2007 TomCat 255, $88,995 (Grand Lake, OK)

drjohn71a

Twin Honda 150's w/ 185 hours. (PermaTrims installed)
Tall Radar Arch with 5 Rod Holders (4 Rod Holders on Cockpit Rail)
Dual Axle Galvanized Trailer w/ Electric over Hydraulic Brakes (set for Ford)
Full Honda Gauge Package
Dual Helm Electric/Hydraulic Controls (Cockpit Helm)
Dual RayMarine E80 Displays with GPS, Depth, Radar overlays
Raymarine 4K Radar Dome, AutoPilot with steer by knob
In Dash RayMarine VHF Radio
Overhead AM/FM/CD Radio with iPod input
Anchor Windlass with 200 foot rope and 30 foot chain
Deck Washdown Pump, Hose, Sprayer
Transom Livewell
Cockpit Fish Boxes with Macerator Pumps
Four Batteries with new Charger/Maintainer
Ten, 12 Volt Outlets Space Throughout Cabin and Cockpit
Genset Box on Transom (easily removed if desired - holds extra fuel)
Honda 2000i Genset w/30 Amp Shorepower Plug-in (works on trailer)
DeLonghi 11K BtU, slo start, Air Conditioner (air cooled, works on trailer)
Wallas Diesel Stove/Furnace
Window Covers (snap on type)
Full Camper Back with Large Windows
3 Flag Holders (Aft, Radar Arch and Bow Rail)
Water Heater, Shower, Toilet w/ 9 gal Holding/Macerator Overboard
Dive Ladder, Newport Gas Grill on Aft Rail, Rod Mount Table
Ditch Bag, 2 Fire Extinguishers, and more.

I have over $175,000 in this one. Demo available this Winter, but boat is 220 miles from home, so only the most serious of buyers would get a trial. The boat is in the water at Monkey Island, OK and can run all Winter long with the Wallas. You pretty much have the entire lake to yourself in the Winter here.

John Manuel, DDS , seller, Wichita, Kansas

matt_unique · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:27 am Post subject: Selling?

Dr. John - may I ask why selling? Hate to see you go.

JamesTXSD · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:31 am Post subject:

Dr. John,

It's been a while since we've seen your posts here. Sorry to hear that you are selling your boat, but someone is going to get a very nice TomCat. Good luck with the sale and your future plans.

Best wishes,
Jim B.

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:02 pm Post subject:

Matt and Jim and all,

Thanks for the good wishes and concern. Actually, my health is OK, but just have too many toys to support with the long downturn in the local aircraft economy and have to come up with some quick cash.

I'd rather sell my motorhome, but the drop in RV values left me upside down in that situation.

I do love my TomCat. There is nothing wrong or bad about the boat, and I certainly have no desire for a different boat, but have to follow all possible options for the next month or two. If I get through the current tight spot without having sold the Tom a Hawk, it will be taken off the market.

Thanks so much for all the C-brats for all the years' good info, wishes and stories!

John

dotnmarty · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject:

Dr. John; Just to let you know how sorry I am to read about your "tight spot". I have followed your posts over the years, from when you took delivery and cruised the Sound in the winter. Your subsequent posts about your upgrades have added to the information base of the C-Brats. I wish you all the best and hope you come through this difficult time in the best way possible. In the meantime, anyone looking for a top of the line one owner TomCat at a very fair price should strongly consider the Tom-a-Hawk.

MartyP

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:35 am Post subject:

Hey Guys and Girls,

It looks like Tom a Hawk is sold. Got a contract on it pending hull inspection later this week.

The new California owners are long time, long distance sailing cruisers and are considering a San Juan Cruise late this Summer. I think they'll have a lot of good ideas to share and would probably benefit from the knowledge here on the C-Brats site.

I cannot thank you all enough for all the information and friendship shared here over the years. It was so nice to see my own San Juan Cruise dream come true due to the great info and support here. Thank you all so much.

Also, I am now working on selling the motorhome and some farm equipment and plan to get back to boats after that, although maybe a smaller craft.

I'll let you know when the deal is done for sure,

John

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:

That's good new John. While I know that selling your boat wasn't your favorite thing to do, I'm glad to hear that you've been able to do it. Best of luck in whatever the year brings you.

Jazzmanic · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject:

Good luck Dr. John. Congrats on selling your boat. Don't be a stranger to the C-Brats.

Peter
C-Dancer

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject:

John-

Congratulations on selling the Tom Cat!

Thanks a bunch for all the contributions and friendship over the years.

I know you'll still be around here from time to time, so stay in touch.

Once a C-Brat, always a C-Brat!

Sounds like you're getting ready for some retirement projects and adventures, so keep us in mind and let us know what develops.

Joe. Teeth

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys,

and Joe ... you must be an insightful person! I am lightening the load of oddballs projects and hobbies and plan to get another boat when that dust settles.

As I told the new owners of Tom a Hawk, I've loved every second aboard Tom a Hawk. No regrets for money, time, whatever when you're able to do something you love. So, when the dust settles, I'll be get back in the saddle, or cockpit, again.

I have a tendency to get numerous projects in action at once, and I am now thinking of reducing time and assets in all those areas to be able to concentrate on the more enjoyable.

Thanks for the notes,

John

JamesTXSD · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject:

Congrats on the pending sale, Dr. John. Hope you'll stay around the forum - always enjoy and appreciate your posts. You know what they say about "the two happiest days in a boat owner's life"... not true, is it.

Best wishes,
Jim

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:21 pm Post subject:

Tom-a-Hawk is sold. The funds were just transferred, so that must be it.

Jim, you are for certain correct about that. I have had a boat I was glad to see go, but Tom a Hawk was not that. These boats take you places you've dreamed of and cover your derriere when you get caught over your head in a squall/tide/etc.. And, you just become deeply attached to that understated reliability, economy, comfort and safety.

I'll certainly miss my TC 255. It was the boat of my dreams.

I think Fluid Marine should set up TomCat rides in Seattle, LA, Fl and NY so ppl can feel the unique characteristics of that hull design.

But now, to sell an RV and some farm stuff and then get back on that horse!

John

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:04 pm Post subject:

Congrats John. I know I enjoyed the trip you and I took on Tom-a-hawk. That ride had a lot to do with my desire to get the TomCat I now have. Hopefully things will get straightened out in your life and we'll see you in another boat in a jiffy. In the mean time, if you're ever in Seattle, I owe you a ride.

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:20 pm Post subject:

Roger,

Watch out what you say here. You know this is a public forum and you may be held accountable for any ride offers!

Actually, I owe you for sharing the local knowledge and such.

Thanks for the offer,

John