Good Morning Nifty,

If you’re asking about a Cougar Cat Markx…. Then “sail-s” is correct. I currently own 2 Cougar Mark III’s. The Cougar Cat Mark III is a hair under 19’ long and just over 8’ wide. Similar to the Shark class Cat but there are some differences. Solid ****, solid front wing. Very heavy boat but a pleasure to sail. Large roller furling jib. Has all the bells and whistles for tuning. I can come up with some pictures if you need to see one.

Racing: Until 2003 – Mark III had a PN rating, but I don’t know of any one else in the world racing one except me. (check Portsmouth Numbers from 2002). Mark III will run well with a Hobie 14 in light air and run well with a Hobie 16 in heavy air.

Hull #147 = I don’t know when it was made, but I believe it was made in Essex England and shipped over to the US in the early 60’s. Fiberglass hulls, with mahogany deck. My father and I completed a full restoration of this boat about 8 years ago. The decks, are very light weight and the wooden under structure resembled aircraft wing design – very well made – and was very difficult to re-build – but is was fun! Had sails copied and reproduced by Calvert Sail – They did a great job!

Hull #247 = boat was assembled in the US – parts produced in Essex England. Production Date…. I have no idea?? This boat I received as a “basket-case” but all the parts are there. All fiberglass. Restoration on this boat will commence….. when I find some time!

Conclusion = The Cougar Cat Mark III, was/is without a doubt one of the best “family Cats” ever made. Powerful, comfortable, and dry. Whatever happened to the company ….???? I don’t know, maybe someone else can fill in this info! Let me know if you want to see some pictures.

Bobby