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Forward view of how well the sponsons are captured in v-design.

Effects of too much pressure on front bunks no matter how deep into the water I backed the trailer.

Side profile of arch, antennas, tv antenna and gps

Original radar arch. But not happy with deck light mounts behind fishing poles, poor design of radar mount and light mast too low.

Finished radar arch.

On my Tomcat, I removed the coaming box on the starboard side, then epoxied wooden struts along the sides as a mounting point for a board that I screwed into as a shelf to mount the pump. It is located low enough so that the pump would clear the the coaming box when it was re-installed. Also...

It is hard to remove. If you use channel-lock, you risk cracking the housing. I have used the non-skid mat but arthritic hands or tight location of the pump may be difficult. Try a small band-type wrench, with rubber to wrap around the housing.

It's been my experience that the part numbers are on the cable, generally the last three digits reflect the length in inches. I would suggest getting the most upgraded cables you can purchase because they will work better, have less friction and less play.

Perhaps it may have to do with the directional rotation of the props. I believe Matt has LH rotation on the starboard side and RH rotation on port side. Is that correct? It would be interesting to know what John's Tomahawk setup is.

I have used kodiak stainless disc brakes on two trailers and am very happy with them. Also, this is the time to install electric over hydraulic brake actuator. I have used three different brands but I like the Titan the best. Once you go electric/hydraulic actuator, you won't go back to surge...

Warren, Are we referring to the same TR-1? I am talking about the Gladiator TR-1 autopilot for the hydraulic steering. That seems a bit much for a 10hp kicker. George

Warren, I love my TR-1 autopilot. On my previous boats, I have had the Ratheon and Simrad units. I found out about the TR-1 Gladiator when Mercury said it was the only one they recommended for their Mercury Verado engines. It does not need a heading sensor. It works in reverse, which is...

Bob, Thanks for the technical information. I think you also have the Permatrims, correct? Only 45 hours on my 150HP Mercury Verados and I swing 17"P x 14.65" diameter props to get the wot rpm within range. It amazes me that you have 21.5" P props. Are you able to achieve the WOT rpm within...

Charlie, Keep in mind that it is not unusual to have to realign the twin engines from time to time. I added power steering pump and TR1 autopilot at different times. Hydraulic hoses had to come off and on and changed out to different lenghts. It required that I bleed the system after each...

John, Does your steering system have a liquid tie-bar? From time to time, you may have to adjust for the toe-in or toe-out condition. Teleflex website has the instructions on-line, easy to do. If it goes out of adjustment too frequently, you may have air in the hydraulic system which may...

I have not yet weighed my 255C Tomcat on trailer at the scales yet, but I am guessing between 10,000-11,000 lbs based on comparing with my previous big boats, one at 8,500 and the largest at 13,500 lbs. All my trucks were Ford Diesels. Started with a 1-ton, dually, long bed crew cab. Once I...

Matt, The best product I have used is K.O. by Raritan. It is live aerobic bacteria. Also, it is important to provide as much air as possible to your holding tank. The stink develops from lack of air. If you feed more air into your holding tank, and use the live aerobic bacteria, there will...