John doesn't like foot throttle that's why it's like that. And yes it has a worked lower unit
John doesn't like foot throttle that's why it's like that. And yes it has a worked lower unit
2000 Triton Tr21
2002 Mercury 250 Pro XB
Yep. Appreciate the heads up AllyFishing but Ive always been a hand throttle guy. Ive actually have been considering giving a hotfoot another try, I just wish there was something available besides the standard clunky squeaky old school hotfoot that they have been selling for decades without an update! Then again maybe it's just cause Ive never had a new one, or tried to tune one so that it's smoother?!...
And yes the lower has been worked by Propeller Dynamics with knowledge they gained running an SHO on an Ally. Mods are slight, but I could feel that it was hooked up better and tracked straighter. Even at 88 it felt hooked up and solid. They told me the same mods done to mine has gone well over 90 without issue. I know different hull, but still better than stock
2021 Phoenix 920 Elite / SHO 250
Bullet 21XD / 250 XB (Gone to a great home in LA)
"There is no such thing as a bad day fishing!"
When I first watched the video, I was like "He isn't trimming at all"! LOL!
It wasn't till a few comments that I realized you were using the hand throttle trim.
What's interesting is your left steering input isn't a constant bump. Its as needed. Some drivers it seems are constantly hammering the steering.
That to me is really knowing your boat. How it reacts and correcting it before it happens.
I have plenty buddies with BCB's, Blazer, and Bullets. A couple of them are smooth and can really get the most out of a hull.
Some can keep the boat flat, but it isn't pretty. I know having someone drive my boat would really speed up my learning curve.
I had an Eyra, but it handled different at faster speeds.
2016 BassCat Pantera II
Mercury 200 ProXs
You are absolutely correct on the foot throttles. I would have expected greater improvements on the working portions of the throttles by now. My hot foot from the 80's is no different than the one on my 2013 boat. In fact, I removed mine a year or so ago and readjusted it and lubricated it cuz it sounded like metal grinding on metal so I hear ya on that for sure!!
I didn't know Robbie worked SHO cases.
I'll look for ya in late September when the wife and I hit Hartwell for our annual vacation.
2013 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro
2023 Mercury Racing 300R
Bravo FS 30P
ProMax 30P
I thought I would need to buy a Stroker to kill myself in a bass boat. Good to know I can get a Cat with an SHO. Sick ride !
2021 Phoenix 920 Elite / SHO 250
Bullet 21XD / 250 XB (Gone to a great home in LA)
"There is no such thing as a bad day fishing!"
I had my Old Classic running in the 83 mph range for a while. It was a fun little rig to run. The outer chines would release on that one right around 80mph with a 27" Trophy and I thought it was awesome to feel that air pack under the outer corners or the hull. I've got a picture of it running 80 ish that shows the chines really well but can't figure out how to post the dang thing.
Chris Coupel
Paulina, La.
Here ya go shap. Very cool pic.
98 Bullet 20XD
225 Pro Max
Bass Cat employees should never comment on, step a foot, or lay a hand on a boat knowing it was flashed above ratings. We have a policy to stay away from assisting, working on, endorsing or commenting on anything with modifications that increase horsepower above boat ratings, or engines rigged which are above horsepower ratings. The staff at the lake was broad in spectrum.
2016 BassCat Pantera II
Mercury 200 ProXs
I totally understand the liability of ANYTHING modified. Also the business integrity that the employees must comply with.
It is however impressive of the performance of both hulls. Moreover I am impressed with his driving ability.
I was able to get my Eyra near the upper 70's, and was smooth doing it. The PII reacts quicker to inputs IMO while driving the chine. Basically I'm putting in to much steering input.
Was definitely educational watching the smooth inputs during that fast run!
2016 BassCat Pantera II
Mercury 200 ProXs
Chris Coupel
Paulina, La.
Pantera Classic with a 200 3.0 EFI was a nice ride.
I believe the belly tanks started in 2004 if memory serves me correctly. The 3.0 liter came out in 2003 but the 2.5 was still available several years after that. That 3.0 liter was a beast and nearly unbreakable. The man guy that bought my old classic in 2004 recently sold it and put a new optimax 200 on her. That 3.0 liter had well over 2000 hours on it. It kept enough gas flowing through the cylinders to keep it cool even without water!! LOL!
Chris Coupel
Paulina, La.
2016 BassCat Pantera II
Mercury 200 ProXs