BASS CAT PROBLEMS

[senkochuker]

I herd at the show this week that there has been some guy's having problems with there Jag's from what I herd jag's from 1997 to 1999 had some problems with broken transims and it was caused from rotted wood, they do have a fix for the problem i guess.

[smbassman]

There maybe an isolated case and if it's going to happen, it wouldn't surprise me to happen here in Michigan with the great lakes pounding that most boats get.

I have heard nothing of a widespread issue with any year BassCat or any specific model.  It is a fact that BassCat's before 2000 were made with wood (as almost all boats were).  If the transom got cracked and was not repaired the wood will get wet and eventually rot.

I am not sure the point of your post, but if you have a 1997-1999 Jag, I wouldn't worry too much.  You have an awesome boat.  If you're the one with the rotten transom, I suggest you call BassCat directly.  I am sure they will help you out!  Let me know if you need the number.

[MBell]

I remember when looking at new boats in 02' many manufactuers still used wood to my suprise.  I went with triton for this very reason. 
-Matt 

[Revtro]

BassCat's are extremely well made boats. ('04,'05,'07 Customer Satisfaction Awards) In fact, IMO some of the best.  So my guess is that this is an isolated incidence.  I took a look on the owners board and did a Google search for info on this and came up empty.  There are a lot of things that explain a problem like this.  For instance, did the owner use a transom saver?  I don't care what a dealer tells you, you must always use one if you have a big outboard, unless you think you'll never hit a pothole.  That could easily explain such a problem.

[djkimmel]

If none of you Bass Cat regulars can substantiate this 'rumor' with any cases of actual people, let me know and I will remove this thread.

Rumors without substance are not productive for anyone or anything in my opinion. Usually just cause needless problems.

[smbassman]

Dan,

I can't speak for BassCat directly, but being an owner and hanging around the BassCat website where Rick Pierce (BassCat owner) regularly posts and responds to issues, questions, RUMORS etc, I don't think they would request you to censor or delete these posts.  BassCat's reputation is well established enough to survive this.  I am also sure that if there was an issue as stated, BassCat would do anything they could to take care of it.

So I don't think there is any need to delete these posts.

[BASS FISHERMAN]

i send PM to this senkochuker i thinks 
aftur thinkin bout it fur a spell i getts to wondurin ifin i sends PM to sumeones diffurunt thans senkochuker 
all good thing i say to him in said PM 
i tll hims Bass Cats Boats are verrie well made boat an they are made to lass fur yeers of hard use 
i not sayin thay nevur has troobles with thay boats butt ones heer i see thays are verrie good indeed 
i allso gives him the idea to call the neerest Bass Cats deelore down in indiana with questiuns bout said boats 
i allso getts to wondurin ifin this senkochuker knows whut a PM is an hows to get into thar to reeds it 

BASS CATS BOAT RULE 

[Revtro]

Yeah, I don't think this thread is a problem.  There are enough BassCat owners on this board like smbassman and myself who can testify to the quality of the boats and the integrity of the company in dealing with any issues that arise.  They have a great reputation for a reason.  And in this instance I completely agree with BASS FISHERMAN... BassCat Boats do rule.  More and more people up in these here parts are starting to realize it, as evidenced by the growing number of BassCats you see at tournaments.  One Tuesday night I saw 4 of them in a field of only 20 boats. 

[djkimmel]

Your wish is my command...

[Langer]

Your wish is my command...

If theres still two wishes left I'll take a brand new Bass Cat

[BASS FISHERMAN]

now i gets to lookin at how this senkochuker puts his wurds heer on this forum i am startin to thinks this is a partnur of mine in diskize an tryin to be funnie 
i mite be rong bout this but i dont thinks so 
ifin this is my partnur in diskize he shood cume out an tells how i scares the sh!( frum him with me fast boat 
i heed out into the big watur an i trims hur up 
an aways we go with this partnur beggin me to slows hur on down 
the big watur and big waves scares my partnur reel bad 
sumetimes he muss lay down in the bottum of me boat juss to get hold of him self 

BASS CATS BOAT RULE 

[OUTLAW]

Do you have to change his dipper when you run the lake? I don't wear one myself I just wait till I get a good chance and do it. Right bass fisherman.

[BASS FISHERMAN]

i has ben thinkin bout this senkochuker an i no who this senkochuker
is in reel life 
senkochuker  once live on edge of indian channle of the grand rivur but thay run hims out of thar 
then this senkochuker move up neer newagos areias wheer he live today an that is wheer he keeps he rangers boat 
senkochuker  was proud ownur of bass cat boats at one times!!but cence has move on to rangers boat  he has foun that theese bass cats boat rides to high up on pad resultin in to hi of speed fur hims  rangers seem to ride alitle lowur resultin in much lowur speed
this senkochuker is abit biggur thans bass fishermans an this senkochuker is one of them guys who wheers wurkin boots with shorts on in summer time 
he is allso one who shaves all he hair off an then pulls he fishin hat down tite 
evin aftur all of this i still likes this senkochuker 

1974 TERRY BOATS RULE 

[Dan]

I have a 97 Jag and haven't had a lick of problems with the hull, transom etc. I would keep it forever if the motor would last that long. I will be going down to the Bass Cat invitational in Mountain Home Ark and will keep my ear out, but I have regular contact with a half dozen cat owners and they couldn't be more pleased with their rigs.

[djkimmel]

Your wish is my command...

If theres still two wishes left I'll take a brand new Bass Cat

Maybe I should be a little more detailed...? (or at least add some lawyer-ese type disclaimer... in tiny all caps script of course... )

[Langer]

Your wish is my command...

If theres still two wishes left I'll take a brand new Bass Cat

Maybe I should be a little more detailed...? (or at least add some lawyer-ese type disclaimer... in tiny all caps script of course... )

You'll have to do that for next time!    I would like the boat to have some tan in it to match my truck (3rd wish).  When can I pick it up?

[djkimmel]

I'll get back to you... probably two weeks...

[Savage]

Oh, you Basscat owners are so sensitive.  Lighten up!  The boats are great, they go fast, stay dry and all boat brands will eventually have problems.

Having said that, I still like to make fun of my buddy in the club who runs a B-kitty. I was wondering, if you pet one of those bass-kittens, do they purr?

Meeee-ow.....

[macbass]

savage you are right we pet it she purrs. We hit the gas pedal and all you see is the cats behind

[Revtro]

Oh, you Basscat owners are so sensitive.  Lighten up!  The boats are great, they go fast, stay dry and all boat brands will eventually have problems.

Nah, we're not really all that sensitive.  Just trying to dispell unwarranted rumors.  Cat owners just tend to be pretty brand loyal that way.  That's all.  Like I said below, this thread really isn't that big of a deal.  I do need to lighten up though but my weight is a totally different issue.  And by the way, when I pet mine she purrs.  That rumor is definitely true.   uh..not that I ever do that...er.. never mind.