BassCat FAQ Archive

Mid to later 2000's Compartment Lights

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:23:47 GMT

The mid to later 2000 series with compartment lights may have a ground wire that could loosen. The mercury switch used to turn those on is located in a small aluminum housing. That housing is welded on and there is a possibility that over time the wire soldered into the mercury switch could come loose, or the connection become compromised. This requires replacement of the mercury switch, which is able to be dug out and reinserted with a little effort. Or you can replace the mercury switch...

Post on Motor Toter with image of toter roller end

feeds@yuku.com (ramblinrek) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:36:33 GMT

I'm new to this forum and a new BassCat owner. I bought my new Cougar Advantage Elite in August from Parkway Marine in Tallahassee Fl. This forum is what
sold me on BCB and this dealer was just great. Added options I wanted without additional expense to me. And on top of that BCB sent me a $500.00 gift
certificate. Have ordered and received equipment. Thanks guys. Have only had one problem with boat. First trip out front depthfinder would not read bottom.
Seems front puck...

Sabre loading images

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:13:02 GMT

Folks,

Rick shot these two images with a camera phone at the City of Selma, Alabama, City Ramp. The individual was loading his Sabre and 150 EFi while Brech Marine and Parkway Marine were out driving the new Jaguar. He forwarded these images for posting in order to allow all to see the boat in process, trailer depth and fully loaded without hitting the bow stop. The individual is retired and has owned this 2008 model a bit over a year now and he drove it all the way tot he bow stop...

Another Brake Parts and Hub parts reference - there are others here

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:32:54 GMT

This will address only the UFP (Unique Functional Products) brake and non brake end units for parts.

UFP Bearings & Race Part #

Small Bearing from Beginning until Current 2010 32350

Large Bearing From 1993 to current 32351

Small Race From Beginning to Current 32359

Large Race from 1993 to 2003...

Sony Stereo iPod and Sirrius unit description for marine use

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:37:30 GMT

Stereo 101 - The Sony unit does sound better than the JVC, Kenwood and Clarion Marine units we have used in previous years.

This is the same unit BCB mounts as standard. You can buy this unit from electronics stores for bargains due to their volumes on radios. The Sony is a marine unit with splash resistant face. On the Sony, the...

Description of In Dash Flasher hiritage and why...

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:34:02 GMT

Often LCR's loose shallow water readings, which is why the old flashers were so dependable. They gave you the instant signal and ability to monitor depth accurately without averaging, that a digital In Dash does. Though the newer LCD units are conversions and software controlled.

The standard Vexilar in dash is still the preferred unit for many hard core anglers, where as it was the 1240A Lowrance, till it was discontinued. They want that ability to glide through a creek and...

Ater install Stereo, In Dash Depth Flasher whys? and Functions of SONY

feeds@yuku.com (Flyswatter) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:59:26 GMT

These are not the best pics since it was low light but wanted to share another way to install a stereo into my PIV console. What I did was remove my digital depth finder and replace it with a same size wired remote gauge for my stereo. I had my dealer mount my radio into my driver side rod locker. The wired remote works great. I can power on my unit with the remote and play all my music via a CD/CDMP3's/Radio/iPod player. Also, my dealer did a nice job installing my speakers too.
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Water logged (description and found to not be) This is a Good Post!

feeds@yuku.com (4doorcat) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:08:24 GMT

I haven't had time to empty my boat and weigh it but I believe it made be somewhat water logged Is there a way to fix it without pulling the top cap off and replaceing the foam?

There is a pretty good descriptive of a how to eliminate chamber moisture below:

We suggest a 19' to 20" hitch height to the top of the ball. We have seen some use 21" for ball height and prefer it, though we suggest 19 to 20".

Link to Brake Coupler Manual

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:33:17 GMT

http://www.ufpnet.com/Portals/0/PDFs/A-60,%2075%20_%2084%20Actuator%20Maintenance.pdf

silhouette opition

feeds@yuku.com (nascarfan24) — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:30:35 GMT

just curious to know what the silhouette opition is on the panteraII.thanks

Skeg Part NUmber and how to! Weld on part

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:07:49 GMT

Buy part skeg number 859447A-1 from Mercury and have it welded on.

Someone remember this Mercury part number for future references. If you are doing a Pro XS case, then you will have to find a back case and cut the skeg off. They do not have those as a part item.

Cut the skeg yourself in a reverse and sideways Z pattern, which give the Z notches for the new part to lock into and not depend on the weld only.

The welding is done is short...

IMPORTANT MEMO: 60 Incorrect Livewell valves & Information

feeds@yuku.com (Bass Cat Boats) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:12:18 GMT

Guys we have inadvertently used a different valve than we were supposed to. Flow Rite made an error and sent us the wrong valve for our system. The valve we use is the #2 system and we were sent the #3 system valves. These will work fine for most, though the labeling is wrong.

To Identify these, the Guys we have inadvertently used a different valve than we were supposed to. Flow Rite made an error and sent us the wrong valve for our system. The valve we use is the #2 system and we were sent the #3 system valves. These will work fine for most, though the labeling is wrong.

To Identify these, the

feeds@yuku.com (FlRich) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:56:03 GMT

What does the factory use? My '05 Classic rear transducer seems to be done with something like 5200? Is is necessary to sand the area first? Thanks
(Couldn't find this in FAQs but I'm sure this has been asked before)