I am the proud owner of a 2000 Jag with a single console and although I have never riden in a Cougar I am very impressed with my Jag. It has more storage than I am used to and includes a rod locker on the rear deck for a co-angler as well as two huge livewells and dry storage. There is dry storage under both seats plus a cooler between the seats. Port side on the front deck offeres a large lit rod box with tubes and rubber rod handle brackets with enough room below the rods for a spare trolling motor, more rods or storage for butt seats. Starboard side has a large lit storage locker that will hold many large tackle boxes in a carpeted area. Center deck has one larger locker which extends forward that would hold me and Im a pretty big guy, this locker is also lit. To the left of that is a small day box which has two holders for spray attractants and other items that you need to get at quickly while fishing. When you step up onto the deck you step on a second cooler that can either be used for a cooler or for storage. If you are looking at a single console you will also find a vertical storage door on the port side. This area is large enough for a tool kit, first aid kit, flares, small bag with extra clothes and several other items. The rear deck is very large with plenty of room for movement, the front deck has the forward mounted foot peddle for the trolling motor which allows you to have an excelent view of what you are doing while giving plenty of useable space. There is also an optional deck extension available through BCB which turns the front deck into something the size of an Aircraft Carrier. The decks are solid under foot and with the wide beam the boat is very stable with two fishermen. I have hit 70 with two large men, two full fuel tanks (52 gal) and all of our gear while running in 2 waves, this was with a 225 Optimax and a 25 pitch Trophy Plus and it was the first time I had driven the boat. Hope this was of some help, there are photos of my Jag if you click on my profile.
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