Recent content by Jolly Rogelio

Thanks for the perspective. At the end of the day, I'm really just looking for a capable little island hopper, and the prices for the 24' are certainly more attractive. I'd be mostly day-tripping from Anacortes. That head may be a deal-breaker, though. How have you found it? Is it just a...

Thanks, good to know! TBH, I'm really leaning toward the 255 for a number of reasons, but it's good to know of a few more reasons to consider passing on the 24. TBH, the main thing the 24 has going for it from my perspective is just a huge price advantage, which alone may be enough to tip the...

Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but I'm really interested in your perspective on the Tomcat 24. I'm going through a similar process of looking for a reliable and stable pocket cruiser for our family, and I've pretty much settled on the Tomcat - but now which one (24 or 255)? Obviously, I...

Well, I guess it's pretty subjective. I've seen a few threads on here with guys sleeping 4 in a 22' Cruiser, although they admit it's not for everyone. My thinking is that the berth on a Tomcat is supposed to be bigger than a queen bed. My wife and I plus our younger son can sleep fairly...

I guess sleeping 4 "comfortably" is relative. I mean for my wife and I, and 2 sons (10 &15, although the 15 y/o is basically adult-sized at this point). Anyway, I'm looking at mostly doing day-trips with a few overnights or weekends, and would expect only as much comfort as one might expect...

Hello. I'm shopping for my second boat. My first boat was a Bayliner 245 Cruiser. My intended use is family cruising in and around the San Juan Islands. The Bayliner made a lot of compromises but the price was right, and I actually was able to sell it for more than I paid for it, so all in...