch BassCat. I can’t imagine the hook design is that big of a deal. Wow!
I narrowed my choices down to the Classic and PII. My reasoning was mainly the ablility to fit them in my garage. I went with the PII. I actually like the hook. I feel it’s a unique to the brand and model. I didn’t like the white only area around the hook. But that was not the reason I went with the PII. Livewells were. They are important for me here in Florida due to the heat.
Let’s just say Q1 2019! Finally see that light at the end my crazy journey. I will always be BassCat Strong!
So screamn1550 – you are suggesting that since you don’t like the hook that Basscat should retool the mold going forward because of your opinion? Interesting…and that would be a horrible business decision for Basscat to make based off of one opinion. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have your opinion and that others don’t share your opinion (I’m not a fan of the hook either). But, I certainly wouldn’t tell any company to retool an entire boat due to one graphic. It does sound like many have voiced their opinion on the hook and maybe BCB will eventually eliminate this graphic. If you don’t like it that much then there are many other choices out there. Will a P2 fit in your garage? Will an older model Classic fit? Will a P4 fit? I’m not saying you shouldn’t voice your opinion, that’s actually what makes change happen but there is more involved in the final decision than just you saying if you don’t change it for me then that’s a deal breaker and I’m not going to buy. Seems like a poor way to get your point across. And I am sure BCB will tell you that ultimately they want you as the consumer to be happy and if this isn’t going to make you happy then don’t purchase the new Classic.
As of October 1st the hook is an option, though the inlay raised area will remain. It will just be all white.
Bass Cat Boats wrote:As of October 1st the hook is an option, though the inlay raised area will remain. It will just be all white.
Excellent !!!
Just noticing this thread in doing some research on the P Classic as a possibility for my next boat. Glad to see the hook is optional. I could live with it but would prefer to go without it.
Since the hook was offered as an option we have had the Hook option added on all but one (1) boat and both customers and dealers have opted for the hook the last three months. Yes, we’ve built one boat without a Hook.
They all had the choice of removing it and like many items of opinion, the opinion is obviously leave the Hook on almost all Pantera Classics.
Do you offer a barbless hook option as the barb offends me? Just kidding, it is a fishing boat and the hook is fitting in my opinion though nice of you to offer choices to try to cater to different people.
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