2014 Cougar Advantage Elite

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February 24, 2015 at 2:02 am #286040

1bassfan
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I am looking at a 2014 Cougar Advantage Elite w/250 SHO. Can you guys give me some info, even if you have the 250 Pro XS on the back. 1. As compared to the Cougar FTD, what are the differences in the hull, top cap, the front deck size, ride, fishability, speed and any other differences 2. What is your Top end speed with 2 guys tourney loaded3. What do you like about this boat and what dont you like or would like to make changes to?

February 24, 2015 at 2:37 am #286041

catdude28
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They are the identical hull, so performance is the same, especially if you upgrade the second tank in the AE (10 gallon) to the 26 gallon, so that the fuel capacity will be the same as the FTD. They both have rear tanks. Storage areas are identical, but the lid on the front compartment of the FTD is split. Expect mid to high seventies with a load, and higher lightly loaded and depending on driving skills. Here are most of the differences, and some of these on the AE are upgradeable. Hope this helps. Cougar AE Cougar FTD(1) 12 volt outlet (3) 12 volt outlets26/10 (36) gallon fuel capacity 26/26 (52) gallon fuel capacityregular dash and windscreen modular dash and windscreen1 interior courtesy light 4 interior courtesy lightsstainless handrails illuminated handrailsperko latches southco latchessingle bilge pump dual bilge pumps (auto and manual)standard bow light built in bow lighthoses from engine enter at side of splash well hoses from engine enter at front of splash well regular drain plug southco drain plugbungee rod straps velcro rod strapse ladder stainless boarding ladder mini bolt and extra cap stripe

February 24, 2015 at 2:43 am #286042

PhilAddison
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I think I answered your question as Bass Boat Central. There was a similar question there.

February 24, 2015 at 8:41 pm #286043

dbasketman
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The 204″ hulls are all the same, only top cap differences. The AE is a bit less bling, and for most is all the boat they ever need ! Imho, its a bit faster than its brethren, and also more affordable. With the 250 its more than most can handle unloaded, but tournament ready will push upper 70s easily if set up properly. A 225 also runs really good on this boat. The only thing I missed on my Cougar AE was the net storage,,,,,,,

February 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm #286044

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks everyone. I did go to the BC website and only found what standard options are on both but never found a comparison on both. I am aware of the differences in bling and options but I wanted to know the differences in the FTD and AE on front deck width size. Are they the same width size?Also on the webpage for the AE is has a weight listed at 1835# and the FTD at 1765#, is this correct and if so where and why is the FTD so much lighter if they are the same boat but the AE has less options and bling?Last edited by 1bassfan on February 24th, 2015, 10:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.

February 24, 2015 at 11:57 pm #286045

Bass Cat Boats
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Dont let weights bother you as those are estimates given by different people. BCB

February 25, 2015 at 1:36 am #286046

MeanV2
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1bassfan wrote:Thanks everyone. I did go to the BC website and only found what standard options are on both but never found a comparison on both. I am aware of the differences in bling and options but I wanted to know the differences in the FTD and AE on front deck width size. Are they the same width size?Also on the webpage for the AE is has a weight listed at 1835# and the FTD at 1765#, is this correct and if so where and why is the FTD so much lighter if they are the same boat but the AE has less options and bling?Dont put much faith in the weights listed on the site. I know some of the storage lengths listed on the site are off by almost a foot. Different people measuring with differing abilities to read a tape.Dan

February 25, 2015 at 1:59 am #286047

Phil Bangert
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Exact, or as close as possible, measurements might sell boats. Guesses might cost us a sale. Just saying.

February 25, 2015 at 3:04 am #286048

Bass Cat Boats
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Phil Bangert wrote:Exact, or as close as possible, measurements might sell boats. Guesses might cost us a sale. Just saying.If someone buys a boat thinking it will fit into their garage then finds out it likes 10″ going in. Then at the very least they are going to be POed!Dan

February 25, 2015 at 4:26 am #286049

Bass Cat Boats
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We will always verify lengths upon request. The weights tend to vary, plus the AE models have petition boxes which weigh slightly more.
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