The Bass Cat Cougar FTD 2006 vs Bass Cat Puma 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bass Cat Puma 2010 measures 20,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bass Cat Cougar FTD 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bass Cat Puma 2010 tips the scales at 1 845 lbs — 240 lbs less than the Bass Cat Cougar FTD 2006 at 1 605 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 285 hp for the Bass Cat Cougar FTD 2006 and 300 hp for the Bass Cat Puma 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bass Cat Cougar FTD 2006 carries 52 gallons versus 43 gallons in the Bass Cat Puma 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.