Bass Cat | Jones TrollingMotor | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/JonesTrollingMotor/activity/ Activity feed for Jones TrollingMotor. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 545f8e2744f53a4f2dad7029ad9168ac Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: prayers sent https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15842/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:58 -0600 prayers sent

]]> 0 1cd2abd1a165c5ba2051de57b695e6ba Jones TrollingMotor replied to the topic Prayers for my wife please..... in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prayers-for-my-wife-please/page/2/#post-696771 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:57 -0600 prayers sent

]]> 0 a80e26ab2bf4619a38ba4d6a465abe59 Jones TrollingMotor started the topic Basscat Consoles in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/basscat-consoles/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:00:01 -0600 In the years I’ve been running Basscats, I’ve seen the console go from box design flat top to the more streamlined of today’s dashes.  Caused my mind to start wheels turning.  Because todays boats have removable consoles as opposed to the earlier models where the console was part of the cap, has BassCat ever considered making two or three d…Read more

]]> 0 36fb7553cddf685b36d36055d24bd5ca Jones TrollingMotor replied to the topic Rigging boat with multiple 12" graphs in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/rigging-boat-with-multiple-12-graphs/#post-693007 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:37:39 -0600 Biggest drawback on using a trolling motor battery for the DF is the introduction of noise or interference.  If you wanted to do that, I would lay the wiring out on the top of the boat first, go fishing and see if you get interference.  If not, go ahead and connect.  Also, you’ll want to adjust the wire size going to the depth finder and 360.

John

 

]]> 0 36fb7553cddf685b36d36055d24bd5ca Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Biggest drawback on using a trolling motor battery for the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12711/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:37:39 -0600 Biggest drawback on using a trolling motor battery for the DF is the introduction of noise or interference.  If you wanted to do that, I would lay the wiring out on the top of the boat first, go fishing and see if you get interference.  If not, go ahead and connect.  Also, you’ll want to adjust the wire size going to the depth finder and 360.

John

 

]]> 0 61e7997bfa8fb979cd3d1421372b899c Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: If the motor is trimmed down and you release that bypass […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8937/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:06:48 -0600 If the motor is trimmed down and you release that bypass screw, all you need is another set of hands to lift the lower unit.

John

]]> 0 e88121f5cb0bd2edc7dc48eb0e1e6b34 Jones TrollingMotor replied to the topic Motor trimmed down problem in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/motor-trimmed-down-problem/#post-687485 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:06:43 -0600 If the motor is trimmed down and you release that bypass screw, all you need is another set of hands to lift the lower unit.

John

]]> 0 8d0c5fc2f40698443c68829d7c901225 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Had a guy  come in the shop a month or so before I sold it […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8935/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:03:58 -0600 Had a guy  come in the shop a month or so before I sold it and showed pictures of a reno on a 1979 Basscat 1500Vee.  After looking at the pics and some of the “addons” I did to my 1500Vee, I determined he was renovating my old boat.  Had it looking pretty good.

John

]]> 0 8fb3dfd86273ba5270b40468ebf9f652 Jones TrollingMotor replied to the topic Older boats in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/older-boats/#post-687484 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:03:56 -0600 Had a guy  come in the shop a month or so before I sold it and showed pictures of a reno on a 1979 Basscat 1500Vee.  After looking at the pics and some of the “addons” I did to my 1500Vee, I determined he was renovating my old boat.  Had it looking pretty good.

John

]]> 0 a01df6c29562f0f938b03a9c21c26eb8 Jones TrollingMotor 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-685709 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:31:09 -0600 Personally, I will stay with the Ultrex.  I’m not that impressed with the brushless trolling motor – maybe I’m to old to accept change but I just don’t believe the hype.  I set here typing this listening to a 3yr old ceiling fan motor humming (yes, I realize it’s not DC but it is brushless) as most 110V brushless motors around the house do.  If so…Read more

]]> 0 9b583d61b202f0a4f1093dd860418b06 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Several years ago, I had a 90 Caracal with a 135, 2.0 and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/7879/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:03:26 -0600 Several years ago, I had a 90 Caracal with a 135, 2.0 and 2:1 gears with the same problem.  Since it was easily overtrimmed, meaning after I got over halfway it was just throwing a rooster tail with no extra speed.  I installed wedges between the motor and jackplate.  gave a better holes shot with more tuck and with the more tuck made it easier to…Read more

]]> 0 1bb9436e84badc7e00d276a1c90aaba1 Jones TrollingMotor replied to the topic Want to stay on plane at lower speed in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/want-to-stay-on-plane-at-lower-speed/#post-685708 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:03:19 -0600 Several years ago, I had a 90 Caracal with a 135, 2.0 and 2:1 gears with the same problem.  Since it was easily overtrimmed, meaning after I got over halfway it was just throwing a rooster tail with no extra speed.  I installed wedges between the motor and jackplate.  gave a better holes shot with more tuck and with the more tuck made it easier to…Read more

]]> 0 123de630bceac737ee40e79b28a705e1 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Dman32: Thanks Mark. You put in words what I am looking […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5468/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:03:05 -0600

Dman32:

Thanks Mark. You put in words what I am looking for.

Mine doesn’t lift at low RPMs, but that is what I like.  If I’m running that slow, I’m either in a creek (timbered lake), just taking it easy, or looking for something.  Personally I think with bow high, it “hampers” the steering not letting the back end “bite” when making turns.  An…Read more

]]> 0 619b2176cd9874bbe8b25101d8b8e626 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Thanks for the clarification. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5467/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:56:52 -0600 Thanks for the clarification.

]]> 0 eabc4cbc6103608096fbf4d303f86b32 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Does this mean "registered with Basscat" or being able to […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5392/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:27:40 -0600 Does this mean “registered with Basscat” or being able to show that you are registered with the State as the owner of the Basscat in question?

 

]]> 0 2304f0bf70a9e5f04dedd91ffeaaa1ec Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: When I mount them on a Basscat, I use the aluminum tops of […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5391/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:24:06 -0600 When I mount them on a Basscat, I use the aluminum tops of the trays and mount with two screws/bolts.

]]> 0 92fecdbaa57527bbef6ec30cc170474d Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: I'm running the 225 Opti on a 2005 Puma also.  Not sure of […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5390/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:21:59 -0600 I’m running the 225 Opti on a 2005 Puma also.  Not sure of the Jackplate height, but the prop is a 4 blade, 25″ .  I think it’s a Trophy (I’ve ran several and get confused on what I settled on).  I will check later today or tomorrow and see for sure while I’m checking the jackplate height.  I don’t get a lot of lift (I can if I want to, but lif…Read more

]]> 0 c37a1d27519dc64e1a0da5a56567624f Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: If you havn't already done so, or for the benefit of others […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5351/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:18:24 -0600 If you havn’t already done so, or for the benefit of others that may cross this path in the future:

The less stressful way of doing what you want to do is to run a purple wire from the positive side of the voltmeter (if so equipped) to the bilge area of the boat and tie in there.  I havn’t been under the cowl of a 4stroke, but on the 2stroke…Read more

]]> 0 0b63a7187ab3220d3c218d92c0503254 Jones TrollingMotor changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4837/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:42:50 -0600 0 05f7badb57323ee5828ee1b99e86e8ca Jones TrollingMotor changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4835/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:31:29 -0600 0 ece1b1c48acdcc82088a7271be500357 Jones TrollingMotor changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4834/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:29:06 -0600 0 13c760f504b8463581f413b2cab3526d Jones TrollingMotor changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4833/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:23:22 -0600 0 7e9242bd568227ff6ddd6d9691d1e252 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Just my .02.   I've been watching fishing shows since Bill D […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4476/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:38:35 -0600 Just my .02.   I’ve been watching fishing shows since Bill Dance and Orlando Wilson and will continue to watch the shows.  I’ve watched FLW, BASS, and MLF.  I like the MLF format of a certain number moves on and you’re able to see who is doing what.  I don’t like watching a weigh in the is less dramatic after watching fish being caught during the…Read more

]]> 0 183cef50665082ec3eb765a42f08cfbe Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: It's electrical, and in 15yrs, I've found that time doesn't […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4452/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:25:37 -0600 It’s electrical, and in 15yrs, I’ve found that time doesn’t always indicate good or bad.

 

]]> 0 460fa1692158f956d67b4fa6cb38e671 Jones TrollingMotor's profile was updated https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4451/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:23:24 -0600 0 ed2523b09b0e984a0531c0526f8c583a Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Or you could look at 8' Talons.  When installed they are no […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4450/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:20:10 -0600 Or you could look at 8′ Talons.  When installed they are no higher than the top of a 3.0 Mercury.

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John

]]> 0 a45c17f0eb44b33b00a66448f3e26e82 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Steve, you statement " arguably best engine for a bass boat […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4449/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:10:04 -0600 Steve, you statement ” arguably best engine for a bass boat ever made” is certainly a matter of opinion.  I don’t know if you’re old enough to remember several years back and the Opti is certainly one of the best, but as to the best, it was hard to beat the old 4cylinder 90 degree V’s from OMC.  These included the 115, the 135 and the 140.  An…Read more

]]> 0 ed74c95df48341477a880d427e0235ae Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: I've found from experience that dirty or bad connections at […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4447/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:00:22 -0600 I’ve found from experience that dirty or bad connections at the ground buss on the transom will cause the relays to “click” instead of engaging.  They may look clean, but disconnect, clean, and reconnect before changing the panel.

John

]]> 0 5d910144b84a53f6d63ccfa3436bfdf6 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: We, Jones Trolling Motor are now a direct Garmin dealer and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4446/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:54:54 -0600 We, Jones Trolling Motor are now a direct Garmin dealer and will soon be an authorized service center.  If interested in any of the new trolling motors that have been released, please contact us.  Also, the Garmin depth finders have jumped ahead of anything else as your eyes underwater.  Let us price your next system.

Thanks

John

 

]]> 0 28618d1c654221193f72c3deb787be0b Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Maybe it's oldage creeping in, but wasn't the Phelix […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3626/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:05:20 -0600 Maybe it’s oldage creeping in, but wasn’t the Phelix origianally spelled Phylix?  Dad had one back in 93 or 94 with a 90hp OMC.  It was a handful to drive, but was fast for a 15′ boat.

John

]]> 0 382ba7d4b9b0e4ebff164387c992e6e4 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: 24V will be fine https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3552/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:57:43 -0600 24V will be fine

]]> 0 14b483dce5e916a18aad85c9335e1c49 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Either a 45 or 52 will work.  The biggest difference is the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3304/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:45:10 -0600 Either a 45 or 52 will work.  The biggest difference is the length of the mount.  the 52 will have a longer mount when in the stowed position.  The shaft for a 45″ is actually 48″ long with a 3″ collar that gives 45″ of shaft.  The 52 is a 52″ shaft with a 3″ collar that makes it 49″ usable.  There is 4″ difference in length in usable shaf…Read more

]]> 0 39d4d8f2eb7e3667e6b40e94c77c7e9a Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: It could be a breaker issue if you have a auto reset […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3217/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:13:56 -0600 It could be a breaker issue if you have a auto reset breakers.  Most manual reset breakers will trip and you have to manually reset by pushing a button.  The factory breakers on a Basscat are manual reset.  I’m more inclined to think you have a bad connection in the boat wiring/batteries/plug circuit.  This will sometimes act like an auto res…Read more

]]> 0 1e465608444a4cb42d622045c7d851e4 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Generally, the front edge of the L bracket should be against […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3169/ Thu, 30 May 2019 20:15:32 -0600 Generally, the front edge of the L bracket should be against the transom.  I would follow the “leveling” instructions above, set the boat to the correct angle, then place the L bracket next to the transom, against the JP in such a way that the transducer would be level.

 

]]> 0 b836d3cdf9c61d6de006fb8f235cc5ee Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: When I install them here at the shop, I place the puck under […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3133/ Tue, 28 May 2019 18:50:08 -0600 When I install them here at the shop, I place the puck under the mono-arm when stowed (be careful not to get in the way of the crutch).  I can usually run the power then to the accessory switch panel on the side.

John

 

]]> 0 3d0e5d16226caf26cc6704cd10643df1 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Your problem is most likely going to come back to the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3132/ Tue, 28 May 2019 18:40:37 -0600 Your problem is most likely going to come back to the batteries you’re using.  Either they don’t have enough RC for your current trolling style, or you have a bad battery in the mix that is going down prematurely under a load.  It could be a connection issue as Basscat said, but I think it will come back, one way or another, to the Optimas

John

]]> 0 67a20936ab163571cf3c1113d9b40b28 Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: PhilAddison: There is a lot of bad info on Facebook.  And […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2958/ Wed, 15 May 2019 16:22:48 -0600

PhilAddison:

There is a lot of bad info on Facebook.  And that is where most seem to seek info.

You are so right, and since facebook isn’t monitored by Basscat, those asking have trouble separating the good and bad info.

]]> 0 27fe835d753443bdef7a2dfe6228459e Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: I've installed several Ultrex's on Basscats.  The breaker […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2658/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:50:15 -0600 I’ve installed several Ultrex’s on Basscats.  The breaker in the jumper can be removed and use a 6ga jumper.  If you’re using a On/off breaker, then you can also hardwire the trolling motor by drilling a small hole in the plate that holds the plug receptacle, then taking the wires from the trolling motor through that hole and connecting them to t…Read more

]]> 0 41d5043861af1063cf623c7de23f8f8a Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: You need to check the voltage in and the voltage out at the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2427/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:08:02 -0600 You need to check the voltage in and the voltage out at the switch.  The light doesn’t require as much current to shine as the pump does to run.

]]> 0 53aac4e2f8b6b9f6a6ad7456d491b8bc Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: The Motorguide uses 4 holes for mounting, the Ultrex uses 6 […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2401/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:04:38 -0600 The Motorguide uses 4 holes for mounting, the Ultrex uses 6 so you would drill two more holes.  The 4 existing Motorguide holes will line up with the Ultrex mount after you remove the right side plate of the Ultrex.   The Ultrex will need a 60A breaker and Basscat uses 50A, so a new breaker will be needed.  I suggest one with a cutoff ability and…Read more

]]> 0 647b2c226f4dcfc0c17fa2171fe81e5a Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Lowrance doesn't sell the Y cable.  It comes with a kit […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1803/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:39:40 -0600 Lowrance doesn’t sell the Y cable.  It comes with a kit that includes the LSS2 and an 83/200 transducer for mounting in the hull

John

]]> 0 17abea35341a6c61f4068b58d8ec5cfc Jones TrollingMotor posted an update: Go to the back of the boat (bilge area) and look on the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1346/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:22:19 -0600 Go to the back of the boat (bilge area) and look on the inside of the transom where you will find a junction strip with several wires attached.  Disconnect the ground from the cranking battery, then proceed to disconnect each wire, clean with wire brush and reinstall.  I’ve found that many times the A10 panel doesn’t function correctly with t…Read more

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