Topic: 09 Puma or Puma FTD

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January 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm #449983

TravisHoneycutt
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Guys I have my search narrowed to two boats and they are the Puma and Puma FTD model. The Puma Im looking at seems to actually have more extras than the FTD. I know the tanks are located in different locations and the livewells are a different shape but what else am I missing here? What are the advantages of one from the other? Ride stability of anything much different with the tank locations?

January 20, 2011 at 10:31 pm #449984

clownshoes
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The non ftd puma will likely go shallower by a few inches. The ride will be excellent in either.The storage is completely different because of tanks-Puma(non-ftd) no underseat storage(because of tanks) with bigger/deeper rear storage Underseat tank I believe is 36 gallons- you have options of rear tanks as well to up the amount of gas the boat can handle.Puma FTD- underseat storage galore but smaller rear compartments. Two rear 26 gallon tanks.I owned a 2004 p4 with very similar storage to a regular puma- loved it.I now own a 2009 puma ftd which I also love.The difference to me is neglible. Everyone from a hard core tournament angler to a weekend occasional can adapt easily to either.Id decide based on(in order):1) Which one looks the best? Color? and scratches? Carpet looks good?2) Which motor does my mechanic like to work on? Nearly a tie with #1.3) Which one has the most warranty? Has the motor needed work?4) Which one costs more?5) Which one has less hours?6) Which one has the electronics I like?7) Which one has the trolling motor I like? Last edited by clownshoes on January 20th, 2011, 10:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.C.O.D. Jr. III

January 20, 2011 at 11:29 pm #449985

1958
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I would like to add the FTD has an ice chest between the seats and built in front running light. That and what ward said are about the only differences. I have the FTD and love it too. Sometimes I wish I had the regular puma for the larger back storage. But that is really all about passenger having a big enough box for his tackle bag. You can fit plano 3700s in the FTD back but you have to go in narrow side first. You cant really fit even a small tackle bag in the as it wont fit in hte hole. So its more about passenger convienence.
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