This has been an outstanding series. I’ve been shopping around for my first glass boat and this is the best information I’ve found anywhere. Thanks
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger!
@danlaur79733 жыл бұрын
One of the best built boats on the market & there service department is 2nd to none
@joshcoates23393 жыл бұрын
Well that was close!!! I had my drill in my hand and was headed for the garage 🤣🤣
@simondoran69793 жыл бұрын
Ken, I like the level of detail these reviews go to and the care you take to ensure the viewers understand your rating system is based on your preferences, which may not suit everyone. Each person should set criteria that matches their needs and dreams. I also appreciate the bits of technical knowledge (like cavitation, propeller design, etc.) that are sprinkled throughout this series. Have a great day!
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Simon that's crazy what you just said, I will drop the first video in a series of understanding props and lower units tomorrow!!!!
@timroyall65133 жыл бұрын
Bass Cats are go-fast boats for sure. Always have been. The ride looks really good as well. Maybe the next boat for Mr. Smith?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
anything is possible!
@johnwolff10433 жыл бұрын
The pvs holes on the prop allow the exhaust to go across the prop blades so the blades have less water they are pushing against which allows faster spin up. 2 strokes need the higher rpms for the power curve. 4 strokes dont typically need the pvs holes. I did lots of fiddling with pvs holes when i had my Allison xb21 and Merc 250 2 stroke.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
John I think you heard him say he normally turns a 24p and was able to get hole shot with a 27 with the holes
@gar583 жыл бұрын
These boat reviews are great. Really enjoyed watching you last night on Live Stream with THM and BYB. Lots of good info with some fun added to it. Can’t wait till you’re on there again.👍🏼
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ, I told them after how much I enjoyed it, was like sitting around and talking with two old bass club buddies, was great fun and I'll do it anytime they ask!
@bnasty86533 жыл бұрын
Ok I’m impressed
@cjr44973 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to have this boat!
@stevenbates59213 жыл бұрын
Love the Razorback toboggan!!!! WPS!
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Go Hogs!
@daviddawson51363 жыл бұрын
You should consider when you have your finalists taking the factory tour of each. Basscat is the best tour I've been on.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
David I WISH I had that kind of time and budget!
@billyhaney66963 жыл бұрын
What do you know about Gator Trax They make a high end alum bass boat ??
@derrickhouse70633 жыл бұрын
Now that's a fast boat.
@bakervinci1633 жыл бұрын
I heard the carpet on the lynx is about an 8 on the stemp meter , but rolls pretty true. Always putt it about a foot pass and you can’t miss.
@keithnovick52283 жыл бұрын
A belated Happy New Year and I now know what my next boat will be!
@aj06bolt12r3 жыл бұрын
Whatever mount he's got holding that graph on the front is solid as a rock
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
BBT mount, see the one on my new boat, he's even more stable.
@civilized57343 жыл бұрын
The Lynx is a bad machine for such a big fishing deck...that one seems to fit you perfectly...the Eyra is the go fast boat for BCB
@brandonorlando23383 жыл бұрын
triton on lake Amistad is incredible 200ft with 3 or 4ft chop and my old triton 21 with 250 is a damn beast in rough water
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
solid big water boat
@dannysuttles34873 жыл бұрын
I’ll tell ya what ken. I’ve been in a ranger all my life. Grew up up in em and swore I’d never own anything but a ranger. But if I bought a new one tomorrow it would be a cat lynx.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Danny it's certainly one of the best I've reviewed, specifically that is for us that want a wide body boat
@bobenweave98043 жыл бұрын
I like that Basscat doesn't make you sit in the floor like some, the seat is higher. But, I can't stand the front of them or the general design. That Ranger is beautiful though.
@stevenbates59213 жыл бұрын
Rangers or ugly. Bass Cats are the most beautiful boat on the water..... you can spot one a mile away.
@stevenbates59213 жыл бұрын
OBVIOUSLY that's just my opinion.
@bobenweave98043 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbates5921 I reckon, if you're into NASCAR they would be pretty, or train graffiti
@stevenbates59213 жыл бұрын
@@bobenweave9804 well I mean Rangers are great for the over 50 crowd if you like dull boring and predictable. LOL
@bobenweave98043 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbates5921 I guess you're all about hookers and cocaine.. Livin on the edge..
@bucknuts88242 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, I know this is a lot, but if you ever get time after your tin series is finished, you should do an 18/19 ft series. Try out the pantera 2, sabre, phoenix 819, etc. Just something I would like to see for us budget dudes. Thanks
@PushinWeightBaits3 жыл бұрын
As far as listed options on the BCB website, you’ll find the options in the brochure which you can flip through.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
thx
@ColeMcAuslandFishing2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one with a Lynx that has an issue with the boat wanting to dig in turns, just curious.
@KenSmithFishing2 жыл бұрын
I'm just careful at speed, any boat with that sharp a keel angle way forward will do that. It's why they cut rough water so well, but they will turn around on you if you aren't careful
@bakervinci1633 жыл бұрын
Ken if you are in Baton Rouge or coming through, come play some small ball with me. Baton Rouge country club was re done by Reese Jones and David Toms. It’s almost as good as the course I play in North Carolina that Tom Fazio designed. I have a cottage on the 10th hole.
@vhf25823 жыл бұрын
Looks like you did have any space on the passenger side to put both feet when running down the lake, just one.
@bryanpayne23543 жыл бұрын
Yes, without anyone in the boat, Just thinking that the wind might blow it around a little more even with someone in the front fishing. I know you've been a Ranger for a long time I'm just wondering why you want to get out of the Ranger brand. Is it cost, service, speed or dealer location. I had one love it got out of it stopped fishing for a while few years bought a alum. boat now I want to get back in another Ranger. I contacted ranger yesterday to try to get some information with No success. It's crazy
@kathlynpotts70163 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! I am watching this video as my husband has it on the TV. This brings back my worst nightmare!!!! I take towels, goggles, and my coat and cover myself as much as possible. I hold my large dogs' collars so they don't blow off the boat! The dogs are loving the high speed of course. This is not enjoyable to go fast! It makes me miserable as my husband enjoys and laughs to the fullest!!!!!
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
My dogs love the speed as long as it's not bumpy!
@jeffporter1003 жыл бұрын
What a great, informative video! Impressed with this boat! As close to everything I was looking for as any so far. Was that the prop slipping just before it gets on plane? Did that happen when the live wells were empty also or just when full?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
crud you know I don't remember, but if you go back in the video the first time he puts it on plane the livewell was empty, so you can probably hear if it did or not
@keithray91943 жыл бұрын
So what's your pick so far? I know it may not be the one you end up in but do you have one that has stood out to you?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Keith I really have tried to stay out of my own way on that, several that I like certain things about, pretty much aligned with my scoring
@joebreakmaster54423 жыл бұрын
You would love the Jaguar
@bryanpayne23543 жыл бұрын
looks like the front is setting high. May be just the way it's loaded. Not sure what it would be like fishing on a windy day. Meaning the front getting blowed around.
@trevorelliottfishing62623 жыл бұрын
No one was in it. Put 200lbs on the nose and they sit down.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Bryan you mean when it was sitting empty?
@adamportner81023 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know what you think is the best features of all the boats you tested. A list if you could combine them all into one boat. Tbh I'm looking at a custom boat so if I ask they can do it.
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Adam I've already thought about that, a Frankenstein boat with all the best parts from each, I'll do that video!
@stephengriffin20603 жыл бұрын
Ken, what size Bob’s Jack Plate was he running on this Lynx? A 10” ?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Stephen he just answered me, a 8"
@bakervinci1633 жыл бұрын
Not sure I want my graphs flush mounted. I won’t be able to see them.
@jamssosv3 жыл бұрын
I know you want a glass boat but at least take a look at Gator Trax Strike Series before you write your check. Here's the video on the one Keith Poche is buying. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWewh4KLnJalbtU&feature=emb_title It will run big water fast and handle stumps with ease. Team Marine Service recently put out a video on it.
@tonyhale55692 ай бұрын
Which boat did you choose and in your opinion what was the top 3
@KenSmithFishing2 ай бұрын
Tony my top three were phoenix, bass cat and blazer. I asked for pricing from BC and B and chose the Cat, in hindsight I 100% made the correct decision
@stephengriffin20603 жыл бұрын
Ken, one other thing. What brand mount was he using for the front graph mount?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
Stephen I'm also certain it was a Precision Sonar.
@bakervinci1633 жыл бұрын
Damn No livescope ?
@scottfrost89563 жыл бұрын
Ken, is the extra hole in the prop only for bass cats?
@KenSmithFishing3 жыл бұрын
No it would work on any boat that you want some prop slip on hole shot to get the RPM''s up