Cougar Mark III catamaran

A one design boat evolved from the Prout Brothers' Cougar Mark I, the Mark III is biger, faster, and easier to handle. Though dimensions are closely controlled, class rules are flexible as to materials. Newer boats are all fiberglass.

Length overall: 18' 9"
Length waterline: 17'
Beam: 7'11"
Minimum draft: 5"
Maximum draft: 2' 8"
Weight: about 630 lbs.
Sail Area: 235 sq. ft.; no spinnaker; sloop rig
Maximum speed: over 20

The Cougar contained many modern design features; fully battened mainsail, rotating mast, roller furling forespar with kick-up centerboards and rudders. The solid deck allowed for a maximum daysailing crew of eight, a fast family boat!

Credits: Multihull Sailboats Edward F. Cotter 1971 Crown Publishers, Inc  

Links:

Northwest Multihull Association
Cat Sailor