First Look at my 2023 Bass Cat Puma STS

Check out the fist look at John Crews' brand new Bass Cat Puma STS bass boat. He just got it back from Arkansas and he shows you exactly all he has to do to the boat. Stay tuned for more rigging videos.
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[@mikeford9176]

My dream boat! Love bass cat boats. You are a lucky man. If I win the mega millions I will be driving one. Good luck in 2023!

[@rickrobinson5611]

great looking Cat

[@codyhooser3333]

Can't wait to see the videos with your install. Props to you for knowing how to put all that stuff together and make it look flawless ✨️

[@JohnCrews]

I appreciate that!

[@FoxXi3]

that powerpole trolling motor needs to drop

[@Paul-vn7ig]

Sweet ride! Definitely have a lot to do. Look forward to seeing it as you work thru it.

[@alphaclp440]

Sweet

[@josephhrnciar9376]

That’s a great looking boat John…..looking forward to seeing it done. Best of luck with it and the upcoming season!!

[@06SCOOTY06]

Love watching all your vids. Can't wait to see her all rigged up. Once again good luck this year!

[@EricRomines]

That’s one sweet ride!!

[@robpatterson2441]

Beautiful boat, John! Hope you have a wonderful and fulfilling season. God bless!

[@civilized5734]

Love it man! Sweet colors and nice setup you are looking at

[@bcallisjr]

Sweet ride!! Lots of rigging and a short time to dial it in!! 2023 is gonna be awesome!!

[@basscatlildave]

BassCat sure makes a work of art. I can’t wait to see your rigging video.

[@Steve-ey6iw]

Ohhh john! Flippin jealous..I want a new cat...you deserve it

[@hammerz7723]

Awesome John big time congratulations . That bad boy will get ya on the fish for sure.

[@chuckspencer2703]

Love these videos!

[@jeremypope9929]

Awesome boat. Yeah I wish I could smell that lol

[@The_reel_archer]

Love it brother!

[@richshackelford5793]

Nice ride

[@Steve-ey6iw]

Great stufff

[@gilvaladez2943]

Great Vid...

[@rex2837]

Great vid, thanks for the tip, active target 2 looks legit. It’s like looking into an aquarium, uh oh, Garmin, better get busy!

[@Steve-ey6iw]

R u gonna do a wiring video for this new boat. I got a lot of upgrade to do also..

[@waynelagarde7956]

That first tournament will be here before you know it. I can't wait to watch you compete this year.

[@JohnCrews]

Exactly!

[@johna9904]

you'd think your going to the moon with all those electronics. lol

[@MrWeezy-zz6ou]

Sweet rig John, can't wait to see her flying down Smith Mtn. for alil test and tune riding!! If ya need a passenger, I'll be at the launch waitn👍🤞

[@alexkoutdoor]

I see that tracker in the back. Off season boat?

[@JohnCrews]

That is my step-son's boat.

[@Jhelfer]

Good luck at okeechobee I got you in my fantasy fishing lineup .. let’s go!!

[@JohnCrews]

LFG

[@codyhooser3333]

Very nice brother ❤️ 👌 👍

[@JohnCrews]

Thanks ✌️

[@jeh5150]

BassCats are one of the best looking boats with no wrap on them. That particular color scheme would look sweet as is with just some Missile logos on it

[@bamadondon0495]

Is your update on your trolling motor power poles new trolling motor that's been a secret but not a secret forever now????? I doubt it they would want to release that we're in a big venue like a bassmaster classic or something right? Idk.. I know a few things, just enough to sound like I know what I'm talking about but not enough to be sure about anything! 😂😂✌️💪🎣

[@mikethetoolman8776]

teasing about the PP trolling motor!!! LOL!! more likely to see a unicorn before that!!! my 2022 ranger arrived late in the season so I never splashed, it has been under a cover since and STILL smells like that new glass smell!! need to bottle that!!

[@spintowinstradic6067]

John - as you set up the boat, can you pls do a video about how to set-up & calibrate the Ghost so there is no drift when you hit spot-lock? Mine still drifts and I’m not sure why. Thanks and rooting hard for you this year!

[@JohnCrews]

I will have to refresh myself but thanks for the note. I will do it. Thanks!

[@amasaisamaliejones6253]

John, thanks for the "first look". Question, how do you do in "current" tournaments with only one battery?

[@markpfleger9694]

John were you possibly hinting at a Powerpole trolling motor? 🤫

[@JohnCrews]

Maybeeeeeeee

[@scarcheer7211]

Nice rig man! Super jealous. I’m not sure how to describe what my boat smells like, but it isn’t good!

[@bucknuts8824]

Hey JC, you ever thought of going away from 8 ft blades, and trying 10 ft....or try the raptors, or talons? Was just wondering what your thoughts were on that. Thanks

[@JohnCrews]

Poles are the best anchors. I just prefer 8’ ones

[@chrisl6733]

Really interested in your batteries set up .and how they preformed last season. Are they new or did they come from last years set up

[@JohnCrews]

I never had a second's issue last year so I am running the same model batteries and Power Pole Charge.

[@Garymajka1]

How many installation hours do you estimate for each boat you set up? Great looking boat by the way. Still looking for that new fiberglass smell experience. 😂

[@bradefulle7732]

If I buy that pumps can I get it will the old normal locks because the new ones are stupid

[@JohnCrews]

I don’t think that’s an option but you should spend a day in the boat with the new ones first

[@parkeradair7197]

The red poles are the bomb John

[@JohnCrews]

👊🏼

[@Jhelfer]

Love the new boat . Is there a reason you prefer lowrance ghost over ultrax?

[@JohnCrews]

It’s quieter, brushless motor, and solid bracket.

[@fshn4lmt493]

Power Pole TM coming soon?🙏🏻

[@JohnCrews]

Fingers crossed.

[@superrugerblackhawk]

Anybody know what the name of the cover he has on that prop is?

[@jeremywrightfishing]

Nice! Question. I saw the battery set up you mentioned. Is that all you use to power electronics and cranking? Just one 36V and 12V lithium, or is that just electronics with another set up for cranking?

[@tommoorehouse]

Will you be at Basscat OI this year?

[@JohnCrews]

Not sure yet

[@nickkimak7738]

Can I come help you rig?

[@Steve-ey6iw]

What do you think the number is with all that love

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

If I ever order a Bass Cat, it will be a Pantera Classic with a Yamaha 200 SHO. And it will be flashed by nizpro. Btw I recently watched your Bass Cat commercial from 2013 and you look like you're in highschool compared to now.

[@JohnCrews]

Haha!! Was a decade ago. Yes, that Classic is a gem in the lineup. Love that boat.

[@jasonmausteller2488]

Does is have 2 different tires on it?

[@delmar2169]

If you're looking to adopt someone, I'm available.

[@JohnCrews]

🤣

[@mpane21]

Power-pole trolling motor??

[@JohnCrews]

Possibleeeeeee

[@binkwood]

As someone that likes to rig his own boat to make sure it's done right, I'm kind of surprised you trust the boat manufacturer to run your graph wiring? How do you know they didn't use automotive crimp connecters and substandard wire?

[@JohnCrews]

Bass Cat uses 6 gauge power wire to console then 8 gauge to bow. They know how to rig a boat

[@binkwood]

Is that something they do in every new boat or is that an add-on option?

[@JohnCrews]

@@binkwood Every boat. As a rigger, you would be impressed if you took a tour of the factory.

[@binkwood]

@@JohnCrews I did tour Bass Cat but it was 19 or 20 years ago. They definitely weren't using wire that big back then. Do you have them glass in your internal transducers too?

[@MegaBassreaper]

Some of might not ever know the smell of new fiberglass. J/s jajajaja

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

🤘🏻✌️🤘🏻✌️🤘🏻✌️🤘🏻✌️🤘🏻✌️🤘🏻👊👊👊

[@mikeharris130]

STS is too big for me, had a 2016 Puma FTD, now a 2022 Cougar.