Bass Cat | G-Rant | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/4x4yota/activity/ Activity feed for G-Rant. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c281cc0b91c96be49f9f0c56ff93942a G-Rant replied to the topic Sabre info in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-info/page/2/#post-709537 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:06:58 -0600 You have to know your local laws.  Sabres say 3 person, but in Texas you have have 10 people in the boat.  If all i am doing is ideling you can load it up as long as you are being safe.  Conditions matter, 10 people rough waters isn’t safe.  That three person rule is from the coast guard.  Not a fact on how many can actually be in the boat.

]]> 0 c281cc0b91c96be49f9f0c56ff93942a G-Rant posted an update: You have to know your local laws.  Sabres say 3 person, but […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27309/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:06:58 -0600 You have to know your local laws.  Sabres say 3 person, but in Texas you have have 10 people in the boat.  If all i am doing is ideling you can load it up as long as you are being safe.  Conditions matter, 10 people rough waters isn’t safe.  That three person rule is from the coast guard.  Not a fact on how many can actually be in the boat.

]]> 0 c71e1dbe34518c9e4baa9b437c76806a G-Rant replied to the topic Top Speed in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/top-speed-2/#post-709536 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:03:58 -0600 Prop to pad is so red kneck it isn’t even funny!  There is NO prop to pad special setting.  Why, it all depends on how you load the boat.  This statement would be more true if all boats where empty.   That statement is like telling a drag car to just set tire pressure to here and you will run 10’s in the quarter mile.

]]> 0 c71e1dbe34518c9e4baa9b437c76806a G-Rant posted an update: Prop to pad is so red kneck it isn't even funny!  There is […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27307/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:03:58 -0600 Prop to pad is so red kneck it isn’t even funny!  There is NO prop to pad special setting.  Why, it all depends on how you load the boat.  This statement would be more true if all boats where empty.   That statement is like telling a drag car to just set tire pressure to here and you will run 10’s in the quarter mile.

]]> 0 4a0e9dde35eaf400a5a640b5303fc78c G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/3/#post-708121 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:35:04 -0600 I wanted to follow-up with my finds.  There is NO set PTP setting.  All setups are dependent on how the boat is loaded.  With my motor down it was hell on wheels to control the boat and steering was crazy heavy.  I raised the motor up and now it drives like a dream.  I couldn’t run mine at the highest point because when you enter rough water I fe…Read more

]]> 0 4a0e9dde35eaf400a5a640b5303fc78c G-Rant posted an update: I wanted to follow-up with my finds.  There is NO set PTP […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26243/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:35:04 -0600 I wanted to follow-up with my finds.  There is NO set PTP setting.  All setups are dependent on how the boat is loaded.  With my motor down it was hell on wheels to control the boat and steering was crazy heavy.  I raised the motor up and now it drives like a dream.  I couldn’t run mine at the highest point because when you enter rough water I fe…Read more

]]> 0 7725390a11336005a42a9b46a494ddb3 G-Rant posted an update: Yes https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26241/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:27:14 -0600 Yes

]]> 0 8b646bbaead45d039c205d3eab8a486a G-Rant replied to the topic Humminbird SmartStrike Midsouth States V4.0 in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-smartstrike-midsouth-states-v4-0/#post-708120 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:27:13 -0600 Yes

]]> 0 1a59d4543b0535268daddba594bf70ec G-Rant replied to the topic Humminbird LakeMaster Midsouth V5.0 in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-lakemaster-midsouth-v5-0/#post-708119 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:25:08 -0600 Sorry, not sure why I didn’t get notified.  Yes sir it is available.

]]> 0 1a59d4543b0535268daddba594bf70ec G-Rant posted an update: Sorry, not sure why I didn't get notified.  Yes sir it is available. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26239/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:25:08 -0600 Sorry, not sure why I didn’t get notified.  Yes sir it is available.

]]> 0 921249deb0003fb73ed8d023957544b0 G-Rant replied to the topic Humminbird LakeMaster Midsouth V5.0 in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-lakemaster-midsouth-v5-0/#post-707597 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:10:56 -0600 OBO

 

]]> 0 921249deb0003fb73ed8d023957544b0 G-Rant posted an update: OBO   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25746/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:10:56 -0600 OBO

 

]]> 0 dacd6f90455b267d4c8efcf91eaaaa8c G-Rant started the topic Humminbird LakeMaster Midsouth V5.0 in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-lakemaster-midsouth-v5-0/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:55:31 -0600 This is just the LakeMaster card version 5.0.  Asking 120 shipped.

]]> 0 01f42a05a602a679bd4c96d44a1eb3f0 G-Rant started the topic Humminbird SmartStrike Midsouth States V4.0 in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-smartstrike-midsouth-states-v4-0/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:51:12 -0600 I have the midsouth states card version 4.0 smartstrike.  I am asking 140 shipped.

]]> 0 dc1c867b7807a5b20a46347b81ca6ba2 G-Rant replied to the topic Lynx Delivery in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lynx-delivery/#post-704757 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:13:41 -0600 To sum it up, you needed baby powder.  Got it….

At the end of the day the boat will be delivered the same as it was last week.  you fully know that it has nothing to do with basscat, you have stated more than once you know about the issues facing America.  Even when you “ordered” you jeepy you were able to watch it all come out the birth ca…Read more

]]> 0 dc1c867b7807a5b20a46347b81ca6ba2 G-Rant posted an update: To sum it up, you needed baby powder.  Got it.... At the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23333/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:13:41 -0600 To sum it up, you needed baby powder.  Got it….

At the end of the day the boat will be delivered the same as it was last week.  you fully know that it has nothing to do with basscat, you have stated more than once you know about the issues facing America.  Even when you “ordered” you jeepy you were able to watch it all come out the birth ca…Read more

]]> 0 e91d9af3dec5f39ff0f001404a11fcc3 G-Rant posted an update: Thank you!  I had no idea and needed some idea of the type […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23146/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:25:33 -0600 Thank you!  I had no idea and needed some idea of the type of bull I was getting myself into. Here in Texas with 15-20 and gust in the 30’s, you better hold on.

]]> 0 19c4c7e1e99d3ba08ad107e0cd2c6614 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Owners Invitation - Lake Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-owners-invitation/#post-704590 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:24:31 -0600 Thank you!  I had no idea and needed some idea of the type of bull I was getting myself into. Here in Texas with 15-20 and gust in the 30’s, you better hold on.

]]> 0 5ac899f3eb706185753c015c93af9dac G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Owners Invitation - Lake Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-owners-invitation/#post-704575 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:47:05 -0600 Awesome!  Beleave me, if a boat is drifting away, you can bet it will be mine.

]]> 0 5ac899f3eb706185753c015c93af9dac G-Rant posted an update: Awesome!  Beleave me, if a boat is drifting away, you can […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23125/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:47:05 -0600 Awesome!  Beleave me, if a boat is drifting away, you can bet it will be mine.

]]> 0 a355cfe34c7ddbd83edc1801d242c8f6 G-Rant started the topic 2022 Owners Invitation - Lake Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-owners-invitation/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:46:56 -0600 Ok, I am new to these beautiful lakes in arkansas.  My question is how bad is a south wind on beaver?  The wind looks to be blowing like crazy.  I will be by myself and I don’t have shallow anchors.  So loading unloading on the north shore will be a challenge and I am not sure how that will work for me a weigh-in.

 

I am hell bent on being the…Read more

]]> 0 9ba89895a48b9d3654cd28a40a8b89a0 G-Rant replied to the topic Shifting into gear while not running...how bad? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/shifting-into-gear-while-not-running-how-bad/#post-704562 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:43:35 -0600 Man I am confused, what did you do and what was the problem?

]]> 0 9ba89895a48b9d3654cd28a40a8b89a0 G-Rant posted an update: Man I am confused, what did you do and what was the problem? https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23098/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:43:35 -0600 Man I am confused, what did you do and what was the problem?

]]> 0 72809cd0ffb8201084a48438c8258acb G-Rant posted an update: I know it must suck, but you need to take a step back from […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23051/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:45:41 -0600 I know it must suck, but you need to take a step back from BCB.  I can assure you that as my first boat and working with them, they will do all they can.  But this issue of supply issues started in 2020 and after the past year you should see that from ordering a boat that it is going to get worse.  Have you tried to order anything Humminbird?  Doe…Read more

]]> 0 7b77360b11537a2817adee3882318bcf G-Rant replied to the topic Lynx Delivery in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lynx-delivery/#post-704487 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:45:40 -0600 I know it must suck, but you need to take a step back from BCB.  I can assure you that as my first boat and working with them, they will do all they can.  But this issue of supply issues started in 2020 and after the past year you should see that from ordering a boat that it is going to get worse.  Have you tried to order anything Humminbird?  Doe…Read more

]]> 0 3e3bacd9f1ce63be82601a2f94742ae9 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/3/#post-704092 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:59:47 -0600 So after reading that article, I check the engine and all bolts were tight.  But I did find that there was about 1/16 to 1/18 movement in the motor from left to right.  I found that it was lose on the tilt tube.  On the right side(drivers) there is a sleeve that you loosen the allen bolt and unscrew the collar to take up the slack.  Now the mot…Read more

]]> 0 3e3bacd9f1ce63be82601a2f94742ae9 G-Rant posted an update: So after reading that article, I check the engine and all […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22692/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:59:47 -0600 So after reading that article, I check the engine and all bolts were tight.  But I did find that there was about 1/16 to 1/18 movement in the motor from left to right.  I found that it was lose on the tilt tube.  On the right side(drivers) there is a sleeve that you loosen the allen bolt and unscrew the collar to take up the slack.  Now the mot…Read more

]]> 0 156a7e60265c6e796c0f01663de629f9 G-Rant posted an update: TNReb: I see registration has been posted/opened. Just […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22690/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:55:41 -0600

TNReb:

I see registration has been posted/opened.

Just curious – will there still be a draw for a new boat this year?  Any details on the “limited give aways”?

I only have a little longer to cancel my AirBnB reservation. Would be nice to know more details of the tournament before we commit to a 10 hour drive.

I’m sure it’ll be a good event…

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]]> 0 290b6b84f8d4b6b293221d0514d37b0f G-Rant replied to the topic o i tournament in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/o-i-tournament-2/#post-704091 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:55:40 -0600

TNReb:

I see registration has been posted/opened.

Just curious – will there still be a draw for a new boat this year?  Any details on the “limited give aways”?

I only have a little longer to cancel my AirBnB reservation. Would be nice to know more details of the tournament before we commit to a 10 hour drive.

I’m sure it’ll be a good event…

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]]> 0 7f6018a1efdab39af673fdaaac723c2c G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704032 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:03:20 -0600

G-Rant:

Wheelman:

G-Rant:

Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit ea…

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]]> 0 7f6018a1efdab39af673fdaaac723c2c G-Rant posted an update: G-Rant: Wheelman: G-Rant: Correct I am running 68-69 now […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22611/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:03:20 -0600

G-Rant:

Wheelman:

G-Rant:

Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit ea…

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]]> 0 d43ce3952158640d0b3f831495daa6d6 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704031 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:41:23 -0600

Wheelman:

G-Rant:

Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit easier to st…

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]]> 0 d43ce3952158640d0b3f831495daa6d6 G-Rant posted an update: Wheelman: G-Rant: Correct I am running 68-69 now with all […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22609/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:41:23 -0600

Wheelman:

G-Rant:

Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit easier to st…

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]]> 0 7ec399f2b70b4fb3457e8d3ea1937cfe G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704023 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:26:25 -0600 Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit easier to stabilize now that the mo…Read more

]]> 0 7ec399f2b70b4fb3457e8d3ea1937cfe G-Rant posted an update: Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22593/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:26:25 -0600 Correct I am running 68-69 now with all my tackle up front and yes a few of the box combined is some pretty good weight.  But real heavy stuff is in the back.  The boat is running faster weighed down.

 

At the end of the day my understanding still has not been answered.  Why does the boat run better and a bit easier to stabilize now that the mo…Read more

]]> 0 8b9d48e1d66a3d56c5734e263a4f778d G-Rant posted an update: Well let me give you the break down, but I did find that […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22589/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:18:35 -0600 Well let me give you the break down, but I did find that adding my 100 pound son to the cooler this past week dropped the speed down 20 mph.  So yes nose heavy affects the performance a lot.

 

When I purchased the boat and it was empty expect for me and 1/4 tank of gas I was only able to touch 66 with very heavy steering.  Meaning it was hell t…Read more

]]> 0 a117ef1d2be7747c643c7eeda8e4bc32 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704021 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:18:34 -0600 Well let me give you the break down, but I did find that adding my 100 pound son to the cooler this past week dropped the speed down 20 mph.  So yes nose heavy affects the performance a lot.

 

When I purchased the boat and it was empty expect for me and 1/4 tank of gas I was only able to touch 66 with very heavy steering.  Meaning it was hell t…Read more

]]> 0 9aa39d5f9f2c93516348eaa7a009362b G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704002 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:17:05 -0600 I have an ultrex.

]]> 0 9aa39d5f9f2c93516348eaa7a009362b G-Rant posted an update: I have an ultrex. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22555/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:17:05 -0600 I have an ultrex.

]]> 0 3560251a7bd73276d766491523ee4788 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-704000 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:56:24 -0600 I have never been able to get full RPM’s, about 5800 is the max.  With the motor at flush i was only able to get 56 -5700 and lucky to get 68.  Mostly 66 and fighting chine like crazy.

 

]]> 0 3560251a7bd73276d766491523ee4788 G-Rant posted an update: I have never been able to get full RPM's, about 5800 is the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22551/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:56:24 -0600 I have never been able to get full RPM’s, about 5800 is the max.  With the motor at flush i was only able to get 56 -5700 and lucky to get 68.  Mostly 66 and fighting chine like crazy.

 

]]> 0 25dc436ef5de0360cf9c9d832ce3c6d9 G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-703999 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:54:35 -0600 Yes it is a 3 blade.  No sir I have not measured.  But again the boat drives better and runs about 1-2 mph faster with much less chine and easier to steer.  The new 175 is based off the 200 platform.

]]> 0 25dc436ef5de0360cf9c9d832ce3c6d9 G-Rant posted an update: Yes it is a 3 blade.  No sir I have not measured.  But a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22549/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:54:35 -0600 Yes it is a 3 blade.  No sir I have not measured.  But again the boat drives better and runs about 1-2 mph faster with much less chine and easier to steer.  The new 175 is based off the 200 platform.

]]> 0 972150388add5b04cea8913b48c13b3b G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-703996 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:43:38 -0600 I am running about 3/4 to an inch obove flush.

]]> 0 972150388add5b04cea8913b48c13b3b G-Rant posted an update: I am running about 3/4 to an inch obove flush. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22543/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:43:38 -0600 I am running about 3/4 to an inch obove flush.

]]> 0 0508d8ad4880cb6cd5ae38302853749e G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-703995 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:41:58 -0600 Thanks for the food for thought.  I have a 23 furry.

]]> 0 0508d8ad4880cb6cd5ae38302853749e G-Rant posted an update: Thanks for the food for thought.  I have a 23 furry. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22541/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:41:58 -0600 Thanks for the food for thought.  I have a 23 furry.

]]> 0 ad3d1772c30796f3eb77f5ef1780759d G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-703993 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:39:14 -0600 Again I have a Mercury Pro XS 175.

]]> 0 ad3d1772c30796f3eb77f5ef1780759d G-Rant posted an update: Again I have a Mercury Pro XS 175. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22537/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:39:14 -0600 Again I have a Mercury Pro XS 175.

]]> 0 d5e4df5c2836af6f7221d5385f5c143b G-Rant replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/#post-703984 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:19:39 -0600 I have the 175 motor.  Can you explain the torque steer?  Currently it is driving the best and fastest speed.  At the stock location the steering was just tight like it took a lot to move the wheel and you could feel the chine starting.  Again at 55 I can steer with my little finger.  Now that I have raised it I can fight the chine with much less…Read more

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