Topic: Puma Set-up Question for BCB and Others – repost from past weekend

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March 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm #389281

BJfisher
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I know this opens a can of worms, and Im just now starting to look into it, but have a few questions on my Puma performance. I absolutely love the boat, bought a few months ago, but here are my thoughts. Its an 06 Puma with a 275 Verado (Dealer called it a Puma Wide – wider beam?) He said it was an 82 mph rig. Thats certainly not why I bought it, but after my first few trips, I opened it up. I get to 65 mph WOT (on speedometer, GPS antenna had gone out by the third trip, puck being replaced now), some trim remaining, only about 5700 RPM, and she chines. I can drive it, not through it, with a little steering tweek. This is one passenger, half fuel, etc. Looking at my set-up, after some reading to understand the specs, here is what I have. Slidemaster manual jackplate, measures 3″ in from transom to motor mount, prop center is about 3-31/2″ below pad. Prop is a Bravo 28p, 4 blade. Hole shot is very good. Boat was a previous one owner, and not sure what he did/didnt do. Please chime in with any thoughts. Thanks, Ill be listening.

March 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm #389283

Bass Cat Boats
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BJfisher, The first thing you need to do is get a handheld GPS or get yours fixed. At 5800 rpms and with a 28″ prop you are certainly running faster than 65 mph. You have a setup that very few others have out there so be patient. Bass Cat Boats itself will more than likely have the best information on this set up. If I were to guess Id say that you are looking at a solid Mid-70s set up. Get a good solid GPS speed and we can help more.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

March 1, 2010 at 8:35 pm #389285

Bass Cat Boats
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We sold several Verado engines with Bravo propellers. The engine seemed to run well with them and we would suspect you can run in the upper 70s, though some touch 80+. You do need a GPS before any tweaking can commence. BCB

March 1, 2010 at 8:55 pm #389288

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Appreciate the input – will install new antenna (3000 replacing old 2000) – hopefully I bought the correct red to blue network adapter – then Ill get a good GPS speed before I start tweaking. My first two trips out I was just fishing and riding, hadnt even found the GPS speed reading yet. Probably playing with the map and sonar screens. Third trip out I got the GPS not responding alarm, same trip I was ready to try WOT. Will post again as I need advice.
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