Floor Drain

I got caught up a creek today, literally, when a cold front blew through with 30-40 MPH winds. We were only forcast for 15-25 winds. Had I known what I was in store for, I would have stayed home. I dont know how big the waves were, but from the trough to the crest, some may have been approaching 6-7 feet, and they were tightly packed together. I tried to idle with the nose high in the air, but I still speered 2 waves that filled up the ##@* pit half way, and to my surprize, the water did not drain. I had the bilges running, but vey little water pumped out b/c it could not get through the cap. A couple more waves over the bow and I would have been in real trouble Im afraid. BCB, where are the best places to add more drains in the floor. In my opinion, the slit type drain covers should not be used b/c they get pressed together preventing good flow. This was the first time Ive ever been scared in my Cat. I will not go back out until it will drain properly, especially with cold weather on the way.

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November 15, 2008 at 12:53 am #297232

Bass Cat Boats
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09 models have 125% more volume than an open aluminum drain. The grids get pressed together on aluminum drains and you can remove the stamped part. Though you will have hooks and worms in your bilge unless you put screen wire under the drain grid.

November 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm #297233

Gary Harlan
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I took some stainless rods and put between the slats…. keeps it open pretty good …I guess you could use aluminum as well. pretty quick fix……Cpt.Gary Harlan (Harlo) USCG Liscd Fishing Guide Tishomingo, MS Roger Stegalls Professional Guide Service Sponsors: BassCat (of course!), Strike King, Falcon Graphite Rods, Gary Yammamoto Custom Baits

November 15, 2008 at 2:23 pm #297234

buch1565
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Advice on location of more drains? Like in each corner maybe? I noticed when the waves would roll me side to side the water was sloshing in the floor from side to side. I thought, man, some drain areas on the side would sure be nice.

November 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm #297235

Bass Cat Boats
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The drains are above the channel that runs from bow to stern. Putting drains on the side will most likely drain into a sealed compartment. Your best bet is to ensure your drain cover is in working order. You may also be able to add another drain in line w/ the other or possibly increase the size of the existing drain, but Id check w/ BCB before doing so.

November 15, 2008 at 8:23 pm #297236

Bass Cat Boats
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A forward drain could carefully be added. There are lots of thoughts internally on drains.

November 16, 2008 at 4:57 am #297237

basschaser
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It was NASTY down here today. I am beat and battered but the boat did awesome. Fortunately, I didnt clip one today but is just take the wrong split second decision and we have all done that. One thing that is worth mentioning is this is the first time I have been in rough water with the Puma FTD w/ Fury combination and I was very impressed with how the Fury bites the water and carries the nose. That is one awesome ride…also, not a good way to break a boat in (it was broke in the way Merc wanted but this was its first fishing trip). To answer your question use a screw driver and pry those ribs in the drain apart so you can get good flow, you would even cut every other one…like the lower loover (sp?) for lack of a better term. Or get the new drain…I think you would be fine and neither one of those suggestions include cutting fiberglass Judd Lasiter PS – glad you made it in safe…main lake on Fork today was BRUTAL!!!

November 17, 2008 at 2:55 am #297238

PhilAddison
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Ive only taken 2 or 3 over in a Bass Cat. That goes back 6 years. Anyway, I wouldnt add any more drains. If you do take one over, dont panic. Keep the one drain open and youll be fine. Nice idea that Gary Harlan came up with. That should keep the aluminum drain slats from compressing. Judd…………….How can you be beat and battered in Cat? I was at Rayburn and Im not beat and battered! You are right though about that Mercury Fury prop. Mine did well in those Rayburn swells!

November 17, 2008 at 3:03 am #297239

Corky
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Phil: Do you like the Fury better than your Trophy? Corky

November 17, 2008 at 3:47 am #297240

PhilAddison
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Yes, for all around performance. Not as fast as a Trophy on the top end, but pretty close. At least for me.
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