Mike,
I remember well the incident at the Classic. More importantly, I remember your specific request for forgiveness following it. I publically extended it on another “board” even when there was a firestorm of controversy. Faith is a powerful thing…I was compelled to extend what you requested since I have needed forgiveness (and will again) so many times in the past. I replayed some incidents in my own life and believe that I could relate to how you might have felt following the criticisms you received. You did a much better job than I have in the past by “using” this experience to learn from…that is a good thing. It is like Marty Stone said, anyone who has not made mistakes can throw the first rock. I cannnot qualify as a “rock thrower” since I have made more than my share.
You have joined an incredible and loyal group of people. Your relationship with Bass Cat can be very good for both parties. I have had a relationship with Bass Cat for over 16 years. Rick, Ron, and Jan are great folks…in many ways, they are their product. I am excited about 2007 and what you will bring to the table. You are now part of a big family of friends and dedicated customers…Welcome!!! If there is anything I can do to support or assist, it would be an honor.
BCB, could you explain? Why would they say they sent one but did not?
I keep hearing that some dont care what others say but I have never had trouble loading my boat. Three Pumas and a couple of FTDs. This is the first year with a 250 – in the past a 225 and always have run Trophy props. I back the trailer in and judge by back wheel on trailer. It clears surface about about an inch. I idle up to trailer and pull into neutral as the bow of boat crosses the back of trailer. She settles on the trailer, motor straight, and goose until she bumps bow stop. Jewalton, if you are running a 27 on a 225 that may be your problem…maybe not enough torque to push it up on trailer. Bass Cats are extremely easy to load and I have had a bunch of them. BC is right that the 08s slip up like butter. Hope this helps.
Well, have been there and done that. A new fender is the way to go unless the damage is minor. This Saturday I had my truck broken into at the ramp. Tried to punch out the lock on drivers door and then busted the right rear window out. Glass everywhere. Stole my satellite radio, suitcase full of important stuff, Mercury Jacket, ect. About 3 grand worth of damage and stolen goods. Im about to invest in a good alarm system and a camera that will take pictures at 360 degrees when the alarm goes off.
I got violated at Goat Island Boat Ramp. I have a friend with a house 6 miles from the ramp and he said that he has been broken into twice in 6 years. They stole a 400 pound safe out of his back closet with a two wheeler. There were two other trucks broken into. These guys were pros. The friend is my State Farm agent. I have been putting in at Goat for many years. This is the first break in. Having an alarm and other repairs this week.
Whitten, there are very few old dudes as agile as either of us. However, the pole and step has been a real joy. We are kinda alike in that most people dont like to fish with us cause we are so cranky. So, we launch alone. I have the system down now and it makes everything so much easier. Glad to see you have one now. At your age, Ive been concerned that your agility was diminishing
Whitten for those over 50 I think BCB should put a light on top of the pole instead of a gold ball. We could see it better on those foggy mornings…what do you think?
Mine (08 Puma) is always between 19 1/2 – 19 3/4. I give a little for load in back of truck or SUV.
Mikey, Glad to hear you are home safe. I like to hear that you are getting more “elegant” in your color selection. Get those pics up quick – cant wait to see it. Chuck
Ive made a promise to my wife to wear my PFD with KS attached when the big motor is turning. A few years ago I had a close friend run his boat up on the bank in some trees in a tournament. He freely admits that his motor was too high and so was his trim for those conditions. My point – in tournament situations – boat traffic situations – etc, we all need to make sure that we are not over trimmed and our motor height is well within the recommended range by Bass Cat. I have seen people inadvertantly jump wakes/waves and due to the excitement/stress, turn the sterring wheel to right or left while prop is out of the water. When it bites again, the boat makes a radical turn to right or left. Please be careful and thanks for posting. We all want every mph out of our boats we can get but not at the cost of safety. Good reminder above – especially about how any of would feel if our partners were hurt and cost their families a father and husband.
When I was at the OI, we were coming back from up river and my alt. belt broke. All of a sudden 3K RPMs was max and we ran 15 miles at that speed. Fortuanetly we started back early. 100 yards from weigh in, she died…living right I guess cause we had a couple of good fish. Merc trailer was there and a bolt had backed out allowing a pulley to eat into the belt. It was replaced. If battery is low the guardian system takes over but Im with Phil, go to the dealer and you can eliminate possibilities.
This is a top down quality at Bass Cat. I was idling away from the ramp a few days back. A man with his wife and son came over to me in another major brand boat and asked me if he could ask questions about Bass Cat. I told him to jump in and drive the boat and we would discuss any questions he had. He put his TM down and told his wife he would be back in a few minutes. He was shocked that I would turn the boat over to him. He said that he had heard so much about customer service and had never experienced the ride of a BC. He was an experienced boat driver and I let him run my Puma through the paces. I told him how the hull performed at various trim levels. After the ride, I gave him a couple of dealer locations. It was fun to watch him prepare for jolts when we hit some pretty big wakes and then shake his head surprised the hull took them so well. He did not want to get back in his boat. This is an example of how customer service can be “the” entry point to sales. It is very frustrating to have something go wrong or need a part and know that it will be difficult to deal with a company. Bass Cat has the reputation for the best customer service in the industry. I often use this fact as an entry point to sell boats. It can be verified since I give them this website and encourage its perusal. I give them my number if they have questions and most importantly, I encourage them to drive my boat. I learned a long time ago that I dont have to be a salesman – I just have to be informed and share that with potential customers. Rick, Scott, Ivan, and the others at Bass Cat have created a philosophy that simply has to be shared and a product that sells itself.
Ditto on what Mike said. Get the High Five and your “pulling” hole shot blues will be over.
Man, what did you do to get that carpet so clean. It looks brand new. I can vouch for this boat since I sold it to you. It is pristine and the last T that we fished in it together, we ran from Florence Marina to Yellow Creek with live wells full and over 20 pounds of bass at 70 mph on the GPS…I know cause I was driving.
There are actually significant changes with Minn Kota across the board this year. It is lighter, quieter, and new hardware. I have heard that there is a new foot pedal as well. Very interesting and competition is a good thing.
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