Description The Outcast PAC 9 is the more rugged version of the PAC 8. Featuring 9' pontoons, a 350 lb. capacity, and a powder coated aluminum frame, the PAC 9 is a lot of boat at a very reasonable price.
Summary: This review is for the Fish Cat 9 Lite. The previous reviews helped in the initial setup of the boat. On my initial trip I found the oar system primarilly the oar locks and sleeves to be a major annoyance. Both shifted constantly and made rowing an adventure. I have since removed the oar locks and purchased a permanant lock which cI clamped onto the sleeve. The connection is tight and rowing is a breeze. My impressions of the boat are much the same as previous reviews; light weight and well built. It fits easily into the back of my truck.
Customer Service: Very good. I contacted them by Email regarding the oar locks and sleeves. They responded quickly and sent me a new set of oar locks, no questions asked.
Similar Products Used: None.
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Summary: This review is about the Fish Cat 9. I've only used once so far, but here's my first impressions. Built relatively well, except for oar system. Good value. Behaves like raft...likes to plow and sensitive to wind. Don't expect drift boat performance. I kinda expected drift boat performance, so I was somewhat disappointed. Easier to fish from and more convient then a normal raft. With a few minor improvements to the oar, anchor and seat systems, it would be a much better unit and I would've given it a 4+.
Customer Service: Haven't used yet.
Similar Products Used: Rafts, inflatable kayaks, fishing innertube
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Reviewed by: ptconsult(Unregistered User)
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30 days a year
, from Cleveland, OH
Price Paid:
$449.00
at Eagle Outdoors
Summary: FISH CAT 9... Good value, solid but I would have prefered the light weight version with the Alloy Frame. The steel is strong but about 20# too heavy. Suggestions: 1. Move the oar lock sleeves up toward the handle about 2" - 3" (they will slide with effort. 2. Be carefull not to loose the nuts inside the rubber oar stops. 3. Rivit a alloy angle, (available at most hardware stores) to the rear deck to keep things from sliding off the back and make it stiffer and prevent bending. 4. Put an extra wrap around the bar when attaching the hulls, this prevents the hulls from shifting.
Customer Service: Excellent, they called me back when I had a question.
Similar Products Used: ODC 7
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
, from Redmond, WA
Price Paid:
$475.00
at GI Joe's, Issaquah
Summary: I purchased Outcast's 9-foot Fish Cat, not the PAC 9, saving about $250. The Fish Cat has a steel frame instead of aluminum and the pontoon valves aren't as conveniently. But it came with an anchor system which the Buck's Bags models all charge extra for.
The pontoon boat won't replace my float tubes whose light weight and portablilty let me pack 'em into water well off the beaten path. But the pontoon boat sure makes fishing some water a lot easier.
Customer Service: Built like a truck so nothing's broken or gone wrong. I called the factory to inquire about accessories and they told me that all sales and warranty issues are handled through the dealer wher purchased.
Similar Products Used: None.
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