Bass Cat | billius | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/billius/activity/ Activity feed for billius. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7d714b84561b8ad9ae45866edbb0e6f9 billius posted an update: tdobb is spot on, at least in my opinion.  I've loaded […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25712/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:35:53 -0600 tdobb is spot on, at least in my opinion.  I’ve loaded Cougar FTd’s, a Baycat and now my Caracal.  On all three models, if I put the trailer in with 2-3″ of the outside bunks out of the water, the boats load fine. (almost no matter how steep the ramp is).

]]> 0 07ecb0a50ef0279c75dd6ecdb5ae05fb billius replied to the topic loading in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/loading/#post-707539 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:35:52 -0600 tdobb is spot on, at least in my opinion.  I’ve loaded Cougar FTd’s, a Baycat and now my Caracal.  On all three models, if I put the trailer in with 2-3″ of the outside bunks out of the water, the boats load fine. (almost no matter how steep the ramp is).

]]> 0 2980b51cd5870d0f2ac4de1cfd06a245 billius posted an update: My first bass boat was a Twin Lakes. It was a 1975 model. I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23100/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:46:17 -0600 My first bass boat was a Twin Lakes. It was a 1975 model. I bought it used in 1977. The hull looked identical to the Challenger boat in the picture above.

]]> 0 547e5bd889b4d61b5868648ad3948a1a billius replied to the topic Is this “Challenger” boat a Basscat before it was Basscat? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/is-this-challenger-boat-a-basscat-before-it-was-basscat/#post-704563 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:46:16 -0600 My first bass boat was a Twin Lakes. It was a 1975 model. I bought it used in 1977. The hull looked identical to the Challenger boat in the picture above.

]]> 0 7ac42bf8cbd598c1de554ce2b86b0bd9 billius replied to the topic Lost my fishing partner on 02/28/2022 in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lost-my-fishing-partner-on-02-28-2022/#post-704010 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:39:31 -0600 I lost my late wife to ovarian cancer. Strangely enough it was on 2/28, but in 2011. So I understand fully  your grief. Fortunately a few years after she passed, I met another wonderful woman and she loves to fish.

My heartfelt condolences to you. I pray the Lord will give you some comfort during this sad time.

]]> 0 7ac42bf8cbd598c1de554ce2b86b0bd9 billius posted an update: I lost my late wife to ovarian cancer. Strangely enough it […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22570/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:39:31 -0600 I lost my late wife to ovarian cancer. Strangely enough it was on 2/28, but in 2011. So I understand fully  your grief. Fortunately a few years after she passed, I met another wonderful woman and she loves to fish.

My heartfelt condolences to you. I pray the Lord will give you some comfort during this sad time.

]]> 0 143c85a95f29dfb1aa58dce04e5db49a billius replied to the topic 2015 Caracal Rear Storage Bin in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2015-caracal-rear-storage-bin/#post-703003 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:15:07 -0600 Just a side note, in 2015 BCB made two sizes of the drop in bin. One was a shallow bin the other a deep bin.  It depended on where you had the power pole pumps placed. If they were under the bin area, then the shallow one would work. I had my pumps moved back out of the way, and Sherm got a deeper bin for my 2015 Caracal.

]]> 0 143c85a95f29dfb1aa58dce04e5db49a billius posted an update: Just a side note, in 2015 BCB made two sizes of the drop in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/21493/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:15:07 -0600 Just a side note, in 2015 BCB made two sizes of the drop in bin. One was a shallow bin the other a deep bin.  It depended on where you had the power pole pumps placed. If they were under the bin area, then the shallow one would work. I had my pumps moved back out of the way, and Sherm got a deeper bin for my 2015 Caracal.

]]> 0 7a99e34e7c8f98d6da3ed445605c53dc billius replied to the topic Does your boat cost more than your tow vehicle? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/does-your-boat-cost-more-than-your-tow-vehicle/#post-700745 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:14:16 -0600 Most definitely my boat cost more than my tow vehicle.  2017 Silverado, towing a 2015 Caracal.  Boat was quite a bit more.

]]> 0 7a99e34e7c8f98d6da3ed445605c53dc billius posted an update: Most definitely my boat cost more than my tow vehicle.  […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/19593/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:14:16 -0600 Most definitely my boat cost more than my tow vehicle.  2017 Silverado, towing a 2015 Caracal.  Boat was quite a bit more.

]]> 0 5a6d3ed148f6492ea82f2fd8d6a34030 billius replied to the topic Tic... in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/tic-2/#post-699799 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:26:55 -0600 I too am anxious to see what new boats and or design feature BCB is about to release.  Although there is no way I can afford a new BassCat…I’m always excited to see the new products. BassCat is always at the top in innovation.

]]> 0 5a6d3ed148f6492ea82f2fd8d6a34030 billius posted an update: I too am anxious to see what new boats and or design feature […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18692/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:26:55 -0600 I too am anxious to see what new boats and or design feature BCB is about to release.  Although there is no way I can afford a new BassCat…I’m always excited to see the new products. BassCat is always at the top in innovation.

]]> 0 5705b95be0bc914ab9c68cd79493488e billius replied to the topic Link broken? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/link-broken/#post-699232 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:26:50 -0600 I use Edge. BCB suggested clearing the cache. I did that and it fixed the problem. Just an FYI.

]]> 0 5705b95be0bc914ab9c68cd79493488e billius posted an update: I use Edge. BCB suggested clearing the cache. I did that and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18212/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:26:50 -0600 I use Edge. BCB suggested clearing the cache. I did that and it fixed the problem. Just an FYI.

]]> 0 eaed8b13ea3b213afe0548f20aced433 billius posted an update: Congratulations to Hank Cherry. Great win! Great for him and for BCB! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18024/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:42:06 -0600 Congratulations to Hank Cherry. Great win! Great for him and for BCB!

]]> 0 2b52061009067c2e69fdcb10faa43ea8 billius replied to the topic Hank Cherry wins 51st Classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/hank-cherry-wins-51st-classic/#post-699075 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:42:05 -0600 Congratulations to Hank Cherry. Great win! Great for him and for BCB!

]]> 0 dba96e9324c042a121727479338ee980 billius replied to the topic John (Jones Trolling Motors) has passed in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/john-jones-trolling-motors-has-passed/#post-698909 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:43:59 -0600 So sad, John was a really good guy and very helpful. Prayers for his friends and family.

]]> 0 dba96e9324c042a121727479338ee980 billius posted an update: So sad, John was a really good guy and very helpful. Prayers […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17850/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:43:59 -0600 So sad, John was a really good guy and very helpful. Prayers for his friends and family.

]]> 0 52bf7988cbb4f45d877299ea5a5cd47e billius replied to the topic Present 2022 product knowledge - Stealth in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/present-2022-product-knowledge-stealth/#post-698863 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:23:42 -0600 Some very interesting information. Its always exciting to see what new ideas BCB comes up with every year. Looking forward to July .

]]> 0 52bf7988cbb4f45d877299ea5a5cd47e billius posted an update: Some very interesting information. Its always exciting to […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17796/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:23:42 -0600 Some very interesting information. Its always exciting to see what new ideas BCB comes up with every year. Looking forward to July .

]]> 0 9a2dc370f6edb9fc5daf29d95c91d06b billius replied to the topic Taillight Wiring - Help please in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/taillight-wiring-help-please/#post-697785 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:43:04 -0600 I have my 4th BassCat. Every one of the four have had trailer wiring issues.  Two of the boats were less than a month after I took delivery of the boat. Wires pull apart as has been mentioned. Of course those wires are subjected to a lot, rain, mud, and other road debris.  That is my one and only complaint about an otherwise very solidly built b…Read more

]]> 0 9a2dc370f6edb9fc5daf29d95c91d06b billius posted an update: I have my 4th BassCat. Every one of the four have had […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16800/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:43:04 -0600 I have my 4th BassCat. Every one of the four have had trailer wiring issues.  Two of the boats were less than a month after I took delivery of the boat. Wires pull apart as has been mentioned. Of course those wires are subjected to a lot, rain, mud, and other road debris.  That is my one and only complaint about an otherwise very solidly built b…Read more

]]> 0 1842cfa55aef5b30324652c0b9383e1f billius replied to the topic Thank you for your prayers - Deb's on the mend in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/thank-you-for-your-prayers-debs-on-the-mend/#post-697548 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:47:41 -0600 Glad she is on the mend. God is good.

]]> 0 1842cfa55aef5b30324652c0b9383e1f billius posted an update: Glad she is on the mend. God is good. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16561/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:47:41 -0600 Glad she is on the mend. God is good.

]]> 0 c727a3f33b596186b5d6062cff24f11b billius posted an update: I had a CougarFTD before my Caracal. I don't know if there […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14117/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:55:18 -0600 I had a CougarFTD before my Caracal. I don’t know if there is a difference in step height or not. If there is, its minimal. I’m 74 and have no issues with the step to the front deck.

]]> 0 552f313fad93c6f526fea6c6e954ef68 billius replied to the topic Step height Caracal Puma/Cougar Eyra in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/step-height-caracal-puma-cougar-eyra/#post-694900 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:55:15 -0600 I had a CougarFTD before my Caracal. I don’t know if there is a difference in step height or not. If there is, its minimal. I’m 74 and have no issues with the step to the front deck.

]]> 0 79b06d7b82d702b0c3bbeb333ba5bd99 billius posted an update: For what its worth, I had a 2009 CougarFTD. That valve […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12481/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:16:48 -0600 For what its worth, I had a 2009 CougarFTD. That valve worked in the opposite way it was designed to. Empty was Auto, and Vice Versa. It worked fine the whole time I had it. The current owner, who works at Sherm’s Marine, says its still working fine for him.

]]> 0 311b9c4a7923924e24c988d64673da72 billius replied to the topic Flow-Rite troubleshooting in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/flow-rite-troubleshooting/#post-692685 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:16:47 -0600 For what its worth, I had a 2009 CougarFTD. That valve worked in the opposite way it was designed to. Empty was Auto, and Vice Versa. It worked fine the whole time I had it. The current owner, who works at Sherm’s Marine, says its still working fine for him.

]]> 0 f5ff50f6958dbe3927f92c187818a943 billius posted an update: I have a 2015 Caracal with the belly tank and a 26 gallon in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11616/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:37:18 -0600 I have a 2015 Caracal with the belly tank and a 26 gallon in the rear. Plenty of room back there for Power Pole pumps.  The only think about the belly tank is that I miss the under seat storage I had on my CougarFTD.

]]> 0 e2d4015f0ec0d0b19408b0795a1c6755 billius replied to the topic Caracal - Poles or Talons in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-poles-or-talons/#post-691483 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:37:17 -0600 I have a 2015 Caracal with the belly tank and a 26 gallon in the rear. Plenty of room back there for Power Pole pumps.  The only think about the belly tank is that I miss the under seat storage I had on my CougarFTD.

]]> 0 71360caeb8216a2866c9f9f417f2c5e8 billius posted an update: What a great honor! Congratulations to the BCB and Yar-Craft […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11450/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:13:56 -0600 What a great honor! Congratulations to the BCB and Yar-Craft folks for the good work you’all do!

]]> 0 96f01bff9ad8315cb7ec6b402cf9d8d1 billius 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-691287 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:13:55 -0600 What a great honor! Congratulations to the BCB and Yar-Craft folks for the good work you’all do!

]]> 0 100314ccacd9df1488494cb00837dbae billius posted an update: Nice rig!! Welcome to the Family! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10016/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:35:37 -0600 Nice rig!! Welcome to the Family!

]]> 0 4ede6ff04f38a05313587226688d2bb7 billius replied to the topic New to the Bass Cat family! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-to-the-bass-cat-family-2/#post-689387 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:35:36 -0600 Nice rig!! Welcome to the Family!

]]> 0 fdd4375054d0fe107b2b0ea2b2d1b325 billius posted an update: BassCat did make Aluminum bass boats in the late 90's maybe […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9004/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:31:06 -0600 BassCat did make Aluminum bass boats in the late 90’s maybe up to 2001.

]]> 0 a0872b2e178584f0fcb67ef2ff98cf50 billius replied to the topic Aluminum Hull in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/aluminum-hull/#post-687613 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:31:01 -0600 BassCat did make Aluminum bass boats in the late 90’s maybe up to 2001.

]]> 0 d3bc0685b51c942b7233660d1fb8c6b9 billius posted an update: I've never needed one on any of my Cats in the past. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5371/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 12:11:32 -0600 I’ve never needed one on any of my Cats in the past. However, I did put one on my current boat, 2015 Caracal. Its a very simple process, to install. Directions are straight forward.

]]> 0 8f092672d2547f465d9b9ebc68895c36 billius posted an update: Very interesting read Rick. I really enjoy hearing about […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4809/ Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:43:03 -0600 Very interesting read Rick. I really enjoy hearing about bass boat history and how you develop different products. Thank you for the information.

]]> 0 9d9678dbf058982b6a1e7359ddb634a9 billius posted an update: I am sure the dealer there is very good, as all of BCB […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4686/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:36:13 -0600 I am sure the dealer there is very good, as all of BCB dealers are top notch. My dealer is Sherm’s Marine in Wabash, Indiana. He is located in the

northern part of the state about an hour or so SW of Fort Wayne. I know Sherm has sold many boats to folks from Michigan, as well as all around

the US. He’s always in the top 5 or higher BCB…Read more

]]> 0 8358565012df4188dc185aa6863dd788 billius posted an update: I am amazed a boat as big as the Jaguar can attain the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4078/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:05:47 -0600 I am amazed a boat as big as the Jaguar can attain the speeds it does.  It is very impressive, as is the amount of research and technical data you collect.  It really is a Science.  Research is where its at. There is just so much more to manufacturing a boat than slapping an engine on a hull and hammer down! Appreciate the information!

]]> 0 b75d5017279667e4586839ab35336bb9 billius posted an update: I had a 2009 CougarFTD. I traded it for my 2015 Caracal.  […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3586/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:26:26 -0600 I had a 2009 CougarFTD. I traded it for my 2015 Caracal.  While I’ve not measured anything, it fits exactly,  into the same space that my Cougar was in. The trailer is the same width I am certain. (Approx 102″) The length of the rig on the trailer is a bit shorter, but again, I have no measurements. The only place I see a difference is at the f…Read more

]]> 0 4564a9d7a8cc22c159a2be02c57c7cfb billius posted an update: Got to agree about Alan being so helpful. Just as everyone […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3364/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:36:11 -0600 Got to agree about Alan being so helpful. Just as everyone else is at BCB.  Alan has helped me above and beyond on several occasions. What a privilege it is to be able to deal with the folks at BCB!

]]> 0 de46211ebacba19c1563342639cc05ed billius posted an update: My 2015 Caracal had the same problem. I tightened the latch […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3287/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:17:39 -0600 My 2015 Caracal had the same problem. I tightened the latch on the compartment lid. It stopped the leak.  I don’t  know what you mean when you say they were “patched down.”

]]> 0 c441874d3a77ce0a860339c67f286b13 billius posted an update: BCB does make a shallow storage bin,  or at least they used […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2688/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:34:15 -0600 BCB does make a shallow storage bin,  or at least they used to.  But, the pumos shoukd be installed in front of the rear gas tank on the port side. Thats were Sherm put mine. That way you can use the deeper drop in bin.

]]> 0 53f20d8369ec0c3a9c21799f0aded16f billius posted an update: I use Mercury DFI oil.  Most likely other oils would be […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2539/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:56:48 -0600 I use Mercury DFI oil.  Most likely other oils would be okay to use. I just don’t see any reason not to use something Sherm and Mercury recommend for my outboard.  No more than it costs, compared to the cost of a new engine(which you can’t get now), I’ll stay with my DFI stuff.

]]> 0 1e4d239283d1ca4a023a1c2544354d38 billius posted an update: My Caracal has the vinyl ester resin. It was important to […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1657/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:12:40 -0600 My Caracal has the vinyl ester resin. It was important to me, as I plan to keep this boat for quite a while. It will probably be the last boat I buy, unless I win the lottery soon. lol

]]> 0 55ef4bd1117756b7376b716664b8c448 billius posted an update: I was working with the boat builder just now and noticed […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/1495/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:10:13 -0600 I was working with the boat builder just now and noticed when I select boot…it doesn’t give me a choice of a plain black gel. Is that not an option anymore?  I’m doing this on my desktop pc.

]]> 0 cdcec3c17dabc38f9d9412226c4b8ae2 billius posted an update: I have a 2015 Caracal. Rods that are 7' long will fit on the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/971/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:06:40 -0600 I have a 2015 Caracal. Rods that are 7′ long will fit on the starboard side, but just barely. I usually keep my rods on the port side as there is plenty of room over there.

Not sure how many rods you could get in that center rod box, but no doubt you could get more than you probably carry in your boat, if you took the rod tube thing out. The port…Read more

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