hey im new member and was needing advice

**fastfewell** · 12-08-2016, 01:37 PM

My new basscat sabre ftd will be here in a few weeks .I've read lots of mixed reviews on prop selection and im lost on which one to get any help would be appreciated thanks.

**gman** · 12-08-2016, 04:16 PM

you might try Bass boat central it is mostly a bass boat forum

**phillnjack** · 12-08-2016, 04:31 PM

Might also be a good idea to post what engine you will be using.
just looked on their site, they look a real nice boat.

**90 5.0** · 12-08-2016, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by gman

you might try Bass boat central it is mostly a bass boat forum

The bass cat section there should have a bunch of info on his model

**fastfewell** · 12-08-2016, 08:17 PM

Yes I've looked on bbc boards thats why I came here. I upgraded motor to 175 pro xs and also added a bobs hydraulic jackplate. I was also wondering about if a nose cone would pull another mph or 2

**fastfewell** · 12-08-2016, 08:23 PM

Im getting older and downsized boats but just wonted to get all I could get out of it without effecting motor warranty. Im not sure if these nose cones effect warranty and if they really work thanks

**Capt.Insane-o** · 12-08-2016, 08:27 PM

Snooping around the basscats here one had a tempest and the other a a rev 4, ultimately it's a drivers preference and it's best to find a dealer with a test prop program near the water and spend a day or two there.

**90 5.0** · 12-08-2016, 09:31 PM

More than likely a nose cone on that rig won't help, but you never know till you try.
Maybe we if there's someone in the area with a cones lower thy would let you make a pass with score you spend money on a mod that might slow you down

**fastfewell** · 12-08-2016, 11:37 PM

Yes u guys are right I know its a slow boat compared to what u guys run Im sure boat will probably hit 71 but 75 would be great for this little rig thanks for the input

**FORBESAUTO** · 12-09-2016, 06:26 AM

I know a few guys with the bigger Basscat that run well with the fury also. The fury runs better without nose cone being that it doesn't run very well at higher engine hieghts. Also tempest is popular and can be run higher. Like said before a lot is driver preference. If want to try a nosecone, need to try a surfacing type prop to get full benefit of cone otherwise probably will run better without it. But never know until you experiment, but this should be good starting point to see what you and your boat likes.

**phillnjack** · 12-09-2016, 07:29 AM

can I ask why you feel a nosecone is needed ?
maybe just try the boat and see what happens, not everyone is running on surface with a cone fitted.
they might help certain boats gain what they want, but just a thought.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZm11iP0EUU

**FORBESAUTO** · 12-09-2016, 07:45 AM

Don't feel nose cone is needed, think it will run better without. If wanted to try one to see, feel it would run best with cone surfaced otherwise at his speeds the extra drag will only slow him down. Maybe my wording wasn't clear what I was trying to say. My writing ain't the best lol.

**W2F a V-King** · 12-09-2016, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by phillnjack

can I ask why you feel a nosecone is needed ?
maybe just try the boat and see what happens, not everyone is running on surface with a cone fitted.
they might help certain boats gain what they want, but just a thought.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZm11iP0EUU

Great Video!!

James

**FORBESAUTO** · 12-09-2016, 09:15 AM

Cool video, missed that. Wonder where he was getting water? Transom pick up?

**SANTAFE** · 12-09-2016, 10:53 AM

You also have to decide what you are doing with the boat. If you are only going to fish then the really go fast props usually don't work that well. Best to have more than one prop. Go fast, or fish. I have a bass boat that I run over the hub props on. Runs pretty good, but if you ever bump anything in the water, even at idle it dings the prop. A fishing prop tends to have heavier blades and stands up to the rigors of fishing better. I think you will have to really step on it to get 75 out of that rig. I hope you do! Let us know.