Bass Cat | surfrat57 | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/surfrat57/activity/ Activity feed for surfrat57. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 36a8e01be6bbc7fcc3441c66a0ef17b5 surfrat57 replied to the topic Power Pole Charge and Lithium Batteries in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/power-pole-charge-and-lithium-batteries/#post-710810 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:33:07 -0600 I have 3 Ionic 50 amp trolling motor batteries and an Odyssey Extreme AGM starting battery with the power pole charge and love the set up. No charging issues at all.

]]> 0 36a8e01be6bbc7fcc3441c66a0ef17b5 surfrat57 posted an update: I have 3 Ionic 50 amp trolling motor batteries and an […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28273/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:33:07 -0600 I have 3 Ionic 50 amp trolling motor batteries and an Odyssey Extreme AGM starting battery with the power pole charge and love the set up. No charging issues at all.

]]> 0 34d0cd205ddd0f7b93b6f47ec6b6cd58 surfrat57 replied to the topic How do you get a call back from basscat? Email and voicemail go unanswered. The in the forum Bass Cats For Sale https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/how-do-you-get-a-call-back-from-basscat-email-and-voicemail-go-unanswered-the/#post-710809 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:26:06 -0600 I left a phone message as well with no response.

]]> 0 34d0cd205ddd0f7b93b6f47ec6b6cd58 surfrat57 posted an update: I left a phone message as well with no response. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/28271/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:26:06 -0600 I left a phone message as well with no response.

]]> 0 0590d921369baec66192029fa796587b surfrat57 replied to the topic Safety Strap for bow - new Pantera Classic in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/safety-strap-for-bow-new-pantera-classic/#post-702314 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:43:30 -0600 You can get a piece of chain cut to length at probably any hardware store

]]> 0 0590d921369baec66192029fa796587b surfrat57 posted an update: You can get a piece of chain cut to length at probably any […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/21032/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:43:30 -0600 You can get a piece of chain cut to length at probably any hardware store

]]> 0 06823f579545ff4d833e155212d9d72c surfrat57 replied to the topic Does your boat cost more than your tow vehicle? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/does-your-boat-cost-more-than-your-tow-vehicle/#post-700965 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:52:05 -0600 Way more

]]> 0 06823f579545ff4d833e155212d9d72c surfrat57 posted an update: Way more https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/19839/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:52:05 -0600 Way more

]]> 0 f6e9bbe068f99e7e72d6b46f3f7d88e4 surfrat57 replied to the topic 2020 Pro XS fourstroke stuck in gear in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2020-pro-xs-fourstroke-stuck-in-gear/page/2/#post-699228 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:26:03 -0600 That’s a beauty Brian! Good luck!

]]> 0 f6e9bbe068f99e7e72d6b46f3f7d88e4 surfrat57 posted an update: That's a beauty Brian! Good luck! https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/18205/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:26:03 -0600 That’s a beauty Brian! Good luck!

]]> 0 0f8b0a8b9d472f3a0ffe836527a66f6f surfrat57 replied to the topic Dual Graph mount for bow on 2015 puma in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/dual-graph-mount-for-bow-on-2015-puma/#post-699016 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:12:49 -0600 Check out Bass Boat Technologies…….BBT

]]> 0 0f8b0a8b9d472f3a0ffe836527a66f6f surfrat57 posted an update: Check out Bass Boat Technologies.......BBT https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17961/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:12:49 -0600 Check out Bass Boat Technologies…….BBT

]]> 0 dcb03ab3188a99f99cef1a60fc52cd4b surfrat57 replied to the topic Spare tire in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/spare-tire-3/#post-698138 Sun, 02 May 2021 11:27:55 -0600 Agree with Cajunhunter67, same issue and same solution for my steep ramp.

]]> 0 dcb03ab3188a99f99cef1a60fc52cd4b surfrat57 posted an update: Agree with Cajunhunter67, same issue and same solution for […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/17101/ Sun, 02 May 2021 11:27:55 -0600 Agree with Cajunhunter67, same issue and same solution for my steep ramp.

]]> 0 9aa2b7b7cad99b0bd80de714299ed295 surfrat57 replied to the topic fuel tank in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/fuel-tank-2/#post-698017 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:05:52 -0600 Make sure the plastic flapper didn’t break off and cover the fill tube, look down there with a flashlight.

]]> 0 9aa2b7b7cad99b0bd80de714299ed295 surfrat57 posted an update: Make sure the plastic flapper didn't break off and cover the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/16968/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:05:52 -0600 Make sure the plastic flapper didn’t break off and cover the fill tube, look down there with a flashlight.

]]> 0 6cac127b2e009d106c190256b27d52bc surfrat57 replied to the topic Overheating after shutdown in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/overheating-after-shutdown/#post-696255 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:25:02 -0600 Just a thought. Because coolant flow stops immediately when the engine stops running, gasoline engines have heat soak for up to 10 minutes after shutdown. As Bass Cat said, maybe you have a sensor that is being tripped by the heat soak and you are seeing that normal temperature rise on your temp gun.

]]> 0 6cac127b2e009d106c190256b27d52bc surfrat57 posted an update: Just a thought. Because coolant flow stops immediately when […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15380/ Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:25:02 -0600 Just a thought. Because coolant flow stops immediately when the engine stops running, gasoline engines have heat soak for up to 10 minutes after shutdown. As Bass Cat said, maybe you have a sensor that is being tripped by the heat soak and you are seeing that normal temperature rise on your temp gun.

]]> 0 f6d35040755439c5fa032acdd80a5520 surfrat57 posted an update: I have a 2017 Cougar with a Merc 250 pro xs and have run a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15130/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:36:12 -0600 I have a 2017 Cougar with a Merc 250 pro xs and have run a 25 Fury 4 for the last 3 years. Hole shot and mid range acceleration is great. With me and all my crap it will stay on plane at 22 MPH.

]]> 0 44898dbed063a4feb901ebd46923c913 surfrat57 replied to the topic 2006 Puma Prop Question in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/2006-puma-prop-question/#post-695960 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:36:09 -0600 I have a 2017 Cougar with a Merc 250 pro xs and have run a 25 Fury 4 for the last 3 years. Hole shot and mid range acceleration is great. With me and all my crap it will stay on plane at 22 MPH.

]]> 0 ee0a4a398639117c0cb505e6c55d8583 surfrat57 posted an update: Just as schodackbassman said, I too am a Bass Cat owner […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/15024/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:46:48 -0600 Just as schodackbassman said, I too am a Bass Cat owner because of reading the owners board here, and other boards, and seeing the consistent owner praise for customer support.

]]> 0 7246a2e07d34ee1933fb84db766215b8 surfrat57 replied to the topic Question about Bass Cat and Mercury in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/question-about-bass-cat-and-mercury/#post-695852 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:46:47 -0600 Just as schodackbassman said, I too am a Bass Cat owner because of reading the owners board here, and other boards, and seeing the consistent owner praise for customer support.

]]> 0 4e1884dd1c0084e434bf2d034833589f surfrat57 posted an update: Definitely a good job. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14852/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:20:51 -0600 Definitely a good job.

]]> 0 b7d9a0518a8ac9dd9c9b12773531c0e2 surfrat57 replied to the topic Good job Phil Addison in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/good-job-phil-addison-2/#post-695716 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:20:50 -0600 Definitely a good job.

]]> 0 694e2ecb5a7aec4c6188abc444b7a4df surfrat57 replied to the topic Puma FTD deck measurements in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/puma-ftd-deck-measurements/#post-695715 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:18:49 -0600 Uh oh, time to upgrade.

]]> 0 694e2ecb5a7aec4c6188abc444b7a4df surfrat57 posted an update: Uh oh, time to upgrade. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14850/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:18:49 -0600 Uh oh, time to upgrade.

]]> 0 a1f7525781d82201d81508adba938594 surfrat57 replied to the topic Lowrance Live 12 console mount in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/lowrance-live-12-console-mount/#post-695714 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:06:49 -0600 Check out Bass Boat Technologies and Precision Sonar for some good quality options.

]]> 0 a1f7525781d82201d81508adba938594 surfrat57 posted an update: Check out Bass Boat Technologies and Precision Sonar for […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14848/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:06:49 -0600 Check out Bass Boat Technologies and Precision Sonar for some good quality options.

]]> 0 26fd977dcbefd75029709c95adffd877 surfrat57 replied to the topic drive by wire in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/drive-by-wire/#post-694951 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:13:49 -0600 Pro XS 175 – 300hp Pro XS 175 – 300hp | Mercury Marine

Not sure if the above transferred as a live link but if you scroll down to the DTS Hotfoot section and click on the learn more link it takes you to a you tube video.

]]> 0 26fd977dcbefd75029709c95adffd877 surfrat57 posted an update: Pro XS 175 - 300hp Pro XS 175 - 300hp | Mercury Marine Not […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14175/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:13:49 -0600 Pro XS 175 – 300hp Pro XS 175 – 300hp | Mercury Marine

Not sure if the above transferred as a live link but if you scroll down to the DTS Hotfoot section and click on the learn more link it takes you to a you tube video.

]]> 0 400e16517814c2a78c9b6d189dced011 surfrat57 posted an update: It is shown on the Mercury website as an option for the Pro […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/14171/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:44:52 -0600 It is shown on the Mercury website as an option for the Pro xs. They call it DTS Hotfoot and it shows a picture of a TH Marine hotfoot. Not sure if that is the SeaStar system.

]]> 0 ef97c99a81ecb432832d7319ddbc57ee surfrat57 replied to the topic drive by wire in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/drive-by-wire/#post-694949 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:44:49 -0600 It is shown on the Mercury website as an option for the Pro xs. They call it DTS Hotfoot and it shows a picture of a TH Marine hotfoot. Not sure if that is the SeaStar system.

]]> 0 16f41352a3abdca020c93ff15f24f857 surfrat57 started the topic drive by wire in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/drive-by-wire/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:44:00 -0600 I have a 2021 Cougar FTD on order with a 250Pro XS. I was just reading about the drive by wire system that is available. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with it? What is Bass Cat’s position on this?

]]> 0 ac77ea6668c77eb195fd0926306cabf4 surfrat57 posted an update: Thank you guys, my new order is in. https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13775/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:35:52 -0600 Thank you guys, my new order is in.

]]> 0 ccebb50f9861af5b95c2eeb88f45c3e6 surfrat57 replied to the topic Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/questions-2/#post-694502 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:35:51 -0600 Thank you guys, my new order is in.

]]> 0 ab15c75ed3d968ad4bce43bb0a3202dc surfrat57 posted an update: Since you guys are very performance oriented, what are your […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13712/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:31:19 -0600 Since you guys are very performance oriented, what are your thoughts on 10′ Power Pole Blades vs 8′? I have 10′ on my boat now never ran the 8′. Any big difference in hole shot, boat performance?

]]> 0 b5822e6e93a2357dfe71a1167517e96d surfrat57 replied to the topic Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/questions-2/#post-694441 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:31:16 -0600 Since you guys are very performance oriented, what are your thoughts on 10′ Power Pole Blades vs 8′? I have 10′ on my boat now never ran the 8′. Any big difference in hole shot, boat performance?

]]> 0 bf448761a683ef221d9ca55b8cdb5f39 surfrat57 posted an update: Thank you Bass Cat. PPBASS, I haven't done a lot of research […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/13594/ Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:37:20 -0600 Thank you Bass Cat. PPBASS, I haven’t done a lot of research on that yet but I have seen custom mounts sold by a couple of outlets.

]]> 0 608c931bdb03ecc1aa8290c8d847705b surfrat57 replied to the topic Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/questions-2/#post-694300 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:37:17 -0600 Thank you Bass Cat. PPBASS, I haven’t done a lot of research on that yet but I have seen custom mounts sold by a couple of outlets.

]]> 0 7906d33714c9228620a80265ae585fb2 surfrat57 started the topic Questions in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/questions-2/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:39:16 -0600 Thinking about trading my 2017 Cougar FTD for a 2021. Two things I want to throw out to you guys.

  1. I am a Lowrance user and would like to stay with what I am familiar with because I am getting too old and goofy to stumble through all new stuff. I want to run a 360 unit through a Helix as well. Should I be able to do that without any interference…

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]]> 0 7960d22ff757746da59c7a3f4228926c surfrat57 posted an update: I had problems just now too. log in screens didn't work, it […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12509/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:50:20 -0600 I had problems just now too. log in screens didn’t work, it was as if I hit log in without filling in my info. I finally did get in, I don’t even remember which log screen in I found but something is definitely going on.

]]> 0 44456142119317db3e3d67d5af015909 surfrat57 replied to the topic board broken? in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/board-broken/#post-692714 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:50:19 -0600 I had problems just now too. log in screens didn’t work, it was as if I hit log in without filling in my info. I finally did get in, I don’t even remember which log screen in I found but something is definitely going on.

]]> 0 bc71c02216dad1ff225ca24283c98cc7 surfrat57 posted an update: Check the pin that the power tilt ram attaches to. The trim […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/12507/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:44:51 -0600 Check the pin that the power tilt ram attaches to. The trim sensor reads off of that and they are know to back out. More of a problem on 225 and 250 Pro XS but worth a look. if it falls out bad things happen.

]]> 0 b49233bd920ffa51d905ff0cd1b98886 surfrat57 replied to the topic Trim Gauge is not working in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/trim-gauge-is-not-working/#post-692713 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:44:50 -0600 Check the pin that the power tilt ram attaches to. The trim sensor reads off of that and they are know to back out. More of a problem on 225 and 250 Pro XS but worth a look. if it falls out bad things happen.

]]> 0 564959a6bde3e010b753c0f723a24dcb surfrat57 started the topic fuel issues in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/fuel-issues/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:13:38 -0600 I have a 2017 Cougar FTD. Went to put fuel in the passenger side tank an I noticed the rubber gasket in the cap was hanging off. No big deal I can put some adhesive on it. I put in the nozzle and noticed I couldn’t get it down all the way and it wouldn’t take any fuel, not even the slowest dribble without backing up. Filled the starboard tank and…Read more

]]> 0 6813ae5a2915f79b0359eadb15dda870 surfrat57 posted an update: In addition to what Phil said, the keel guard sinks into the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10949/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:01:03 -0600 In addition to what Phil said, the keel guard sinks into the sand anyway so the bottom will drag in the sand.

]]> 0 1c092028d703271a89ac3d2ba12e698c surfrat57 replied to the topic To Beach or Not to Beach in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/to-beach-or-not-to-beach/#post-690374 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:01:00 -0600 In addition to what Phil said, the keel guard sinks into the sand anyway so the bottom will drag in the sand.

]]> 0 5181cd02037bcd9305e75a95f0d7ea53 surfrat57 posted an update: I have a 2017 Cougar FTD with Ultrex, 10 ft poles, 4 graphs, […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/10868/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:42:12 -0600 I have a 2017 Cougar FTD with Ultrex, 10 ft poles, 4 graphs, 250 PRO XS 2 stroke and tournament loaded, Atlas hydraulic plate and 25P Fury 4 prop with all eight holes open, half tanks of fuel, 4 Group 31 AGM batteries, full oil tank, empty livewells and me and my holeshot is about 3.5 seconds. With all the holeshot problems I see on here it makes…Read more

]]> 0 49eee3abfb06ebf85bcddb6e2fbd1f39 surfrat57 replied to the topic Hole Shot Help in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/hole-shot-help-3/#post-690302 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:42:11 -0600 I have a 2017 Cougar FTD with Ultrex, 10 ft poles, 4 graphs, 250 PRO XS 2 stroke and tournament loaded, Atlas hydraulic plate and 25P Fury 4 prop with all eight holes open, half tanks of fuel, 4 Group 31 AGM batteries, full oil tank, empty livewells and me and my holeshot is about 3.5 seconds. With all the holeshot problems I see on here it makes…Read more

]]> 0 5cfc097ab7498d7aa1cbdeb8c1ded5f9 surfrat57 posted an update: The vent holes are there to allow exhaust gas to escape and […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8695/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:52:53 -0600 The vent holes are there to allow exhaust gas to escape and aerate the water around the prop to cause prop slippage. Two strokes don’t have the bottom end torque that a 4 stroke has. Since you can’t compress a liquid, the prop gets too much bite and without the torque, the RPM’s don’t come up and the motor bogs down. The higher the pitch prop the…Read more

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