Bass Cat | Jstew | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/jstew/activity/ Activity feed for Jstew. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 a132140ff63bf43cd8f76b9b6c616c3c Jstew replied to the topic Sabre FTD Setup in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-ftd-setup/#post-719823 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:56:58 -0600 @Jeeper – you’re spot on.  Running mid to upper 60’s with a Sabre is doable, but not really on a practical everyday basis on a tourney boat.  Upgrade to a 175 – you have an upper 60’s to just over 70 boat.  The fastest 150 Sabre rig I’ve heard of ran 71, but it was a late rear gas tank Sabre and not a mid-tank hull.  Our hulls are slower, due to…Read more

]]> 0 a132140ff63bf43cd8f76b9b6c616c3c Jstew posted an update: @Jeeper - you're spot on.  Running mid to upper 60's with a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32333/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:56:58 -0600 @Jeeper – you’re spot on.  Running mid to upper 60’s with a Sabre is doable, but not really on a practical everyday basis on a tourney boat.  Upgrade to a 175 – you have an upper 60’s to just over 70 boat.  The fastest 150 Sabre rig I’ve heard of ran 71, but it was a late rear gas tank Sabre and not a mid-tank hull.  Our hulls are slower, due to…Read more

]]> 0 53790aa75a206905c8967468f1436b82 Jstew posted an update: 3.25" ptp isn't high at all for a performance hull.  Every […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32328/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:51:59 -0600 3.25″ ptp isn’t high at all for a performance hull.  Every setup is a little different. Every prop runs a little different and your weight distribution matters as well.  That big trolling motor is probably what’s killing your speed.  A Trophy is going to be more forgiving of weight distribution, but may need to go to one of the better shops for a…Read more

]]> 0 e48339d5eab1c2f74c294b7de4a3beb6 Jstew replied to the topic Sabre FTD Setup in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-ftd-setup/#post-719818 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:51:58 -0600 3.25″ ptp isn’t high at all for a performance hull.  Every setup is a little different. Every prop runs a little different and your weight distribution matters as well.  That big trolling motor is probably what’s killing your speed.  A Trophy is going to be more forgiving of weight distribution, but may need to go to one of the better shops for a…Read more

]]> 0 2528527f72d0cae7964ab3f9624d0b02 Jstew posted an update: More trim isn't what you need.  I've been running a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/32283/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:48:57 -0600 More trim isn’t what you need.  I’ve been running a standard Sabre 2008 w/ Merc 150efi since new.  The Sabre is a weight critical hull and hates weight in front of the consoles.  You’re running a heavy trolling motor and don’t know in lbs. how much weight is in the front boxes.  I carry 12 rods, life jackets, net, a day box, a jig box, and abo…Read more

]]> 0 4185f9dc0f4e4516b7e29d242d453966 Jstew replied to the topic Sabre FTD Setup in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-ftd-setup/#post-719738 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:48:56 -0600 More trim isn’t what you need.  I’ve been running a standard Sabre 2008 w/ Merc 150efi since new.  The Sabre is a weight critical hull and hates weight in front of the consoles.  You’re running a heavy trolling motor and don’t know in lbs. how much weight is in the front boxes.  I carry 12 rods, life jackets, net, a day box, a jig box, and abo…Read more

]]> 0 ae1684c2b2d13b2f0642437960a0d5b6 Jstew replied to the topic Trailer Tires in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trailer-tires-6/#post-704736 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:54:29 -0600 Goodyear Endurance is a fantastic tire. Made domestically, overbuilt, and a speed rated tire that makes sense.  I’ll never tow at the speeds these are rated for vs. the typical 65mph ST rated tires. Always balance and keep up with the pressure.  The cost of balancing is cheap compared to cupped tires and vibration transmitted to the hubs & axle s…

]]> 0 ae1684c2b2d13b2f0642437960a0d5b6 Jstew posted an update: Goodyear Endurance is a fantastic tire. Made domestically, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23299/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:54:29 -0600 Goodyear Endurance is a fantastic tire. Made domestically, overbuilt, and a speed rated tire that makes sense.  I’ll never tow at the speeds these are rated for vs. the typical 65mph ST rated tires. Always balance and keep up with the pressure.  The cost of balancing is cheap compared to cupped tires and vibration transmitted to the hubs & axle s…

]]> 0 43d1729092ed62162cbbcaba07a86f93 Jstew replied to the topic Going Pantera II to a Sabre FTD in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/going-pantera-ii-to-a-sabre-ftd/#post-704530 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:00:16 -0600 They’re virtually identical boats.  Sabre 3mph slower, little more tippy, handles quicker.  Sabre and hotfoot don’t get along if you’re taller than 5’7″. I prefer the hand throttle anyway.  Biggest issue as far as garage maneuverability is having a single axle trailer for either. Many prefer the tandem axle, but I’ve towed my single axle Sabre fr…Read more

]]> 0 43d1729092ed62162cbbcaba07a86f93 Jstew posted an update: They're virtually identical boats.  Sabre 3mph slower, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23070/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:00:16 -0600 They’re virtually identical boats.  Sabre 3mph slower, little more tippy, handles quicker.  Sabre and hotfoot don’t get along if you’re taller than 5’7″. I prefer the hand throttle anyway.  Biggest issue as far as garage maneuverability is having a single axle trailer for either. Many prefer the tandem axle, but I’ve towed my single axle Sabre fr…Read more

]]> 0 07fa97f554c121fe4ae5c702c0ac107f Jstew replied to the topic Does fuel price affect sales of smaller models? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/does-fuel-prices-affect-sales-of-smaller-models/#post-704039 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:42:00 -0600 I’d think if you can afford the boat, you can buy the gas. Boats aren’t known to be very fuel efficient anyway. Might cut down on long runs a bit. Most aren’t concerned about cost for a day on the water…..

]]> 0 07fa97f554c121fe4ae5c702c0ac107f Jstew posted an update: I’d think if you can afford the boat, you can buy the gas. B […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22619/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:42:00 -0600 I’d think if you can afford the boat, you can buy the gas. Boats aren’t known to be very fuel efficient anyway. Might cut down on long runs a bit. Most aren’t concerned about cost for a day on the water…..

]]> 0 5ef837ba0e6e16aa343064f322394469 Jstew replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704026 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:28:10 -0600

Wheelman:

Jstew:

Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too high on the plate – but it’s also from too much trim, which will also cause chine walking.  As you go up on the plate, you need to be using less trim at each increase.  BCB’s, set up right, require very little trim to run their best.  A lot of folks use the benchmark of cowl high rooster…

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]]> 0 5ef837ba0e6e16aa343064f322394469 Jstew posted an update: Wheelman: Jstew: Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22599/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:28:10 -0600

Wheelman:

Jstew:

Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too high on the plate – but it’s also from too much trim, which will also cause chine walking.  As you go up on the plate, you need to be using less trim at each increase.  BCB’s, set up right, require very little trim to run their best.  A lot of folks use the benchmark of cowl high rooster…

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]]> 0 2afde2275cad0bf3ac9adae68f65a582 Jstew replied to the topic 2022 Sabre in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2022-sabre/page/2/#post-704019 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:36:23 -0600 Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too high on the plate – but it’s also from too much trim, which will also cause chine walking.  As you go up on the plate, you need to be using less trim at each increase.  BCB’s, set up right, require very little trim to run their best.  A lot of folks use the benchmark of cowl high rooster tail.  On a Sab…Read more

]]> 0 2afde2275cad0bf3ac9adae68f65a582 Jstew posted an update: Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too high on the plate - […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/22585/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:36:23 -0600 Bad torque steer, like BCB says, is too high on the plate – but it’s also from too much trim, which will also cause chine walking.  As you go up on the plate, you need to be using less trim at each increase.  BCB’s, set up right, require very little trim to run their best.  A lot of folks use the benchmark of cowl high rooster tail.  On a Sab…Read more

]]> 0 c4dc4e96c26d680794605cff95086a1b Jstew replied to the topic Bass cat Sabre 2021 175 in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bass-cat-sabre-2021-175/#post-701045 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:51:39 -0600 The Sabre is an awesome and efficient hull – but it’s weight critical. Load the front compartments down and it’ll go from a sports car to a slug.  I carry rods, life jackets, and rain gear with only the tackle I’ll probably need that day in the front. Day box, Jig box, Seasonal cranks, small terminal, and about 15 bags of plastics are in front.…Read more

]]> 0 c4dc4e96c26d680794605cff95086a1b Jstew posted an update: The Sabre is an awesome and efficient hull - but it’s w […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/19889/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:51:39 -0600 The Sabre is an awesome and efficient hull – but it’s weight critical. Load the front compartments down and it’ll go from a sports car to a slug.  I carry rods, life jackets, and rain gear with only the tackle I’ll probably need that day in the front. Day box, Jig box, Seasonal cranks, small terminal, and about 15 bags of plastics are in front.…Read more

]]> 0 3c4aeb746a23eaaceecf8dacb7765f3d Jstew replied to the topic Live well in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/live-well/#post-698009 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:17:19 -0600 Nope – nothing better to this day. Go to the BCB store, boat parts, livewell parts & valves. The actuator is inexpensive to replace.

 

 

]]> 0 3c4aeb746a23eaaceecf8dacb7765f3d Jstew posted an update: Nope - nothing better to this day. Go to the BCB store, boat […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16959/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:17:19 -0600 Nope – nothing better to this day. Go to the BCB store, boat parts, livewell parts & valves. The actuator is inexpensive to replace.

 

 

]]> 0 e907d26e694d18853609cc63eb030e03 Jstew started 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/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:45:38 -0600 Sorry for being late on an update.  I posted a plea for prayers the end of February for my wife Debra with Covid.  It’s been a rough 7 weeks as she progressed to the ICU on a ventilator for a month.  There were a couple of episodes that easily could have gone the other direction and she’d have been lost.  Sunday the 21st she was able to come off…Read more

]]> 0 385c81381c266e26f4b23b46752ba0a1 Jstew replied to the topic Prayers for my wife please..... in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prayers-for-my-wife-please/#post-696638 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:28:05 -0600 Thank you guys. Just a very scary time….. I won’t be able to relax until her needs decrease and we can get her doing the work to heal. It’s day to day for the next few days.

]]> 0 385c81381c266e26f4b23b46752ba0a1 Jstew posted an update: Thank you guys. Just a very scary time..... I won’t be a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15725/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:28:05 -0600 Thank you guys. Just a very scary time….. I won’t be able to relax until her needs decrease and we can get her doing the work to heal. It’s day to day for the next few days.

]]> 0 76ab61e1379f8d8f353c14b7912205c8 Jstew started the topic Prayers for my wife please..... in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prayers-for-my-wife-please/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:35:30 -0600 My wife’s been hospitalized for the past week with COVID pneumonia, now on high flow oxygen. We’re on day 9. Luckily no diabetes or heart issues- but she has mild asthma. They say they make the turn around day 11, but this is the most terrified I’ve ever been. She’s my best buddy after 32 years of marriage. Please lift her up in prayer for healing…Read more

]]> 0 3c52cc4f1a17500f1f5186b608f70b8c Jstew replied to the topic WTB 8" Manual Jackplate in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/iso-8-manual-jackplate/#post-696622 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:21:29 -0600 Thank you for the info. Unfortunately my wife is in the hospital with COVID pneumonia and anything but her is off the table until she’s better and home. Funny how that’ll change all your priorities. Prayers if you will…..

]]> 0 3c52cc4f1a17500f1f5186b608f70b8c Jstew posted an update: Thank you for the info. Unfortunately my wife is in the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15710/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:21:29 -0600 Thank you for the info. Unfortunately my wife is in the hospital with COVID pneumonia and anything but her is off the table until she’s better and home. Funny how that’ll change all your priorities. Prayers if you will…..

]]> 0 39be21e0ff499cf1f9a82a158b954f72 Jstew posted an update: ttt https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15349/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:18:56 -0600 ttt

]]> 0 e0d365adad147c89319fbf75b3b21de1 Jstew replied to the topic WTB 8" Manual Jackplate in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/iso-8-manual-jackplate/#post-696226 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:18:55 -0600 ttt

]]> 0 c13aa50d8ea24fd74158fbf3ed191bb5 Jstew started the topic WTB 8" Manual Jackplate in the forum Garage Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/iso-8-manual-jackplate/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:07:00 -0600 Looking for a BCB manual Slidemaster 8″ jackplate.  Know this is early in the season and folks will be wanting to change out for hydraulics on new rigs or might have a pull-off setting in the garage / shop. PM me or call 501-425-3897.  Thanks

]]> 0 1ebf775e33f71ad8c2d57dfe16ee725e Jstew posted an update: Don't have an Eyra - but I don't think there's ever a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12992/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:38:51 -0600 Don’t have an Eyra – but I don’t think there’s ever a universally correct answer on any hull / motor combo as to what’s the “Best” prop to run.  There’s just too many variables.  Light loaded, heavy loaded, weight distribution, lower unit, troller, big water, narrow water, top end or handling emphasis.  There is never a best prop.  It’s what’s the…Read more

]]> 0 b0e5e6b6bf8082c9858d09800211f092 Jstew replied to the topic Taking a poll on props! in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/taking-a-poll-on-props/#post-693475 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:38:49 -0600 Don’t have an Eyra – but I don’t think there’s ever a universally correct answer on any hull / motor combo as to what’s the “Best” prop to run.  There’s just too many variables.  Light loaded, heavy loaded, weight distribution, lower unit, troller, big water, narrow water, top end or handling emphasis.  There is never a best prop.  It’s what’s the…Read more

]]> 0 94458cee7487be13eb2ae95b552b3775 Jstew posted an update: Keymaster - please tell us the differences between the early […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12165/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:52:38 -0600 Keymaster – please tell us the differences between the early & new fury props? I’ve twisted up a like-new 3yo Fury 24 to just below limiter with a partner to 65 which was great. Issues with the prop are that it accelerated much slower than the Tempest Plus and never felt agile or “hooked up”. I know it’s a stiffer prop to turn and due to that sl…Read more

]]> 0 18eec0aa5525225ff644b46f0ff07e0a Jstew replied to the topic New Owner Setup Advice in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-owner-setup-advice/#post-692138 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:52:37 -0600 Keymaster – please tell us the differences between the early & new fury props? I’ve twisted up a like-new 3yo Fury 24 to just below limiter with a partner to 65 which was great. Issues with the prop are that it accelerated much slower than the Tempest Plus and never felt agile or “hooked up”. I know it’s a stiffer prop to turn and due to that sl…Read more

]]> 0 f836ca0f36190d4fd966cf144997e0a5 Jstew posted an update: You can’t drive a cat like a champ. Due to the way the w […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12120/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:58:09 -0600 You can’t drive a cat like a champ. Due to the way the water intakes are – too low and over trimmed causes low water pressure as well. The water goes over the intakes but not in. I’ve been running my Sabre since 2008. I’m at about 3.25 PTP (1/4” above flush plates). Throttle is power, trim is speed. Don’t touch the trim button until the bow has s…Read more

]]> 0 4feafb83e233298544d070fa1be430b0 Jstew replied to the topic New Owner Setup Advice in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-owner-setup-advice/#post-692109 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:58:08 -0600 You can’t drive a cat like a champ. Due to the way the water intakes are – too low and over trimmed causes low water pressure as well. The water goes over the intakes but not in. I’ve been running my Sabre since 2008. I’m at about 3.25 PTP (1/4” above flush plates). Throttle is power, trim is speed. Don’t touch the trim button until the bow has s…Read more

]]> 0 8b5dc551b0cb0521b353a79b9b6f5068 Jstew replied to the topic Looking for input; someone hit my trailer fender in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-for-input-someone-hit-my-trailer-fender/#post-690892 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:48:58 -0600 Yours has rivet on trim. New fender will probably be adhesive mounted trim. They’ll match them in trim type.  They’ll also match up clearance and tail lights to ensure both sides are the same. I had a new wiring harness installed while they were doing it. I let Alan in parts know the order was coming from the dealership with my hull ID so he coul…Read more

]]> 0 8b5dc551b0cb0521b353a79b9b6f5068 Jstew posted an update: Yours has rivet on trim. New fender will probably be […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11362/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:48:58 -0600 Yours has rivet on trim. New fender will probably be adhesive mounted trim. They’ll match them in trim type.  They’ll also match up clearance and tail lights to ensure both sides are the same. I had a new wiring harness installed while they were doing it. I let Alan in parts know the order was coming from the dealership with my hull ID so he coul…Read more

]]> 0 efb8f87665b95061fe64028330d2968c Jstew replied to the topic Looking for input; someone hit my trailer fender in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/looking-for-input-someone-hit-my-trailer-fender/#post-690838 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:57:33 -0600 Had the same thing happen with mine a few months ago. Made a claim against their insurance and thanked them for their honesty leaving me a note. Dealership ordered me a new one. Replacement only took about 2 weeks to come in. They also ordered new trim for the other side so they’d match. All in all pretty painless process. Dealership handled the c…Read more

]]> 0 efb8f87665b95061fe64028330d2968c Jstew posted an update: Had the same thing happen with mine a few months ago. Made a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11331/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:57:33 -0600 Had the same thing happen with mine a few months ago. Made a claim against their insurance and thanked them for their honesty leaving me a note. Dealership ordered me a new one. Replacement only took about 2 weeks to come in. They also ordered new trim for the other side so they’d match. All in all pretty painless process. Dealership handled the c…Read more

]]> 0 f872111f14d63558dd523e239f24bbc5 Jstew posted an update: 45 minutes would put you in Russellville- by lake Dardanelle […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11168/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 04:07:30 -0600 45 minutes would put you in Russellville- by lake Dardanelle on the Arkansas River. I’d put my boat there any day. Lake Conway is shallow, full of stumps, and poorly marked boat lanes. I live 30 minutes from lake Conway and have yet to put my Cat in there. Locals run it in glass rigs, but they know the lake. Dardanelle will make your fishing J…Read more

]]> 0 c9705f3978bc3cf6059a4740b55b5f7e Jstew replied to the topic LAKE HOUSE FOR RENT NEAR CONWAY, AR? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lake-house-for-rent-near-conway-ar/#post-690615 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 04:07:29 -0600 45 minutes would put you in Russellville- by lake Dardanelle on the Arkansas River. I’d put my boat there any day. Lake Conway is shallow, full of stumps, and poorly marked boat lanes. I live 30 minutes from lake Conway and have yet to put my Cat in there. Locals run it in glass rigs, but they know the lake. Dardanelle will make your fishing J…Read more

]]> 0 ec7eef426bcee42754b5a040db3e75f7 Jstew posted an update: I'd made a comment about the 200 Pro XS as marketing.  I […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10589/ Wed, 20 May 2020 18:32:14 -0600 I’d made a comment about the 200 Pro XS as marketing.  I wasn’t meaning it as a negative.  A company has the right to package and present their products anyway they choose that the buying market desires.  It isn’t necessarily a negative, but how we as consumers purchase products.  The 90’s version Mustang GT’s were the bad boys of their day wit…Read more

]]> 0 15ebea0cbc89cec56ed8860b260a8bf1 Jstew replied to the topic 300R vs 300ProXS actual hp in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/300r-vs-300proxs-actual-hp/#post-689975 Wed, 20 May 2020 18:32:13 -0600 I’d made a comment about the 200 Pro XS as marketing.  I wasn’t meaning it as a negative.  A company has the right to package and present their products anyway they choose that the buying market desires.  It isn’t necessarily a negative, but how we as consumers purchase products.  The 90’s version Mustang GT’s were the bad boys of their day wit…Read more

]]> 0 bc1bb9f97150567985da2bedf226d1cb Jstew posted an update: If one’s at the limit (330hp) and the other’s 20 less - it’ […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10466/ Sun, 17 May 2020 16:43:16 -0600 If one’s at the limit (330hp) and the other’s 20 less – it’s still making at least 310, and over the sticker.  The rest is essentially marketing, limiting LU choices on the XS. Back in the good ol days of 2 strokes, the 200 ProXS, was an expensive set of stickers with the same motor underneath. Merc is good at marketing.

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]]> 0 817e9de097731941d74921a3dd3b9d68 Jstew replied to the topic 300R vs 300ProXS actual hp in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/300r-vs-300proxs-actual-hp/#post-689864 Sun, 17 May 2020 16:43:13 -0600 If one’s at the limit (330hp) and the other’s 20 less – it’s still making at least 310, and over the sticker.  The rest is essentially marketing, limiting LU choices on the XS. Back in the good ol days of 2 strokes, the 200 ProXS, was an expensive set of stickers with the same motor underneath. Merc is good at marketing.

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]]> 0 dbbd3aa6e59ba1d791707cd50059c0d7 Jstew posted an update: Whether CB Foil, Bryan’s Foil, or the originator of the f […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10464/ Sun, 17 May 2020 16:14:48 -0600 Whether CB Foil, Bryan’s Foil, or the originator of the foil style Allison – they can help holeshot on a rig running a top end prop, but they’re not a cure all.. With the weight you’re carrying, you’d probably be better off dropping a couple inches of pitch and going with a 4 blade. You’ll lose some speed but also your frustration. Same applies t…Read more

]]> 0 006870f51a75c35f39035a0d796c23a9 Jstew replied to the topic Prop questions for Cougar (4-blade or CB Foil?) in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prop-questions-for-cougar-4-blade-or-cb-foil/#post-689863 Sun, 17 May 2020 16:14:46 -0600 Whether CB Foil, Bryan’s Foil, or the originator of the foil style Allison – they can help holeshot on a rig running a top end prop, but they’re not a cure all.. With the weight you’re carrying, you’d probably be better off dropping a couple inches of pitch and going with a 4 blade. You’ll lose some speed but also your frustration. Same applies t…Read more

]]> 0 4c15a3f9423ddd68c474ac861bc3e393 Jstew posted an update: Mine’s an ‘08 Sabre w/ 150EFI. Your prop should be a 24 Tem […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10428/ Thu, 14 May 2020 12:35:02 -0600 Mine’s an ‘08 Sabre w/ 150EFI. Your prop should be a 24 Tempest.  You’ll have to decide from there if you’re willing to work on weight distribution. Anything carried in front of the consoles lowers speed. 10lbs on the bow equals 100lbs on the transom. I use my front storage as a day box with what I’ll most likely need for the day out. Box behind…Read more

]]> 0 e7d972d4c2be0e3618437d45a1896eca Jstew replied to the topic Set up gurus??? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/set-up-gurus/#post-689823 Thu, 14 May 2020 12:35:01 -0600 Mine’s an ‘08 Sabre w/ 150EFI. Your prop should be a 24 Tempest.  You’ll have to decide from there if you’re willing to work on weight distribution. Anything carried in front of the consoles lowers speed. 10lbs on the bow equals 100lbs on the transom. I use my front storage as a day box with what I’ll most likely need for the day out. Box behind…Read more

]]> 0 e86cb2c18e11a2c68b1b9377ce3223ae Jstew posted an update: I’ve learned from these boards to leave them alone. My S […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/7953/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:53:44 -0600 I’ve learned from these boards to leave them alone. My Sabre hubs were untouched since 2008. Never a “pump” on the buddies and they barely warmed in over 100,000 miles. I’ve drug this trailer from Lake Fork to Table Rock, and most lakes in 3 states.  I’m sold on the seals BCB uses.  Pumping the buddies cumulatively takes out the seals. They’re onl…Read more

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