https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/BIGCATTER/activity/ Activity feed for BIGCATTER. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 344a0ae79c36aac11d807e5dceac86b5 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/1996-basscat-pantera-2-with-200-mariner-magnum-efi/#post-719964 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:33:46 -0600 Sounds alot like what my brother’s Mariner did. — Also a 200 EFI. — Ended up being the computer . – Sent it ( The computer ) to Simon Motorsports in San Diego and they fixed it up for a couple hundred bucks. — Best course of action would be to take it to a Merc / Mariner mechanic and have it checked out. — That boat SHOULD push the 70 MPH mark…Read more

]]> 0 344a0ae79c36aac11d807e5dceac86b5 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32431/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:33:46 -0600 Sounds alot like what my brother’s Mariner did. — Also a 200 EFI. — Ended up being the computer . – Sent it ( The computer ) to Simon Motorsports in San Diego and they fixed it up for a couple hundred bucks. — Best course of action would be to take it to a Merc / Mariner mechanic and have it checked out. — That boat SHOULD push the 70 MPH mark…Read more

]]> 0 0192f819f15552aaf7b2fe89267e3ac5 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/pantera-classic-vs-other-panteras/#post-713583 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:29:22 -0600 I believe the Classics had less bells / whistles and were a bit lighter , thus , a little bit faster . – My 99 model is a little rocket !!

 

 

]]> 0 0192f819f15552aaf7b2fe89267e3ac5 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29449/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:29:22 -0600 I believe the Classics had less bells / whistles and were a bit lighter , thus , a little bit faster . – My 99 model is a little rocket !!

 

 

]]> 0 0148ad6c5d9ab9f14ebaeb9b3f60289d https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/need-help-selling/#post-710483 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:27:58 -0600 Sounds like NADA may seem a bit low to you . — All I have to offer is that I bought a 99 model Classic in 2010 that needed a motor, and I paid 5000 for it back then, and it was in very good condition. – I can’t imagine your circumstances, but my advice is to find a service facility that can make the diagnosis you need, fix it, and then sell if…Read more

]]> 0 0148ad6c5d9ab9f14ebaeb9b3f60289d https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28038/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:27:58 -0600 Sounds like NADA may seem a bit low to you . — All I have to offer is that I bought a 99 model Classic in 2010 that needed a motor, and I paid 5000 for it back then, and it was in very good condition. – I can’t imagine your circumstances, but my advice is to find a service facility that can make the diagnosis you need, fix it, and then sell if…Read more

]]> 0 351fff0e45eab9bc7a6d13fe76c23013 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/top-speed-2008-classic/#post-710477 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:57:20 -0600 You never mentioned engine RPM in your post. – This can be very important data in this area of performance and/or tuning. –  I’ve been running Yamaha’s for 30 years, and the best performing prop on a Yamaha, in my humble opinion , is a Yamaha . – I’ve tried Fury’s and Tempest’s both, and I personally like the Yamaha better. – For all out running,…Read more

]]> 0 351fff0e45eab9bc7a6d13fe76c23013 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28033/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:57:20 -0600 You never mentioned engine RPM in your post. – This can be very important data in this area of performance and/or tuning. –  I’ve been running Yamaha’s for 30 years, and the best performing prop on a Yamaha, in my humble opinion , is a Yamaha . – I’ve tried Fury’s and Tempest’s both, and I personally like the Yamaha better. – For all out running,…Read more

]]> 0 1cfc80faa955a6c767ddb72a66212f40 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/1996-pantera-ii-steering-cable-replacement/#post-707864 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:35:21 -0600 I’ve had both types of steering over the years, and I have to say it is definitely worth the effort to go hydraulic. —  I’ve personally converted 3 different Bass Cats to the Sea Star system, and it is quite easy to do. — If you’ve never driven a boat with hydraulic steering, you will not believe the difference !! — Hoss

]]> 0 1cfc80faa955a6c767ddb72a66212f40 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25974/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:35:21 -0600 I’ve had both types of steering over the years, and I have to say it is definitely worth the effort to go hydraulic. —  I’ve personally converted 3 different Bass Cats to the Sea Star system, and it is quite easy to do. — If you’ve never driven a boat with hydraulic steering, you will not believe the difference !! — Hoss

]]> 0 328e825819e2705e273ab206364d2194 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2023-owners-invitational-lake-norfork-tentative/#post-707863 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:30:39 -0600 I’m looking forward to it !!

]]> 0 328e825819e2705e273ab206364d2194 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25972/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:30:39 -0600 I’m looking forward to it !!

]]> 0 11554f5a7d7bddf3361fc2473339ffd0 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25286/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:33:57 -0600 I believe they were 18’10” in length. – I ran an 88 model Pantera 2 for 18 years and was never disappointed in it. – It was basically the same hull configuration as the early 90s versions. — I put that old girl through some hair raising situations and she always got me back to the ramp at the end of the day in one piece. – GREAT boat !!

 

]]> 0 4ab61d97fae7d686143568f80bf4b7f2 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/early-90s-panterra-ii/#post-707077 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:33:56 -0600 I believe they were 18’10” in length. – I ran an 88 model Pantera 2 for 18 years and was never disappointed in it. – It was basically the same hull configuration as the early 90s versions. — I put that old girl through some hair raising situations and she always got me back to the ramp at the end of the day in one piece. – GREAT boat !!

 

]]> 0 8891ee888fa5a4ec123249e652b14783 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trailering-with-cover-on/#post-707076 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:27:59 -0600 Over the years , my experience has been that I get better fuel economy WITHOUT the cover, but of course it does get dirtier that way.

 

]]> 0 8891ee888fa5a4ec123249e652b14783 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25284/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:27:59 -0600 Over the years , my experience has been that I get better fuel economy WITHOUT the cover, but of course it does get dirtier that way.

 

]]> 0 c8da0499c60706072e60f6426d716463 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23884/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:00:31 -0600 If tail lights have the 3 wire connector at the light, unplug it and test for voltage on the brown wire at the connector. – I f it’s good, the light is the culprit.

]]> 0 d075ee4582c0969c521259c4fe9a088a https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/running-light-problem/#post-705376 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:00:29 -0600 If tail lights have the 3 wire connector at the light, unplug it and test for voltage on the brown wire at the connector. – I f it’s good, the light is the culprit.

]]> 0 3412ace19b4c924f7573e99bc02a11f8 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/shifting-into-gear-while-not-running-how-bad/#post-704586 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:34:08 -0600 If you stretched the cable , you’d be pulling REAL hard !! — No worries . — You didn’t hurt a thing.

]]> 0 3412ace19b4c924f7573e99bc02a11f8 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23138/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:34:08 -0600 If you stretched the cable , you’d be pulling REAL hard !! — No worries . — You didn’t hurt a thing.

]]> 0 c717d0658bcb44ec739d518dab6c260c https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/electrical-issue-4/#post-704014 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:19:47 -0600 Not finished yet !! — Now would be a good time to find out just exactly WHAT tripped it in the first place . — No fun having trouble on the water ……

 

]]> 0 c717d0658bcb44ec739d518dab6c260c https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22575/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:19:47 -0600 Not finished yet !! — Now would be a good time to find out just exactly WHAT tripped it in the first place . — No fun having trouble on the water ……

 

]]> 0 4bffbde46fdba2e8c1876ceb3f376719 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/better-watch-out-at-oi/#post-701883 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:09:17 -0600 What a difference a week makes !!! — Couldn’t fish the O.I. this year , but we went Saturday the 30th and would’ve had a 22 lb. bag . — One of those days that we live for as fishermen !! — Congrats to the winners !!! – October can be a real grind on Norfork .

 

 

]]> 0 4bffbde46fdba2e8c1876ceb3f376719 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/20665/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:09:17 -0600 What a difference a week makes !!! — Couldn’t fish the O.I. this year , but we went Saturday the 30th and would’ve had a 22 lb. bag . — One of those days that we live for as fishermen !! — Congrats to the winners !!! – October can be a real grind on Norfork .

 

 

]]> 0 9d743e24685bb0babb08ae6a85138c93 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/20156/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:31:27 -0600 Could be water in one of the switches . — Try unplugging each one ( one at a time ) to isolate the problem . — My experience has been that the one on the motor itself is the culprit . — Also the most apt to get water intrusion . — Hope this helps . — Hoss

]]> 0 4cd913a700a59d255e5161f0887b18bc https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/help-all-trim-switches-stopped-working/#post-701271 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:31:26 -0600 Could be water in one of the switches . — Try unplugging each one ( one at a time ) to isolate the problem . — My experience has been that the one on the motor itself is the culprit . — Also the most apt to get water intrusion . — Hope this helps . — Hoss

]]> 0 f13b70324bc403a35821f04ff823d01c https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/memorial-day-weekend-2/ Wed, 26 May 2021 18:34:30 -0600 As this weekend is the official ” kickoff ” for the summer season , I’d just like all to take pause , bow their heads , and give thanks to those that gave all they had so we could live free here in America . — Ya’ll take care , be safe on the water , and God bless . — Hoss

]]> 0 f9d8821fc633c8013a38138bc7651b5d https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/stability-handle-in-center-seat-post/#post-697005 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:35:26 -0600 My brother and I have both added what we call ” The old man pole ” to our boats . — Mines a 99 Classic DC , and his is a 97 Pan 2 DC . — We used a 1 inch square tube with a shifter knob attached to the end . — Bolted them to the inside of the drivers console with the knob just at windshield height . — Easy to grab from a seated position , and…Read more

]]> 0 f9d8821fc633c8013a38138bc7651b5d https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16091/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:35:26 -0600 My brother and I have both added what we call ” The old man pole ” to our boats . — Mines a 99 Classic DC , and his is a 97 Pan 2 DC . — We used a 1 inch square tube with a shifter knob attached to the end . — Bolted them to the inside of the drivers console with the knob just at windshield height . — Easy to grab from a seated position , and…Read more

]]> 0 44ab50a9a83713a87c8e911ddeaa465a https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prayers-for-my-wife-please/page/2/#post-696713 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:19:45 -0600 Prayers and blessings graciously sent your way J-stew .

]]> 0 44ab50a9a83713a87c8e911ddeaa465a https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15799/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:19:45 -0600 Prayers and blessings graciously sent your way J-stew .

]]> 0 bef9aa0a4d13353bd0b738487564c457 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/ultrex-cable-question/#post-695040 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:49:39 -0600 I absolutely love my Ultrex , but I do have one bone of contention against it . — The angle that the cable comes off of the head should be 90 degrees to the head , not 45 like it is . — Makes it tuff to place rods on the deck when not deployed . – Other than that , it’s great . — I keep telling myself to see if I can rearrange the cable / head…Read more

]]> 0 bef9aa0a4d13353bd0b738487564c457 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14243/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:49:39 -0600 I absolutely love my Ultrex , but I do have one bone of contention against it . — The angle that the cable comes off of the head should be 90 degrees to the head , not 45 like it is . — Makes it tuff to place rods on the deck when not deployed . – Other than that , it’s great . — I keep telling myself to see if I can rearrange the cable / head…Read more

]]> 0 7e8829944360e40f8fd1813a2f44eaf9 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14133/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:55:11 -0600 49 years in the automotive industry has taught me that there are only a couple of products that really get the job of removing water from fuel done . – Actually the don’t remove it , they just ” suspend ” it in the fuel with isopropyl alcohol , which mixes with the gasoline and passes it on through the engine without further trouble . — First one…Read more

]]> 0 f08433dcb5362efd1fc9c539193990de https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/question-on-gas-additives/#post-694918 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:55:05 -0600 49 years in the automotive industry has taught me that there are only a couple of products that really get the job of removing water from fuel done . – Actually the don’t remove it , they just ” suspend ” it in the fuel with isopropyl alcohol , which mixes with the gasoline and passes it on through the engine without further trouble . — First one…Read more

]]> 0 33a5bfd3b5908b039acae497cf530909 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13975/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:06:35 -0600 Trolling motor ??? — Graphs ??? — Batteries ??? —  Other accessories ??? — Need more data to make any kind of  comment .

]]> 0 4f61bf58010bafd306bea41f4b3cac9b https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/price-2011-erya/#post-694735 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:06:32 -0600 Trolling motor ??? — Graphs ??? — Batteries ??? —  Other accessories ??? — Need more data to make any kind of  comment .

]]> 0 70dddd70fb87b4efc246882a19605864 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13749/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:42:26 -0600 I’d say 3300 t0 3500 lbs. would be a good ballpark figure .

]]> 0 6e240db600fd01cc62312a19de0e3d1c https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-pantera-classic-pantera-ii/#post-694480 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:42:22 -0600 I’d say 3300 t0 3500 lbs. would be a good ballpark figure .

]]> 0 992841d73961a2e946c2f3343befae66 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/rodman-reservoir-florida/#post-693044 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:01:19 -0600 Thanks for those words of encouragement BCB !! — I thought it ALL looked REAL good !! — Hoss

]]> 0 992841d73961a2e946c2f3343befae66 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12751/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:01:19 -0600 Thanks for those words of encouragement BCB !! — I thought it ALL looked REAL good !! — Hoss

]]> 0 f3d8387e8e60ea622a0a241daa23fa14 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12749/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:58:52 -0600 Thanks for the info. — I also looked at Six Mile and Trout Creek areas , which look amazing . — Hoss

]]> 0 32a27937794f2dbba9e53eee249a78f2 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/rodman-reservoir-florida/#post-693043 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:58:51 -0600 Thanks for the info. — I also looked at Six Mile and Trout Creek areas , which look amazing . — Hoss

]]> 0 87b795e3cd4e3b82d2f4790e4c9adee5 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/rodman-reservoir-florida/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:06:39 -0600 Alright boys and girls , needing some input . — Wanting to go to Florida in February and catch some big-uns !! — Looking for any and all advice . — Found a place to stay on Rodman , but not averse to traveling around to other waters , like maybe St. Johns River . — Looks like a fantastic area to go play for a week or so . — Thanks in advance…Read more

]]> 0 bd825165aa68b30c39f1f190dc3d8a21 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/basscat-draft/#post-691730 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:26:10 -0600 You can always get out and push if needed . — Been there , done that !

 

]]> 0 bd825165aa68b30c39f1f190dc3d8a21 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11802/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:26:10 -0600 You can always get out and push if needed . — Been there , done that !

 

]]> 0 3b91d94a870e08a6d655fd5984b67754 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11706/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:58:58 -0600 You-tube ” Worlds fastest pontoon boat ” sometime . — 107 on gps , in a pontoon boat !! — Three , 300 horse Mercs hanging on it !! — No life jackets or anything !! — SCARY if you ask me !!!

]]> 0 121a09d8d5b87e8d7fe0d32758ab0178 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/110mph-in-a-non-a-b-boat/#post-691589 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:58:54 -0600 You-tube ” Worlds fastest pontoon boat ” sometime . — 107 on gps , in a pontoon boat !! — Three , 300 horse Mercs hanging on it !! — No life jackets or anything !! — SCARY if you ask me !!!

]]> 0 f5d1b481426c6dde2b81bcc9be4f94a5 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10929/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:44:16 -0600 Forward is right , back is left . – I just push on the pedal and make it go . – Never really gave it much thought .

 

]]> 0 938423e011a7a492327eff76dcd35f9a https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/what-is-everyone-using-for-minn-kota-ultrex-directional-illumination-in-the-dark/#post-690357 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:44:14 -0600 Forward is right , back is left . – I just push on the pedal and make it go . – Never really gave it much thought .

 

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