Jeff Dobson getting flung out

[Phoenix 921]

and yes I have own two ranger 2004 VX 521 and 2012 Z522 both great boats but will never beat a BC anywhere unless it's behind my truck.

[BassCatKev]

Thanks guys.

[FastBird]

Well....part of the allure to a Cat is the speed. I get that BCB has to play CYA to an extent, but you take a chance to some degree every time you set foot on a boat.

If it's your time...its your time....motor height be danged.

[FishinCustody]

I'm Ok with being a little bit behind if I get there safely.

20+ years of law enforcement, I've seen what happens to people who like to live right on the very edge. It does not take much to fall off.

Edited to add that I'm not saying that in response to this specific incident.

[32regulator]

My jag runs like crap with motor low. 1”-1 1/2” above pad is the sweet spot!

[OldTimer57]

That's not possible. It will blow out non-stop. Even 1 ½" below the pad is a very high motor position. 1.5" above the pad is high for a bullet/allison/stroker

[Bass Cat Boats]

The Jaguar mentiones has a SportMaster case which changes everything.

[OldTimer57]

Certainly makes a difference. I assumed traditional lower unit. At +1.5" LOTS of interesting things can happen, and happen quite quickly. From experience with an Allison XR.

[fredcarl]

It is very important to keep engine heights low on all Bass Cat models and the company has stressed that for a long time. The more boat with hydraulic plates the more they like engines lower.

so what is the factory recommended engine height and where do you measure

[Bass Cat Boats]

The factory tries to set them at a standard setting, though they do not recommend a height as there is no one height. They like 23 3/4” to start with.

[Hollada]

. They like 23 3/4” to start with.

??

23 3/4 PTP - Now that is low!

[Bass Cat Boats]

Yes, and they don’t suggest over 24 1/4” on most. Some rigs do run higher and most won’t.

[OldTimer57]

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23 3/4 PTP - Now that is low!

They are referring to the usual mounting bracket top (top of transom) to pad measurement, rather than prop to pad measurement. :)