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Gents there is another possible solution. If you would go to Lithium batteries you can get a 24V lithium battery that along with a regular 12lithium would still get you 36V for your trolling motor with the remaining battery for starting / electronics. No need to move a lot of things around or build something and the lighter weight of the Lithium would be better that the weight of a 4th battery. Just a thought

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I sent an email to the address listed in the posting.

 

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Just updating this thread, the Boat is SOLD

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Here is their website….. https://protecproducts.com/

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Thanks Tak. Headed down for the third time to get my Puma….LOL. First time it had a bad tire the marina replaced. Next time I had a bearing failure 2 hours into am 8 hour trip and had to leave at a local marina for repairs which now have been completed. Third time, hopefully, is a charm.

 

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Mike can you provide the details of the trolling motor and / or the boat serial number. I have a 2011 Puma FTD that it may fit. I would like to send your serial number and mine to Aurora Canvas to check fit.

 

Thanks, Jeff

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The red wire coming out of the 7 way is probably the 12v feed when the truck is in acc / or running. I added a switch box to my Puma Step Pole that uses the 7 way 12v feed to power 2 floodlights on the pole. One points down the boat and the other point down towards the hitch for hooking up in the dark. I added a Milwaukee 12v rechargeable tool battery inside the box to power the lights when the truck is not connected. The backup solenoid should be off of the blue wire as it uses the backup light circuit of the tow vehicle to activate.

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Stefancy:

 

I just did the exact same thing. I have a 2011 Puma and went Lithium for my trolling motor. But how to get 3 batteries in the place of 2 right? Lithium batteries are SOLID (no Liquid) and can work at any angle. I removed the factory battery tray and made one out of a couple of pieces of aluminum angle. I made the tray the width of the Lithium batteries LAID ON THEIR SIDE. I lashed down two of the batteries to each other in a stacked configuration and then strapped them to the tray. The third lithium is also on its side and I still have plenty of room to stack a 4th one on top of that one if needed. Stayed with a normal battery for starting as recommended.  The “new” battery tray still allowed the oil tank to remain in it’s normal position. Hope this helps.

 

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IOWABASS:

 

Do yourself a favor and replace both rear lines since the system will need to be filled and bled anyway. If the first one went do to fatigue, the second one may as well.

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Thanks I will check them as I just had a new assembly put on do to a bearing going bad on the trip home from buying the boat. Must say that those things can happen and the Marina (Buck’s Island) was FANTASTIC as they picked up all of the repairs and added an extended warranty and also helped cover some of the travel costs to go get my Cat once it was repaired. Great Folks.

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Nina and Forrest always treated everyone the same, with respect, just like Ron & rick have since I first got to know then in the early 80’s

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Charlie: For reference I just bought my 2011 Puma in June. It is in great shape and has a 2016 Merc 250hp, 2 12′ power poles, Helix 12 on the dash and an Onix on the bow. Tandem trailer and I paid $38K.

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Charlie:

 

Sure, reach out to me at rittenj@yahoo.com with a phone number and the best time to chat.

 

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Charlie:

Be sure and go to Facebook “Marketplace” not just various Facebook Groups. There are a lot of Bass Cats on the “Marketplace” portion of Facebook, I found like 10+ in your price range just 500 miles or less from, my place such as this one,,,,

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819900519208906/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A5e9590a5-8f85-49a6-8f9e-ad9ca2e3915c

This one seem to be well equipped for the price.

 

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Wareaglecat: BCB is correct it is about design and what we always called the “shoulders” of the boat that give it stability in rough water. I at one time owned a Gambler where the hull was based on off-shore racing hulls and considered one of the better rough water rides. My Puma is just as good in rough water as was my previous P2.

If you are expecting another 12″ or less to help you reach out to the next big wave, make sure you have your PFD on and working bilge pumps. I can guarantee on Lake Erie or Ontario that with that approach you will be taking several over the nose.

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