New Tom Cat 255

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: New Tom Cat 255

Rick just called me from the SBS and said he really likes the look of the new Tom Cat 255. Has anyone here taken it for a test drive? Any opinions other than the cost? Hopefully he will come to his senses when he gets home. Rolling Eyes

Pat

Captains Cat · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:24 pm Post subject:

Pat, don't count on any of us to help with his "senses". Sounds to me (and probably I speak for a majority of us at the SBS) that he's in full control of his faculties... If I was in control of our bank account, I'd have one but I'm not, not that I'd do anything so rash... Shocked

Saw one today at the show, it's very nice, you'll love it... Cry

Charlie

You go Rick!! You rock... Thumbs Up

gljjr · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject:

I'm with you Charlie, I would LOVE to get see the TC255 in the driveway with my name on the title. Unfortunately I don't see that in my future.

Pat, my only experience in the TC255 was my foray to the SBS last weekend. All I can say is it is the roomiest 25 footer around! I would love to have it! The one and ONLY drawback to it other than price IMHO is they put the motors on the transom bracket. That makes downrigger fishing a lot tougher as the lines will end up in the prop with the motors so far back and so wide. But for the size of the berth up front I would gladly try to figure out how to keep my lines out of the props!

Thinking about it I would love to see this thing powered by twin Mercury 175HP Sportjets! Sure there would be a small motor box in each corner of the cockpit but I think it would be an awsome setup.

Captains Cat · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:50 am Post subject:

Gary, all you need is tall downriggers and the problem is solved. Or long ones to get them out to the side. Work with me here, we can do this.... Smile

Pat give it up, or give him up... Crook

No I don't really mean that....It's got to be a joint decision, and by that I dont mean while youre smokeing one...... Cry

A boat that expensive is a big jump.

Now that that's been said, go jump and buy one.

Go Rick.... Love

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

You guys are a big help Laughing

I was hoping you would have some good arguments I could give him when he gets home. Cry

Captains Cat · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

Tell him he's limited to 135HP engines that 150s are too expensive... Laughing

And a small radar, not the big one... Cry

Charlie

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject:

Gary,
He really likes his Hondas on the Amigo. Why do you think Merc's would be better?

Pat

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

Crap...........I just realized that TC is going to cost more than the little country house on 7 acres that I bought last year for the grandkids to visit.

Let's see which is the better investment........................ Rolling Eyes

Pat

rogerbum · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject:

DaveS · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject:

Lynn Marie · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject:

Gary,

You had the same thought that I did about the Sportjets for a power option except I had mine a year ago. Problem was that E.Q. Les reminded me that they are still true two strokes that are both loud and thirsty. It won't be long though and that may change. What a nice package with good horse power, small seat boxes with cushions like the standard 25, and a transom door that goes out onto a swimstep that is low to the water. Not to mention that the draft would be great for those shallow water folks. The price could also be a bit different if you didn't have to make and attach the Armstrong brackets. It would also reduce costs of moorage and ferry boat rides.

Still only a dream for my next C-Dory to have two hulls but hey, it's My dream and my Tom Cat still has the Sportjets.

Tim

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Dave..............How are you? Did you happen to run into Rick at the SBS? Are you in on this? Come on.........fess up. Wink

Pat

DaveS · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:09 am Post subject:

RicksAmigo1 · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:09 am Post subject:

Thanks, Dave. Well it's not a done deal yet. He's currently on a trip down the coast and has a little more time to "come to his senses" before he gets home. Meantime, maybe I should go buy a bunch of lottery tickets. Laughing

Pat

Forty Two · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: