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1995  Cougar Custom Boats  Offshore Racing Hull

1995 Cougar Custom Boats Offshore Racing Hull

$34,000

New Port Richey, Florida

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Miami International Boat Show with Bobby Unser February introduced 46 Cougar raceboat. Steve was a late driver change and replaced Dave Bell who had undergone open heart surgery the previous day. They were also on board when the Sun Coast to Gold Coast record (originally established by Kyle Petty) was broken in 1998. That record would be a precursor to the Miami to Nassau to Miami record run which is documented in this video.    On Monday morning June 15 1998 the crew of Harry Allen throttle man Steve Kildahl driver Kevin Brown navigator and Rich Quandt crew chief left the Marriot Miami Marina and headed out Government Cut (MacArthur Causeway) to set three new American Power Boat Association world records. Dave Bell Great Lakes Executive Vice President was in the drivers seat with Harry at the throttles Rich Quandt crew chief and navigator and Eric Lavine as the onboard technician.    Bob Hallengren of Caterpillar and Bobby Chan of Ringhaver provided valuable assistance in preparing standard production engines for their extended duty. 1998 Spirit of America set 2 world records Tampa to Miami and Miami-Nassau-Miami in May and June. John Cosker Conner Marine and John Pompi Marine Performance were also key participants in the vessel design construction and upfit.    the Spirit of America project was a culmination of Harry’s long time interest in offshore power boat racing which started with Cummin’s Engine Company in 1965 along with his dream of piloting the fastest boat from Miami to Nassau and back. It also serves as the standard bearer of the National Youth Safe Boating and Water Recreation Program for which it is named.    © Great Lakes Power Corporation    This advanced design is still viable today and this boat can be raced in many classes of endurance and offshore racing.     Tanks Fuel: 800 Records 1995 the Spirit of America Foundation was incorporated in the spring of 1995. 1995 Cougar Custom Boats Offshore Racing Hull Location: Clearwater FL US   (LOCATION: Clearwater FL)    OWN A SERIOUS OFFSHORE MONOHULL RACING BOAT -  This 46' Cougar Custom Offshore Racer is available now.  Hull only with 53’ trailer included.    This boat's story is described below.    In 1994 Great Lakes Power’s President Harry Allen made the decision to build a state of the art diesel powered endurance racer that would be the ultimate signature for the quality and reliability of the marine products Great Lakes sells and services worldwide.    It started with a special composite 46’ English built Cougar hull which was modified to accommodate triple Caterpillar diesels and Twin Disc Arneson surface drives. Boats Other 8536 PSN . Cockpit & Helm Twin Helms Raymarine 10" Radar Raymarine GPS Raymarine Auto Pilot Raynet Interface Deck & Hull This hull design is current and can be raced in many Endurance and Offshore Races. Fueled with 800 gallons of diesel fuel the Spirit of America hit the starting line weighing in at nearly 30 000 lbs. Won 2 World APBA records. the team’s first record was set on a 3 hour and 3 minute run from Toledo to Buffalo in 1996. Conducted our first Spirit of America Youth Education Classes June. the race was video recorded by Mike St Amand from a Hughes helicopter and monitored by APBA official Bill Opalich in a fixed winged Cessna aircraft.    the vessels performance and record setting runs stand as a tribute to the dedication of the Great Lakes Power team of employees. Spirit of America set record racing from Toledo to Buffalo. It incorporated several first time design features many of which are used in high performance boats 15 years later. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale price change or withdrawal without notice. Great Lakes Power’s management team assisted Richard Quandt the project’s engineer and crew chief in designing and specifying the 18 500 pounds of engines hardware and equipment that would be added to the 5000 pound hull. Kelvar Compostie Construction Fully Enclcosed Safety Glass Canopy (front back and roof) Custom Stainless Steel Grab Rails Stainless Horns Cleats and Thu-Hulls ACR Remote Searchlight Mechanical & Electrical Recent Survey Available Four Rule Bilge Pumps Fireboy Halon Fire Suppression CruiseAir Air Conditioning Side Power Bow Thruster Mercury Racing Trim Tabs Westerbeke Genset 50-amp Shore Power Commercial Inverter Three 8-D Batteries Trailer 50' Dual-Axle Trailer Included Disclaimer the Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated...

1998 Cougar 2300 Executive

1998 Cougar 2300 Executive

$25,000

Denver, Colorado

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Private Seller (303) 356-5275 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1998 Cougar 2300 Executive,23' Open bow Executive HP 500 Mercury 148 hours with Bravo 1 Drive, Gaffrig Gauges & Controls, SSV Step Hull, trim tabs, ski pylon, built in cooler, dual batteries, AM/FM/CD player Clarion stereo with detachable face and case, ski locker, spring loaded folding step ladder, 2 props, New Custom Cover. This boat is clean and always garaged in climate control.Can Deliver. Very motivated to sell and will consider all reasonable offers. $25000.00, 3033565275 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|