The Cat

[Forty Two]

We have the TC24 with Honda 90s - no counter rotation available on motors that small.

I really can't tell when we get on plane - as speed increases, the bow gradually raises up. I can pretty much go any speed I want, unlike my previous boat.

Anyway - the boat cruises nicely at 20 to 22 knots - 4000 to 4500 rpm, tops out at 28 knots at 5500 rpm.

[Kerry and Lisa]

Fishbob,

Thanks for the TC24 cruising and top end numbers. The Kid'n'me ought to cruise nicely in the same range.

I like the additions that you have made to Barrel O Monkeys: radar arch/rocket launchers, rigger/washdown pump, and aft steering.

Kerry

[katkt]

Kerry,

My wife and I have the TC24 with 90 Hondas also like (Fishbob). Do to a multitude of reasons, we were finally able to get back on the water Sunday(after a long time).
The Permatrims are a huge plus. They do a great job of pushing the bow down when running in short chop. The ability to adjust the lateral trim is amazing. I hate the feeling that the boat is listing do to wind, loading, etc..
Bobs description of the conditions in and around Pcola on the 22nd were very accurate. The bays were sloppy with a stiff breeze from the east. We waited until lunch time to launch.
I'm with Fishbob regarding the planing of the 24. I have a hard time telling the point that the boat gets on plane. It seems to simply move up in the water as the speed increases. Thataway has the brackets, and alot more weight and this probably enhances the planing feel and characteristics of the 255.
With a 2 foot chop in East Bay(white caps on intermitent waves.....its more like a washing machine around here when the wind kicks up), we were able to maintain 28 or 29 MPH(per GPS) at around 52 to 5300 rpms.
This was with the bow trimmed down(via the Permatrims). We were running at an angle to the waves and only experienced an occasional bump. It was difficult to drink a full soda at these speeds and conditions, but neither my wife or I were uncomfortable, and the boat didn't slap or pound the way some will in these conditions. As things layed down, and we could trim the motors up abit(about 3/4's up per Honda gauges) we pushed to 34 at 5500 rpms.
The Bimini was up all day and no doubt had an effect on drag from the wind.
On a really flat day with minimal breeze, we have pushed to the stops(with the motors trimmed up as far as they'd go without breaking loose), and have seen 37MPH(55 to 5700 rpms) with 1/2 a load of fuel and three adults and minimal excess stuff.
This was my first chance to test the boat with the Permatrims, and I was very pleased with the results. When we first ran the boat(new sans Trims), it required alot of motor trim adjustment to change the left to right attitude, and it was next to impossible to trim the bow down(stern lift) in choppy conditions. With the Permatrims you can literally tweak the ride for your boating pleasure.
Enjoy your Tomcat.

Gordon