Bass Cat | 23PumaSTS | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/23PumaSTS/activity/ Activity feed for 23PumaSTS. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f42758a57df6978053613946fe6b1c75 23PumaSTS started the topic Bob’s hydraulic jack plate stickin in highest position in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bobs-hydraulic-jack-plate-stickin-in-highest-position/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:53:39 -0600 I have a 2023 PUMA STS with  a 250hp pro XS. 20hrs on the engine. I fished a tournament yesterday and needed to raise the plate a few times to get into some shallow areas. When getting ready to leave the area the plate would not lower. I can hear the pump running when I hit the lever, but it was very reluctant to lower. After a few pumps of the…Read more

]]> 0 214f63b70942c5060e10f7e81a47cedb 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Removing rear pedestal seat post? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/removing-rear-pedestal-seat-post/#post-719836 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:08:32 -0600 I’ve dealt with the same issue. Small pry bar is what I use.

]]> 0 214f63b70942c5060e10f7e81a47cedb 23PumaSTS posted an update: I’ve dealt with the same issue. Small pry bar is what I use. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32340/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:08:32 -0600 I’ve dealt with the same issue. Small pry bar is what I use.

]]> 0 5325a230bc44374322415fe22e02f754 23PumaSTS started the topic Cleaner/protectant for the sea-deck style flooring in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/cleaner-protectant-for-the-sea-deck-style-flooring/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:05:02 -0600 I have a 2023 Puma STS with the sea deck style flooring in the cockpit area. What does Basscat recommend for cleaning/protecting this flooring material. Mine is a lighter gray color and is showing water marks.
Also, is this the same material the same as the strip of black flooring next to the rod lockers? What product to clean/protect those strips? Thanks.

]]> 0 03abaec01a0118f269a8bda862438255 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Balzout or Ram Mounts for two Lowrance 12's on the bow of a 2024 Puma STS? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-or-ram-mounts-for-two-lowrance-12s-on-the-bow-of-a-2024-puma-sts/#post-718833 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:15:12 -0600 Corky,

I just happened to have a Ram Mount from a previous set up and decided to use it…..because I had it.  I have a Ram mounted on each “step” in the front graph area on the bow. I thought I was going to like being able to swivel the mounts to get different viewing angles, but honestly……I pretty much just lock them down and leave them alone…Read more

]]> 0 03abaec01a0118f269a8bda862438255 23PumaSTS posted an update: Corky, I just happened to have a Ram Mount from a previous […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31765/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:15:12 -0600 Corky,

I just happened to have a Ram Mount from a previous set up and decided to use it…..because I had it.  I have a Ram mounted on each “step” in the front graph area on the bow. I thought I was going to like being able to swivel the mounts to get different viewing angles, but honestly……I pretty much just lock them down and leave them alone…Read more

]]> 0 9ebcc9996d27c57a5bd9a27dda15e457 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Balzout or Ram Mounts for two Lowrance 12's on the bow of a 2024 Puma STS? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-or-ram-mounts-for-two-lowrance-12s-on-the-bow-of-a-2024-puma-sts/#post-718822 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:14:22 -0600 I have a 23 puma with two 10 inch graphs on ram mounts.

Basscat has provided a very nice step and pole on the front of the trailer. Having said that, at 75 years old, do yourself a favor and get the trick step. Even with the factory steps, you really need to be pretty nimble……regardless of what graphs you have and how they’re mounted…..to use the…Read more

]]> 0 9ebcc9996d27c57a5bd9a27dda15e457 23PumaSTS posted an update: I have a 23 puma with two 10 inch graphs on ram […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31753/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:14:22 -0600 I have a 23 puma with two 10 inch graphs on ram mounts.

Basscat has provided a very nice step and pole on the front of the trailer. Having said that, at 75 years old, do yourself a favor and get the trick step. Even with the factory steps, you really need to be pretty nimble……regardless of what graphs you have and how they’re mounted…..to use the…Read more

]]> 0 f637cde8fb45973d6c911532f0c9dd3a 23PumaSTS posted an update: I bought a little pry bar from harbor freight for 5 bucks. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31707/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:49:58 -0600 I bought a little pry bar from harbor freight for 5 bucks. Wiggle it under the bottom of the post and it pops right out.

]]> 0 603b981e67f2985b63bebfb52b72f745 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Hard to remove seat post in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/hard-to-remove-seat-post/#post-718767 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:49:57 -0600 I bought a little pry bar from harbor freight for 5 bucks. Wiggle it under the bottom of the post and it pops right out.

]]> 0 00d3cf10792696ff3524c0d85b82d644 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Need prop recommendations in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/need-prop-recommendations/#post-718680 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:55:24 -0600 I would stay with the 23pitch for now and keep working on your setup as far as weight distribution. As you break in the motor, you can have brief periods of WOT and can find the sweet spot.

Others may be able to recommend a good starting point for engine height.

make sure you have a long stretch of water as speed takes time to develop. Trim up…Read more

]]> 0 00d3cf10792696ff3524c0d85b82d644 23PumaSTS posted an update: I would stay with the 23pitch for now and keep working on […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31618/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:55:24 -0600 I would stay with the 23pitch for now and keep working on your setup as far as weight distribution. As you break in the motor, you can have brief periods of WOT and can find the sweet spot.

Others may be able to recommend a good starting point for engine height.

make sure you have a long stretch of water as speed takes time to develop. Trim up…Read more

]]> 0 e48b82b2fdfd20ba6a11ce5ff998298a 23PumaSTS posted an update: First, I’d make sure you’re getting full throttle. Then I’d […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31607/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:12:20 -0600 First, I’d make sure you’re getting full throttle. Then I’d try to optimize my weight distribution….heavy stuff in the back, light stuff in the front. Take an honest assessment of what a “tournament load” is. Subtract weight where feasible. Does the boat seem to lift……does it ever get “lighter” as your speed creeps up? As you’re running, doe…Read more

]]> 0 e4657883d82c3fd3e4b1766b1eb26b73 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Need prop recommendations in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/need-prop-recommendations/#post-718671 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:12:19 -0600 First, I’d make sure you’re getting full throttle. Then I’d try to optimize my weight distribution….heavy stuff in the back, light stuff in the front. Take an honest assessment of what a “tournament load” is. Subtract weight where feasible. Does the boat seem to lift……does it ever get “lighter” as your speed creeps up? As you’re running, doe…Read more

]]> 0 d5a8f0dddddb2d196fc87e391dbb1280 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Trolling Motor? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trolling-motor-4/#post-718617 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:43:01 -0600 I had the MG 109 on my previous boat. It finally died (after 16y). Switched to Garmin. My advice would be, find someone who works at Garmin to get you the discount, buy the Force and run it on 24volt. Would be faster without having to go 36v. The discount takes some of the sting out of the cost.

]]> 0 d5a8f0dddddb2d196fc87e391dbb1280 23PumaSTS posted an update: I had the MG 109 on my previous boat. It finally died (after […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31560/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:43:01 -0600 I had the MG 109 on my previous boat. It finally died (after 16y). Switched to Garmin. My advice would be, find someone who works at Garmin to get you the discount, buy the Force and run it on 24volt. Would be faster without having to go 36v. The discount takes some of the sting out of the cost.

]]> 0 a1884d896c24f27c60ce8d38ef5db543 23PumaSTS started the topic New 2023 Puma….registration numbers in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-2023-puma-registration-numbers/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:41:24 -0600 I’m sure this has been covered before, but I’m going to ask again. I’m looking for some really nice numbers for my boat. I mean, this thing is the Holy Grail of boats to me, so I shouldn’t settle on its appearance. I’ve looked around to try and find some reg. numbers that look like the iridescent blue letters that say “Puma” on the cap, but Im t…Read more

]]> 0 16618cb1324109f3d206238f4c748e50 23PumaSTS posted an update: I have a new 23 Puma STS also. My latches have, for the most […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31201/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:08:25 -0600 I have a new 23 Puma STS also. My latches have, for the most part, been great. Occasionally a couple of the buttons have been a little “sticky,” but overall they’re great.

my net storage has a simple hole drilled at the lowest point. Nothing fancy, but functional. Perhaps an oversight during the boat build?

this is my first boat with a smart…Read more

]]> 0 60e127b7ba12de5c1d133c3619e966dd 23PumaSTS replied to the topic New Puma STS in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-puma-sts/#post-717863 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:08:24 -0600 I have a new 23 Puma STS also. My latches have, for the most part, been great. Occasionally a couple of the buttons have been a little “sticky,” but overall they’re great.

my net storage has a simple hole drilled at the lowest point. Nothing fancy, but functional. Perhaps an oversight during the boat build?

this is my first boat with a smart…Read more

]]> 0 9553c17daf1aff8d212c9f83416ae4a1 23PumaSTS replied to the topic Bilge pump/auto bilge operation questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bilge-pump-auto-bilge-operation-questions/#post-717861 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:47:04 -0600 SLummp…..very helpful. I also found a video on line that said the same. Just got back from vacation where I left the boat on the water for 5 nights. We had rain and I was nervous about getting too much water in the boat as it was close to the end of the overhang. So, I should turn main switch off and put bilge button to auto and leave it during t…Read more

]]> 0 9553c17daf1aff8d212c9f83416ae4a1 23PumaSTS posted an update: SLummp…..very helpful. I also found a video on line that s […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31199/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:47:04 -0600 SLummp…..very helpful. I also found a video on line that said the same. Just got back from vacation where I left the boat on the water for 5 nights. We had rain and I was nervous about getting too much water in the boat as it was close to the end of the overhang. So, I should turn main switch off and put bilge button to auto and leave it during t…Read more

]]> 0 b78e2893f39fcf6d8506d56ad593125d 23PumaSTS started the topic Bilge pump/auto bilge operation questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bilge-pump-auto-bilge-operation-questions/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:16:17 -0600 new 23 puma STS. I can’t figure out how the auto bilge system works…..or if I have an issue with my system.
Does the auto bilge kick on when the whole system is off (main switch at the console off)?

I turned off the main switch and flooded the bilge. I observed the float lift up (completely submerged) and nothing happened. I then went to the das…Read more

]]> 0 7be01600a04be666dfc36961f9acc6f8 23PumaSTS posted an update: I had the same problem with mine. 23 Puma STS. Handle […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31065/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:41:06 -0600 I had the same problem with mine. 23 Puma STS. Handle wouldn’t stay locked. Dealer added spacers to the main block and added brake fluid. It works great now. I will monitor for leaks.

]]> 0 2c09dba5b109c7aa119a822dd61e749a 23PumaSTS replied to the topic 2023 Caracal - Trailer parking brake in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2023-caracal-trailer-parking-brake/#post-717298 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:41:05 -0600 I had the same problem with mine. 23 Puma STS. Handle wouldn’t stay locked. Dealer added spacers to the main block and added brake fluid. It works great now. I will monitor for leaks.

]]> 0 2da1ec81d8945add2726992b6817eb1d 23PumaSTS started the topic 2023 PUMA. Another gas tank question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2023-puma-another-gas-tank-question/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:01:33 -0600 2023 puma with 250 pro XS. Trouble filling port side tank once it gets to about 3/4 full. I can see it has another couple inches left to fill in the tank…….but once it gets almost full,  it will only take a small volumes of gas a a time. I can hear a sort of hissing sound as this is going on. Some sort of obstruction to a vent tube?

thanks

 

]]> 0 45fa80334cb1d0808bc88c1fd26f85d1 23PumaSTS started the topic New Puma, new to Basscat. in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-puma-new-to-basscat/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:50:47 -0600 New Basscat boat owner and new member here. Picking up my new 2023 Puma STS with 250 Mercury ProXS later this week.  Can’t wait.

I’ve been a very satisfied ChampioN owner since 2005 (198/225 opti) but engine problems have finally become too much to bear. I’ve always known that Basscat was my next boat, and I’m saddened and absolutely thrilled…Read more

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