Which is better suited for rough water? PUMA or Cougar?

I have not been in a Cougar, but do own a Puma non FTD. I Chose just like Phil said because of how it was set up. I do like the gas tank under the seat when fishing, the bow is a little closer to the water. Im short leave me alone, Phil can bungee jump of his deck he is so short. (The Deck Phil). I can see a little differance with the boats in the water, but I dont know if one cuts the waves any better. I have two friends that own Rangers. We were in Lake Eufaula about 28 miles from the launch in 3-4 white caps. When we got to the ramp they said they will never own a Ranger again. Serious people think BassCats are expensive. If you could see what goes into these boat, there under priced. Im telling you, The Folks in Mount Home build Personality in these boats. My baby, she just loves to scream. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Rusty

Sir, Ive owned both models and will give the “Better Ride” nood to the Puma FTD if for no other reason just the extra 80 pounds of the boat, check the speces. The hulls are the same just the storage lay-out are different. Find someone or a dealer to give you a ride in one or both and pick your colors, motor and other goodies and have done with it, youll like it!Good Luck,Chuck

Ive never ridden in a Puma or PumaFTD. I have had two CougarFTDs however. I had an 06 and now have an 09. The 09 has a slightly different hull than the 06. But both boats have been awesome in rough water. Amazingly dry ride and handles the “big stuff” very well. Last month I was coming down the Tensaw into the wind and with the current, probably 2-3 waves. I was able to get it on top and run about 45mph. I passed a couple of other brand rigs going back to the ramp. Both owners had to come over and look my boat over pretty extensively. They had neither one seen a BassCat up close. They were very impressed with the way my boat looked as I passed them.