Bass Cat | rfhbrando | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/rfhbrando/activity/ Activity feed for rfhbrando. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 8283e87cf85016271955d24254d99b56 rfhbrando replied to the topic Pantera Classic Rod Locker in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/pantera-classic-rod-locker/#post-703259 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:36:20 -0600 Along the topic of the classic rod locker… how annoyed is everyone with it being full of water every time you take some water over the bow? Or is mine the only one where the water goes straight from the bow to the rod locker……

]]> 0 8283e87cf85016271955d24254d99b56 rfhbrando posted an update: Along the topic of the classic rod locker... how annoyed is […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/21759/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:36:20 -0600 Along the topic of the classic rod locker… how annoyed is everyone with it being full of water every time you take some water over the bow? Or is mine the only one where the water goes straight from the bow to the rod locker……

]]> 0 cf919e6982e580db9f13a5657f3cf524 rfhbrando replied to the topic fuel tank in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/fuel-tank-2/#post-698019 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:06:23 -0600 Also make sure there is enough slope in the vent line to let liquid go back into the tank. Try taking the vent line off the tank and see if there is some liquid in the line blocking it. Before i rerouted the vent line a little bit, this happened to me all the time.

]]> 0 cf919e6982e580db9f13a5657f3cf524 rfhbrando posted an update: Also make sure there is enough slope in the vent line to let […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16972/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:06:23 -0600 Also make sure there is enough slope in the vent line to let liquid go back into the tank. Try taking the vent line off the tank and see if there is some liquid in the line blocking it. Before i rerouted the vent line a little bit, this happened to me all the time.

]]> 0 b084b9fadec2ffe97bd56ba5c669ad30 rfhbrando replied to the topic Livewell in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/livewell-2/#post-697664 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:12:38 -0600 I’ve never really had an issue with mine. Anytime i end up using the livewells, I always make sure to pump them out when i get home, and then give a thorough cleaning with a few rinse cycles to get whatever cleaner out of there. I have always used the pump to get the majority of the water out, and then whatever small amount is left in the bottom…Read more

]]> 0 b084b9fadec2ffe97bd56ba5c669ad30 rfhbrando posted an update: I've never really had an issue with mine. Anytime i end up […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16667/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:12:38 -0600 I’ve never really had an issue with mine. Anytime i end up using the livewells, I always make sure to pump them out when i get home, and then give a thorough cleaning with a few rinse cycles to get whatever cleaner out of there. I have always used the pump to get the majority of the water out, and then whatever small amount is left in the bottom…Read more

]]> 0 b9d4f35526d40c9db12a591f89bad5a5 rfhbrando replied to the topic New Pantera Classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-pantera-classic-4/#post-697083 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:09:49 -0600 I can’t speak to the new 175s, but I can tell you about how the new 150 pro xs 4 stroke performs on the classic for another reference point. With mine, hole shot is good with 2 guys and a middle of the road load. It is still acceptable with livewell full. If i am hauling 3 guys and full livewells, things get a little slower getting it up and…Read more

]]> 0 b9d4f35526d40c9db12a591f89bad5a5 rfhbrando posted an update: I can't speak to the new 175s, but I can tell you about how […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16167/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:09:49 -0600 I can’t speak to the new 175s, but I can tell you about how the new 150 pro xs 4 stroke performs on the classic for another reference point. With mine, hole shot is good with 2 guys and a middle of the road load. It is still acceptable with livewell full. If i am hauling 3 guys and full livewells, things get a little slower getting it up and…Read more

]]> 0 0971caa11f91400fda2861685780f215 rfhbrando replied to the topic Backing Plate on Balzout Mount? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/backing-plate-on-balzout-mount/#post-696792 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:04:20 -0600 I put one on my classic last year, and used stainless fender washers and locking washers I believe. Thing is solid as a rock.

]]> 0 0971caa11f91400fda2861685780f215 rfhbrando posted an update: I put one on my classic last year, and used stainless fender […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15870/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:04:20 -0600 I put one on my classic last year, and used stainless fender washers and locking washers I believe. Thing is solid as a rock.

]]> 0 3a89e9800b96c61f42637a25242428cd rfhbrando replied to the topic New Classic with 150 HP in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/new-classic-with-150-hp/#post-696484 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:39:40 -0600 Mine has seen 58 with a Fury 4 blade. I haven’t played with other props, although I do have a tempest i am going to send out to have repaired/reworked to try. 58 was with 2 people and half a tank of gas.

]]> 0 3a89e9800b96c61f42637a25242428cd rfhbrando posted an update: Mine has seen 58 with a Fury 4 blade. I haven't played with […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15623/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:39:40 -0600 Mine has seen 58 with a Fury 4 blade. I haven’t played with other props, although I do have a tempest i am going to send out to have repaired/reworked to try. 58 was with 2 people and half a tank of gas.

]]> 0 23e7c5f944ea64624343ea3b2880722f rfhbrando posted an update: You might be suffering from the same issue my classic had […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13489/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:48:27 -0600 You might be suffering from the same issue my classic had the first year which was really annoying. With mine, the vent hose that came off the tank was zip tied to the inlet fuel hose on the underside. It was almost parallel, if not even a slight drop after it came off the tank, which constantly caused liquid fuel to get in that little dip. This…Read more

]]> 0 1f478bfed33ebc1442d63c00e77ae935 rfhbrando replied to the topic Spray when opening fuel cap in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/spray-when-opening-fuel-cap/#post-694160 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:48:21 -0600 You might be suffering from the same issue my classic had the first year which was really annoying. With mine, the vent hose that came off the tank was zip tied to the inlet fuel hose on the underside. It was almost parallel, if not even a slight drop after it came off the tank, which constantly caused liquid fuel to get in that little dip. This…Read more

]]> 0 01cb92b1877816efe2bec1802beb347b rfhbrando posted an update: I can't speak to the margay / sabre but I can at least speak […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13437/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:31:28 -0600 I can’t speak to the margay / sabre but I can at least speak to the 3 inch trailer. I have a 2019 Pantera Classic with a 3inch channel. I do not noticed any issues with flex or anything while towing. The only place flex becomes noticeable is as per what another forum goer said, that when you put the transom saver on you need to get the pressure…Read more

]]> 0 93f15d902edcf8576b0f5c65afba57ba rfhbrando replied to the topic 17’ Margay in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/17-margay/#post-694091 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:31:24 -0600 I can’t speak to the margay / sabre but I can at least speak to the 3 inch trailer. I have a 2019 Pantera Classic with a 3inch channel. I do not noticed any issues with flex or anything while towing. The only place flex becomes noticeable is as per what another forum goer said, that when you put the transom saver on you need to get the pressure…Read more

]]> 0 f2e0d5d70984acbaf30934c4f64dca65 rfhbrando started the topic Fuel Venting System in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/fuel-venting-system/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:09:02 -0600 My 2019 Classic has seen a plethora or annoying fuel system issues, that perhaps someone on here can help me remedy. It has had fuel get into the vent line a few different times, which causes filling issues the next time until the vent hose is taken off and the small amount of fuel is drained out. I thought maybe this was caused by filling the…Read more

]]> 0 37af3d2d005324a52cb25bb23eb1e02d rfhbrando posted an update: mark thompson: MY 2019 CLASSIC YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TANK […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10574/ Wed, 20 May 2020 14:56:21 -0600

mark thompson:

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.

Unrelated to the filling issue… my fuel sender was bad from day one on my…Read more

]]> 0 cbe5b58ca9900b4aa1d72c32fbb9bd5b rfhbrando 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-689965 Wed, 20 May 2020 14:56:20 -0600

mark thompson:

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.

Unrelated to the filling issue… my fuel sender was bad from day one on my…Read more

]]> 0 2dbb8c9c657f4fa345779cbbf262f4a4 rfhbrando posted an update: I just replaced a set of dual rack and pinions on a 94 […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10543/ Tue, 19 May 2020 16:52:26 -0600 I just replaced a set of dual rack and pinions on a 94 Pantera II (for the second time on this boat). On the P2 it is a really tight fit to get the rear most cable through without dismounting the motor, but it is possible. The only way we could get it to work is to unbolt the cable at the helm and pull as much excess cable as we could out the back…Read more

]]> 0 ca803e1ca36d0eed1098e72771b6b9a0 rfhbrando replied to the topic 1989 Bass Cat Calico Steering Cables in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/1989-bass-cat-calico-steering-cables/#post-689938 Tue, 19 May 2020 16:52:25 -0600 I just replaced a set of dual rack and pinions on a 94 Pantera II (for the second time on this boat). On the P2 it is a really tight fit to get the rear most cable through without dismounting the motor, but it is possible. The only way we could get it to work is to unbolt the cable at the helm and pull as much excess cable as we could out the back…Read more

]]> 0 20ebc1749d3b897706d7d34e3520dac1 rfhbrando posted an update: My 2019 classic has this issue frequently but I figured out […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10541/ Tue, 19 May 2020 16:46:08 -0600 My 2019 classic has this issue frequently but I figured out what as happening… If I fill my tank until the pump kicks off, it apparently overfills it so a little bit of gas gets into the vent line through the valve on the top of the tank. Next fill up, it won’t take gas until i pull the vent hose off the top of the tank and drain the half oz or…Read more

]]> 0 ed819eb2fb3eb13afb6ace02d611a4c8 rfhbrando 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-689937 Tue, 19 May 2020 16:46:07 -0600 My 2019 classic has this issue frequently but I figured out what as happening… If I fill my tank until the pump kicks off, it apparently overfills it so a little bit of gas gets into the vent line through the valve on the top of the tank. Next fill up, it won’t take gas until i pull the vent hose off the top of the tank and drain the half oz or…Read more

]]> 0 22c7f5ee1656c02dd35ab18c2238e2c1 rfhbrando posted an update: Loaded down pretty good, it still does 70 - 71 with a Trophy […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8878/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:33:41 -0600 Loaded down pretty good, it still does 70 – 71 with a Trophy II prop. Heck of a lot more fuel efficient than the old carbs were…

]]> 0 e99694677ab9feb6807edd949f50035e rfhbrando replied to the topic Older boats in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/older-boats/#post-687349 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:33:40 -0600 Loaded down pretty good, it still does 70 – 71 with a Trophy II prop. Heck of a lot more fuel efficient than the old carbs were…

]]> 0 7103e41af6325e9319f91c044118e0a1 rfhbrando changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8861/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:18:21 -0600 0 c4e2c626ed4905e2ebf56b95563da8e1 rfhbrando posted an update: My father is still running an immaculate 1994 Pantera 2. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8859/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:16:58 -0600 My father is still running an immaculate 1994 Pantera 2. Recently repowered from the original ’94 150 Mariner Magnum III. 687318

]]> 0 235177417334d7e8aaca509fbf5db20e rfhbrando replied to the topic Older boats in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/older-boats/#post-687319 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:16:57 -0600 My father is still running an immaculate 1994 Pantera 2. Recently repowered from the original ’94 150 Mariner Magnum III. 687318

]]> 0 54e323ff8dc56d9b210fa438f91b882f rfhbrando posted an update: Upon further review, I pulled the sending unit today and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4624/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:32:02 -0600 Upon further review, I pulled the sending unit today and experimented. It seems to be accurate in the top half of operation. When the float is all the way up, it reads full. As I pull the float down towards about 60% it is reasonably accurate and reads a hair over 1/2 a tank. Then funny things start to happen. Another 1/4 inch down or so (still…Read more

]]> 0 e23e1366327b56a0855091bb4f43344e rfhbrando posted an update: Unfortunately the nearest dealer is about 5 hours away from me. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/4517/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 18:43:36 -0600 Unfortunately the nearest dealer is about 5 hours away from me.

]]> 0 9fff31f56166ab2eb4c7c9609e427366 rfhbrando posted an update: I'm alright with losing a little top end in return for lower […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3490/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:25:04 -0600 I’m alright with losing a little top end in return for lower speed lift and especially rough water handling. I primarily fish lake erie and it gets unpredictable at times.

I was told by the factory that this boat with a 2 stroke 150 pro xs did 60 but the gear ratio on those motors were more favorable for speed to my knowledge than the new 4…Read more

]]> 0 a26d9e7bcc9669225fd474c29f0eadb7 rfhbrando posted an update: Update. After running my new classic with the 150 for a half […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3487/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:56:59 -0600 Update. After running my new classic with the 150 for a half dozen times with the 23p Fury it came with, it became pretty obvious the prop was all wrong for this rig. I was all over the rev limiter way too early. Tried to lower the motor to about 1 inch below flush on the jack plate and still pushing 6100. The 23p fury cannot get the boat out of…Read more

]]> 0 739248c2d7ee855209bc7c7efc05c8d7 rfhbrando posted an update: Bass Cat Boats: That system requires the lower fitting be […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3030/ Mon, 20 May 2019 18:37:22 -0600

Bass Cat Boats:

That system requires the lower fitting be plugged.

Figured that one out the hard way the other day… I’ve been used to our old PII for 20+ years.

]]> 0 64431e569f4744f3901c9a429be9b656 rfhbrando posted an update: I didn't notice any excessive torque in the steering then […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3016/ Mon, 20 May 2019 01:53:11 -0600 I didn’t notice any excessive torque in the steering then again it was mostly running in straight lines without steering much. Something I’ll pay more attention to next time out. Your right about not needing a lot of trim. At WOT I do not need to trim up very much to get to 6000 RPM. The side spray looked about right with how far back it was while…Read more

]]> 0 2361f489a24496344c8ac99088e80a00 rfhbrando posted an update: You'll have to elaborate. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3000/ Sun, 19 May 2019 05:36:54 -0600 You’ll have to elaborate.

]]> 0 804df5ab4a69b5203261f8fb9bd251d6 rfhbrando posted an update: Well, got my hot foot adjusted in line with the stop on the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2997/ Sun, 19 May 2019 00:52:39 -0600 Well, got my hot foot adjusted in line with the stop on the motor. Got the boat out today and had it up to 6000 RPM and trimmed out. Only got 50 mph. So time to look at tinkering with setup a bit.

 

150 pro xs, fury 23p 3 blade.

]]> 0 6e7edb3b9fd7ce8d6c57c1b8429d033b rfhbrando posted an update: Have had mine out twice, one day for most of the motor break […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2855/ Thu, 09 May 2019 15:16:28 -0600 Have had mine out twice, one day for most of the motor break in, and then up on erie doing a little smallmouth fishing. Initial impressions have been very good. I love the storage and front deck space. Mine has the new 150 Pro XS and so far the hole shot has been impressive with a 3 blade fury, much better than I thought it would be. Haven’t had a…Read more

]]> 0 5c3c23b0c3d5bb9f241b26ca81df1312 rfhbrando changed their profile picture https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2377/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:36:13 -0600 0 ee4a5ff4a59363622e0663950f3e3101 rfhbrando posted an update: Picking up a 2019 next Monday, so once it quits snowing up […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2376/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:34:34 -0600 Picking up a 2019 next Monday, so once it quits snowing up my way I’ll be sure to let you know!

]]> 0 5722e6c81e5247f16f5ad6b755fac122 rfhbrando posted an update: You know, after taking a closer look at some images online […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2349/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:59:04 -0600 You know, after taking a closer look at some images online of a couple different boats, you are right. It is a tach, not a speedo. That is good. While we are on the topic Ricoshet, what all goes into installing either a Mercmonitor or a smartcraft speedo? I know there is a multi pin connector on the gauge, but is there a special adapter or cable…Read more

]]> 0 8570b8c8d350e9e67ef0dc591e98798e rfhbrando posted an update: Thanks for the info. Another topic of concern I have is I am […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2345/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:40:16 -0600 Thanks for the info. Another topic of concern I have is I am seeing on a few of these boats including the one I am heading to pickup next week… is that there doesn’t appear to be a Tachometer gauge installed. This one (and a couple others) looks to have a 3 gauge setup instead of the full mercury gauge suite. Anyone have any experiences adding…Read more

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