Hard to believe that I'm closing in on 5 years with my 2013 Puma FTD. Since day 1 when I put it on a lift in a covered slip, and on average, I've fished probably at least 2 days a week year-round. I just returned from a 5 week stay at Lake of the Ozarks, and literally fished every day. So, it's safe to say I've logged some serious seat time in my Puma.
For cars, motorcycles and boats -- I typically get an itch for upgrading at about the 5 year mark, and it becomes a challenge to fend off the urge to get something new. I've been waiting for that to set in for my Puma. Even after this past 5 week run....the itch just hasn't set in. I love this boat.
There's really nothing (overall performance, reliability, fit and finish, storage, fishability, comfort and aesthetics) I feel I'm missing. I get in the boat, I go, I fish, I enjoy. I spent the entire day yesterday doing my typical top-to-bottom cleaning, polishing, waxing, and screws/bolts tightening check (didn't find a single fastener loose).
The only two things I'm getting an itch for are an Ultrex and upgraded electronics. The 80 Fortrex and Humminbirds that came with the boat still do a fine job and work perfectly -- but I think spot lock would be nice and some higher resolution and bells and whistles on the new Humminbirds would be valuable accessories upgrade. Perhaps some day.
Meanwhile, thank you BCB for designing and building one of the finest bass boats out there. I'm a customer for life.
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Originally Posted by FishStalker
