When the Cougar cats were made of wood
08-02-2007, 01:38 PM
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Yes it does...... I recall the boat was at a few races but it was never much of a factor after it's first super fast start at Cape Coral. I lost interest as it was yet another Chris Craft PR project and we had bigger fish to fry.
The boat arrived back at the shop shortly after and Ken Adams discovered that Harry Wellman had put a bunch of scrap engine parts in the bow and foamed them in for "ballast". The fact that the hull could carry that junk around up there is yet another testiment to Ken's boat building abilities....and Wellman's penchant for shortcuts.....
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The boat arrived back at the shop shortly after and Ken Adams discovered that Harry Wellman had put a bunch of scrap engine parts in the bow and foamed them in for "ballast". The fact that the hull could carry that junk around up there is yet another testiment to Ken's boat building abilities....and Wellman's penchant for shortcuts.....
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08-31-2007, 05:07 PM
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Not a famous wooden Cougar, but one built here in New Zealand in 1977, has had many owners, me being one, many engines and a lot of repairs, was still racing up until last year
09-03-2007, 12:10 AM
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I've lived in Cape Coral since the mid 70's and remember, vividly, the boat races into the mid 80's. Everyone would be tied up at the Cape Coral Yacht Club for the weekend. Wow, fun times. That's what got me hooked in offshore racing. I've got some pics of the wet pits at the yacht club from either 82 or 83, will scan and post soon. Thanks to you all for sharing your memories and photos with the rest of us!
Cheers - Matt
Cheers - Matt
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06-29-2008, 05:49 AM
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I am very pleased to report that a HORBA member has rescued the old KAAMA Cougar Cat and is in the process of restoring it and brining it back to life.
This boat was left out in the New England weather for far too long, but now has a bright future to look forward to.
He has promised photos of the resto as he progresses, check the HORBA site in a few weeks....www.historicraceboats.com
This boat was left out in the New England weather for far too long, but now has a bright future to look forward to.
He has promised photos of the resto as he progresses, check the HORBA site in a few weeks....www.historicraceboats.com
