Boat Rigging Tips and Update on 23 Puma STS

John Crews is most of the way done rigging his 2023 Bass Cat Boats Puma STS. Check out his tips and update of where he currently is.
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[@codyhooser3333]

You are 1 of my favorites to follow. Respect you rigging your boat yourself. I haven't been fishing since my son Logan commented Suicide 5 yrs ago, but your making me want to go cast a line..

[@douglasspickler4925]

Excellent boat rigging John Crews.

[@codyhooser3333]

Dang John, I'm about 20 yrs behind on the technology that you are up to date to. And you installing all that on your own? I'm blown away. Keep them videos coming my brother 🙏 💯

[@chadbrown4235]

I just bought a balzout mount this year. Customer service was extremely nice, and put up with my questions when I called. They are high priced, but worth it. 'Merica

[@cgraz3383]

Question, how do you find time to fish professionally while running a lure company and coaching the Green Bay Packers? 😂

[@JohnCrews]

Cloning is the only way

[@cgraz3383]

@@JohnCrews I think of you every time I watch them. It’s uncanny!

[@jordanpadilla99]

For your lowrance unit at the console. Which transducers do you have hooked up to it on the transom ? Do you just have 1 thru hull transducer hooked up to your console lowrance unit ? Or do you also have a transom mounted transducers hooked up to it also ? Thanks

[@binkwood]

These rigging videos are my favorite! It's my understanding that lithium batteries can't be charged in temperatures below 32 degrees. Do you have some kind of heating system for your batteries when you are in sub freezing temperatures?

[@mikethetoolman8776]

pricier batteries have build in heater and high temp and low temp cutout sensors to prevent issues

[@JohnCrews]

Old school heating pads or a shop light will heat up battery components enough

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

It's surprising that one 12 volt lithium can run all those graph's.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

@@rowdybroomstick6394 and the engine and the live wells plus lighting for 8-9 hrs easily

[@brucecrosby8552]

John I really enjoy your boat rigging videos, you do a really nice job. I would like to bring my boat by to get a hand from you! lol

[@JohnCrews]

😮

[@cheetoz6902]

How do you go about insulating the tm power buss bar

[@JohnCrews]

I just wrapped all the exposed metal with electrical tape

[@brib_brib_brib_bri]

Love these rigging vids. Thanks JC.

[@troycote4503]

Basscat makes a gorgeous boat A friend of mine has bought 3. His latest boats a Puma also.

[@Timmerman0602]

That’s the second hint in this video… Sounds like someone might be getting a PowerPole trolling motor…??

[@mikethetoolman8776]

only been waiting for 3-4 yrs now

[@kmby1531]

"The move" is coming

[@ericgilchrist9808]

So you run power for livescope from that buss bar at the bow? Do you put a switch on it?

[@timgallagher6529]

The look you got at BassU when you said you were only running the two batteries.

[@JohnCrews]

😂😂

[@DHW448]

Nice rig, young man. Good luck this season.

[@jeffj3785]

If you have time at some point could you do a video on when to use a beaver style bait vs. a craw style on a Texas rig

[@gregc2621]

Whenever you want

[@codyhooser3333]

Keep those videos going Bro. People like me are waiting on that Stuff!!!!

[@troyroach1277]

A good while back, you posted a video where you showed 4 or 5 Lithium batteries you were going to run. Did you find that was overkill and that’s why you’re only running 2 now? Great video.

[@JohnCrews]

Lithium Pros has put more power into their batteries and the Power Pole Charge optimizes them so well

[@EricRomines]

Good stuff man! Good luck this season 👍👍

[@bcallisjr]

Heck yeah

[@codyhooser3333]

Keep those videos coming bro. People like me that own their own business doing Lawn care can't even afford batteries anymore, but I want you to succeed in Bass fishing. Sorry I waked you trying to follow IKE at the Memorial Trny on Eagle Mountain Lake in the Bass Master Memorial trny. No hard feelings.

[@jacksonbeverly3250]

Why the ferite next to lvs34 , I thought garmin said to install it on the power wire at the head unit

[@JohnCrews]

It says to put one there in directions

[@raidernai6646]

I'm very interested in how the one 36V battery handles. It's interesting that you only went with one when the other pros are promoting 2 for all the electronics.

[@tomkaravites2371]

How are you insulating your front bus bar

[@cantcatchafish]

Also curious to know…

[@jrob7538]

Didn't finish watching the video?

[@cantcatchafish]

@@jrob7538watched the entire video but didn’t see any explanation.

[@jrob7538]

@@cantcatchafish I didn't read your whole comment, my bad

[@JohnCrews]

Electrical tape over anything metal

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

If you think about how a motor toter work's compared to a transom saver bar you'd realize that the bar going down to the trailer is the only way to actually stop any sort of flex in the transom. The motor toter at best only helps stop damage to trim system, the whole weight of the motor is out in the air without any outside source of support to stop unseen flex going down the highway.

[@briancarman4818]

So who's your hockey team John?

[@JohnCrews]

Hurricanes

[@o2man98]

So PowerPole trolling motor is just around the corner........

[@waynelagarde7956]

@John Crews can you tell me where you got that battery terminal extender at?

[@JohnCrews]

From Bass Cat

[@ferkxd451]

Each gas tank has it's own lithium battery. Scary

[@Jhelfer]

What’s your thoughts on power poles over raptors

[@JohnCrews]

No experience with Raptors and no problems with Power Poles

[@steviek242]

Brushless Minn Kota???? Hearing rumors

[@mikethetoolman8776]

power pole TM

[@derrickdean5918]

Please show transducers on the back. I have interference

[@Mags120fish1]

How do you insulate that buss bar in the bow?

[@richardcranium5839]

john, hockey guys dont need a boat to fish lol