Bass Cat | Matt Hayes | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/Louie6014/activity/ Activity feed for Matt Hayes. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ef13462438a956ccaf475499143c28ba Matt Hayes posted an update: Thats a cool product. I think it would be better if bass cat […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27164/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:16:12 -0600 Thats a cool product. I think it would be better if bass cat just put a 1.5″ gap between the consoles to keep the rods flat, or make a ramp like other manufactures. Are you not worried the rods would get damaged having them elevated or now sticking over the edge of the boat?

]]> 0 6362c7640158ced1e5e684b1aacb5cfc Matt Hayes replied to the topic Caracal (and all premium boats) rod tip organizer in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-and-all-premium-boats-rod-tip-organizer/#post-709386 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:16:11 -0600 Thats a cool product. I think it would be better if bass cat just put a 1.5″ gap between the consoles to keep the rods flat, or make a ramp like other manufactures. Are you not worried the rods would get damaged having them elevated or now sticking over the edge of the boat?

]]> 0 8fca98a15109dc73937486cf8fb81916 Matt Hayes replied to the topic Sabre info in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-info/#post-709301 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:31:56 -0600 Actually go to the bass cat page, pull up the sabre model…. additional photos and you can see the cooler step and coast guard tag it still 4 persons. 

]]> 0 8fca98a15109dc73937486cf8fb81916 Matt Hayes posted an update: Actually go to the bass cat page, pull up the sabre […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27134/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:31:56 -0600 Actually go to the bass cat page, pull up the sabre model…. additional photos and you can see the cooler step and coast guard tag it still 4 persons. 

]]> 0 b364c3372e05d2d0b59871bf934f14f4 Matt Hayes replied to the topic Sabre info in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-info/#post-709299 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:28:17 -0600 4 persons or 550lbs per the coast guard label on a 2017 sabre ftd/ rated for a 175.  not sure if its changed on the newest models but the hull has not so I would doubt so.

]]> 0 b364c3372e05d2d0b59871bf934f14f4 Matt Hayes posted an update: 4 persons or 550lbs per the coast guard label on a 2017 […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27132/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:28:17 -0600 4 persons or 550lbs per the coast guard label on a 2017 sabre ftd/ rated for a 175.  not sure if its changed on the newest models but the hull has not so I would doubt so.

]]> 0 3598363b315c6c7b70ec26475c349cc7 Matt Hayes replied to the topic ISO of aurora cover for a 2020 Cougar in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/iso-of-aurora-cover-for-a-2020-cougar/#post-709237 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:45:08 -0600 This new board wont let me link anything. But get on aurora canvas .com    and click the bass cat page. theres several on there right now but will depend on your trolling motor configuration. Its under their specials tab / bass cat

 

]]> 0 3598363b315c6c7b70ec26475c349cc7 Matt Hayes posted an update: This new board wont let me link anything. But get on aurora […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27077/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:45:08 -0600 This new board wont let me link anything. But get on aurora canvas .com    and click the bass cat page. theres several on there right now but will depend on your trolling motor configuration. Its under their specials tab / bass cat

 

]]> 0 83e6bb3993dbeac8ed833554eae42c64 Matt Hayes replied to the topic Main Battery Breaker Mod in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/main-battery-breaker-mod/#post-709138 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:00:46 -0600 Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe all my breakers were 3/8″ posts and my main one was a 50, and a 60 for the trolling motor.  You can get a battery bus bar on amazon with #10 holes. Bcb actually said they make and bend some of those bars on their owns.

]]> 0 83e6bb3993dbeac8ed833554eae42c64 Matt Hayes posted an update: Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe all my breakers were […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27021/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:00:46 -0600 Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe all my breakers were 3/8″ posts and my main one was a 50, and a 60 for the trolling motor.  You can get a battery bus bar on amazon with #10 holes. Bcb actually said they make and bend some of those bars on their owns.

]]> 0 d99e812d397f6e1eaaa520a269da1bdd Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2018 caracal 12" dash mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2018-caracal-12-dash-mount/#post-709098 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:30:00 -0600 I would look into a bass boat technologies mount. And I would add a steering wheel spacer depending on how you like your steering wheel tilted. This would give you the ability to store the graphs not on the boat in travel/ weather/ prevent theft… or later on change to a different graph all together. Looks like you have good garage so maybe not…Read more

]]> 0 d99e812d397f6e1eaaa520a269da1bdd Matt Hayes posted an update: I would look into a bass boat technologies mount. And I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26995/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:30:00 -0600 I would look into a bass boat technologies mount. And I would add a steering wheel spacer depending on how you like your steering wheel tilted. This would give you the ability to store the graphs not on the boat in travel/ weather/ prevent theft… or later on change to a different graph all together. Looks like you have good garage so maybe not…Read more

]]> 0 44c288d6ca49837892fc60dcc876f979 Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2022 Jaguar in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-jaguar/#post-709016 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:14:23 -0600 Bump for super clean rig… Ric I snagged your pics off BBC boards so people can see what a beautiful rig it is!

]]> 0 44c288d6ca49837892fc60dcc876f979 Matt Hayes posted an update: Bump for super clean rig... Ric I snagged your pics off BBC […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26976/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:14:23 -0600 Bump for super clean rig… Ric I snagged your pics off BBC boards so people can see what a beautiful rig it is!

]]> 0 e33cbb89034382c27ca6ea96344bdd22 Matt Hayes posted an update:   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26974/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:13:42 -0600

 

]]> 0 ae4581ec044d7ed86c287a187799194e Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2022 Jaguar in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-jaguar/#post-709014 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:13:41 -0600

 

]]> 0 ef39f9300524a668fa752a2b09153bdc Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2022 Jaguar in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-jaguar/#post-709011 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:13:22 -0600

 

]]> 0 ef39f9300524a668fa752a2b09153bdc Matt Hayes posted an update:   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26972/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:13:22 -0600

 

]]> 0 eacdc18f58d8697ac2e2758c5b021652 Matt Hayes posted an update: https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26970/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:12:59 -0600

]]> 0 cbd7bb2762f58eed422096f0eec4708a Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2022 Jaguar in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-jaguar/#post-709008 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:12:58 -0600

]]> 0 96bc1d84d9c7353ae9407f580fa2a8d8 Matt Hayes replied to the topic Trailer-Aid.... (ramp for changing flat tire on tandem) in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trailer-aid-ramp-for-changing-flat-tire-on-tandem/#post-708859 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:04:22 -0600 If you have some scrap deck boards laying around its easy to make your own. I used to toss it in the back of the truck for long trips.

]]> 0 96bc1d84d9c7353ae9407f580fa2a8d8 Matt Hayes posted an update: If you have some scrap deck boards laying around its easy to […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26877/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:04:22 -0600 If you have some scrap deck boards laying around its easy to make your own. I used to toss it in the back of the truck for long trips.

]]> 0 c2c715ae61a04b0ba6a2f02fc642cad6 Matt Hayes posted an update: I think you are talking about the mercury sc1000 gauges. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26875/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:02:27 -0600 I think you are talking about the mercury sc1000 gauges. They are pricey.  I cant post any links to any purchasing places as its forbidden by the new forum. MERCURY BOAT SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER GAUGE 79-8M0135633 | SMARTCRAFT SC1000  they are like 600-800 dollars

]]> 0 006ee7afc098e7047dc074caa7d2bfcd Matt Hayes replied to the topic New gauges? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-gauges-2/#post-708858 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:02:26 -0600 I think you are talking about the mercury sc1000 gauges. They are pricey.  I cant post any links to any purchasing places as its forbidden by the new forum. MERCURY BOAT SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER GAUGE 79-8M0135633 | SMARTCRAFT SC1000  they are like 600-800 dollars

]]> 0 52c6d97615deab5b1e159c184f69560a Matt Hayes replied to the topic Caracal Owners?! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-owners-2/#post-708155 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:54:21 -0600 Like someone mentioned above you can cram the seat in the driver side rod box. Its not easy nor easy to get back out. I always thought about getting a detachable cushion for mine so the pole and cushion could be stowed separately, never got around to it though and sold the boat to move to a puma ftd.

]]> 0 52c6d97615deab5b1e159c184f69560a Matt Hayes posted an update: Like someone mentioned above you can cram the seat in the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26276/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:54:21 -0600 Like someone mentioned above you can cram the seat in the driver side rod box. Its not easy nor easy to get back out. I always thought about getting a detachable cushion for mine so the pole and cushion could be stowed separately, never got around to it though and sold the boat to move to a puma ftd.

]]> 0 63500bb321ce324cfb88d5ba0686c71c Matt Hayes posted an update: No, the tooling cost to product one outside of a production […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26017/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:21:55 -0600 No, the tooling cost to product one outside of a production boat is too large from what I’ve heard from the debut of the new one. They are all also different sizes I believe correct me if I’m wrong. There are some aftermarket options, grind 5 used to make boxes as well as an aluminum option that Trevor on the bass cat fb group had produced……Read more

]]> 0 4a15f4fba1bbf076760443c8decb6917 Matt Hayes replied to the topic new style middle console in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-style-middle-console/#post-707913 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:21:54 -0600 No, the tooling cost to product one outside of a production boat is too large from what I’ve heard from the debut of the new one. They are all also different sizes I believe correct me if I’m wrong. There are some aftermarket options, grind 5 used to make boxes as well as an aluminum option that Trevor on the bass cat fb group had produced……Read more

]]> 0 a888d60d7642252933e033360de558a2 Matt Hayes replied to the topic FL - 2018 PII w/200hp 2s Pro XS in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/fl-2018-pii-w-200hp-2s-pro-xs/#post-707872 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:07:36 -0600 Bump for one of my favorite boats!

]]> 0 a888d60d7642252933e033360de558a2 Matt Hayes posted an update: Bump for one of my favorite boats! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25980/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:07:36 -0600 Bump for one of my favorite boats!

]]> 0 02ba8ea9cf32bc4bbcaa0194416aeefa Matt Hayes posted an update: I'd get it inspected, and probably not dig into it if its […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/20706/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:57:18 -0600 I’d get it inspected, and probably not dig into it if its cosmetic… Once you open that box of snakes you cant put them back in, and it wont ever be the same again.

]]> 0 64973050c0ccfd193517bfe23107abad Matt Hayes replied to the topic Distortions/indentations in bottom of boat, anything to worry about? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/distortions-indentations-in-bottom-of-boat-anything-to-worry-about/#post-701928 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:57:17 -0600 I’d get it inspected, and probably not dig into it if its cosmetic… Once you open that box of snakes you cant put them back in, and it wont ever be the same again.

]]> 0 c42b57edd54e72e6b6e3f291be4d34a8 Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2016 Puma FTD Bowie Texas in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2016-puma-ftd-bowie-texas-2/#post-700630 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:18:49 -0600 PUMA IS 20′.4″

]]> 0 c42b57edd54e72e6b6e3f291be4d34a8 Matt Hayes posted an update: PUMA IS 20'.4" https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/19486/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:18:49 -0600 PUMA IS 20′.4″

]]> 0 6847a2ab8bed82414397a8f36fc17d8c Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2021 Bass Cat Eyra / 250 pro xs- NC in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2021-bass-cat-eyra-250-pro-xs-nc/#post-700529 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:01:22 -0600 long gone

]]> 0 6847a2ab8bed82414397a8f36fc17d8c Matt Hayes posted an update: long gone https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/19400/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:01:22 -0600 long gone

]]> 0 a54fecea3300984e2e68dd5e9615b07e Matt Hayes replied to the topic Champion/Cougar Hybrid in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/champion-cougar-hybrid/#post-700016 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:24:16 -0600 Mike! That picture is still awesome!

]]> 0 a54fecea3300984e2e68dd5e9615b07e Matt Hayes posted an update: Mike! That picture is still awesome! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18870/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:24:16 -0600 Mike! That picture is still awesome!

]]> 0 0668e4af5b03163f98c3c90655772582 Matt Hayes replied to the topic P2 fuel tank in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/p2-fuel-tank/#post-700015 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:22:48 -0600 2008 should be below your bench seat and I dont believe you can swap it out. You could call bass cat and add a 10gallon kicker in the bilge area. You would have to move your battieres and all the other things out to get it in, and then add the fuel tank switch to the rear of the boat.

]]> 0 0668e4af5b03163f98c3c90655772582 Matt Hayes posted an update: 2008 should be below your bench seat and I dont believe you […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18868/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:22:48 -0600 2008 should be below your bench seat and I dont believe you can swap it out. You could call bass cat and add a 10gallon kicker in the bilge area. You would have to move your battieres and all the other things out to get it in, and then add the fuel tank switch to the rear of the boat.

]]> 0 a608a7968abd7fe6e519244fafc44922 Matt Hayes posted an update: Pending- with deposit. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18690/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:40:22 -0600 Pending- with deposit.

]]> 0 c877865f3cff54c9cb1fd66e2b3a2c36 Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2021 Bass Cat Eyra / 250 pro xs- NC in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2021-bass-cat-eyra-250-pro-xs-nc/#post-699798 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:40:21 -0600 Pending- with deposit.

]]> 0 73be5b9318d54ee24ea89f35b24af316 Matt Hayes posted an update: On here a month... Price dropped to $72,000 !!! 704-999-4927 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18616/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:23:46 -0600 On here a month… Price dropped to $72,000 !!! 704-999-4927

]]> 0 b3185e1ba8246c4109b3209cedb2b119 Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2021 Bass Cat Eyra / 250 pro xs- NC in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2021-bass-cat-eyra-250-pro-xs-nc/#post-699704 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:23:45 -0600 On here a month… Price dropped to $72,000 !!! 704-999-4927

]]> 0 3206ee07b5040a5dd79bfb7cefd89403 Matt Hayes posted an update: Sharp boat! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18583/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:56:56 -0600 Sharp boat!

]]> 0 1d63eb24e60e91ecec1957e94f64b404 Matt Hayes replied to the topic 2021 Bass Cat Eyra / 250 pro xs- NC in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2021-bass-cat-eyra-250-pro-xs-nc/#post-699661 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:40:57 -0600 Guys I’ve had very little interest and only two offers on the boat. Someone make me a reasonable one….

]]> 0 1d63eb24e60e91ecec1957e94f64b404 Matt Hayes posted an update: Guys I've had very little interest and only two offers on […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18574/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:40:57 -0600 Guys I’ve had very little interest and only two offers on the boat. Someone make me a reasonable one….

]]> 0 438324cce06d6616cd749ece22ec5b08 Matt Hayes replied to the topic Propping out the 2017 Pantera 2 and new 200 HP 4 Stroke in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/propping-out-the-2017-pantera-2-and-new-200-hp-4-stroke/page/4/#post-699545 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:20:48 -0600 Pmantle.  This is the style hub I’ve used it on my 2021, testing a few furys and bravos.  I hear ya on swapping that thing out, you need a hydraulic press to do it easily, otherwise its just a nightmare to hit out with a mini sledge and s…Read more

]]> 0 438324cce06d6616cd749ece22ec5b08 Matt Hayes posted an update: Pmantle.  This is the style hub I've used it on my 2021, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18459/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:20:48 -0600 Pmantle.  This is the style hub I’ve used it on my 2021, testing a few furys and bravos.  I hear ya on swapping that thing out, you need a hydraulic press to do it easily, otherwise its just a nightmare to hit out with a mini sledge and s…Read more

]]> 0 2547286aaabe4fa9b8bfa372fd40bafd Matt Hayes replied to the topic Propping out the 2017 Pantera 2 and new 200 HP 4 Stroke in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/propping-out-the-2017-pantera-2-and-new-200-hp-4-stroke/page/4/#post-699470 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:29:35 -0600

PMantle:

Matt Hayes:

PMantle:

BTW, removing those new hubs is a pain. I failed multiple attempts, and had to get a friend with a press to get it out.

Do yourself a favor and buy the old style hd hub if your running a torque master lower unit. Ive managed to get that new style hub out with a 2lb mini sledge but one slip and your props done. I…

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