Boating — December 2018

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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 4.3 5.0 1.3 3.3 3.8 180.5 208 0 63
1500 5.8 6.7 2.6 2.2 2.6 120.9 139 3 67
2000 6.3 7.3 4.5 1.4 1.6 76.1 88 5 69
2500 7.1 8.2 7.3 1.0 1.1 52.7 61 7 72
3000 23.5 27.0 8.5 2.8 3.2 149.1 172 1 80
3500 28.4 32.7 10.0 2.8 3.3 153.4 177 1 86
4000 33.9 39.0 12.5 2.7 3.1 146.4 168 1 90
4500 41.3 47.5 15.5 2.7 3.1 143.8 165 1 93
5000 50.7 58.4 18.1 2.8 3.2 151.4 174 1 100
5500 61.6 70.9 24.6 2.5 2.9 135.1 156 1 105
6000 67.6 77.8 29.3 2.3 2.7 124.6 143 1 107
6300 72.3 83.2 29.8 2.4 2.8 131.0 151 1 108
MOST ECONOMICAL CRUISING SPEED

High Points
XFor an extra-cool factor, stereo
tweeters are embedded in the seat
backs, while woofers are in the
coamings or other bulkheads.
XBass Cat factory rigs with
Humminbird electronics standard,
but you can opt for other brands.
XAccess to the bilge is eased by
removable hatches that lock in
place securely on the fl y.

Specs
· LOA: 20'8" · BEAM: 8'0" · DRY
WEIGHT: 1,930 lb. (less motor)
· SEATING/WEIGHT CAPACITY:
6/875 lb. · FUEL CAPACITY: 60 gal.

How We Tested
ENGINE: Mercury Verado 300 hp
PROP: Outboard/Fury 25" 3-blade
stainless steel
GEAR RATIO: 1.75:1
FUEL LOAD: 25 gal.
CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
Price
$88,351 (as tested)

BASS CAT


Ly n x


are super-deep to keep fi sh
safer when sorting and
more lively for a success-
ful weigh-in and release.
The bilge hatches are on
lift-off hinges that keep
the hatches secure when
closed but allow them to be
removed when opened for
service — a handy arrange-
ment unique to Bass Cat that
runs throughout the line.
And did we mention the
Lynx went over 75 mph?

When we stepped on the Hot Foot throttle,
pinned the tachometer and trimmed up the
nose, the Lynx was pushing past 75 mph
with a fi shing crew and gear. And it was
a kitten to drive as we nudged the wheel
to counteract prop torque. On the fl y, t he
transom corners are high and dry, and the
boat skims over wakes on the extra-long
pad on the bottom. In fact, little more than
a few dozen inches of the keel and gear case
touch the water at that speed.
Part of what tames the Lynx on the wa-
ter is the design of the helm station that
puts a tilt wheel just close enough to the
driver to be comfortable. A trim switch
on the column means you don’t have to
reach for the gear-shift lever. The dash is
big enough for a 12-inch sonar. Most of the
pumps and other electrical functions are
controlled by a waterproof touch panel,
and engine gauges are stacked to the left of
the display with the tach to the right.
When we dropped off plane and
stepped to the bow, we noted the broad
working platform the casting deck pro-
vided. The trolling motor is as far forward

and well-centered as possible, but there
are two pedal positions to choose from,
one forward and one a foot back. Tool
holders, cup holders and another display
are organized at the forepeak as well. The
deck is padded for all-day comfort.
The exterior trim and fi nish are dash-
ing, with billet-aluminum grab rails on the
outside of the gunwales but in easy reach
of the angler and his buddy. The rails also
have LED courtesy lights embedded in
them, giving the Lynx a great look at night.
It was the tackle storage that got our at-
tention. Rod lockers are extra-wide aft, so
the reels aren’t piled up on each other in a
tangle. Dedicated storage for utility tackle
boxes abound. The livewells in the Lynx

BASS CAT BOATS
Midway, Arkansas; 870-481-5135; basscat.com

To see our
video of the
Lynx, scan this
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