Bass Cat | BillBo | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/BillBo/activity/ Activity feed for BillBo. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 39046ec8ee81fd942e244070af06dae7 BillBo replied to the topic 2015 Puma fuel guage in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2015-puma-fuel-guage/#post-705761 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:31:53 -0600 BCB,  Thats what I was referring to, BCB Parts store on your website shows only “Moeller” style….. No other option under “fuel” accessories.

]]> 0 39046ec8ee81fd942e244070af06dae7 BillBo posted an update: BCB,  Thats what I was referring to, BCB Parts store on […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/24213/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:31:53 -0600 BCB,  Thats what I was referring to, BCB Parts store on your website shows only “Moeller” style….. No other option under “fuel” accessories.

]]> 0 be0769121b328820eb7c46c946b37d8b BillBo started the topic 2015 Puma fuel guage in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2015-puma-fuel-guage/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:27:17 -0600 Starboard guage not reading (red light on) and smart craft shows 0%.  Redid the butt connectors of wiring on top of tank, but still no dice.

So next step I suppose is to pull sending unit and check guage response with manual movement of float. How difficult is it to remove and will a new gasket be needed if it seems good? Parts store shows only…Read more

]]> 0 d8d50f9b82230a51a8aa3d1821912768 BillBo replied to the topic Service Bulletins? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/service-bulletins/#post-698700 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:10:17 -0600

VictoryGunner:

Because they rarely have recurring mechanical issues.  Ninety nine percent of the time it’s an owner issue most likely…overfill of the fuel tank, filling too fast, wrong angle.  Or hitting curbs, potholes; forgetting to unhook emergency cable from truck when storing trailer or pinching brake lines.  Still, the one percent of the…

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]]> 0 d8d50f9b82230a51a8aa3d1821912768 BillBo posted an update: VictoryGunner: Because they rarely have recurring […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17649/ Thu, 27 May 2021 14:10:17 -0600

VictoryGunner:

Because they rarely have recurring mechanical issues.  Ninety nine percent of the time it’s an owner issue most likely…overfill of the fuel tank, filling too fast, wrong angle.  Or hitting curbs, potholes; forgetting to unhook emergency cable from truck when storing trailer or pinching brake lines.  Still, the one percent of the…

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]]> 0 b777cfdbbd3dae9ae86c133be3109b86 BillBo replied to the topic Service Bulletins? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/service-bulletins/#post-698610 Sat, 22 May 2021 14:43:18 -0600 FAQ last updated 1 year ago!  Way too many topics of minor importance. Assuming all critical issues are in there somewhere, but without prior knowledge of a critical issue, how would one know what to search for? I’m talking critical stuff. For example, a specific topic BCB posted on swing tongues starts with “warning”.  So what would really be h…Read more

]]> 0 b777cfdbbd3dae9ae86c133be3109b86 BillBo posted an update: FAQ last updated 1 year ago!  Way too many topics of minor […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17561/ Sat, 22 May 2021 14:43:18 -0600 FAQ last updated 1 year ago!  Way too many topics of minor importance. Assuming all critical issues are in there somewhere, but without prior knowledge of a critical issue, how would one know what to search for? I’m talking critical stuff. For example, a specific topic BCB posted on swing tongues starts with “warning”.  So what would really be h…Read more

]]> 0 7675ec3d7b3c5f1d67a5eab9f320a303 BillBo started the topic Service Bulletins? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/service-bulletins/ Fri, 21 May 2021 20:06:27 -0600 Any thoughts about creating a new forum category for “service bulletins” which would be reserved only for IMPORTANT recurring mechanical issues?

This could be very helpful  to folks that buy a used boat without any idea what problems they might encounter for a particular model year.  Yes there is info out there but it is not easy to sort t…Read more

]]> 0 95bf636d4f2160ca9b996c04c8ab61a0 BillBo replied to the topic Another tire wear question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/another-tire-wear-question/#post-698520 Mon, 17 May 2021 13:46:04 -0600 Trailer has torsion axles and trailer is perfectly level when hooked up. Definitely will rotate the tires.

]]> 0 95bf636d4f2160ca9b996c04c8ab61a0 BillBo posted an update: Trailer has torsion axles and trailer is perfectly level […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17424/ Mon, 17 May 2021 13:46:04 -0600 Trailer has torsion axles and trailer is perfectly level when hooked up. Definitely will rotate the tires.

]]> 0 0000a32ea905807fbce94b66beac78af BillBo replied to the topic Another tire wear question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/another-tire-wear-question/#post-698519 Mon, 17 May 2021 13:44:05 -0600 I dont get any results when I search for idler arm bolts on this forum. I do recall some discussion on that a while back. Maybe it was on the BBC forum instead of here. I am careful to avoid curbs as much as possible but cant rule out that it might have happened once or twice. If spindles are bent, I assume that will rotating the wheel show out of…Read more

]]> 0 0000a32ea905807fbce94b66beac78af BillBo posted an update: I dont get any results when I search for idler arm bolts on […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17422/ Mon, 17 May 2021 13:44:05 -0600 I dont get any results when I search for idler arm bolts on this forum. I do recall some discussion on that a while back. Maybe it was on the BBC forum instead of here. I am careful to avoid curbs as much as possible but cant rule out that it might have happened once or twice. If spindles are bent, I assume that will rotating the wheel show out of…Read more

]]> 0 13226513c1c981077c30901e3c7b4fc0 BillBo started the topic Another tire wear question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/another-tire-wear-question/ Sun, 16 May 2021 21:12:15 -0600 2015 Puma tandem axle with 16 inch rims. Both of the front two tires showing excessive wear on the outer 1-2 inches. Planning to take it to a trailer service shop, but wondering what are possible causes. Tire pressure is about right and back two tires look good.

]]> 0 d537916009cc17bc6af3e52034c0caee BillBo started the topic Puma cooler hinge in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/puma-cooler-hinge/ Tue, 04 May 2021 17:01:33 -0600 Rivets on my 2015 Puma cooler hinges have broken (all but one so I went ahead and chiseled the last one free). Im supposing they will have to be drilled out which will leave a bunch of small metal pieces dropping into the bottom of the boat (bummer).

Anyway, Which size pop rivet is needed? Would it be 3/16 x 1/4 gap (medium length)? Any addl…Read more

]]> 0 2ad22b7ef598a85113f2b6cb07dcfcba BillBo posted an update: I believe for charging a phone or other device. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13929/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:19:35 -0600 I believe for charging a phone or other device.

]]> 0 82e59cd929e8a8831a6306f29f4296dc BillBo replied to the topic USB ports in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/usb-ports/#post-694699 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:19:34 -0600 I believe for charging a phone or other device.

]]> 0 6016dfa6b91ce0a812f9c0f0ee73d4c4 BillBo started the topic cutoff/breaker switches in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/cutoff-breaker-switches/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:07:08 -0600 2015 Puma, 36 V TM. What does the 50 amp breaker in the bilge area control power to? TM? outboard? both?

Wondering because I am going to winterize the boat soon and was advised to disconnect grounds from cranking battery and TM batteries, OR depending on how its wired, simply leave main breaker switch off. I might be able to trace those cables…Read more

]]> 0 617616ebdd992aff29fa208de75ae325 BillBo posted an update: The cup holder has a nipple on the underside of the hole. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13283/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:23:58 -0600 The cup holder has a nipple on the underside of the hole. Should be able to pry the cupholder off with minimal damage to gelcoat using a wide wood chisel. I like that cupholder there and it actually serves as  a convenient portal to underneath the TM. I apply a small bead of marine grade silicone around it when reinserting the cup holder so it is…Read more

]]> 0 84a8fc7a9aaf6fb35a7fc5cca53b6e3b BillBo replied to the topic Who is in charge of the Bass Cat Engineering Design????? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/who-in-charge-of-the-bass-cat-engineering-design/page/2/#post-693919 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:23:55 -0600 The cup holder has a nipple on the underside of the hole. Should be able to pry the cupholder off with minimal damage to gelcoat using a wide wood chisel. I like that cupholder there and it actually serves as  a convenient portal to underneath the TM. I apply a small bead of marine grade silicone around it when reinserting the cup holder so it is…Read more

]]> 0 82ee2180321540c587662d3d97195731 BillBo replied to the topic Who is in charge of the Bass Cat Engineering Design????? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/who-in-charge-of-the-bass-cat-engineering-design/page/2/#post-693892 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:29:53 -0600 What Wade said. The drain tubing sections for the cup holder and TM recess, which direct water down into the v of the hull probably came off. I found that to be the case on the 2015 Puma I bought recently. That tubing can swell and become a loose fit. I installed new pieces of tubing  on my 2015 Puma and presto, no leaks into lockers.

]]> 0 82ee2180321540c587662d3d97195731 BillBo posted an update: What Wade said. The drain tubing sections for the cup holder […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13257/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:29:53 -0600 What Wade said. The drain tubing sections for the cup holder and TM recess, which direct water down into the v of the hull probably came off. I found that to be the case on the 2015 Puma I bought recently. That tubing can swell and become a loose fit. I installed new pieces of tubing  on my 2015 Puma and presto, no leaks into lockers.

]]> 0 6866516c64a26d2a359774bcdd0e44cb BillBo started the topic Atlas jackplate noise in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/atlas-jackplate-noise/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:14:18 -0600 Jackplate on my 2015 Puma has started making a high pitch noise going down. No noise going up. I cleaned the posts per TH marine recommendation but no improvement.

Thought or suggestions? thanks.

 

]]> 0 0c5c35d371b27df7d10ddf54bb93a881 BillBo changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11993/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:34:30 -0600 0 cf368bc1f11f1759127bacf21cfe2e4f BillBo changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11991/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:29:16 -0600 0 2628b254bc84012fbbfd5e5f99b21895 BillBo posted an update: Bass Cat Boats: They have a kit to repair these tanks in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11870/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:09:01 -0600

Bass Cat Boats:

They have a kit to repair these tanks in the Service Department. They just need your serial number to send one out.

Thanks, BCB. Per first post, I already received that kit, but as stated I hesitate to go that route as I do not think it will solve the problem. I guess might need to pressure test the tank to determine exact…Read more

]]> 0 034d63d3b87bdf8e62ed2baea920e216 BillBo replied to the topic Still working on gas tank leak in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/still-working-on-gas-tank-leak/#post-691807 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:09:00 -0600

Bass Cat Boats:

They have a kit to repair these tanks in the Service Department. They just need your serial number to send one out.

Thanks, BCB. Per first post, I already received that kit, but as stated I hesitate to go that route as I do not think it will solve the problem. I guess might need to pressure test the tank to determine exact…Read more

]]> 0 9bd26e636bcab2bccfd3d6a1506955ec BillBo posted an update: SLumpp, Thanks for the suggestion. I hope to get back to the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11864/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:21:52 -0600 SLumpp, Thanks for the suggestion. I hope to get back to the boat later this week.  I will try pressuring that tank with the bulb. However, I think mine is only leaking when the tank is fairly full and gets under pressure. And the boat seems to run fine on that tank so far.  But of course having fuel spit out into the bilge is never good.  An…Read more

]]> 0 ad6c9a8be3c53b761bb1891979092660 BillBo replied to the topic Still working on gas tank leak in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/still-working-on-gas-tank-leak/#post-691799 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:21:49 -0600 SLumpp, Thanks for the suggestion. I hope to get back to the boat later this week.  I will try pressuring that tank with the bulb. However, I think mine is only leaking when the tank is fairly full and gets under pressure. And the boat seems to run fine on that tank so far.  But of course having fuel spit out into the bilge is never good.  An…Read more

]]> 0 2f60a050f1e954b878651527a48f4866 BillBo posted an update: Thanks, Matt. I am aware of the fix(es) for the swelling. I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11791/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:48:46 -0600 Thanks, Matt. I am aware of the fix(es) for the swelling. I assume that BCB experts have not responded yet as they are busy supporting their MLF pros up in Wisconsin. I am not the greatest with mechanical stuff, but given instructions I can usually make a repair without causing harm to the components.

First I am trying to understand if the…Read more

]]> 0 82c8be1ad5e9899f8ca5796fe87b2251 BillBo replied to the topic Still working on gas tank leak in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/still-working-on-gas-tank-leak/#post-691714 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:48:45 -0600 Thanks, Matt. I am aware of the fix(es) for the swelling. I assume that BCB experts have not responded yet as they are busy supporting their MLF pros up in Wisconsin. I am not the greatest with mechanical stuff, but given instructions I can usually make a repair without causing harm to the components.

First I am trying to understand if the…Read more

]]> 0 fa35a830bd5da8c0d617ad481d032c5b BillBo started the topic Still working on gas tank leak in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/still-working-on-gas-tank-leak/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:41:15 -0600 Gas tank leak around valve on top of tank, 2015 Puma purchased recently at a dealer located 6+ hours from home. Posted a few weeks ago.

Boat is kept at lake 70 miles away so I only have a chance to work on it once each week. Ran the tank close to empty 3 weeks ago and have been running only on starboard tank since.

First got the wrong size…Read more

]]> 0 eb43b684253dddf875e694d3672d25cf BillBo posted an update: I put a shot of liquid nails on the exposed thread area of […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11293/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:43:22 -0600 I put a shot of liquid nails on the exposed thread area of the lag bolts the last time that I found them needing to be tightened.

]]> 0 db9f49151e864b915b281a63a9cee559 BillBo replied to the topic Loose Trailer Bunk Bolts in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/loose-trailer-bunk-bolts/#post-690778 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:43:19 -0600 I put a shot of liquid nails on the exposed thread area of the lag bolts the last time that I found them needing to be tightened.

]]> 0 986a7c3f976f766c94e9a94563375c9c BillBo posted an update: I'm wondering if I have a similar problem to rfhbrando with […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10570/ Wed, 20 May 2020 02:26:31 -0600 I’m wondering if I have a similar problem to rfhbrando with the 2015 Puma I just bought. Port tank had some discoloration on the top (see pic) when I got it.  Last week I filled that tank until the pump kicked off. I went to the lake for a few hours but never drew gas from the port tank. When I got home I noticed a small amount of gas (wetness)…Read more

]]> 0 1fd2035bf87f8b2c71713d8502ee0bfe BillBo replied to the topic Trouble Filling Gas Tank in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trouble-filling-gas-tank-3/#post-689959 Wed, 20 May 2020 02:26:29 -0600 I’m wondering if I have a similar problem to rfhbrando with the 2015 Puma I just bought. Port tank had some discoloration on the top (see pic) when I got it.  Last week I filled that tank until the pump kicked off. I went to the lake for a few hours but never drew gas from the port tank. When I got home I noticed a small amount of gas (wetness)…Read more

]]> 0 1e4387bd1477e25c52ac67a1fd1208fc BillBo posted an update: I think you are in the right ballpark. Cautious buyers will […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9623/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:42:06 -0600 I think you are in the right ballpark. Cautious buyers will want to get a feel for engine condition. If you can get compression test done and show consistent and good readings (110-120) on all cylinders, that should help move it more quickly. Age of batteries and condition of seats and tires may also be questioned.

]]> 0 8278c6c23bc9fd02b22bffa2db085edc BillBo replied to the topic May sell my P4. in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/may-sell-my-p4/#post-688907 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:42:04 -0600 I think you are in the right ballpark. Cautious buyers will want to get a feel for engine condition. If you can get compression test done and show consistent and good readings (110-120) on all cylinders, that should help move it more quickly. Age of batteries and condition of seats and tires may also be questioned.

]]> 0 f82a2ab91caf9d2d5534023b4d152da1 BillBo posted an update: Too high as indicated by rooster tail? https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9203/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:30:10 -0600 Too high as indicated by rooster tail?

]]> 0 c965e7a12f0de40d7097624e9d90fd5a BillBo replied to the topic Garmin Force Trolling Motor in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/garmin-force-trolling-motor/#post-688163 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:30:09 -0600 Too high as indicated by rooster tail?

]]> 0 6f66cc87342444a8841d3c559266569b BillBo started the topic SOLD *** MO 2002 Pantera 3 $14,900 in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/mo-2002-pantera-3-14900/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:16:16 -0600 02 P3 Silouette, 200 Opti, 600 hrs. Motor still runs strong, has excellent compression (just tested 115-120 all cylinders). Boat will hit 72 gps. Swing tongue, flipping deck, hambys, like new Deans cover, Fury prop. All batteries less than 3 years old. Service done in 2019 include new air compressor, fuel rail flushed, all injectors ultrasonically…Read more

]]> 0 84c859ed1eeb911a0f916ad54eae7415 BillBo posted an update: I wonder about the durability, which would seem to favor the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/7961/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:11:07 -0600 I wonder about the durability, which would seem to favor the MG. I often fish lakes with standing timber where it is a must to bump into the trees and stobs to get bit.

]]> 0 f04184b7066bf11bab292bdc4d0fce21 BillBo replied to the topic New Trolling Motor Thoughts in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-trolling-motor-thoughts/page/2/#post-685828 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:11:01 -0600 I wonder about the durability, which would seem to favor the MG. I often fish lakes with standing timber where it is a must to bump into the trees and stobs to get bit.

]]> 0 c0855e9156b512dc40bf68b2691df6a6 BillBo posted an update: Boat is sold. Just spoke with seller. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/7297/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:10:17 -0600 Boat is sold. Just spoke with seller.

]]> 0 46d5aced3a5103a0f492d95fe84a7138 BillBo replied to the topic MO-2011 Puma FTD, 2015 Mercury, Price Reduced!!! in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/mo-2011-puma-ftd-2015-mercury-price-reduced/#post-683584 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:10:11 -0600 Boat is sold. Just spoke with seller.

]]> 0 e697a99f0499defc96eb7df4d19edd83 BillBo posted an update: Is it sold? https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/7144/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:57:45 -0600 Is it sold?

]]> 0 94b40cb99cfa1e6858322157d113c31a BillBo replied to the topic MO-2011 Puma FTD, 2015 Mercury, Price Reduced!!! in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/mo-2011-puma-ftd-2015-mercury-price-reduced/#post-683310 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:57:42 -0600 Is it sold?

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