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How hard is it and how will it look? I wont do it if there are going to be screwholes that need to be fixed. Thanks.Bill Spence St. Albans, VT [url=mailto:billspence@yahoo.com]billspence@yahoo.com[/url] http://www.twinstatebassin.com Bass Cat Boats http://www.basscat.com Vexilar Marine Electronics http://www.vexilar.com
Hello, .The fiberglass step with cup holders is definitely a Bass Cat exclusive, as far as I know no one else does this, and if they do,Im sure its not like BCBs…..and as fat as comfort I have a great fiberglass center seat situation…..My first ride ever in a Bass Boat last year, we are at Bull shoals, its Myself, Ivan and my girl fried Crystal, she sits in the center on the glass, im shotgun and of course Mr. Ivan is controlling the Rocket Ship……Well Ivan decided to show me how cats do not slide or spray you that at 70 MPH GPS he said “hold on”…..well he thought that to prove to me that they dont slide that a Breach Turn at 70, OMG, that Cougar FTD just dug in and around, It was very similar to my True Inboard 351 v8 Supra Comp real ski boat, and we were in a Bass Boat……Sorry for off of the point, My ADD kicked in, the moral to the story is a 2008 BCB Cougar FTD with a 250 pro xs can do a breach turn at 70mph, with a FULLY LOADED HULL,FULL OF GAS, AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE ready to pee their pants…….Ivan is 1 hell of a driver, I was hoping either Rick or Ivan would of had time to take me again this summer at the Dealer meeting….Everyone of my consumers besides 2 have the glass step, it looks better, is way stronger,and with the storage it is very useful……Last edited by bworner on November 16th, 2008, 1:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.Your Signature …
Hey VT- there is an option here if you want one. A good friend of mine is doing the same with his 09 Puma FTD. If you email me Ill tell you how it worked for him next week- I think he is going to replace the seat with the box next week- [url=mailto:merrisach@yahoo.com]merrisach@yahoo.com[/url]C.O.D. Jr. III
Any input from BCB on this?Bill Spence St. Albans, VT [url=mailto:billspence@yahoo.com]billspence@yahoo.com[/url] http://www.twinstatebassin.com Bass Cat Boats http://www.basscat.com Vexilar Marine Electronics http://www.vexilar.com
We have the flip seat option that hinges off the rear deck area of the seat box. It should not leave any holes uncovered. The hinge is a two part pivot hinge, and can slide when someone puts their weight in a forwards motion. The seat flips up and the hinge then presses down behind the lower cushion. You may be able to see one in the Owner Gallery on a 2005 or 2006 model boat and some 2007 models. BCB
I did this exact thing on an 07 PIV and love how it looks. The hinge was left in place because it is installed with pop rivots…..not screws but it is hidden by the step. There were two small holes visible after the install and someone at BCB parts told me it would happen but they included a red sticker to cover up the holes. It looks really good and nobody knows. Ill get some pics on here this evening to help you make your decision. DK
Different box than the glass one but same concept – you can see the reflective sticker that covers up the only visible holes that were left.
DKees. Thanks for the pic. Exactly what I am looking to do. BCB. I have the flip seat now and want the step instead. Looking to take the seat out and replace it with the step. Will there be any exposed screw holes when I am done? I dont mind the sticker thing at all. I am talking about an 08 Cougar FTD. Thanks. This site is the best.Bill Spence St. Albans, VT [url=mailto:billspence@yahoo.com]billspence@yahoo.com[/url] http://www.twinstatebassin.com Bass Cat Boats http://www.basscat.com Vexilar Marine Electronics http://www.vexilar.com
Yes, you will have screw or rivet holes to cover. DKees has used a Bass Cat decal to cover them above. The other option is screw caps which look pretty good in the black style caps. Sorry we were confused. The center step box is your best option as above also. The newer cushion style is more expensive and the room is not there on all models. BCB
Glad to help. If anything comes up during the install dont hesitate to email me.
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