https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/mikedominick/activity/ Activity feed for mike dominick. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d97674cedf4bca5576282ca44af8aa47 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2023-caracal-set-up-questions/#post-717338 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:01:28 -0600 The most common recommendation for lithiums has been to drop the prop a little, As far as the Chine walk, it will just take seat time and maybe a ride with a BCB experienced driver, here’s a good video featuring Rick, with some tips: https://youtu.be/WMXMbToRHFo

]]> 0 d97674cedf4bca5576282ca44af8aa47 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/31089/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:01:28 -0600 The most common recommendation for lithiums has been to drop the prop a little, As far as the Chine walk, it will just take seat time and maybe a ride with a BCB experienced driver, here’s a good video featuring Rick, with some tips: https://youtu.be/WMXMbToRHFo

]]> 0 4a075e3340e7fd46d8fddbcf13f62cce https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/how-to-run-clean-new-power-cable-to-bow-caracal/#post-716963 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:58:03 -0600 I’ve never been able to run wires through the existing tubes, I pull the vent or cupholder on the starboard rear corner and that will give you a straight shot to the console.  Loosen the screws holding the shifter in and you can reach your fish tape as it gets there. There should be a gap in the starboard rod box at the top where you can route…Read more

]]> 0 4a075e3340e7fd46d8fddbcf13f62cce https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/30912/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:58:03 -0600 I’ve never been able to run wires through the existing tubes, I pull the vent or cupholder on the starboard rear corner and that will give you a straight shot to the console.  Loosen the screws holding the shifter in and you can reach your fish tape as it gets there. There should be a gap in the starboard rod box at the top where you can route…Read more

]]> 0 a6d390c987e3ad0ae5d3cb94f2c2975f https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/access-to-power-pole-pump/#post-714400 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:50:48 -0600 Sharkman, the back of the pump is threaded, there shouldn’t be a bolt, they should be bolted right through the box into the back of the pump.  Here’s a link to the install manual, you can see the back of the pump, go to page 5 and you can see how it mounts.  https://power-pole.com/manuals/download/manual/id/47/

]]> 0 a6d390c987e3ad0ae5d3cb94f2c2975f https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29690/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:50:48 -0600 Sharkman, the back of the pump is threaded, there shouldn’t be a bolt, they should be bolted right through the box into the back of the pump.  Here’s a link to the install manual, you can see the back of the pump, go to page 5 and you can see how it mounts.  https://power-pole.com/manuals/download/manual/id/47/

]]> 0 dfffe1c6ced23312be8bdeecaad06d59 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/prop-size-4/#post-714077 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:42:26 -0600 When you go to the 4 stroke you need to drop at least one pitch, I’ve never run a Sportsmaster lower so I don’t know what effect it’s having, but it’s not needed on a Puma FTD. Get a 23 or 24 Fury and I’m sure it will help your holeshot.

]]> 0 dfffe1c6ced23312be8bdeecaad06d59 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29599/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:42:26 -0600 When you go to the 4 stroke you need to drop at least one pitch, I’ve never run a Sportsmaster lower so I don’t know what effect it’s having, but it’s not needed on a Puma FTD. Get a 23 or 24 Fury and I’m sure it will help your holeshot.

]]> 0 f168cce60e6cb90e6a667e722f0b0891 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/livewells-turning-off/#post-714076 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:38:24 -0600 My 2021 Cougar did that, I tightened the battery connections in the bilge and it fixed it. The pumps were switching off and the gas tank selector would go back to the left tank. The gang terminal on the positive side was vibrating lose enough to interrupt power when I started the motor.

]]> 0 f168cce60e6cb90e6a667e722f0b0891 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29597/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:38:24 -0600 My 2021 Cougar did that, I tightened the battery connections in the bilge and it fixed it. The pumps were switching off and the gas tank selector would go back to the left tank. The gang terminal on the positive side was vibrating lose enough to interrupt power when I started the motor.

]]> 0 f11447db5851c04a8185f76331b9efb0 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2023-caracal-security-system/#post-713915 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:58:06 -0600 Yes, you need to call BCB or your dealer.

]]> 0 f11447db5851c04a8185f76331b9efb0 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29559/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:58:06 -0600 Yes, you need to call BCB or your dealer.

]]> 0 55893697f5716471eb3232e849572a04 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/basscat-lynx-jack-plate/#post-713189 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:08:31 -0600 John, I wrote on your BBC post too, but I ran the same SHO 250 combo for 3 seasons (250 hours) and tried a bunch of props, both worked and stock. I ran the boat in tight rivers and big western lakes like Mead and Fort Peck in Mt. For me. the characteristic that was the most challenging was running in tight quarters with cross wakes and crowded…Read more

]]> 0 55893697f5716471eb3232e849572a04 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29347/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:08:31 -0600 John, I wrote on your BBC post too, but I ran the same SHO 250 combo for 3 seasons (250 hours) and tried a bunch of props, both worked and stock. I ran the boat in tight rivers and big western lakes like Mead and Fort Peck in Mt. For me. the characteristic that was the most challenging was running in tight quarters with cross wakes and crowded…Read more

]]> 0 067105ae8a4565efd1c029c472acae03 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/identify-these-valves/#post-712420 Tue, 23 May 2023 02:13:43 -0600 Tom, they backflush your spray bars, I fill the livewells with a garden hose and and turn on the pumps (aerator and recirc), open those valves. It will clean out your spray bars. If you live up in the cold country like I do, you need to open them up and make sure they’re drained before you put it up for winter. I blew a line in my ’09 PIV when…Read more

]]> 0 067105ae8a4565efd1c029c472acae03 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29122/ Tue, 23 May 2023 02:13:43 -0600 Tom, they backflush your spray bars, I fill the livewells with a garden hose and and turn on the pumps (aerator and recirc), open those valves. It will clean out your spray bars. If you live up in the cold country like I do, you need to open them up and make sure they’re drained before you put it up for winter. I blew a line in my ’09 PIV when…Read more

]]> 0 0f8cb1208e840f5d4b86f190cc24e53b https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trolling-motor-shaft-length-recommendation/#post-712351 Thu, 18 May 2023 14:10:43 -0600 If you’re not fishing big water I wouldn’t switch, I’m running a Cougar and don’t think it sits very bow high compared to other Cats.

]]> 0 0f8cb1208e840f5d4b86f190cc24e53b https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/29064/ Thu, 18 May 2023 14:10:43 -0600 If you’re not fishing big water I wouldn’t switch, I’m running a Cougar and don’t think it sits very bow high compared to other Cats.

]]> 0 eea455508d7c0657915ae6774aa8ac42 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/bravo-1-fs-2016-pantera-ii-200-yamaha-sho/#post-711947 Mon, 08 May 2023 19:30:12 -0600 A 26 Bravo ran the same rpms as a 24 Fury 3 on my SHO powered Lynx, so if you’re happy with the rpms on the Fury, try the 26 Bravo, I ran the 26 Bravo 1XS and plugged the 4 pvs holes closest to the motor. I loved it on the Lynx, great handling, haven’t run one on a P2.

]]> 0 eea455508d7c0657915ae6774aa8ac42 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28844/ Mon, 08 May 2023 19:30:12 -0600 A 26 Bravo ran the same rpms as a 24 Fury 3 on my SHO powered Lynx, so if you’re happy with the rpms on the Fury, try the 26 Bravo, I ran the 26 Bravo 1XS and plugged the 4 pvs holes closest to the motor. I loved it on the Lynx, great handling, haven’t run one on a P2.

]]> 0 856b15d5e9e410c4de8776b130c5b6d8 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28581/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:58:54 -0600 We’ve been having the same problem with both Premium Plus and the DFI oil, we get ours on our Nation account direct from Mercury, keep it in a heated warehouse, and have been having jugs with lumpy clots in it when guys pour it in the tank. They’ve been having to clean the tank filter screen as well.

]]> 0 0689acce8b28aef804c641bd4f3de3ab https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/oil-sludge-clogging-oil-line/#post-711230 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:58:53 -0600 We’ve been having the same problem with both Premium Plus and the DFI oil, we get ours on our Nation account direct from Mercury, keep it in a heated warehouse, and have been having jugs with lumpy clots in it when guys pour it in the tank. They’ve been having to clean the tank filter screen as well.

]]> 0 74b9bd87e84b7f7a7acdece457b33d48 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/jaguar-livewell-question/#post-711011 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:13:47 -0600 Chris, take a flashlight and put it in the livewell, and then look in the compartment that’s getting wet. On one of my boats, the top of the livewell/underdeck needed a little silicone around the inside top to seal it. The Auto setting just fills the livewell to where you’re seeing it, you fill it the rest of the way with either the “pump in” or Aerator.

]]> 0 74b9bd87e84b7f7a7acdece457b33d48 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28399/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:13:47 -0600 Chris, take a flashlight and put it in the livewell, and then look in the compartment that’s getting wet. On one of my boats, the top of the livewell/underdeck needed a little silicone around the inside top to seal it. The Auto setting just fills the livewell to where you’re seeing it, you fill it the rest of the way with either the “pump in” or Aerator.

]]> 0 855180cd219fb369c84cb0ae6c3dfe7d https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2021-puma-hybrid-300-proxs/#post-710781 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:18:01 -0600 If you’re looking for a big water hull, with the best ride on the lake, that will keep up or pass when it’s flat and pass everything when it’s rough, this is the boat. I love my 203 Hybrid and run it on the biggest water out west. Chuck’s boats always look flawless.

]]> 0 855180cd219fb369c84cb0ae6c3dfe7d https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28241/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:18:01 -0600 If you’re looking for a big water hull, with the best ride on the lake, that will keep up or pass when it’s flat and pass everything when it’s rough, this is the boat. I love my 203 Hybrid and run it on the biggest water out west. Chuck’s boats always look flawless.

]]> 0 28e5842ad87211f51ed5db28f1973884 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/power-pole-charge-and-lithium-batteries/#post-710780 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:10:21 -0600 I’m starting year 3 with the Power Pole Charge and 3 Ionic 50ah, and 1 Pro Guide AGM, mine has been dependable. I live up in the mountains in MT and keep the boat in an unheated shop, so I disconnect the charge over the winter and charge the agm once or twice over the winter with a stand alone charger. I reconnect everything in the spring and…Read more

]]> 0 28e5842ad87211f51ed5db28f1973884 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28239/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:10:21 -0600 I’m starting year 3 with the Power Pole Charge and 3 Ionic 50ah, and 1 Pro Guide AGM, mine has been dependable. I live up in the mountains in MT and keep the boat in an unheated shop, so I disconnect the charge over the winter and charge the agm once or twice over the winter with a stand alone charger. I reconnect everything in the spring and…Read more

]]> 0 e1df264f54a378e58e0884dfa8a75d1e https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28045/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:53:26 -0600 I hate to add to your pain, but is this the same boat that sunk and you found out the hull was cracked? I think you got it repaired, but I would probably factor that in.

]]> 0 824a554938821840d164187b14c640b8 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/need-help-selling/#post-710493 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:53:25 -0600 I hate to add to your pain, but is this the same boat that sunk and you found out the hull was cracked? I think you got it repaired, but I would probably factor that in.

]]> 0 d44ea017f9de0e7e7c29a09e87d2409d https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/power-pole-move/#post-709682 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:03:29 -0600 I think it’s really about 20 or so lbs lighter, you usually see the shipping weight posted for the weight on the Ultrex and Ghost, which includes the box. I’ve owned 3 Ultrexes and 2 Ghosts, and have the Move ordered. I’m switching due to the silent steering head as well as saving a little weight on the nose. The Ghost is quieter than the Ultrex,…Read more

]]> 0 d44ea017f9de0e7e7c29a09e87d2409d https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/27420/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:03:29 -0600 I think it’s really about 20 or so lbs lighter, you usually see the shipping weight posted for the weight on the Ultrex and Ghost, which includes the box. I’ve owned 3 Ultrexes and 2 Ghosts, and have the Move ordered. I’m switching due to the silent steering head as well as saving a little weight on the nose. The Ghost is quieter than the Ultrex,…Read more

]]> 0 1c63a31e6df146568f3bebd1d7f2989a https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/heated-seats/#post-708403 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:29:17 -0600 I’ve got a buddy with a 2022 Ranger with the heated steering wheel, we were fishing a tournament last year in Idaho, he showed up at the ramp cussing his new boat. The heated steering wheel had started smoking and melted, and would not shut off. He’s got a new wheel now, it’s definitely no longer heated!

]]> 0 1c63a31e6df146568f3bebd1d7f2989a https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/26538/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:29:17 -0600 I’ve got a buddy with a 2022 Ranger with the heated steering wheel, we were fishing a tournament last year in Idaho, he showed up at the ramp cussing his new boat. The heated steering wheel had started smoking and melted, and would not shut off. He’s got a new wheel now, it’s definitely no longer heated!

]]> 0 b7093742f000a0207c1d8bf8e281687f https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/registration-numbers-3/#post-707129 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:20:22 -0600 Iguana has done a great job on all of mine, he can match the BassCat font and colors. https://iguanagrafix.com/

]]> 0 b7093742f000a0207c1d8bf8e281687f https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25329/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:20:22 -0600 Iguana has done a great job on all of mine, he can match the BassCat font and colors. https://iguanagrafix.com/

]]> 0 84d9a3cafb812d856bae121ce485c802 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/pre-owned-basscat-recommend/#post-706844 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:38:45 -0600 Here’s another on FB. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1727743310844012/?ref=share

]]> 0 84d9a3cafb812d856bae121ce485c802 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/25068/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:38:45 -0600 Here’s another on FB. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1727743310844012/?ref=share

]]> 0 0d0bbebc931b3afb2f8a074a49e7adfa https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/damaged-boat/#post-705519 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:39:17 -0600 When I totaled my ’13 Puma the top cap came undone, but I also knocked a hole in the hull. So your answer is yes, it will come loose if you hit something hard enough!

]]> 0 0d0bbebc931b3afb2f8a074a49e7adfa https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23999/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:39:17 -0600 When I totaled my ’13 Puma the top cap came undone, but I also knocked a hole in the hull. So your answer is yes, it will come loose if you hit something hard enough!

]]> 0 68398a8d93463db265c9eb9919c363ab https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/sabre-prop/#post-705306 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:19:25 -0600 When I ran a 250 SHO, I was able to run the same Fury props I had run on my 250 optimax, I’d try the 24 Fury, unless the gear ratios are different between the Merc 175 and SHO 175

]]> 0 68398a8d93463db265c9eb9919c363ab https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/23782/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:19:25 -0600 When I ran a 250 SHO, I was able to run the same Fury props I had run on my 250 optimax, I’d try the 24 Fury, unless the gear ratios are different between the Merc 175 and SHO 175

]]> 0 b7c7b4ce31329ce2e6a62dace3e86578 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/power-pole-pump-mounting-bolts/ Fri, 27 May 2022 18:13:15 -0600 Does anyone know what size bolts they’re using in the rear storage boxes to thru bolt the pumps, I have poles coming in this week and want to be ready. It’s a 2021 Cougar and has the holes predrilled in the rear boxes.

]]> 0 6e8c6a47688d8d9978900e846ba73d91 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2017-cougar-setup/#post-703318 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:56:15 -0600 I would start with setting your Slidemaster JP flush, then buy a new 25 Fury 3 and send it to Ronnie Gilbert, he’ll probably want you to run it once first to get a baseline.  Depending on your load, temp and altitude, you may be able to run a 26, but the 25 is probably the best overall for speed and holeshot.  You should be able to do a search a…Read more

]]> 0 6e8c6a47688d8d9978900e846ba73d91 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/21818/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:56:15 -0600 I would start with setting your Slidemaster JP flush, then buy a new 25 Fury 3 and send it to Ronnie Gilbert, he’ll probably want you to run it once first to get a baseline.  Depending on your load, temp and altitude, you may be able to run a 26, but the 25 is probably the best overall for speed and holeshot.  You should be able to do a search a…Read more

]]> 0 081ffb1ff72617b4d8d288cbf2ca3fd8 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/welcome-hunter/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:47:00 -0600 PWelcome Montana’s Hunter Dahnke to the Bass Cat family, he’s headed back home with this beautiful Sabre. He’s ready to load his own Cat with some giant Montana smallies.

]]> 0 9fb82c7b92c2c68fca370124b932d421 https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/shout-out-to-chris-johnson-4th-at-nations/#post-701996 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:06:13 -0600 Justin Karan, from South Africa, was also in the top ten. He couldn’t bring his Caracal over, but he’s also a BassCat guy. I was there for the leadership meeting, wish I had been fishing!

]]> 0 9fb82c7b92c2c68fca370124b932d421 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/20756/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:06:13 -0600 Justin Karan, from South Africa, was also in the top ten. He couldn’t bring his Caracal over, but he’s also a BassCat guy. I was there for the leadership meeting, wish I had been fishing!

]]> 0 f379c7e663975ed6e4f6419f14afb786 https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/20479/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:01:17 -0600 Great job. Those are some pretty fish!

]]> 0 8ad9bd83548e31bfe4ee175d82d587ce https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/champlain-smallmouth-10-14-21/#post-701611 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:01:16 -0600 Great job. Those are some pretty fish!

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