Matching a deep vee Bass Cat Calico 2013 against a modified vee Bass Cat Puma 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bass Cat Calico 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bass Cat Puma 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bass Cat Puma 2009 tips the scales at 1 845 lbs — 1 824 lbs less than the Bass Cat Calico 2013 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bass Cat Puma 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Bass Cat Calico 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bass Cat Puma 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bass Cat Calico 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bass Cat Puma 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bass Cat Puma 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bass Cat Calico 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.