Bass Cat | mark thompson | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/markthompson/activity/ Activity feed for mark thompson. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 54db3870d85ee77ce8518a0ef6d94286 mark thompson posted an update: FISHED IN A NEW BUG BOAT YESTERDAY AND HAD TO RELEASE ONE […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11862/ Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:15:18 -0600 FISHED IN A NEW BUG BOAT YESTERDAY AND HAD TO RELEASE ONE FISH ABOUT TO DIE AND LOST ONE.

]]> 0 e11da83f6ddfa97cdda58da522a936d7 mark thompson replied to the topic Live well capacity in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/live-well-capacity/#post-691798 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:15:17 -0600 FISHED IN A NEW BUG BOAT YESTERDAY AND HAD TO RELEASE ONE FISH ABOUT TO DIE AND LOST ONE.

]]> 0 2d6d6276ae785ed14d0f88f14850145b mark thompson posted an update: GPS is what you need to use. Cleaning the hole out can be an […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11730/ Sat, 11 Jul 2020 22:32:06 -0600 GPS is what you need to use. Cleaning the hole out can be an every trip deal.

]]> 0 58ca33e2982e8f9463e2f24b88598145 mark thompson replied to the topic Gauge Warranty Period? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/gauge-warranty-period/#post-691607 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 22:32:05 -0600 GPS is what you need to use. Cleaning the hole out can be an every trip deal.

]]> 0 0910ac904fc4d400c7a21c33bbbcc4d6 mark thompson replied to the topic picture in Facebook about "new model"? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/picture-in-facebook-about-new-model/#post-690743 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:51:28 -0600 ANY CHANGES TO PANTERA CLASSIC YOU CAN DETAIL.

]]> 0 0910ac904fc4d400c7a21c33bbbcc4d6 mark thompson posted an update: ANY CHANGES TO PANTERA CLASSIC YOU CAN DETAIL. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11274/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:51:28 -0600 ANY CHANGES TO PANTERA CLASSIC YOU CAN DETAIL.

]]> 0 0c317bafa867876c34a83e8ea6e237d1 mark thompson posted an update: The charger that came with my 2019 classic would not charge […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/11025/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:28:35 -0600 The charger that came with my 2019 classic would not charge the 31 AGM Mega cycles to full even though the charger cut off . Started having low voltage on my three Helix 10 when my live well pumps came on. Started using my minn kota 230 set on HP AGM again and problem cleared up. I have two of the 230 to charge four 31 AGM batteries and it took 8…Read more

]]> 0 a4f2dfbe7226da4982e4bfc51d96a790 mark thompson replied to the topic Adding a house battery in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/adding-a-house-battery/#post-690455 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:28:34 -0600 The charger that came with my 2019 classic would not charge the 31 AGM Mega cycles to full even though the charger cut off . Started having low voltage on my three Helix 10 when my live well pumps came on. Started using my minn kota 230 set on HP AGM again and problem cleared up. I have two of the 230 to charge four 31 AGM batteries and it took 8…Read more

]]> 0 7e10d0908f6eb30e5693118e81564fb4 mark thompson posted an update: MY 2019 CLASSIC YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TANK IS FULL. GAUGE […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10568/ Wed, 20 May 2020 01:58:26 -0600 MY 2019 CLASSIC YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TANK IS FULL. GAUGE SHOW A HALF TANK AND TAKE 8 TO 10 GALLONS AND SHUT OFF,THEN RUNNING DOWN THE LAKE SHOWING FULL AND THE NEXT TIME YOU LOOK ITS ON A QUARTER TANK AND FUEL UP AND TAKE 16 GALLONS AT HALF TANK.

]]> 0 0f951780a18c1d55589edc00dea7f92c mark thompson replied to the topic Trouble Filling Gas Tank in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trouble-filling-gas-tank-3/#post-689957 Wed, 20 May 2020 01:58:25 -0600 MY 2019 CLASSIC YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TANK IS FULL. GAUGE SHOW A HALF TANK AND TAKE 8 TO 10 GALLONS AND SHUT OFF,THEN RUNNING DOWN THE LAKE SHOWING FULL AND THE NEXT TIME YOU LOOK ITS ON A QUARTER TANK AND FUEL UP AND TAKE 16 GALLONS AT HALF TANK.

]]> 0 7544f496ecaed3797fac2f3c2d3c79c4 mark thompson started the topic WHY AM I GETTING EMAILS FROM THIS BOARD in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/why-am-i-getting-emails-from-this-board/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:48:24 -0600 GETTING EMAILS FROM PEOPLE I DON’T KNOW THROUGH BASS CAT BOARDS.

]]> 0 88d30410ea104a611ee05baac8b23e4e mark thompson posted an update: HAD ONE FROM BCB BOARDS IN MY EMAIL . I DELETED IT. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9910/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:33:17 -0600 HAD ONE FROM BCB BOARDS IN MY EMAIL . I DELETED IT.

]]> 0 3b15e2365b5667fa3c99a6b10dbb82a6 mark thompson replied to the topic Question??? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/question-9/#post-689253 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:33:14 -0600 HAD ONE FROM BCB BOARDS IN MY EMAIL . I DELETED IT.

]]> 0 0a5c028ca83e9913219e2ca4cc50fd33 mark thompson posted an update: Are there any plugs in the vent holes ? if so remove all […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9788/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:22:56 -0600 Are there any plugs in the vent holes ? if so remove all plugs . talon or power pole brackets mounted to low.

]]> 0 99f396e39a81a2498f2a2601147c9c6f mark thompson replied to the topic Hole shot in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/hole-shot-3/#post-689136 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:22:55 -0600 Are there any plugs in the vent holes ? if so remove all plugs . talon or power pole brackets mounted to low.

new or used boat? wot rpms.

]]> 0 580ae042f31331e8a475e645fbd25bc9 mark thompson posted an update: 2019 Classic 200 merc 4 stroke 24 fury 3 , 36 volt ultrex , […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9786/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:15:03 -0600 2019 Classic 200 merc 4 stroke 24 fury 3 , 36 volt ultrex , 4 31 agm . I am around 260 partner 240 full fuel and tackle 68.8.

just me 72 – 74. Looking at a 23 fury to get the rpm up to 6000.

]]> 0 8206d655b8c6773fbd3d1d0eb495f7a0 mark thompson replied to the topic Pantera Classic Performance Expectations in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/pantera-classic-performance-expectations/#post-689135 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:15:01 -0600 2019 Classic 200 merc 4 stroke 24 fury 3 , 36 volt ultrex , 4 31 agm . I am around 260 partner 240 full fuel and tackle 68.8.

just me 72 – 74. Looking at a 23 fury to get the rpm up to 6000.

]]> 0 0f0c64121416f603b35cd05cc812e454 mark thompson posted an update: Saw my old 1984 pantera pro on sam rayburn not long ago . […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8926/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:08:29 -0600 Saw my old 1984 pantera pro on sam rayburn not long ago . Still had the merc xr2 150 and 24 pitch chopper. The only thing that was a problem with that boat was the single 19 gal tank and not any room to put another tank. The old boat was showing her years. BCB I think the sir number 018.

]]> 0 7c2728632640b9dd254339ec9b93fe13 mark thompson replied to the topic Older boats in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/older-boats/#post-687475 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:08:27 -0600 Saw my old 1984 pantera pro on sam rayburn not long ago . Still had the merc xr2 150 and 24 pitch chopper. The only thing that was a problem with that boat was the single 19 gal tank and not any room to put another tank. The old boat was showing her years. BCB I think the sir number 018.

]]> 0 54070dd0d4909a0b1e34a0d55a10526e mark thompson posted an update: Pulled my 2010 puma close to 75,000 miles in 9 years and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/6712/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:46:25 -0600 Pulled my 2010 puma close to 75,000 miles in 9 years and never had a seal problem or bearing. Checked for play twice a year and never had any trouble. Vault had a 5 year warranty and could be made to 10 years with no tear down.

]]> 0 a47d3ad8daa49b96e868157a894a4be1 mark thompson replied to the topic Vault hubs in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/vault-hubs-4/#post-682598 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:46:22 -0600 Pulled my 2010 puma close to 75,000 miles in 9 years and never had a seal problem or bearing. Checked for play twice a year and never had any trouble. Vault had a 5 year warranty and could be made to 10 years with no tear down.

]]> 0 abb00bc627a585c6e61fce04abc8981b mark thompson posted an update: Had a 2010 225 pro xs with 980 hours and used Quick Silver […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/6259/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:31:18 -0600 Had a 2010 225 pro xs with 980 hours and used Quick Silver premium plus from day one. Changed plugs 3 times and plugs were clean. Pulled one of the heads to replace gasket and no carbon build up at around 850 hours.

]]> 0 c8d62eb1574f00b0a92d45cd3bc768d7 mark thompson replied to the topic 2-Stroke oil question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2-stroke-oil-question/#post-681925 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:31:15 -0600 Had a 2010 225 pro xs with 980 hours and used Quick Silver premium plus from day one. Changed plugs 3 times and plugs were clean. Pulled one of the heads to replace gasket and no carbon build up at around 850 hours.

]]> 0 78c5106712aa2ef4240a4e08b5d00f8c mark thompson posted an update: CHECK THE CUP ON BLADE TIPS. LOOK AT A 24 FURY 3 BLADE AND […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5403/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:12:27 -0600 CHECK THE CUP ON BLADE TIPS. LOOK AT A 24 FURY 3 BLADE AND ADD A LITTLE CUP . MID RANGE LIFT WILL IMPROVE. I DID THIS TO MY 2010 WITH A 225 PRO XS AND GOT WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR 4000 RPM 44- 48  MPH. TAKE SOME LOAD OUT OF THE FRONT BOXES. MAKES A LOT OF DIFFERENCE .

]]> 0 f81794bd96d2a4d3950f1c6f29902deb mark thompson posted an update: THE STORAGE BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT IS FULL OF BASE COLORS […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5402/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:57:43 -0600 THE STORAGE BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT IS FULL OF BASE COLORS AND DIFFERENT TYPES . SOME PLASTIC ON PASSENGER SIDE AND UNDER SEAT. FRONT ICE CHEST I USE FOR DAY BOX. MOST RODS ON LEFT SIDE , HARD BAITS ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH LIFE JACKETS AND RAIN GEAR. CENTER ROD BOX HAS SOME RODS I DON’T USE MUCH.

]]> 0 b684921acdb6a5bda75186a943027f6a mark thompson posted an update: 36 VOLT ULTREX  4 31 AGM BATTERIES NO POLES , ALL MY […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5396/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 01:46:30 -0600 36 VOLT ULTREX  4 31 AGM BATTERIES NO POLES , ALL MY PLASTICS AND WEIGHTS IN REAR COMPARTMENTS .

]]> 0 b3c2928c5b036851fb28e00995238e10 mark thompson posted an update:   24 FURY 3  5700 RPM 72 MPH . VERY HARD TO DRIVE PAST 68 […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5360/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:19:36 -0600  

24 FURY 3  5700 RPM 72 MPH . VERY HARD TO DRIVE PAST 68 MPH.I STILL HAVE  ROOM I JUST DON’T WON’T PUSH IT ANY MOORE. IF I GO UP ANY MOORE WITH THE ENGINE MY MID RANGE WON’T LIFT THE BOAT. 45- 50 MPH IS WHERE I LIKE IT FOR FUEL ECONOMY .

]]> 0 0abb2d1195f355751e36fec0bd61389d mark thompson posted an update: PICKED UP A PANTERA CLASSIC IN AUGUST WITH 200 PRO XS . FUEL […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/5345/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:03:09 -0600 PICKED UP A PANTERA CLASSIC IN AUGUST WITH 200 PRO XS . FUEL MILLAGE IS BETTER THAN MY 225 PROSX 2 STROKE ON A PUMA. THE 225 AT ITS BEST 4.5 THE 200 IS 5 AND BETTER . STILL WORKING ON SETUP.

]]> 0 59386bc404b1fdcfc88341930770f0ca mark thompson posted an update: MOST USE THE SECOND FOR MAPPING AND 2D SONAR.   https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4952/ Sun, 27 Oct 2019 01:50:08 -0600 MOST USE THE SECOND FOR MAPPING AND 2D SONAR.

 

]]> 0 cfe056948212601378817fde2f335680 mark thompson posted an update: REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE. ALL OF THE CUTTING AND WIELDING COULD […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4718/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:06:04 -0600 REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE. ALL OF THE CUTTING AND WIELDING COULD CAUSE THE FRAME TO WARP AND YOUR FENDERS MAY NOT BE MOUNTED TO FIT TORSION AXLES. IF YOU STILL WON’T TORSION REMOVE BOAT TURN TRAILER UPSIDE DOWN AND START CUTTING.

]]> 0 00a2e0238915996cd3f9a93f1bb3b636 mark thompson posted an update: LOOKS LIKE NO MORE WEIGH INS FOR FLW. I CAN'T FIND ANYBODY […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4463/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:10:41 -0600 LOOKS LIKE NO MORE WEIGH INS FOR FLW. I CAN’T FIND ANYBODY THAT WILL WATCH MLF . THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT WATCHING

FISH COUNT THAT ARE NOT LEGAL TO WEIGH MOST PLACES.

]]> 0 3f2efd7a87a436e5f76e321da71d3cb1 mark thompson posted an update: 2D SONAR WORKS ON THE IN HULL TRANSDUCER .DI SI WILL NOT […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4200/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:44:02 -0600 2D SONAR WORKS ON THE IN HULL TRANSDUCER .DI SI WILL NOT READ WITH A IN HULL MOUNTED TRANSDUCER.USE DI SI WHEN SPEEDS ARE 3 TO 5 MPH.

]]> 0 eaf20edda1a521a1306d8f4098093be4 mark thompson posted an update: PICKED MY CLASSIC UP LAST WEEK . IT IS A HAND FULL AT 68 HAD […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4136/ Sat, 17 Aug 2019 01:13:43 -0600 PICKED MY CLASSIC UP LAST WEEK . IT IS A HAND FULL AT 68 HAD IT TO 71 AND IT LEVELED OUT.COMING BACK DOWN IT IS THE SAME AGAIN AT 68 AND LEVELS OUT AT 66.

]]> 0 7530ceeac34555e1e0af06ac1731e91f mark thompson posted an update: 2019 pantera classic it loads a little different from my […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4121/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 23:35:18 -0600 2019 pantera classic it loads a little different from my 2010 puma . leave the bunks 8 to 10 inches out of the water.the first time i tried to load like my puma.

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