Bass Cat | Will Hesch | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/CentralCoastBassFishing/activity/ Activity feed for Will Hesch. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7737e9be0fc5de652bd24d64c9becab1 Will Hesch started the topic Aurora Caracal (2022) cover for sale in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/aurora-caracal-2022-cover-for-sale/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:15:50 -0600 I’ve got a new, unused Grey Aurora Canvas cover for a current year Caracal SP. It’s for a single console with small windshield and a 45″ Ultrex.

Like Aurora’s garage sale on this forum, I’d like $500 and shipping which I think will be around $50. 

Will 805-550-7865

will@centralcoastbassfishing.com

]]> 0 cfff92f44a61237bbaae8efc3ee318d7 Will Hesch posted an update: Caracal 19, I have a new grey Aurora cover for a Caracal […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32706/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:31:34 -0600 Caracal 19, I have a new grey Aurora cover for a Caracal (ours is a 2022) with a single console/small windshield with 45″ Ultrex

you can call or text me at 805-550-7865 or email me at will@centralcoastbassfishing.com

I’ll sell it like Aurora for $500 plus shipping which I’m guessing will be around $50 UPS

]]> 0 06214e421a5fb14d824bb0eb8c5a6f2c Will Hesch replied to the topic Basscat Boat Cover Garage Sale in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/basscat-boat-cover-garage-sale/page/2/#post-720438 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:31:24 -0600 Caracal 19, I have a new grey Aurora cover for a Caracal (ours is a 2022) with a single console/small windshield with 45″ Ultrex

you can call or text me at 805-550-7865 or email me at will@centralcoastbassfishing.com

I’ll sell it like Aurora for $500 plus shipping which I’m guessing will be around $50 UPS

]]> 0 fecc1fd826c1fa320ea298e1ddb9732e Will Hesch posted an update: Bump because it's now available on our website: […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32704/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:05:28 -0600 Bump because it’s now available on our website: https://centralcoastbassfishing.com/collections/coolfoot/products/power-pole-pedal

]]> 0 71df9ebcddd96559f474b97b92b520be Will Hesch replied to the topic new coolfoot for the Power Pole Move in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-coolfoot-model-for-the-power-pole-move/#post-720437 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:05:25 -0600 Bump because it’s now available on our website: https://centralcoastbassfishing.com/collections/coolfoot/products/power-pole-pedal

]]> 0 9335a315c39ec07b1bac4d27221e4525 Will Hesch posted an update: October 18, 2023 at 11:33 pm#720160 Bass Cat BoatsKeymaster […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32596/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:17:09 -0600 October 18, 2023 at 11:33 pm#720160

Bass Cat BoatsKeymaster “The pictures are not viewable on our devices.”

All of us on the forum can see the photos, why can’t you?

 

]]> 0 da096ef3323e55ca580479d3b55d7303 Will Hesch replied to the topic Transom issue? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/transom-issue/#post-720200 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:17:08 -0600 October 18, 2023 at 11:33 pm#720160

Bass Cat BoatsKeymaster “The pictures are not viewable on our devices.”

All of us on the forum can see the photos, why can’t you?

 

]]> 0 d6ce17c769960dd7f4005771e35d4508 Will Hesch replied to the topic Balzout double graph mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-double-graph-mount/#post-719865 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:40:43 -0600 Thanks Alexander, for the answer. Another member has the same setup: 4″ lower and 6″ upper so that sounds about right for me too.

I’m extremely OCD and I’ve never installled anything on our 9 boats without first measuring 20 times (was a finish carpenter and tile setter in a previous life) so there’s no worries there, but I needed to know, before…Read more

]]> 0 d6ce17c769960dd7f4005771e35d4508 Will Hesch posted an update: Thanks Alexander, for the answer. Another member has the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32361/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:40:43 -0600 Thanks Alexander, for the answer. Another member has the same setup: 4″ lower and 6″ upper so that sounds about right for me too.

I’m extremely OCD and I’ve never installled anything on our 9 boats without first measuring 20 times (was a finish carpenter and tile setter in a previous life) so there’s no worries there, but I needed to know, before…Read more

]]> 0 05264141f1ac1a6a8c208857a4c0a846 Will Hesch started the topic Balzout double graph mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-double-graph-mount/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:42:44 -0600 I’ve got a 9″ Helix on the bow of our Caracal and am purchasing a 10″ Helix for our new Megalive. 

I’ve settled on a Balzout 2 graph setup but am curious if you guys have suggestions or knowledge of which heights I should use for the lower and upper graphs. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

 

]]> 0 bec61a8bda10e1385632b9cd828cec64 Will Hesch posted an update: Just saw this on Ebay for […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32287/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:59:41 -0600 Just saw this on Ebay for…Read more

]]> 0 3a9833d98b35a9b983a419beae17a917 Will Hesch replied to the topic Looking for a ladder in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-for-a-ladder/#post-719740 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:59:40 -0600 Just saw this on Ebay for…Read more

]]> 0 e1b7b34526b82245b408f3e572f23a03 Will Hesch started the topic new coolfoot for the Power Pole Move in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-coolfoot-model-for-the-power-pole-move/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:44:27 -0600 I contacted Wes here on the forum since he had a Power Pole Move which was the only trolling motor pedal ever made that we don’t have a coolfoot for. He graciously did some tracings and those, along with some help from Power Pole gave me the ability to make the first coolfoot for the Power Pole Move pedal. Wes installed this one, the first, on his…Read more

]]> 0 367d6a201d0e64691bf63fd3a48ba4ce Will Hesch posted an update: SeaDeck is made of the same family of foam (EVA) as our […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32161/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:47:32 -0600 SeaDeck is made of the same family of foam (EVA) as our coolfoot line of products http://www.coolfoot.biz and is easily cleaned with any orange cleaner. We recommend a sponge and if the stains are really tough, the scrubber side of a kitchen sponge. EVA is a great product and is usually easy to clean.

]]> 0 7f86dffd6ecc554233fb75a99891dca6 Will Hesch replied to 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/#post-719481 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:47:31 -0600 SeaDeck is made of the same family of foam (EVA) as our coolfoot line of products http://www.coolfoot.biz and is easily cleaned with any orange cleaner. We recommend a sponge and if the stains are really tough, the scrubber side of a kitchen sponge. EVA is a great product and is usually easy to clean.

]]> 0 a98b704397e518934aa042430265bc4e Will Hesch replied to the topic Caracal live sonar power in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-live-sonar-power/#post-718900 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:55:08 -0600 Hilarious, I was going to call on Tuesday with the same question, thanks for asking WJH1 and thanks for answering Keymaster!

In looking around the bilge area I noticed the wires coming from the charger (Noco). It looks like it goes to the Acc switch at the front of the bilge area. What exactly does that switch do and do I need to put the…Read more

]]> 0 a98b704397e518934aa042430265bc4e Will Hesch posted an update: Hilarious, I was going to call on Tuesday with the same […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31813/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:55:08 -0600 Hilarious, I was going to call on Tuesday with the same question, thanks for asking WJH1 and thanks for answering Keymaster!

In looking around the bilge area I noticed the wires coming from the charger (Noco). It looks like it goes to the Acc switch at the front of the bilge area. What exactly does that switch do and do I need to put the…Read more

]]> 0 72b02f1b366104e1948db7fe8d051272 Will Hesch replied to the topic PUMA STS W/ 300 XS Prop in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/puma-sts-w-300-xs-prop/#post-718870 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:20:46 -0600 Ryan, I would suggest asking Tanner at Boatmasters in Livermore, CA he’ll know what prop you should use. 925-443-5775

]]> 0 72b02f1b366104e1948db7fe8d051272 Will Hesch posted an update: Ryan, I would suggest asking Tanner at Boatmasters in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31797/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:20:46 -0600 Ryan, I would suggest asking Tanner at Boatmasters in Livermore, CA he’ll know what prop you should use. 925-443-5775

]]> 0 a4935b7909d8ca349c9c1731e605a532 Will Hesch 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-718718 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:44:21 -0600 Cut a thin plastic bag (grocery produce bags) to fit just the “peg” part of the pedestal and use that to keep the peg from sticking in the hole.

]]> 0 a4935b7909d8ca349c9c1731e605a532 Will Hesch posted an update: Cut a thin plastic bag (grocery produce bags) to fit just […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31671/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:44:21 -0600 Cut a thin plastic bag (grocery produce bags) to fit just the “peg” part of the pedestal and use that to keep the peg from sticking in the hole.

]]> 0 709ed604f98e2f6608affbfaaa63ba0c Will Hesch replied to the topic Typo in Caracal SP description in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/typo-in-caracal-sp-description/#post-718717 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:41:04 -0600 Out here in California, we use a tape measure. Problem is, only 3 out of 10 folks out here know what a tape measure is, and of those, fewer yet know how to use one.

]]> 0 709ed604f98e2f6608affbfaaa63ba0c Will Hesch posted an update: Out here in California, we use a tape measure. Problem is, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31669/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:41:04 -0600 Out here in California, we use a tape measure. Problem is, only 3 out of 10 folks out here know what a tape measure is, and of those, fewer yet know how to use one.

]]> 0 4fe88b1cb98df82827c1f335f41ace2a Will Hesch replied to the topic Typo in Caracal SP description in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/typo-in-caracal-sp-description/#post-718658 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 18:05:37 -0600 Engine trimmed down, Tongue Swung – 22′ 4″ on our 2022 Caracal SP

]]> 0 4fe88b1cb98df82827c1f335f41ace2a Will Hesch posted an update: Engine trimmed down, Tongue Swung – 22' 4" on our 2022 Caracal SP https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31598/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 18:05:37 -0600 Engine trimmed down, Tongue Swung – 22′ 4″ on our 2022 Caracal SP

]]> 0 ba9d578373de222edf30d4c193857c97 Will Hesch replied to the topic Tow Van in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/tow-van/#post-718656 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:18:12 -0600 We have a 2020 Ram Promaster short wheelbase/high roof and love it. It tows our 2022 Caracal SP no problem and we have a hill on the way to Nacimiento Lake called Hell Hill for a reason, it’s 1/2 mile long with twistys so you can’t really get a run at it and our van, with a V6 tows our boat up it as fast or faster than our Ford F150 did. On flat…Read more

]]> 0 ba9d578373de222edf30d4c193857c97 Will Hesch posted an update: We have a 2020 Ram Promaster short wheelbase/high roof and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31596/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:18:12 -0600 We have a 2020 Ram Promaster short wheelbase/high roof and love it. It tows our 2022 Caracal SP no problem and we have a hill on the way to Nacimiento Lake called Hell Hill for a reason, it’s 1/2 mile long with twistys so you can’t really get a run at it and our van, with a V6 tows our boat up it as fast or faster than our Ford F150 did. On flat…Read more

]]> 0 6e153bd1502c3c4d2f223533a3bdcde6 Will Hesch replied to the topic Recommended Motor Support for 2024 Puma STS with a 300 Mercury in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/recommended-motor-support-for-2024-puma-sts-with-a-300-mercury/#post-718498 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:14:36 -0600 Our dealer supplied us with a Moto Stop which I love. You can get it for $160 here: https://moto-stops.com/collections/transom-savers/products/mercury-2-4-stroke-1-piece-skeleton

Much cheaper and better quality than the one other others have mentioned!

]]> 0 6e153bd1502c3c4d2f223533a3bdcde6 Will Hesch posted an update: Our dealer supplied us with a Moto Stop which I love. You […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31466/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:14:36 -0600 Our dealer supplied us with a Moto Stop which I love. You can get it for $160 here: https://moto-stops.com/collections/transom-savers/products/mercury-2-4-stroke-1-piece-skeleton

Much cheaper and better quality than the one other others have mentioned!

]]> 0 f7ae54e858d27e3e3a6347b5d101747e Will Hesch replied to the topic What happened to the Lynx? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/what-happened-to-the-lynx/#post-716790 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:38:14 -0600 The Lynx became the new 20′ 2″ Project X Caracal. https://basscat.com/bass-cat-models/caracal-sts/

]]> 0 f7ae54e858d27e3e3a6347b5d101747e Will Hesch posted an update: The Lynx became the new 20' 2" Project X Caracal. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/30820/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:38:14 -0600 The Lynx became the new 20′ 2″ Project X Caracal. https://basscat.com/bass-cat-models/caracal-sts/

]]> 0 fb65abc083f004d74f28923b492f8786 Will Hesch replied to the topic Lightning Detector Issue in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lightning-detector-issue/#post-716210 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:31:09 -0600 The easiest way to disconnect the lightning detector is to pull the cup holder out and disconnect the wires to the detector.

This electronics interference is why some dealers disconnect it as part of rigging the boats they sell.  

]]> 0 fb65abc083f004d74f28923b492f8786 Will Hesch posted an update: The easiest way to disconnect the lightning detector is to […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/30630/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:31:09 -0600 The easiest way to disconnect the lightning detector is to pull the cup holder out and disconnect the wires to the detector.

This electronics interference is why some dealers disconnect it as part of rigging the boats they sell.  

]]> 0 f7b151177f136eddc7c77f943ac140df Will Hesch replied to the topic Lever on front of trailer in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lever-on-front-of-trailer/#post-714644 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:18:13 -0600 Jim, forward/towards the tow vehicle is GO/TOW. Rearward/towards the outboard motor is STOP/PARK

]]> 0 f7b151177f136eddc7c77f943ac140df Will Hesch posted an update: Jim, forward/towards the tow vehicle is GO/TOW. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29753/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:18:13 -0600 Jim, forward/towards the tow vehicle is GO/TOW. Rearward/towards the outboard motor is STOP/PARK

]]> 0 226c6cc044166bb897a9fa02857bb79f Will Hesch replied to the topic bow GPS mount instead of cupholder in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bow-gps-mount-instead-of-cupholder-6/#post-714398 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:45:11 -0600 I just received stock on the aluminum parts (lathe turned) for the GPS mount which installs where the front cup holder is. 

The kit includes the aluminum disc and crosspiece, 3 stainless bolts, replacement step pad/sandpaper piece and 2 wire nuts.

Installation is simple: remove the cup holder (twist and pull it out of the hole. 

Unscrew the G…Read more

]]> 0 226c6cc044166bb897a9fa02857bb79f Will Hesch posted an update: I just received stock on the aluminum parts (lathe turned) […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29688/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:45:11 -0600 I just received stock on the aluminum parts (lathe turned) for the GPS mount which installs where the front cup holder is. 

The kit includes the aluminum disc and crosspiece, 3 stainless bolts, replacement step pad/sandpaper piece and 2 wire nuts.

Installation is simple: remove the cup holder (twist and pull it out of the hole. 

Unscrew the G…Read more

]]> 0 fdfb4f13f10a308a01b493ef7abdd6c5 Will Hesch replied to the topic Caracal trailer weight? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-trailer-wieght/#post-713893 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:20:48 -0600 Thank you!

]]> 0 fdfb4f13f10a308a01b493ef7abdd6c5 Will Hesch posted an update: Thank you! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29552/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:20:48 -0600 Thank you!

]]> 0 2ff87d317f250e6107a03c2c3d1a92ab Will Hesch started the topic Caracal trailer weight? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-trailer-wieght/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:30:35 -0600 Yep, all I need is the weight of my 2022 Caracal trailer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

]]> 0 b5011ab505e7ee4decf9f31c20e26d39 Will Hesch replied to the topic Bass cat caracal what to do about roughed up bottom from beaching in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bass-cat-caracal-what-to-do-about-roughed-up-bottom-from-beaching/#post-711047 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:35:09 -0600 Megaware Keel Guards are available from 4′ (like on our Caracals) to 12′ long versions. Sounds to me like you need one in the 8′-9′ range.

]]> 0 b5011ab505e7ee4decf9f31c20e26d39 Will Hesch posted an update: Megaware Keel Guards are available from 4' (like on our […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28418/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:35:09 -0600 Megaware Keel Guards are available from 4′ (like on our Caracals) to 12′ long versions. Sounds to me like you need one in the 8′-9′ range.

]]> 0 9c46f100785a16ef1a55de596e9ddc19 Will Hesch replied to the topic Boat ownership in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/boat-ownership/#post-711039 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:13:51 -0600 well…my first boat was a Sears & Roebuck 12′ aluminum with some kind of outboard, got it for $600.

second was a 13′ Gregor aluminum which I decked with plywood, put a foot control trolling motor (name escapes me) and a 35 horse Johnson.

third was a new 15′ Gregor ready-made bass boat with livewells, an Evinrude trolling motor and a 35 horse…Read more

]]> 0 9c46f100785a16ef1a55de596e9ddc19 Will Hesch posted an update: well...my first boat was a Sears & Roebuck 12' aluminum with […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28416/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:13:51 -0600 well…my first boat was a Sears & Roebuck 12′ aluminum with some kind of outboard, got it for $600.

second was a 13′ Gregor aluminum which I decked with plywood, put a foot control trolling motor (name escapes me) and a 35 horse Johnson.

third was a new 15′ Gregor ready-made bass boat with livewells, an Evinrude trolling motor and a 35 horse…Read more

]]> 0 6a341efdc090f77f7c30aa3f50c5d351 Will Hesch replied to the topic New to Me - 2020 Caracal From Sherm’s Marine - THANKS! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-to-me-2020-caracal-from-sherms-marine-thanks/#post-711029 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:45:27 -0600 There’s nothing as great as a new boat! Enjoy! Here’s a photo of our Caracal, my wife driving. She’s actually happy, just pissed that I took so long to park the van and make it down to the dock.

]]> 0 6a341efdc090f77f7c30aa3f50c5d351 Will Hesch posted an update: There's nothing as great as a new boat! Enjoy! Here's a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28414/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:45:27 -0600 There’s nothing as great as a new boat! Enjoy! Here’s a photo of our Caracal, my wife driving. She’s actually happy, just pissed that I took so long to park the van and make it down to the dock.

]]> 0 a68c1ee233b3e0bda0d732e3b017da82 Will Hesch replied to the topic Caracal mid range issue. Yamaha SHO 225 in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-mid-range-issue-yamaha-sho-225/#post-710979 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:20:59 -0600 Check this link on YouTube out. Ken Smith did several shows on how lithium batteries are slowing down all bass boats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOTYhfO7zcI 

]]> 0 a68c1ee233b3e0bda0d732e3b017da82 Will Hesch posted an update: Check this link on YouTube out. Ken Smith did several shows […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28375/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:20:59 -0600 Check this link on YouTube out. Ken Smith did several shows on how lithium batteries are slowing down all bass boats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOTYhfO7zcI 

]]> 0 f703dcab4fb9f85538849af18d0198b6 Will Hesch replied to the topic New 2023 Caracal- Net Storage Question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-2023-caracal-net-storage-question/#post-710957 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:34:10 -0600 Tim, here’s a couple photos of our Promar folding handle net. We stow it with the handle unfolded/extended as there’s plenty of room for the handle. Be careful to pull the netting up tight as you install the net as there are long rivets on either side of the net slot that will catch the net as you try to pull it out. Too bad Bass Cat didn’t use…Read more

]]> 0 f703dcab4fb9f85538849af18d0198b6 Will Hesch posted an update: Tim, here's a couple photos of our Promar folding handle […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28367/ Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:34:10 -0600 Tim, here’s a couple photos of our Promar folding handle net. We stow it with the handle unfolded/extended as there’s plenty of room for the handle. Be careful to pull the netting up tight as you install the net as there are long rivets on either side of the net slot that will catch the net as you try to pull it out. Too bad Bass Cat didn’t use…Read more

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