Combine a Cougar 23 MTR and a pair of Mercury 300X's and get ready for the time of your life!! This combination is a high performance boaters dream. Whether you’re putting along in the no-wake zone or flying across the water at 110 mph, this boat’s performance attributes will amaze you.
With smooth lines and Euro styling the Cougar 23 MTR has a fresh new look in the tunnel boat arena. The Cougar 23 MTR comes fully equipped with standard features that keep the option list very short. Because of Cougar's racing heritage the quality of construction in the Cougar 23 MTR is of a degree unheard of in a "production line boat", at any cost. Our dedication to total quality of construction, from the trailer to the cockpit cover, assures that Cougar Custom Boats maintain their value for many years to come; allowing Cougar Custom Boat owners to maximize their time on the water and not in the repair shop.
STANDARD FEATURES
Specifications
•Length: 23’1”, beam: 96”, cockpit size: 114” length x 78” wide. bare weight: 1,270 lbs. bare fuel capacity: 94 U.S. gal., trailer weight: 1,280 lbs., custom power options are available upon request.
•Modified tunnel runner (MTR), with a steep 38 degree entry on the front sponsons for rough water use, tapering to the transom with a 22 degree vee and a flat 3” running pad. The sponsons also feature 3 steps per side, allowing for more speed. The center sponson is stepped and raised at the transom to aid in handling at high speeds. Rough water use has always been a high priority in design criteria at Cougar and the 23 MTR strictly follows that commitment.
•Front seats on powder-coated pedestal bases for easy clean up and more leg room.
•Extra large fuel capacity for extended cruising and skiing time.
•Huge cockpit area: 7’ long by 6’ 4” wide.
•22 degree vee/dead rise for superior rough water ride and handling.
•Pop-up flush mounted and powder-coated cleats for easy mooring.
•Rear powder-coated grab handles for easy boarding.
•Custom fitted acrylic, waterproof, two piece mooring tarp.
•Color keyed rub-moldings.
•All Cougars are wet sanded, machine polished, and hand polished, producing a maximum luster finish.
The Cougar 23 MTR is built as a long lasting product, engineered for rough water capabilities. With normal care, Cougar boats will last for many years and yield a higher rate of return come resale time. The following details assure you of a superior product.
Upholstery
•Seat frames are 100% composite construction with reinforced fiberglass corners for a no-rot, long lasting frame.
•Top quality vinyl with U.V. inhibitors.
•Yachting cloth substituted for vinyl upon request.
•Non-wicking and fiberglass U.V. protected threading.
•All seams are double stitched.
•High density foam is used on all seats to prevent bottoming out.
•All vinyl panels are backed with 1/2” foam.
•Stainless steel staples.
•Marine grade U.V. protected 20 oz. carpet.
•Satin stitched logos on seats and sundeck.
Custom Rigging for Cougar Custom 23 MTR
•All hardware is custom powder-coated and color keyed for maximum eye appeal and the most durable finish.
•All fasteners and hardware are stainless steel.
•Engine compartment is flo-coated for outstanding appearance and very easy clean up.
•Color keyed drink holders, deck cleats, deck hinges, and rub rail.
•Windshield recessed into deck for a very smooth streamlined look.
•Power steering and power trim.
•8” setback and 4" hydraulic jackplate.
•Waterproof “Sirius ready” Clarion CD player.
•4- 7.7” Clarion marine speakers come standard.
•All motors are mounted to stringers with heavy duty powder-coated thru bolted “l” brackets with powder-coated washers.
•Wiring and hoses are routed and loomed to the transom and dash in a show quality finish.
•Cougar engraved high quality tachometer and GPS speedometer with matching secondary gauges.
•Powder-coated seat pedestals and angle brackets.
•All gauges are mounted in front of the driver (not on passenger side).
•Powder-coated, angle gauge bezels, motor vents, grab handles, gas filler, drink holders, and deck cleats.
•All I/O setups come standard with hydraulic hatch openers (additional charge by many manufactures).
•All O/B setups come with electric hatch openers with hidden hinges.
Construction of Deck for Cougar Custom 23 MTR
•Completely hand laminated using AME 4000 isothelic resin.
•NPG isothelic gel coats with built in U.V. light inhibitors for a harder, brighter, fade resistant finish.
•All hulls are skinned by laying a 1 oz. cloth to prevent print through.
•Hull is 100% composite construction for strength and long lasting durability.
•All strakes are filled with poly-bond for superior strength.
•Moisture resistant composite stringers.
•Deck and hull are fully core matted.
•Deck and hull are fully bonded around the entire inside for a completely unitized construction.
Cougar Custom Trailer
•Heavy duty 2x6 box tube frame.
•Fully fitted and balanced for the boat being carried.
•Suspension is a 4 wheel independent torsion bar (no low hanging leaf system to snag or rust, and it also puts much less stress on the tow vehicle).
•Radial tires on chrome modular wheels with a spare tire and rim.
•Deluxe polished aluminum step pads on the front and rear.
•Custom painted with industrial grade DuPont Imron polyester paint to match the boat being carried.
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