Ken, I like the level of detail these reviews go to and the care you take to ensure the viewers understand your rating system is based on your preferences, which may not suit everyone. Each person should set criteria that matches their needs and dreams. I also appreciate the bits of technical knowledge (like cavitation, propeller design, etc.) that are sprinkled throughout this series. Have a great day!
These boat reviews are great. Really enjoyed watching you last night on Live Stream with THM and BYB. Lots of good info with some fun added to it. Can’t wait till you’re on there again.👍🏼
Thanks DJ, I told them after how much I enjoyed it, was like sitting around and talking with two old bass club buddies, was great fun and I'll do it anytime they ask!
The pvs holes on the prop allow the exhaust to go across the prop blades so the blades have less water they are pushing against which allows faster spin up. 2 strokes need the higher rpms for the power curve. 4 strokes dont typically need the pvs holes. I did lots of fiddling with pvs holes when i had my Allison xb21 and Merc 250 2 stroke.
Hey Ken, I know this is a lot, but if you ever get time after your tin series is finished, you should do an 18/19 ft series. Try out the pantera 2, sabre, phoenix 819, etc. Just something I would like to see for us budget dudes. Thanks
Ken if you are in Baton Rouge or coming through, come play some small ball with me. Baton Rouge country club was re done by Reese Jones and David Toms. It’s almost as good as the course I play in North Carolina that Tom Fazio designed. I have a cottage on the 10th hole.
I like that Basscat doesn't make you sit in the floor like some, the seat is higher. But, I can't stand the front of them or the general design. That Ranger is beautiful though.
I’ll tell ya what ken. I’ve been in a ranger all my life. Grew up up in em and swore I’d never own anything but a ranger. But if I bought a new one tomorrow it would be a cat lynx.
I'm just careful at speed, any boat with that sharp a keel angle way forward will do that. It's why they cut rough water so well, but they will turn around on you if you aren't careful
Yes, without anyone in the boat, Just thinking that the wind might blow it around a little more even with someone in the front fishing. I know you've been a Ranger for a long time I'm just wondering why you want to get out of the Ranger brand. Is it cost, service, speed or dealer location. I had one love it got out of it stopped fishing for a while few years bought a alum. boat now I want to get back in another Ranger. I contacted ranger yesterday to try to get some information with No success. It's crazy
looks like the front is setting high. May be just the way it's loaded. Not sure what it would be like fishing on a windy day. Meaning the front getting blowed around.
Oh my gosh! I am watching this video as my husband has it on the TV. This brings back my worst nightmare!!!! I take towels, goggles, and my coat and cover myself as much as possible. I hold my large dogs' collars so they don't blow off the boat! The dogs are loving the high speed of course. This is not enjoyable to go fast! It makes me miserable as my husband enjoys and laughs to the fullest!!!!!
What a great, informative video! Impressed with this boat! As close to everything I was looking for as any so far. Was that the prop slipping just before it gets on plane? Did that happen when the live wells were empty also or just when full?
crud you know I don't remember, but if you go back in the video the first time he puts it on plane the livewell was empty, so you can probably hear if it did or not
I'd love to know what you think is the best features of all the boats you tested. A list if you could combine them all into one boat. Tbh I'm looking at a custom boat so if I ask they can do it.
Tony my top three were phoenix, bass cat and blazer. I asked for pricing from BC and B and chose the Cat, in hindsight I 100% made the correct decision
I know you want a glass boat but at least take a look at Gator Trax Strike Series before you write your check. Here's the video on the one Keith Poche is buying. ua-cam.com/video/S6MVOUg1r8s/v-deo.html&feature=emb_title It will run big water fast and handle stumps with ease. Team Marine Service recently put out a video on it.
This has been an outstanding series. I’ve been shopping around for my first glass boat and this is the best information I’ve found anywhere. Thanks
Thanks Roger!
One of the best built boats on the market & there service department is 2nd to none
Well that was close!!! I had my drill in my hand and was headed for the garage 🤣🤣
Ken, I like the level of detail these reviews go to and the care you take to ensure the viewers understand your rating system is based on your preferences, which may not suit everyone. Each person should set criteria that matches their needs and dreams. I also appreciate the bits of technical knowledge (like cavitation, propeller design, etc.) that are sprinkled throughout this series. Have a great day!
Simon that's crazy what you just said, I will drop the first video in a series of understanding props and lower units tomorrow!!!!
Love the Razorback toboggan!!!! WPS!
Go Hogs!
Ok I’m impressed
Bass Cats are go-fast boats for sure. Always have been. The ride looks really good as well. Maybe the next boat for Mr. Smith?
anything is possible!
Man I would love to have this boat!
These boat reviews are great. Really enjoyed watching you last night on Live Stream with THM and BYB. Lots of good info with some fun added to it. Can’t wait till you’re on there again.👍🏼
Thanks DJ, I told them after how much I enjoyed it, was like sitting around and talking with two old bass club buddies, was great fun and I'll do it anytime they ask!
Now that's a fast boat.
The pvs holes on the prop allow the exhaust to go across the prop blades so the blades have less water they are pushing against which allows faster spin up. 2 strokes need the higher rpms for the power curve. 4 strokes dont typically need the pvs holes. I did lots of fiddling with pvs holes when i had my Allison xb21 and Merc 250 2 stroke.
John I think you heard him say he normally turns a 24p and was able to get hole shot with a 27 with the holes
A belated Happy New Year and I now know what my next boat will be!
What do you know about Gator Trax They make a high end alum bass boat ??
You should consider when you have your finalists taking the factory tour of each. Basscat is the best tour I've been on.
David I WISH I had that kind of time and budget!
I heard the carpet on the lynx is about an 8 on the stemp meter , but rolls pretty true. Always putt it about a foot pass and you can’t miss.
Whatever mount he's got holding that graph on the front is solid as a rock
BBT mount, see the one on my new boat, he's even more stable.
Hey Ken, I know this is a lot, but if you ever get time after your tin series is finished, you should do an 18/19 ft series. Try out the pantera 2, sabre, phoenix 819, etc.
Just something I would like to see for us budget dudes. Thanks
Ken if you are in Baton Rouge or coming through, come play some small ball with me. Baton Rouge country club was re done by Reese Jones and David Toms. It’s almost as good as the course I play in North Carolina that Tom Fazio designed. I have a cottage on the 10th hole.
triton on lake Amistad is incredible 200ft with 3 or 4ft chop and my old triton 21 with 250 is a damn beast in rough water
solid big water boat
The Lynx is a bad machine for such a big fishing deck...that one seems to fit you perfectly...the Eyra is the go fast boat for BCB
I like that Basscat doesn't make you sit in the floor like some, the seat is higher.
But, I can't stand the front of them or the general design. That Ranger is beautiful though.
Rangers or ugly. Bass Cats are the most beautiful boat on the water..... you can spot one a mile away.
OBVIOUSLY that's just my opinion.
@@stevenbates5921 I reckon, if you're into NASCAR they would be pretty, or train graffiti
@@bobenweave9804 well I mean Rangers are great for the over 50 crowd if you like dull boring and predictable. LOL
@@stevenbates5921 I guess you're all about hookers and cocaine.. Livin on the edge..
As far as listed options on the BCB website, you’ll find the options in the brochure which you can flip through.
thx
I’ll tell ya what ken. I’ve been in a ranger all my life. Grew up up in em and swore I’d never own anything but a ranger. But if I bought a new one tomorrow it would be a cat lynx.
Danny it's certainly one of the best I've reviewed, specifically that is for us that want a wide body boat
Am I the only one with a Lynx that has an issue with the boat wanting to dig in turns, just curious.
I'm just careful at speed, any boat with that sharp a keel angle way forward will do that. It's why they cut rough water so well, but they will turn around on you if you aren't careful
Looks like you did have any space on the passenger side to put both feet when running down the lake, just one.
Yes, without anyone in the boat, Just thinking that the wind might blow it around a little more even with someone in the front fishing. I know you've been a Ranger for a long time I'm just wondering why you want to get out of the Ranger brand. Is it cost, service, speed or dealer location.
I had one love it got out of it stopped fishing for a while few years bought a alum. boat now I want to get back in another Ranger. I contacted ranger yesterday to try to get some information with No success. It's crazy
You would love the Jaguar
looks like the front is setting high. May be just the way it's loaded. Not sure what it would be like fishing on a windy day. Meaning the front getting blowed around.
No one was in it. Put 200lbs on the nose and they sit down.
Bryan you mean when it was sitting empty?
Oh my gosh! I am watching this video as my husband has it on the TV. This brings back my worst nightmare!!!! I take towels, goggles, and my coat and cover myself as much as possible. I hold my large dogs' collars so they don't blow off the boat! The dogs are loving the high speed of course. This is not enjoyable to go fast! It makes me miserable as my husband enjoys and laughs to the fullest!!!!!
My dogs love the speed as long as it's not bumpy!
What a great, informative video! Impressed with this boat! As close to everything I was looking for as any so far. Was that the prop slipping just before it gets on plane? Did that happen when the live wells were empty also or just when full?
crud you know I don't remember, but if you go back in the video the first time he puts it on plane the livewell was empty, so you can probably hear if it did or not
I'd love to know what you think is the best features of all the boats you tested. A list if you could combine them all into one boat. Tbh I'm looking at a custom boat so if I ask they can do it.
Adam I've already thought about that, a Frankenstein boat with all the best parts from each, I'll do that video!
Not sure I want my graphs flush mounted. I won’t be able to see them.
So what's your pick so far? I know it may not be the one you end up in but do you have one that has stood out to you?
Keith I really have tried to stay out of my own way on that, several that I like certain things about, pretty much aligned with my scoring
Damn No livescope ?
Ken, what size Bob’s Jack Plate was he running on this Lynx? A 10” ?
Stephen he just answered me, a 8"
Ken, is the extra hole in the prop only for bass cats?
No it would work on any boat that you want some prop slip on hole shot to get the RPM''s up
Which boat did you choose and in your opinion what was the top 3
Tony my top three were phoenix, bass cat and blazer. I asked for pricing from BC and B and chose the Cat, in hindsight I 100% made the correct decision
I know you want a glass boat but at least take a look at Gator Trax Strike Series before you write your check. Here's the video on the one Keith Poche is buying. ua-cam.com/video/S6MVOUg1r8s/v-deo.html&feature=emb_title
It will run big water fast and handle stumps with ease. Team Marine Service recently put out a video on it.
Ken, one other thing. What brand mount was he using for the front graph mount?
Stephen I'm also certain it was a Precision Sonar.