Bass Cat | Elwood | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/Elwood/activity/ Activity feed for Elwood. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 0fc8630e65f4997aed78f0d680051a80 Elwood replied to the topic Puma STS 300R? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/puma-sts-300r/#post-705309 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:57:53 -0600 I also have to add that Mercury racing does not endorse over 85 mph with the torque master lower.  Not sure why BCB would go against their recommendation.  Maybe BCB can clarify what they are saying and why their speed boat is governed.

]]> 0 0fc8630e65f4997aed78f0d680051a80 Elwood posted an update: I also have to add that Mercury racing does not endorse over […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23815/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:57:53 -0600 I also have to add that Mercury racing does not endorse over 85 mph with the torque master lower.  Not sure why BCB would go against their recommendation.  Maybe BCB can clarify what they are saying and why their speed boat is governed.

]]> 0 941de9a802e61f5a9f7cb1a301bef74f Elwood replied to the topic Puma STS 300R? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/puma-sts-300r/#post-705307 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:14:50 -0600 Yeah that governed hull sucks….89.6 is still my best.

]]> 0 941de9a802e61f5a9f7cb1a301bef74f Elwood posted an update: Yeah that governed hull sucks....89.6 is still my best. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23784/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:14:50 -0600 Yeah that governed hull sucks….89.6 is still my best.

]]> 0 b6a905807a9c4812212410ae60579cd8 Elwood started the topic Lake Fork BCB Owners COVID tournament in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lake-fork-bcb-owners-covid-tournament/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 01:17:25 -0600 Several of us East Tx and North La BCB owners decided that the Lake Fork Owner ever must go on.  We did a two day fruit jar and had a blast!   My partner and I dug out the win after some tough fishing and competition. Thank you to owners Chris Forsythe and Bradley Vergillito for making it all happen.  ResultS are below and Bradley also came up wi…Read more

]]> 0 c2b7bd7a15b2d6d7093870db030e104b Elwood posted an update: Congrats Bass Cat!!!!!! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11505/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:51:20 -0600 Congrats Bass Cat!!!!!!

]]> 0 004c0311d983569754ec3caafd2ebba9 Elwood replied to the topic 2020 Torch Award recipient - BCB & YCB in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2020-torch-award-recipient-bcb-ycb/#post-691374 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:51:19 -0600 Congrats Bass Cat!!!!!!

]]> 0 a7ca4d54db6d4ad01aa10bdde5c65f60 Elwood posted an update: Well I guess that I will reply.....I personally think that […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11493/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:32:59 -0600 Well I guess that I will reply…..I personally think that it is insane to over power any brand hull for several reasons (Bass Cat included).  First and foremost…SAFTEY of anyone stupid enough to ride in it and the driver.  Second is the liability if you get in a accident, because you knowingly over powered a boat.  I don’t think you will be ab…Read more

]]> 0 81230c52766443e9e976501bcbffb77d Elwood replied to the topic 110mph in a non A/B boat... in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/110mph-in-a-non-a-b-boat/#post-691350 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:32:56 -0600 Well I guess that I will reply…..I personally think that it is insane to over power any brand hull for several reasons (Bass Cat included).  First and foremost…SAFTEY of anyone stupid enough to ride in it and the driver.  Second is the liability if you get in a accident, because you knowingly over powered a boat.  I don’t think you will be ab…Read more

]]> 0 92107b71acdd7d381fff4b2ba42f1eaf Elwood replied to the topic New 2020 Eyra is a Beast!!! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-2020-eyra-is-a-beast/page/2/#post-687187 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:44:01 -0600 I have no idea what kind of slip BCB was getting on their Eyra or Jag.  They did state that it was a challenge with both.  I will get it worked out but trying not to break the bank in the process.  Yes I do have the 1.75 gears and the larger lower unit could have something to do with it.  Going to try a five blade soon.

]]> 0 92107b71acdd7d381fff4b2ba42f1eaf Elwood posted an update: I have no idea what kind of slip BCB was getting on their […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8755/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:44:01 -0600 I have no idea what kind of slip BCB was getting on their Eyra or Jag.  They did state that it was a challenge with both.  I will get it worked out but trying not to break the bank in the process.  Yes I do have the 1.75 gears and the larger lower unit could have something to do with it.  Going to try a five blade soon.

]]> 0 1a605a99dba3215bc0da6d956c0b1612 Elwood posted an update: There was a good price on one the Garage Sale section. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8753/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:40:27 -0600 There was a good price on one the Garage Sale section.

]]> 0 f62781a7c5fea26ef5ff16f4f94a2959 Elwood replied to the topic Looking for a 36 volt Foretrex to buy as a spare in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-for-a-36-volt-foretrex-to-buy-as-a-spare/#post-687186 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:40:26 -0600 There was a good price on one the Garage Sale section.

]]> 0 a90faf68482a28c742390a955c290148 Elwood changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8732/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:48:47 -0600 0 1cc96058d1fa249a302780c864ed6c8e Elwood changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8731/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:47:09 -0600 0 6e2268260feca84b71f7bcab7227810c Elwood posted an update: I am also running a Bravo on my Eyra and I 'm having a lot […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8729/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:45:56 -0600 I am also running a Bravo on my Eyra and I ‘m having a lot of slip problems on top end with the Bravo 1 Lab and FS.  About 15% slip.  I am in the process of demoing a Five blade.  I am running a Sport Master lower so my slip problems may be a tad different than yours.  It will be a few weeks but I will revive this post when I do and let you kno…Read more

]]> 0 529fbee58b6c8942f419cc08e14f1beb Elwood replied to the topic New 2020 Eyra is a Beast!!! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-2020-eyra-is-a-beast/page/2/#post-687150 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:45:53 -0600 I am also running a Bravo on my Eyra and I ‘m having a lot of slip problems on top end with the Bravo 1 Lab and FS.  About 15% slip.  I am in the process of demoing a Five blade.  I am running a Sport Master lower so my slip problems may be a tad different than yours.  It will be a few weeks but I will revive this post when I do and let you kno…Read more

]]> 0 c2e860c6a36767e24042d2917880502e Elwood posted an update: TTT for a great boat! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8339/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:40:18 -0600 TTT for a great boat!

]]> 0 7f0dc7cdbafb20b737495d56393b5dca Elwood replied to the topic 2018 Bass Cat Eyra 250 Yamaha SHO Warranty till 9-15-2023 in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2018-bass-cat-eyra-250-yamaha-sho-warranty-till-9-15-2023/#post-686484 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:40:17 -0600 TTT for a great boat!

]]> 0 a6097c21a9419901cae547334e39fb5f Elwood posted an update: It is very simple and straight forward as you described. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4403/ Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:05:34 -0600 It is very simple and straight forward as you described.  Just look under the dash and it is self explanatory!

 

Good luck

]]> 0 d3b3319d5f12468f77eafaa2d5934d0a Elwood posted an update: My Eyra did the same thing....It was the control panel. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3935/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:08:23 -0600 My Eyra did the same thing….It was the control panel.

]]> 0 3b23d27d7135c2769b68d868c7e8db83 Elwood posted an update: I was actually wondering what kind of performance Rick was […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3886/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:33:35 -0600 I was actually wondering what kind of performance Rick was getting with the 300R on his Eyra.  Does he run the SportMaster (SM) or TorqueMaster (TM)?  If it was the SM then how was his mid range and hole shot?  If he has the TM, how concerned is he going over 85mph with the TM lower unit?  I want the R if I go with a 300hp and all of my que…Read more

]]> 0 6262fc62453ec43730f545b500f2a783 Elwood posted an update: Contacted dealer and all is good....thank you Bass Cat and EK Marine. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3484/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 21:23:47 -0600 Contacted dealer and all is good….thank you Bass Cat and EK Marine.

]]> 0 acf07e27e770e71a4d5a29ebd4ea2f7f Elwood posted an update: I have not contacted the dealer....EK because he is 100 […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3478/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:29:06 -0600 I have not contacted the dealer….EK because he is 100 miles away and I am not sure of how to get the boat to him to engage.  I called you guys and as always you where very helpful.  If you feel like it is safe to make a one way trip to EK’s I will take the boat to him and drop it off.  I am going to have him install a HDS 12 Live and he could ge…Read more

]]> 0 6d8060414f2674bf939a9083434972c7 Elwood posted an update: BCB....I tried one last thing.  I left the compartment open […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2627/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:14:43 -0600 BCB….I tried one last thing.  I left the compartment open and let them flash until the timer completely shut them of.  I turned off power and then back on and everything worked as it should…..no more flashing.  I then turned power back off for about 30 min and back on.  Lights started flashing with a long intermittence and then gradually beg…Read more

]]> 0 0f31190caebec18c96e482d8ba1e9ecd Elwood posted an update: Looks like EK is going to have to handle this one.  […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2372/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:57:55 -0600 Looks like EK is going to have to handle this one.  Disconnected all of them one by one and I still have flashing lights.  Two of the switches (Both rod boxes) are damaged/bent but still function/turn off when the lid is closed.  I think the damage is caused by the direct contact to the carpet vs the plastic plate that is installed were the sw…Read more

]]> 0 e61f3509db877974fe0ca3d12b15b5e1 Elwood posted an update: I think that you would be fairly safe putting you order in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2298/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:51:43 -0600 I think that you would be fairly safe putting you order in and then stay in contact with your dealership.  Mine knew when my Eyra hit the mold and it was about 6-8 weeks for delivery then (I did not have to wait on a engine).  I do not think that BCB would start a build without a engine to bolt on the back.  If you think your boat will sell in le…Read more

]]> 0 12ebfaaf2167ba7d4c83c5166a52a79e Elwood posted an update: BCB, I will disconnect each light switch today to see if I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2295/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:53:27 -0600 BCB, I will disconnect each light switch today to see if I can isolate a bad switch.  Is there any way for me to verify that it would be a bad panel?  I have unplugged both plugs from the back and turned power off at the breaker and left it that way for about 30 seconds before hooking it back up.  I also thought that maybe the alarm was the pr…Read more

]]> 0 ce942eada4d70a7a6ff4353c9e445476 Elwood posted an update: I am looking for more suggestions.  I tried the phone video […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2280/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:13:29 -0600 I am looking for more suggestions.  I tried the phone video in every compartment and resetting the plug to the control panel.  All was operating as normal.  I also disconnected the switch in question.  The switch is bad (sticks in the on or off position) but the lights continued to flash even when it was disconnected.  While disconnected I rese…Read more

]]> 0 9193a48709a64c1c9cbdc129ba175c35 Elwood posted an update: Thank you BCB.....I will check it after I get out of the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2268/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:59:28 -0600 Thank you BCB…..I will check it after I get out of the office and let you guys know.   I am hoping that it is an easy fix.

]]> 0 4093342531d63bc463dfe8c08cd8e5bc Elwood posted an update: Thank you Kevin and BCB.  I will give both these […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2262/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:33:24 -0600 Thank you Kevin and BCB.  I will give both these suggestions a try after work today.  I believe that I know which compartment it is if the an open circuit exists.  The drivers side front storage has never operated very well.  I had EK look at it during the 100 hour service and he tightened it.  Only worked normal for a couple of trip after that…Read more

]]> 0 ce1564b4853a6bb3f5e65ec3ae6e6eb9 Elwood posted an update: Not a waste of time if I can avoid losing my boat for a week […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2244/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:06:40 -0600 Not a waste of time if I can avoid losing my boat for a week or so and the 2 hour 90 mile trip to the dealership. It is also not stopping me from fishing but does bug the hell out me.

]]> 0 4fac1e96ccf43bf5450f45d30fcdbfbc Elwood posted an update: Dilly Dilly https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1960/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:31:26 -0600 Dilly Dilly

]]> 0 a4b1924510d8738248f711e24283273f Elwood posted an update: With proper set up and the new Merc 200 V8 you should out […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1937/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:07:04 -0600 With proper set up and the new Merc 200 V8 you should out run the Skeeter or stay side by side.  As far as fishability , storage, quality and customer support I don’t think that you gave up any thing.  You actually may have gained.

I know that my Sabre would hang with Skeeters that had 200’s on the back and I only had a 150hp.I think that you m…Read more

]]> 0 ee0ec73bcc920f8e92e2a656fbeea384 Elwood changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1808/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:11:11 -0600 0 32ab3bf51e9bdc724a6ce83f19b577e1 Elwood posted an update: Caracal 74-75 and the Eyra 80-84 of course these are top end […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1806/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:52:25 -0600 Caracal 74-75 and the Eyra 80-84 of course these are top end speeds with a good driver and boat setup correctly.

]]> 0 eb20e4e4684de2d73b2679e8b1d5f80a Elwood posted an update: I will go look for some today.  Thank you https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1805/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:46:54 -0600 I will go look for some today.  Thank you

]]> 0 450a75ad0ab8290b11828b39ea219650 Elwood posted an update: <cite>StanH:Follow the instructions for mixing the catalyst […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1802/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:41:25 -0600

<cite>StanH:Follow the instructions for mixing the catalyst into the gelcoat.
Usually mix about 1/2″ inch of Gelcoat in a non waxed paper cup with 5-6 drops of MEKP catalyst.
Make sure to stir completely.</cite>

This is my problem…..I received a quart can only of gel coat.  I have not opened it yet but do not think that the two components to mi…

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