Opinions on Cougar boats?

[bilge rat jim]

So, I found this Cougar MTR 21 for sale:

1995 Cougar MTR 21 powerboat for sale in New York

I've seen a few Cougars over the years, but really have no knowledge of the boat or company, other than they used to be built in Kelowna. I wonder if any of you have any experience, info or opinions on this boat. I've noticed that the ad lists 2 different years, and that the pictures show 2 different outboards mounted (I'm not interested in the outboard, just the hull and trailer). Any comments will be appreciated, thanks in advance. And, let's keep this quiet- If Mrs Rat finds out I'm looking at tunnel hulls again, I'll be on the couch for months. http://forums.iboats.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

 

[Frank Acampora]

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Well, my Cougar Cub is not so big or so pretty, and I just happened to stumble upon it. I bought the 1984 hull for 100 bucks. However, I like it and will probably never sell it.

Cougar is out of business but did have a good reputation in racing. My little Cub is built very light for speed and did have trouble with the transom cracking off the hull. It was short shaft so I rebuilt the transom and raised it 5 inches. It attracts a lot of attention when I take it out for a spin.

If you want to see a couple of videos of it running google: youtube Frank Acampora videos.

PS: Actually, The dog, not the boat was the chick magnet.

 

[oldboat1]

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whoa. Unless that's Mrs Rat in there, you really are risking a rocky summer. Maybe just hide the picture. I don't know the boat. "Needs interior paint" strikes me as a warning sign -- something to be looked at (want to be sure that boat wasn't dunked, for example, or at least that you know the circumstances.) Parting it out also strike me as a little strange (but selling the rig together if you want that, apparently). If it's a hull you want and the trailer is in good shape, can take a close look and make an offer -- but would want to know more about the history, I think.

(Note -- best user's tip so far is Frank's, above. Transom issues can tell you a lot about hull strength/construction, use and motor compatibility. Defects are repairable, per his description.)

 

[bajaunderground]

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This picture shows some damage to the starboard side? Looks like structural repairs we either done or need done? Hard too say which pictures are older?

 

[bajaunderground]

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Also, screamandfly.com is an outboard speedboat forum, lots of great info on Cougars over on there?