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Order from the BassCat parts store. They use 24oz carpet that will hold up better.

Just saw the ad on Philly Craig's list. Absolutely a scam.

You must be thinking of another club. There isn't anyone named Jack in Chester County Bass Masters. At least not in the almost three years I've been there. I agree. We are in kind of a dead zone for bass fishing. Marsh Creek has some big ones in it but it's usually heavily pressured and crowded. NJ has some OK waters for a smaller boat.

I used to have a DX702C. It's more of a BFS rod. It will cast those things fine but hook setting power is probably not enough. 703 or 743 is the rod you want. 702 was better for open hook tubes and keitechs on a ball head jig.

I am a member. Who is your friend?

You're not too far from me then. Check out Chester County Bassmasters if you're interested in the club/tournament thing.

Marsh Creek if you're near Chester County. There's also a ton of electric only lakes in NJ.

They make water tight rivets. Has something to do with how they are pulled when installing them, there isnt rubber or sealant on them. Why not just replace the rivets? http://www.directindustry.com/prod/gesipa-blindniettechnik-gmbh/product-4469-417795.html

I think my head just exploded reading that. You my friend, might be on the verge of insanity. (no offense) You're making it harder than it has to be. Throw a natural colored crankbait in a depth range slightly deeper than the water depth. Cast out, reel in, deflect it off of things, catch fish. If the fish are only small find a place with known larger fish. I cant fish plastics for the life of me, but give me a crank or spinnerbait and its on. I like the DT series but have other brands. Usually a DT6 in fire tiger or shad color. Thats it. Sometimes the fish like it to run a little weird too. Have you tried tuning the line tie? Are you using a spinning reel?

Like Tim I have the 610M. I use it for jerk baits. Paired with a Core 50Mg7 it just floats in your hand. Ive thought about selling itbecause I don't use it that much but every time I do I get that wow factor again. The reel seat is great, the foam is nice, plenty sensitive. the 610M is a little more stout, almost a MH. Suposedly the 66M is a lot different.

Any brands that have holes for your nose? I hate how they fog my glasses up if pulled over my nose. I wear one every time out. Gloves and sleeves too if im not wearing long sleeves.

Check out Pro-Tec. They make a whole product system to use. I use the sealer twice a year and every time I get off of the water I use Eagle 1 wax as you dry and wipe the boat down with that. Adding heat to the wax will only melt it off. http://protecproducts.com

While you may have been lucky, the $13 saved per gallon isn't worth the potential of the damage that may occur. I agree that it MAY not hurt it, but for that money I don't think I could take the chance for something that important. I work in the automotive field and see way too many things that are "just as good as OEM" fail and cause trouble. With something as critical as engine lubrication, I would rather be safe than sorry and trust the manufacturer.

BassCat or Phoenix in the 19-20' range. I have a 20' Puma with a Pro XS on it. It is very fast but from the simplicity and mechanical aspect of it if I could do it over again I would go four stroke. I bought mine used with 40 hours on it for just over 30. Wether you pick new or used find something with a warranty. These outboard repairs are much more than what your tracker had. I came from a Pro 165 tracker and got the cat for the same reasons . Be aware, having a big glass boat is WAY different. Even besides the obvious things like speed and stability, there are other things like fuel cost, oil and additive costs. Also, glass is a lot less forgiving. if you bump a dock you can do some damage that's expensive to repair. If you are fishing electric only lakes, the 36 Volt trolling motor may be a good idea. My boat does on with the 82# 24V. As far as electronics, play around with them and see which interface you like better, then make your choice on screen size. Theyre like TVs, you will not regret getting a larger graph, only smaller. The biggest thing that I can stress is that EVERYTHING to do with owning a glass boat is expensive. Towing- They're a lot heavier thus costing more fuel to tow, also dual axle trailers cost more for tolls. Insurance- Much higher. Make sure you get an AGREED HULL VALUE policy. Check out Progressive with the propulsion plus rider. 2 Stroke Oil. Mercury DFI oil is $40 a gallon and it goes fast along with the fuel. A short day for me may be 10 gallons of fuel alone. I don't mean to deter you from this. Just trying to pass what I have learned in the past year of going from tin to glass. Honestly, I am considering selling mine due to cost of operation and that I am more afraid to damage something than fish and enjoy the boat. Whatever you do, make sure you research, and ride in each boat, but again be aware these things are a lot more money to own.

I highly doubt it. That would be a warranty item at best. My advise to you if you do not have any motor warranty is to plan on putting aside or having access to $2500-5k. These motors are extremely expensive to repair and will break. A buddy of mine just had to shell out 3k for a compressor repair and another had an injector go killing his powerhead for 7k.

Beautiful! A Caracal with an SHO is on my Powerball list. My Puma will have to do for now.

I have Progressive. Coverage has been great. Took care of my old boat when it was totaled with no issues. Now they have the propulsion plus rider that cover your lower unit not only from accident but also if it dies due to wear. Get an agreed hull value policy.

A-Jay, what kind of speeds can you expect out of your setup? It is a very nice rig and has me considering tin again.

I agree with stfreed, there is no reason a boat should come with a tube trailer. The trailer is often overlooked. A C channel trailer will resist rust better, and it also to repair any wiring or brake line issue. Go and physically look at these boats. Feel around things like lids and hinges and ask yorself if one feels inferior to another. If you're buying something you intend on keeping, look for reviews, factory service reputation, your closest dealer, warranties etc. Either one is a huge investment. Make the right choice the first time. I would personally recommend BassCat, Phoenix, or Ranger. Buying slightly used will save you a bunch of money.

Check out the build process of a BassCat here. They do a lot of things that most companies do not. Obviously I am biased because I have one but do a little research. https://www.youtube.com/user/BassCatTV

I have had both. I prefer the composite shaft of the MK. I also like the foot pedal on the MK better. When my motorguide tour goes it will be replaced with a fortrex.

If you're looking to go to the great lakes you need bigger. I was out on a 16' tracker on Onieda and it was scary. Actually ended up breaking the welds on the bow and transom totaling the boat. Even with my 20' BassCat on the same water with high winds it was bad. Onieda is much smaller than Erie or Ontario. The great lakes are a completely different animal. Even besides the wind you need to worry about larger boat wakes. That boat will be OK on the Upper Chesapeake and surrounding areas. It's beter to be safe than sorry.

I used to have a 2013 Pro165. I had three 27 series batteries and a 3 bank dual pro charger in there. The charger was mounted to the brackets at the transom. Trolling motor batteries got a dual tray and cranking battery got a single. It was VERY tight. Im talking maybe 1" to spare but it did fit. I believe your boat is the same bilge configuration as mine. Seeing the lights wasn't really an option. I just kind of had to look to see what color the glow was. Not many options with as tight as it is there. Some people put the charger in the box behind the seats, drill a hole and run the wires to the batteries. I did not want to give up the space.

Quicksilver is the same stuff. Only Mercury dealers can sell the Mercury brand.

I have a Ci4 and an FK. I like the FK better. I actually like the FJ better than the Ci4. I am just not a fan of composite reels. Performance wise the Ci4 hasn't let me down, drag and durability are great. I do hate the foam grip though.