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Well, now that we've got the hull # thing settled, how about the gas tank capacity on Charlie's boat (Brock's ex-boat)? I am supposed to have 150 gallons total, but I have never been able to get more than 110 gallons into the tanks even when the guages were almost on empty. I suspect that...

Matt: I believe you are right. The "07" must be the model year, not the calendar year, so boats started in 2006 still have the "07" number if they are the "07" model. I just looked at my Tomcat's ID. It is: CDO 255 48 G607 That would be July 6 2007. The boat arrived at the dealership in...

Matt: A few comments: 1. The last 4 items in the hull # refer to the date of constrution. For eg., A606 for Roger's boat means that the date of construction was assigned as January 6, 2006 (A = Jan, B = Feb etc); the next numeral is the day of the month, and the last two are the year. 2...

Thanks, all- I knew I would get some good ideas!

My Tomcat is kept full-time in a slip. I have a 10-foot inflatable dinghy with a 5 HP motor. I would like to keep the dinghy in the slip next to the Tomcat. I need to build a floating dock to keep the dinghy on. I would appreciate any opinions concerning my plans: 1. Build a frame from marine...

Bob, Marc: I had checked the GFCI last night and it appeared to be OK. However, after the both of you said to check it, I went and pressed the reset again....nothing. Pressed the "test" button- nothing. Took a ballpoint pen and jabbed the reset hard- everything came on! So- the GFCI is reset...

Both the 120 v outlets on my Tomcat 255 are dead. The "outlets" breaker light is green as always. The fridge and the battery charger have A/C power. The boat is kept in the water and is hooked up to shore power. Where do I start troubleshooting?

Hear, hear Dr. Bob! From: The other nephrologist :D

The OceanGrafix POD charts are essentially NOAA charts that have the latest notices to mariners incorporated. They carry the same infromation and the same chart numbers. The colors are brighter and easier to read. They cost about the same as the off-the-shelf charts. All POD charts are printed...

We always keep paper charts on the boat for the area we are in. I find that charts useful for cruise planning and to get a "bird's eye" view of an unfamiliar area. They are also useful for showing our route and current position to guests. Regarding NTM, "Print on demand" or POD charts are now...

Warren: The arrangement is just as Sarge has outlined, except on the TC 255 the plastic box with the sump pump for the shower is under the kitchen cabinet on the starboard side. Open the trapdoor on the floor of the cabinet and the pump will be right below it.

Capt. Vic: I agree with Tyboo. Our Suzukis make a horrible screeching noise when going down- exactly like you described. A dab of grease will fix it- but sometimes not for long. I have learned to ignore it.

West Marine carries both primer and anti-fouling paint for aluminum. The spray type is quite easy to apply.

John: If I remember correctly, you have your batteries on the port side. If that is so, your boat is better balanced than mine...

I have Suzuki 150s on my Tomcat with about 150 hours. The fuel consumption of the starboard motor has always been higher by 5-10%. This has been verified multiple times by the amount of fuel needed to top off the tanks. I have not been able to pin down the reason. Tomcats list a bit to...

Good to see Texas filling up with C-Dorys and Rangers...maybe we will have our own get together soon! Apalachicola is a nice town and the Wefings folks (from whom we bought our Tomcat) have been great to work with. You will have a fun trip. Good luck, and hope you come back with a boat.

The Tomcat steers quite well at low speeds (< 5 kn). I have never noticed any "squirreliness". The two motors spaced well apart make it quite manuverable. The only part of the speed curve that is inefficient is the 7-15 kn range. The boat mushes with the stern down in the water until is gets up...

We put epoxy on our Tomcat, for the same reason- in the water full time. The factory does recommend epoxy for the Tomcat, by the way- I asked. However, vinyester (which is the resin used for the Tomcat, at least on the outer surface of the hull) is relatively blister resistant. So, one...

Mark: If you are going to keep the boat in the water for any length of time, you are going to have to think about a bottom job. Without bottom paint, a boat starts showing significant marine growth on the hull within a week in our part of the country- it may take longer in your colder waters...

Mark and Diana: Finding a local Tomcat owner is the best advice. Just a couple of thoughts... Hold off on the compass until you have all the electronics installed. You will want to place the electronics for best visibility on the dash. Only after you have the electronics in place will you...