I just wanted to take a minute and thank Rick and the staff at Bass Cat for the amazing treatment I received this past Friday when I picked my new Cat up in Mountain Home. Im a 3-time Bass Cat owner and this was the first time I had actually gone to Arkansas to pick my boat up. Living in Idaho, its a haul to drive the 1500 miles but I dont think Ill do it any other way from now on. Anyway, we arrived in MH at 1130 and Rick took time away from his busy day to give us a tour. Great facility and although you read how great the factory and the work they do is, you really dont have a clue until you see it with your own eyes. Without a doubt, they build the best boat on the market – from the parts they order to the manufacturing of their hulls, caps, lids, trailers etc. It is a breath of fresh air to see such commitment from all involved. After the tour, Rick went over the boat with me. The new bells and whistles that are on the 08 Cougar FTD are second to none. Add to that the “standard” BCB care into making the boat and I have another winner! I know Im preaching to the choir here but this company is such a treat to work with it still boggles my mind. If all companies had the attitude that BCB had, this world would be a much better place. As soon as I get home tonight, Ill post a pic of the new cat on the “Best Looking” thread. Rick, Ron and all the others at BCB, thank you so much for such great treatment and for such a solid product. I can;t wait to get it on the water and fish! Sincerely, Terry BattistiTerry Battisti