Congrats Mike!!! Cant wait to see it on the water. I dont know if you remember me, but I have met you and spoken with you on several occasions. Some of them at the Bassmaters Classics in Shreveport and then in Birmingham as well as at a few of the Fed Ex United Way Tournaments in Pickwick. I was with Lowell Varters and Tony Lewis from Oxford. Hope to see you on the water again. I am surely enjoying my new Puma FTD. Absolutely the best boat I have ever owned. Take care…
High Cotton….Has to Be Andy Graves…if so, whats up man? Glad to see another Clarksdale native on here. Are you talking about Jason Woods? I spoke with him few weeks back and said he is looking at getting an Eyra. One bad boat! I just received my 2011 Puma FTD late October. Love it so far. Maybe will see yall on the water this summer.
You guys are great! I do realize that these things are mechanical/electrical and do sometimes fail. I was just trying to not have to call BCB as all of you have far more things to do on a daily basis with building dreams. I will just go ahead and call Monday and get everything taken care of. Thanks again for the quick response and assistance. Have a good remaining weekend.
I posted the same kind of numbers last weekend in a bass tournament. Just myself and all tournament load, full tanks, no full livewells. Was steady climbing but last I looked down before cutting off the main lake into a creek was 78.4. I have the same setup as far as motor and prop. These things will fly!!!! and they feel safe when doing so. I am a big fella at 62 270lbs. So I know I was rolling!! The first bit of advice I can give is dont try to fight it too much. Meaning, I was so worried at first about chine walk that every little bow shift or roll from waves made me jerk and move the wheel. The movements kept me thinking I was walking and not wanting it to get loose. I have learned this is not the case and now alot more relaxed and have yet now to get this puppy to chine or bounce uncontrollably. I also remember the one thing that Ivan told me and Rick reitterated was to control everything basically with the trim and not just cut the throttle. Seat time continues to make all of the difference in the world to me as it will you. This is the absolute most sound, fastest, more fun to drive, and excellent fishing platform that I have ever had. I myself am a Cat Owner for life. Good Luck
Thanks. didnt realize they made a metric allen wrench. will get it done now.
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Just made the call and spoke with Danny. Good guy. Will see if the other party still wants to get the ball rolling on this one. Thanks BCB for the referral
Acetone is a good product to clean areas of gelcoat. I personally first would try the turtle wax or rain x bug and tar remover that you spray on the areas, let it set then pressure wash off. It works best on my cars and have used it on the boat as well.
I had a 250 HPDI Yammy on my 2003 skeeter that I had before buying my first cat in October. It is one strong reliable motor. Never had a single issue. The only gripe that I had with this motor is that is used alot of oil. I would have to fill the oil tank everytime I filled the gas tanks. New Merc does alot better in this area. However, with what you are looking at, you cant go wrong. Just do your homework before the purchase and have the owner hook it up to the computer for you to get all the readouts as well as get a compression reading on all cylinders and check lower unit. Just the normal pre purchase stuff Im sure you know about. But as far as the motor, its a beast!!
I was in the same boat as you just 2 weeks ago. My in hull transducer went bad all of a sudden. I didnt have any room to wack it with a hammer even after removeing hoses from pumps. I was able to get my Dremel tool with the flex end and bought a cutting wheel. I was able to cut into the base of the transducer and the epoxy. I was then able to put a small chisel underneath and pry and pop it right out. Was alot less trouble than the hammer. I was too scared that I would hit everything of value instead of the transducer.
Happy Easter Everyone!!! Hang in there billius!! We are definately praying for you as I am sure that this will be a tough time for you all over again. Just know that the “Family” is behind you, and you will get through this one day at a time.
Congratulations Stuart!!! That is a very big accomplishment!! One to be proud of for sure. Im sure that there is no doubt that our service to one of the greatest American companies is very much appreciated. We, the other members of the family, thank you!!
Yes thats where im talking about. Since my gas cans are in back it is one piece. It is happening at the 90 degree bend so its cracking each direction. Any weight from is gonna continue to spread it further. Definately no room there to be caused by impact as wel as i havent impacted anything. I really feel bass cat will take care of it. Especially when bought brandnew in October. I will just go ahead and email pics to Pete in parts to the ball rolling.
What up!!! Not sure of the name of the knot. However if you go to wired to Wired2fish.com there is a video of a pro tying a knot using a leader when he is flipping braid. Its worth looking up as well
One major thing that I did for this that helped me alot with my MK Fortrex 101 on my Puma FTD was to bring the wire up the shaft and then attach it to the alum frame instead of zip tying it to my troll motor wires up to the head. This eliminated alot of interference if not all.
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