The Production of My New Boat

[aniceguy]

A while back I started the process of trying to sell my boat and buy another, the entire time I thought a marginal jump in cost made sense, so off I went. I scoured the US and Canada for the right fit and boat, maybe im picky dunno but I just couldntfind the right product, I thought i did recently but realized via an engine report it was a ticking time bomb. So my wife sat me down annd said " just buy a new one already" So off I went searching for the right boat for me. After researching talking to some very knowledgable Bass guys there was no doubt in my mind that Bass Cat was the maker of my new boat The talk family business, customer loyalty, the premier boat buidler JD and Power winner. Well as I go through the process I get it.

Im not a pro angler simply a regular Joe yet everytime I talk to the company I feel as if Im the only client they ever had...talk about a great feeling!!!!

 

Im seriously am understanding the loyalty cat owners have to the brand. Im in a business that is brand loyal and by far and I ll say heads and leaps the people at BCB are ahead of the curve on other builders big.!!!!!

 

Every time I had a question it was recieved and answered fully, they are doing additional rigging without hesitation and are just a god send to deal with.

 

I had some emails sent today of my build I ll have more as time goes closer to the delivery date... Im going to try and keep it going for those that have some interest and a longer term blog on the boat and what I do with it.

 

the hull ou tof the mold

 

 

the cap out of the molds

 

 

When it was said that its a family company I understand, as I felt like I was talking to a brother today down there!!!

the initial progress, this is awsome as I intend to document the entire process

 

 

 

I thought this was neat as it appears the cooler section is divided into two sections and seperates drinks from food

 

 

a really nice side view of the hull

 

 

and finally the completed unit!!!!!!!!

 

 

todays pictures sent hopefully Im not boring anyone, the wiring has begun, they recieved all my cables and are starting to attach them. The cosole will be neat as you see there is a recess for a ram mount built into it so the 997 will be front and center. I also added some back up lights my logic was that it will be real easy seeing a skinny ramp dark in the mornings

 

here is the wiring harness for the boat

 

 

Here is a neat shot of the process of drilling out the rod locker for the rod organizers to go in

 

 

the console as I said with the recessed part for the ram mount and the holes for the smart craft guages

 

 

the beginnings of the wiring process on the front deck by the foot pedal

 

 

finally a nice shot of the entire hull

 

 

Enjoy

 

I think I put every single option on it I could for the most part so it is a " no need to buy anything" boat and Im sitting on pins waiting until May to get it...I ll post more as I get them from the factory

Edited April 15, 2010 by aniceguy

[Banger68]

That is awesome being able to see your boat come together peice by peice. I'm excited enough just getting one off the dealers floor. Getting the step by step must be really getting you anxious.

[charlesn]

Nice lavender and purple boat Barney - very manly.

 

You made a good choice in boat brands Milo. If I were ever forced to part ways with my Champ, I'd be in a Bass Cat/Yamaha shortly thereafter I'm pretty sure.

[aniceguy]

Nice lavender and purple boat Barney - very manly.

 

You made a good choice in boat brands Milo. If I were ever forced to part ways with my Champ, I'd be in a Bass Cat/Yamaha shortly thereafter I'm pretty sure.

 

 

ya silver and charcoal on the hull just dont show well in the pictures do they

Edited April 15, 2010 by aniceguy

[TC1OZ]

That's amazing! I don't think I'd have the patience.... I'd be at the factory asking if I can help lolol...

 

Great post, keep em coming! Love the process!

[hirk]

I saw this posted on another board and didn't realize it was you until I saw the name,you have too many internet handles:)Congrates,nice step up from the green machine:)

[misfish]

Milo,thats a sweet looking ride.

Can you have your wife, talk to mine.LOL

 

Looking forward to the finished product.

[aniceguy]

Hirk I ll miss the green hornet.....Brian happy wife happy life is all I can say

[Gerritt]

Nice shots of a nice boat! what are you going to power her with?

[lew]

I really enjoy these kinda threads so please keep the pictures and update coming whenever you can.

 

Your gonna have a great lookin ride when it's all done.

[aniceguy]

No problem Lew will do as I get them Gerritt I ll only have a 200 pro xs on the back I wanted to put an sho but the dealer wasnt a yamaha guy

[ohhenrygsr]

Oh well you will be very happy with the pro XS. I think J.P Derose is getting his built as well

[Pigeontroller]

Very cool, keep the reports coming!

[aniceguy]

Well bass cat is coming to the completion of the boat itself and is waiting for the engine to rig it, it should be carpetted today and then can rest a bit

here is the front of my dash with the 788 on it, I have a new one here at home that I ll more then likely sell at some point as this one is direct from the factory the remington steel color is more pronounced today I just love how the troling motor is intrigated into the entire hull here, its a far up on the bow so I ll need to get use to that

 

I can see how if I stuff the bow on a wave its of no consequence to anything, pretty sleek on the front end

 

 

 

I asked for 4 aluminum battery trays and it just makes the bilge look smart, lots of wires and room in there for sure

 

 

even without the steering wheel it looks super sharp with the duel trim for the plate and engine trim,

the 997 should look nice into the built in ram mount on the groove

 

 

I think in this picture you can begin to see the charcoal of the hull, sweet colors I think, the jack plate is on and wires are run just waiting for the engien to get rigged I can also see the passanger counsole is added

 

 

Finally a finished product sans carpet...every day its like a kid in a candy store on this

 

Edited April 16, 2010 by aniceguy

[gotfish]

Being able to see your new boat in production is just awsome. Being able to boat over a thousand Crappie in the past 2week in your old green hornet is even better. Looking forward to seeing your new ride on the water. Ya I know, going by me doing 80.

 

Cheers

[aniceguy]

Being able to see your new boat in production is just awsome. Being able to boat over a thousand Crappie in the past 2week in your old green hornet is even better. Looking forward to seeing your new ride on the water. Ya I know, going by me doing 80.

 

Cheers

glad to see the ole hornet is getting a fresh slime coat.....when's the fish fry

[aniceguy]

glad to see the ole hornet is getting a fresh slime coat.....when's the fish fry

 

 

I was lucky enough to get some shots today of the carpet going into the boat hope you enjoy let me know what you think of things

 

 

 

[irishfield]

Tell me the carpet is gray/charcoal and not moss greeeeen....

[aniceguy]

Tell me the carpet is gray/charcoal and not moss greeeeen....

 

its a grey charcoal not moss green lol....

[MCTFisher9120]

wow dude. Great process and boat, love the pictures. Continue adding to this thread pictures and stuff.

 

Thanks for sharing,

MTBF

[solopaddler]

Awesome buddy she's gonna be sweet!

 

I'll never step foot in it though.

 

No way no how I'm getting in boat with you that does 85mph.

[aniceguy]

Awesome buddy she's gonna be sweet!

 

I'll never step foot in it though.

 

No way no how I'm getting in boat with you that does 85mph.

 

 

your safe might do 73 max

[aniceguy]

wow dude. Great process and boat, love the pictures. Continue adding to this thread pictures and stuff.

 

Thanks for sharing,

MTBF

 

 

hopefully mike you ll join a local CBAF bass club and we can meet one day

[MCTFisher9120]

hopefully mike you ll join a local CBAF bass club and we can meet one day

 

Next year is the plan. I'll finally have some good rods and reels to be able to fish with and some cash to enter this stuff.

 

See you next year haha.

[Billy Bob]

Very nice except for the Humminbird...I would of definitely went with a TWO Lowrance HDS units with side scan and networked and Ethernet together.

 

Good Fishing with the new toy,

Bob