Cougar

[Johnie9331]

I'm looking to buy a 07, 08 cougar. Can anyone give info on the ride in rough water. I've actually never been in one.

[Mudbone]

What part of Gods country are in?
Im in Bullard/ Lake Palestine area...if it's windy this weekend as it has been the last 4-5, we can run my Cougar in some chop to let you see how it handles it

[n2ratfishin]

Most of my go fast friends that rode in my 08 AE described a day of fishing like a Caddy compared to their sports cars. Mind you some of those sports cars are excellent in rough water. The Cougar while being excellent in rough water is plush.

[lpugh]

Not only that, but dam few stress cracks as compared to others, handle very good and reasonably fast.
I had a 96 Pantera II with hopped up Xb that had almost no chine walk all the way up to 82 mph gps. I currently have a 03 cougar also no chine walk runs 74 on a good day
My best friend has a 96 Classic never chine walks. They seem to be very easy to get the setup right which makes them a pleasure to drive.
My 03 is in such good shape I am considering a new 250 four stroke for it. I see no reason to replace the boat. I have owned Rangers, Champions as well and driven many others as well.
The best boat in really rough stuff I think was the old Champion Super vees during the 80's. They were not a dry ride though, a lot of spray would blow back on you
Cant beat a Cat when you take all things into consideration in my opinion.

[greenheadz]

I've got an 06 Cougar FTD and very impressed how that boat stays on top and just slices right through them swells.

[dswindall]

IMO.....If I bought a new boat again it would be another Cougar.

[Johnie9331]

I'm ready to ride in one. Sounds like y'all are happy with them.

[bigbass225]

If you have a choice get the 08 hull!!!

[greenheadz]

If you have a choice get the 08 hull!!!

Curious what changes where made to the 08 to an 06? or was there a new process on how they where built?

[Gun Runner]

Curious what changes where made to the 08 to an 06? or was there a new process on how they where built?

New hull design on the 08 , 06 has the old hull design . Ive got an 08 Cougar FTD , I love it . Just came back from Toledo Bend a few days ago and the wind blew a few days during our trip , my Catillac handled it well . Driver input on ANY boat has a lot to do with how the boat rides but the Cougar rides exceptionally well in my opinion . ( of course I am a lil biased though )

[greenheadz]

New hull design on the 08 , 06 has the old hull design . Ive got an 08 Cougar FTD , I love it . Just came back from Toledo Bend a few days ago and the wind blew a few days during our trip , my Catillac handled it well . Driver input on ANY boat has a lot to do with how the boat rides but the Cougar rides exceptionally well in my opinion . ( of course I am a lil biased though )

Thanks for the info! Wasn't aware but I'm always learning from this page. Good bunch of people on here!

[bigbass225]

Also.... of my last 5 cats my 08 was by far the fastest of them all!!