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  1. shapfromla
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    #21 11-29-2018, 12:22 PM
    It's always funny how people put there blinders on when talking about real world boat speeds.

    Guys, both boats are excellent platforms that perform very well on an all around performance basis. The Puma is a faster boat than the 920. It's probably not much on a normal fully loaded tournament day. I'd say average 2-3 mph depending on setup. The 920 will, on average, out hole shot the Puma from my experience so the Puma will have to play a little catch-up which on a long run will happen.

    Stock boats, stock motors, optimal setup the Puma is capable of better top end numbers by 3-5 mph. However, I think those numbers get a little closer on a fully loaded out tournament rig with 2 big boys and all their tackle as said above in the 2-3 mph range.

    They are close enough in top end that a poorly setup/driven PUMA will be taken down by a well setup/driven 920. That's where the difference comes in many times.

    Both excellent boats again and if you want to run faster than a Cat then you should look at a Bullet, Allison, Stroker, or Gambler or in some cases a Blazer but not the 625. Only the 202. That's all folks.
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    #22 11-29-2018, 04:23 PM
    I have owned both brand boats, and they are extremely similar in speeds but the Cat has the edge in that. That is due to the fact of design and comparing two completely different boats. The 920 is a wide body boat and should be closer compared to the Lynx. A Puma would be closer to a 721 due to design even though the 721 is longer. The 921 is closer to the Jaguar. The Pantera Classic is similar to the 819 etc. The Bass Cat has a narrower hull, usually, which will allow higher speeds compared to wider hull boats. The Cat is more agile and fun to drive, in my opinion, but each boat has their great points. They are the only two boat brands I would look at in the current market. I love my Eyra and if had to get a new boat this week, it would again get a Cat, probably a Eyra or Lynx
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    #23 11-29-2018, 07:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Craigjc00 View Post
    Can someone translate please?
    I'll try it. The Puma will easily be the faster boat. If you want to out fish both the Puma and 920 after you arrive at your spot, get a Ranger 520. If there is a cross chop, then the Ranger 520 will be there first. How's that?
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    #24 11-29-2018, 08:14 PM
    I’m always amazed at how many other brand loyalists are always lurking on this board.
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    #25 11-29-2018, 08:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Brownmaniac View Post
    Who catches fish at 80 mph?? I just wish I could blow up flybyy's avatar
    Who catches fish at 25 mph?
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    #26 11-29-2018, 08:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Brownmaniac View Post
    Who catches fish at 80 mph?? I just wish I could blow up flybyy's avatar
    LMAO. Gonna keep quiet in this one
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    #27 11-30-2018, 06:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Kittycat2012 View Post
    LMAO. Gonna keep quiet in this one
    thats probably best!!! U need to b doing ur phone pre fishing, and worried about that azz thumping u gonna get Saturday!!
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    #28 11-30-2018, 10:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jigman51 View Post
    I'll try it. The Puma will easily be the faster boat. If you want to out fish both the Puma and 920 after you arrive at your spot, get a Ranger 520. If there is a cross chop, then the Ranger 520 will be there first. How's that?
    A barge will also out fish them both, doesn't mean I want to drive one.
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    #29 11-30-2018, 05:01 PM
    I like the width of the front deck of the 920. It is wider than the Puma.
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    #30 11-30-2018, 08:50 PM
    Speed goes to Basscat now let's hear about construction which also goes completely to Basscat.
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    #31 12-01-2018, 05:21 PM
    Who catches fish at 72 mph?
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    #32 12-01-2018, 05:59 PM
    Just those of us that beat you to the spot you found two days ago 30 miles away...
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    #33 12-01-2018, 06:06 PM
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    Just those of us that beat you to the spot you found two days ago 30 miles away...
    Ouch! Nuff said.
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    #34 12-04-2018, 10:31 PM
    Surely there's a Puma guy out here somewhere with a flashed SHO that can give us numbers..I'm sure the CAT will be faster....before flash and with stock prop, I was seeing 75 or so loaded with gear and 2 people...now, cool weather, with 2 people and 25 gallons gas, I'm seeing right at 80..single hitting 83...setup, and prop,work make as much difference as a flash.
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    #35 12-05-2018, 06:21 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by flybyy1 View Post
    thats probably best!!! U need to b doing ur phone pre fishing, and worried about that azz thumping u gonna get Saturday!!
    Stll waiting .........
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    #36 12-05-2018, 06:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bass Cat Boats View Post
    Just those of us that beat you to the spot you found two days ago 30 miles away...
    And have a limit in the livewell when you get there
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    #37 12-05-2018, 02:22 PM
    That's ok... Some of us learn how to find fish.. some learn how to find other peoples fish and try to outrun them there. we'll just find some more.
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    #38 12-05-2018, 09:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mossie3 View Post
    Who catches fish at 72 mph?
    Faster boats=less time driving/more time fishing. It’s not Rocket Science!
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    #39 12-06-2018, 09:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Craigjc00 View Post
    Can someone translate please?
    I will try and give it a shot . " Im jealous cuz you basscat guys outrun us Ranger guys all of the time so I have to compensate and lie saying my Ranger fishes better while I troll the BCB forum " . Was that OK ?
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    #40 12-06-2018, 06:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Gun Runner View Post
    I will try and give it a shot . " Im jealous cuz you basscat guys outrun us Ranger guys all of the time so I have to compensate and lie saying my Ranger fishes better while I troll the BCB forum " . Was that OK ?
    Very well said.
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