... 2018 Bass Cat Puma FTD 2018 Bass Cat Puma FTD. Shawnee, OK. S & D Boats Plus. I have riden in the Puma and the Cougar and love both of those hulls. My Puma has velcro rod straps and will run 75+ with a 250 SHO. BassCat Puma separates itself from all other brands. A few former Bass Cat. 3. They are both good boats. The Puma is a bit more premium than the Cougar. I also see some pics with a Velcro rod holder on the deck and some with a rod buckle retractable strap. $42,000. At the higher-end, serious anglers will find Bass Cat models providing special compartments for tackle boxes and carpeted decks. In the market for a new boat. Save. What does ftd stand for? Share with: Link: Copy link. I would like to hear from some Bass Cat owners on pros and cons of owning one. Cougars have a tan/ brown/ black fur. Jaguars are more similar to leopards and have a pattern on black/ brown spots on their yellow golden fur. If I spent most of my time fishing one of the Great Lakes, the Jag would be the only boat that I would have. I have ran a pantera II, Puma ftd, two Jaguars, cougar, pantera IV and now the Eyra. I have had 7 Basscats and can give you every pro and cons to the boats. 2 of 4 pages. Save. Registered Member. DCR. It sounds like you need to visit you dad in Mtn Home and while there go over to the factory and check a Jaguar out. 2018 Bass Cat Puma FTD 2018 Bass Cat Puma FTD. Locate Bass Cat boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! Therefore, a proper understanding is vital about these names and the differences between cougar and puma. Jaguars are most similar to leopards in their cat family. Cougar = 78 (Eyra -2 MPH) Puma = 77 (Eyra - 3 MPH) Lynx = 75 (Eyra - 5 MPH, Puma -2 MPH) Am I pretty close to the average speed differences between the 4 hulls? Bass Cat Puma or Cougar in a 203 Hybrid Model… the story why and what. 7 posts Pantera vs. cougar/puma Pantera vs. cougar/puma . What kinda speed differences are there? The main reason for that is the common reference for this animal species varies from place to place. I'd like to hear some opinions on the brands and models I'm considering, especially from folks who have experience in more than one of the models. Cougar ftd vs puma ftd In the market for a new boat. Little more front deck space on the cougar. Purvis, MS. Bass Cat Puma Review By Steven Neu The Bass Cat Puma and its brother the Puma FTD just might be the best boats in any line up! What does a cougar or a jaguar look like: Comparison of aesthetics. Bass boat models of Bass Cat Boats offering high performance bass fishing boats including models such as Jaguar, Puma, Eyra, Caracal & Cougar. 3. Gentlemen, how many of you have fished out the Panteras and also out of the cougars and/or pumas?