Bass Cat | jalexander | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/jalexander/activity/ Activity feed for jalexander. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 49a8b115810c1d2a359ef0703e870802 jalexander posted an update: Sorry about the sideways pictures.  Glad it was helpful […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32408/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:02:24 -0600 Sorry about the sideways pictures.  Glad it was helpful tho.

One last thought, I ran clean dedicated power from the battery for every individual item.  1 for each graph, 1 for the megalive transducer, one for the network hub that I located in the forward compartment.  I just kept reading about interference and power issues, and everything I wa…Read more

]]> 0 4acf15d8c99f3b492a1499656711e1cf jalexander replied to the topic Balzout double graph mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-double-graph-mount/#post-719939 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:02:23 -0600 Sorry about the sideways pictures.  Glad it was helpful tho.

One last thought, I ran clean dedicated power from the battery for every individual item.  1 for each graph, 1 for the megalive transducer, one for the network hub that I located in the forward compartment.  I just kept reading about interference and power issues, and everything I wa…Read more

]]> 0 102d88983081d6bb712764887efe7ac0 jalexander posted an update: My recommendation would be to put everything on the mount […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32325/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:31:08 -0600 My recommendation would be to put everything on the mount how you want it, hold it in place and mark where you want the holes for the base.  I did it by myself, but help is better.  These mounts are very adjustable, but you just want to make sure you’re starting from the right spot. If I would have just thrown the base down and bolted it in w…Read more

]]> 0 134f802df40ec025a89eacd666714358 jalexander replied to the topic Balzout double graph mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-double-graph-mount/#post-719799 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:31:07 -0600 My recommendation would be to put everything on the mount how you want it, hold it in place and mark where you want the holes for the base.  I did it by myself, but help is better.  These mounts are very adjustable, but you just want to make sure you’re starting from the right spot. If I would have just thrown the base down and bolted it in w…Read more

]]> 0 331a229990ae83ff1ad9a2ad034a1edc jalexander posted an update: I have a very similar setup on my Classic. 4" and 6" arms. I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32323/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:27:30 -0600 I have a very similar setup on my Classic. 4″ and 6″ arms. I have a Helix 10 and a 7.

]]> 0 2403b0f5c04dffccc8b614e70ad3e897 jalexander replied to the topic Balzout double graph mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/balzout-double-graph-mount/#post-719797 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:27:29 -0600 I have a very similar setup on my Classic. 4″ and 6″ arms. I have a Helix 10 and a 7.

]]> 0 f19b9838a44879e2fca823be718cfe84 jalexander replied to the topic Adding Mega 360 to Pantera Classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/adding-mega-360-to-pantera-classic/#post-713026 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:11:43 -0600 You need to update each unit individually, the software won’t update over the network.

]]> 0 f19b9838a44879e2fca823be718cfe84 jalexander posted an update: You need to update each unit individually, the software […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29295/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:11:43 -0600 You need to update each unit individually, the software won’t update over the network.

]]> 0 c0d0ca9affcbfa3b2ba429aa0dded56e jalexander replied to the topic New Puma STS tool storage in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-puma-sts-tool-storage/#post-711598 Tue, 02 May 2023 19:24:10 -0600 I added this holder to my classic. Stainless countersunk screws to attach. I think its miller marine products, but there’s lots like it out there on the inter web. I like being able to use the bungee to hold down a marker and my pliars.

]]> 0 c0d0ca9affcbfa3b2ba429aa0dded56e jalexander posted an update: I added this holder to my classic. Stainless countersunk […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28683/ Tue, 02 May 2023 19:24:10 -0600 I added this holder to my classic. Stainless countersunk screws to attach. I think its miller marine products, but there’s lots like it out there on the inter web. I like being able to use the bungee to hold down a marker and my pliars.

]]> 0 be90e7d8462636a9a7e5b878aae40e7a jalexander posted an update: Balzout is a great option. Lots of flexibility with a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28180/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:56:38 -0600 Balzout is a great option. Lots of flexibility with a minimal base footprint. Various arm length options. Super solid mount.

See the thread about the bow mount on a Caracal – a few down for a discussion of placement etc. I posted some pictures of mine. I run a Helix 10” and 7” up front on a Classic – less room than you’ve got for sure.

 

]]> 0 bc96c3dbaf9091a0593b51a97afed741 jalexander replied to the topic Bow Mounts in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bow-mounts/#post-710706 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:56:37 -0600 Balzout is a great option. Lots of flexibility with a minimal base footprint. Various arm length options. Super solid mount.

See the thread about the bow mount on a Caracal – a few down for a discussion of placement etc. I posted some pictures of mine. I run a Helix 10” and 7” up front on a Classic – less room than you’ve got for sure.

 

]]> 0 d6ab7df23407d9acdcc9d430167f9212 jalexander replied to the topic Caracal Ballzout dual bow mount set up help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-ballzout-dual-bow-mount-set-up-help/#post-710692 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:55:40 -0600 Probably worth noting my graph setup is a Helix 10 and a Helix 7, so on the small side of available graphs.

]]> 0 d6ab7df23407d9acdcc9d430167f9212 jalexander posted an update: Probably worth noting my graph setup is a Helix 10 and a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28161/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:55:40 -0600 Probably worth noting my graph setup is a Helix 10 and a Helix 7, so on the small side of available graphs.

]]> 0 91f7fcd8bec24ae561afa88a2514eb9e jalexander replied to the topic Caracal Ballzout dual bow mount set up help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-ballzout-dual-bow-mount-set-up-help/#post-710684 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:39:15 -0600 No sir, I have a 45” Ultrex. You may be right about having more cable. The cable cover is a must for me, especially with the ethernet cable for the autopilot and live cables I’m running. I always have to kick the cable behind the graphs when I put the motor down.

]]> 0 91f7fcd8bec24ae561afa88a2514eb9e jalexander posted an update: No sir, I have a 45” Ultrex. You may be right about having m […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28155/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:39:15 -0600 No sir, I have a 45” Ultrex. You may be right about having more cable. The cable cover is a must for me, especially with the ethernet cable for the autopilot and live cables I’m running. I always have to kick the cable behind the graphs when I put the motor down.

]]> 0 280d5eaf7087a617d3745820ab831a02 jalexander replied to the topic Caracal Ballzout dual bow mount set up help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-ballzout-dual-bow-mount-set-up-help/#post-710660 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:17:48 -0600 Just a thought, if you have your motor pedal forward, you’ll have more real estate for cables and graphs if you move it back. Mine is all the way back.

]]> 0 280d5eaf7087a617d3745820ab831a02 jalexander posted an update: Just a thought, if you have your motor pedal forward, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28121/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:17:48 -0600 Just a thought, if you have your motor pedal forward, you’ll have more real estate for cables and graphs if you move it back. Mine is all the way back.

]]> 0 5ec68d3673cda72c5beaf2ad71257122 jalexander replied to the topic Caracal Ballzout dual bow mount set up help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-ballzout-dual-bow-mount-set-up-help/#post-710657 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:59:00 -0600

 

]]> 0 5ec68d3673cda72c5beaf2ad71257122 jalexander posted an update:   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28119/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:59:00 -0600

 

]]> 0 602c5e47f607329f159034f27129526b jalexander replied to the topic Caracal Ballzout dual bow mount set up help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/caracal-ballzout-dual-bow-mount-set-up-help/#post-710654 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:58:04 -0600 Not a Caracal, but I think the bow setup is somewhat similar on my Classic. I recently did this, so happy to discuss further details. I mounted the square base longways with the boat, more forward and more to the centerline of the boat than I expected, but I put everything on the mount and held it in place before deciding on exact base placement.…Read more

]]> 0 602c5e47f607329f159034f27129526b jalexander posted an update: Not a Caracal, but I think the bow setup is somewhat similar […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28117/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:58:04 -0600 Not a Caracal, but I think the bow setup is somewhat similar on my Classic. I recently did this, so happy to discuss further details. I mounted the square base longways with the boat, more forward and more to the centerline of the boat than I expected, but I put everything on the mount and held it in place before deciding on exact base placement.…Read more

]]> 0 c85eeac57e743e19570d1b6975e73b88 jalexander replied to the topic Looking at buying a classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-at-buying-a-classic/#post-708543 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:43:57 -0600 Totally agree, the driving video is really good.  As I said, I don’t have experience driving other hulls, but I’m curious if any of the larger boats are easier to stabilize at high speed than the Classic.

]]> 0 c85eeac57e743e19570d1b6975e73b88 jalexander posted an update: Totally agree, the driving video is really good.  As I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26610/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:43:57 -0600 Totally agree, the driving video is really good.  As I said, I don’t have experience driving other hulls, but I’m curious if any of the larger boats are easier to stabilize at high speed than the Classic.

]]> 0 ddcc2b60f444dad8d9a65c1e0325275f jalexander replied to the topic Adding Mega 360 in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/adding-mega-360/#post-708533 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:53:28 -0600 I also added the 5 port ethernet switch, as I didn’t have one and Mega Live is an ethernet connection. Dedicated power for it too.  360 as I understand is a transducer connection, so that wouldn’t be absolutely necessary.

]]> 0 ddcc2b60f444dad8d9a65c1e0325275f jalexander posted an update: I also added the 5 port ethernet switch, as I didn’t have o […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26599/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:53:28 -0600 I also added the 5 port ethernet switch, as I didn’t have one and Mega Live is an ethernet connection. Dedicated power for it too.  360 as I understand is a transducer connection, so that wouldn’t be absolutely necessary.

]]> 0 a7038915acf7e90fd842191fe074e955 jalexander replied to the topic Adding Mega 360 in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/adding-mega-360/#post-708531 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:50:10 -0600 If all you’re doing is adding a 360 transducer, you might be fine splicing it in to the power. That power wire is likely just behind the trolling motor plug plate. If you have an Ultrex with a Minn Kota heading sensor, I suspect its power is probably spliced in there too, so that’s starting to be a lot of sharing.

I just added a second Helix and…Read more

]]> 0 a7038915acf7e90fd842191fe074e955 jalexander posted an update: If all you’re doing is adding a 360 transducer, you might b […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26597/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:50:10 -0600 If all you’re doing is adding a 360 transducer, you might be fine splicing it in to the power. That power wire is likely just behind the trolling motor plug plate. If you have an Ultrex with a Minn Kota heading sensor, I suspect its power is probably spliced in there too, so that’s starting to be a lot of sharing.

I just added a second Helix and…Read more

]]> 0 4a3ea8091cf085d541d2e957b82536be jalexander replied to the topic Looking at buying a classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-at-buying-a-classic/#post-708528 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:52:28 -0600 There’s also this. Short 20’ 2 car garage, not oversized in any way. About as small a 2 car garage as you’ll find. Getting it in there was important to me. Not unique to a classic necessarily, but something I was looking for.

 

]]> 0 4a3ea8091cf085d541d2e957b82536be jalexander posted an update: There’s also this. Short 20’ 2 car garage, not oversized in […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26595/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:52:28 -0600 There’s also this. Short 20’ 2 car garage, not oversized in any way. About as small a 2 car garage as you’ll find. Getting it in there was important to me. Not unique to a classic necessarily, but something I was looking for.

 

]]> 0 11b0f67eafe1911524b6b5bd9f17f0dc jalexander replied to the topic Looking at buying a classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-at-buying-a-classic/#post-708517 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:30:51 -0600

 

]]> 0 11b0f67eafe1911524b6b5bd9f17f0dc jalexander posted an update:   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26593/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:30:51 -0600

 

]]> 0 55cad801c047d17e88db3da9c49c0a27 jalexander replied to the topic Looking at buying a classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-at-buying-a-classic/#post-708513 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:28:16 -0600 Asking Classic owners if they like their boats is a bit like asking if I think my kids are cute, but here’s my take. For starters, I love mine.  My 2022 Classic is my first bass boat. I’m 42, been boating a long time – mostly ski boats and a Crestliner for a while. I’m going to break this down into a couple key topics, in no particular order.…Read more

]]> 0 55cad801c047d17e88db3da9c49c0a27 jalexander posted an update: Asking Classic owners if they like their boats is a bit like […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26591/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:28:16 -0600 Asking Classic owners if they like their boats is a bit like asking if I think my kids are cute, but here’s my take. For starters, I love mine.  My 2022 Classic is my first bass boat. I’m 42, been boating a long time – mostly ski boats and a Crestliner for a while. I’m going to break this down into a couple key topics, in no particular order.…Read more

]]> 0 4895ab99583bbc43c1d42c5f9dcb9108 jalexander replied to the topic Humminbird issue in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/humminbird-issue-2/#post-707320 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:25:07 -0600 Did you figure out your issue?

I had the same issue, no depth/sonar/image on helm unit – Helix 10, on 2022 Pantera.

I sent the unit back to Humminbird in Alabama. I’m in Houston, TX. Had it back fixed within 5 days. Super impressed with their customer service.

I’d be glad to discuss my process further if needed, good luck!

]]> 0 4895ab99583bbc43c1d42c5f9dcb9108 jalexander posted an update: Did you figure out your issue? I had the same issue, no […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25471/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:25:07 -0600 Did you figure out your issue?

I had the same issue, no depth/sonar/image on helm unit – Helix 10, on 2022 Pantera.

I sent the unit back to Humminbird in Alabama. I’m in Houston, TX. Had it back fixed within 5 days. Super impressed with their customer service.

I’d be glad to discuss my process further if needed, good luck!

]]> 0 bb497a547a04381ebcf2cd1e1fc64872 jalexander posted an update: I posted about trailer light voodoo a couple weeks ago on my […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23935/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:03:13 -0600 I posted about trailer light voodoo a couple weeks ago on my 22 Pantera classic. My issue was burned wires in the tongue due to a short. All the lights were being crazy. Burned Wires cut and replaced, 30amp fuse blown in truck replaced.
I also bent the pins in the connector on the trailer, they weren’t making good connection to the truck plug. I s…Read more

]]> 0 f68abd75ed4a1e8f56e64d4cef90014f jalexander replied to the topic Running Light Problem in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/running-light-problem/#post-705455 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:03:12 -0600 I posted about trailer light voodoo a couple weeks ago on my 22 Pantera classic. My issue was burned wires in the tongue due to a short. All the lights were being crazy. Burned Wires cut and replaced, 30amp fuse blown in truck replaced.
I also bent the pins in the connector on the trailer, they weren’t making good connection to the truck plug. I s…Read more

]]> 0 d644aafa8df13d13c8e29d31f688793c jalexander started the topic Trailer Light Issues after launch in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trailer-light-issues-after-launch/ Tue, 17 May 2022 16:46:15 -0600 2022 Pantera Classic owner, new to BassCat family. I post this after fixing the problem, for information if anyone is scratching their head about trailer lights. In hindsight, this one is pretty obvious, but it took me a minute to figure it out.

Tow Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Tundra

Issue – After pulling my boat for the first time at night (with…Read more

]]> 0 5e51336412f538210afd087d36bf1f77 jalexander changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22959/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:41:22 -0600 0