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Hi, It's looking like I am be relocating my Tomcat 255 to Cape Coral FL. While it won't allow me to fish the backwaters, it will be a great cruiser! I wanted to ask a few questions to help me prep: 1) Has anyone put their Tomcat on a 10k lift? It seems like there is a lot of confusing info...

2006/2019 Tomcat 255 (105 engine hours) asking $89,000 SF Bay Area Features: Brand new Suzuki DF140s with only 105 hours - professionally serviced in September. All the Tomcat features with exception of refrigerator Stern helm controls with VHF radio Two Garmin GPSMAPs - 10” and 8” with Airmar...

Hi - I snapped one of my shore power panel switches under the dinette table yesterday. Anyone know the part number? I was unable to find it. Its a switch I always leave "on" but I'd prefer to fix it anyway. Any advice?? Thanks

Hello, It looks like my refrigerator final died. It's served me plenty of cold refreshing drinks in the past several years! I looked up a replacement and it looks pretty expensive. I'm considering converting the space into an ice box instead. I use the boat exclusively for fishing and never...

Hi there - hoping for some advice on an engine issue I have twin 2007 Suzuki DF140s and today the starboard engine shut down at about 3000 rpm as I left the marina. It started fine and idled without issue before we left the slip. Once it shut down, we pumped the ball and it was collapsed. It...

Thanks to the advice from this site, My Tomcat 255 'True North' is running great! Here is my latest adventure: https://youtu.be/82AJaJoMQh4

Hi - my starboard 2007 Suzuki DF140 is throwing a 1-1 code which looks to be Rectifier & regulator (over charging) issues. My battery terminals are clean and the rectifier ground looks ok. I know my batteries are old. Couple questions: - could old batteries cause this? - has anyone replaces...

Hey Guys - could use some help! I've been to the marina and fished three times in 7 days. Day 1 - the shore power was off. I reset the breaker and all good Day2 - I heard some acting (cracking noise) when I turned on the AC after plugging in the shore power. No smoke, no heat at the plug...

Hi Two quick questions. My tomact started to show a mold in the non-skid exterior after I had it parked under a tree for too long. My fault! I’ve tried bar keepers friend and FSR. Both worked with a ton of elbow grease. I have it 90% cleaned but want to get all. Has anyone had luck with a...

Hi I have a Suzuki DF140 that is giving me a 3-2 map sensor alarm. I took the cowling off and it stopped last weekend after a quick google search. I thought the wind was maybe blowing a little exhaust back and that caused it...wrong! It happened again today and I couldn't get it to reset...

He there - happy new year! My Tomcat needs some bottom paint pretty bad. I have no experience and was planning to have a local shop do this. I have a bunch of crew that want to help so I’m now considering doing this myself. It’s ablative paint and there are a few small bare spots. Any...

Im installing downrigger on my Tomcat. I was told to mount them mid-ship (on the step in). Can someone confirm? Also, any suggestions of an electric scotty down rigger?

Guys - Heres a quick video you may like of adventures and mods on my Tomcat https://youtu.be/Za1-9VanXWA I really appreciate the advice/support from this board! Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.!

I finally came up with a name for my Tomcat that worked. I'm having boatus.com custom design the decal and I was planning to use 5" height letting based off some research here. They are estimating that the name "True North" will be 65" wide. Doesn't that seem excessive? If the letters were...

I posted a new video today about my Tomcat. Check it out: https://youtu.be/zQhxhnrYXik

Hi - I could use more advice on my steering controls. I have noticed that I need to adjust my engine position every couple trips. When I'm washing down and have the engine up and to one side, I use the t bar valve to drop the starboard engine to align with port on the sea star bar. These are...

Hi - I'm looking for suggestions on liner/covering for my table/cabinet tops and flooring options. I had a shelf liner covering my dinette table and it was serviceable but want a more finished look. On the floor, I have a thin black rubber mat thats ok. I'd like to upgrade both. Any ideas...

Hi, Here is my first drone video from my boat. Perfect weather but no salmon. The day was even better because it was a work day!!!! https://youtu.be/QYbm0tw7pps

Does anyone know the part number for standard windshield wipers on a Tomcat? I think it AFI 37100 which is an 80 degree sweep. The AFI 37200 is 110 degrees. I want to get this on order ASAP and didnt check the sweep radius.

Hi, I have a 2006 Tomcat with twin Suzuki DF140s. This weekend I had a mechanic out and he gave me a lot of great advice. There were a few things that I wanted to post here and get some advice. 1) He hated my 'Optima Blue Top Marine Deep Cycle Batteries'. He felt that these types of...