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TC255
- Thread starter Biggy59
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If I remember correctly, the draft is about 30 inches with the motors down.
A lot has been written about the TC 255 (Tomcat) on this site. As a good starting point, go to the "Search" function above. In "Keywords" type "Tomcat"; in "Author" type "Thataway"; make sure the "Forums" says "All available"; click on search for "All" terms.
Read the posts; then change the author to "drjohn71a" and search again.
Have fun. This will get you started.
Some of the threads have the "history" of the Tomcat as it went through the earlier to the later hull numbers. There were some design and quality control issues on the earlier boats that seem to have been largely corrected.
The consensus among the owners seems to be that this is a fast, and manuverable boat that handles seas well and is a lot of fun.
A lot has been written about the TC 255 (Tomcat) on this site. As a good starting point, go to the "Search" function above. In "Keywords" type "Tomcat"; in "Author" type "Thataway"; make sure the "Forums" says "All available"; click on search for "All" terms.
Read the posts; then change the author to "drjohn71a" and search again.
Have fun. This will get you started.
Some of the threads have the "history" of the Tomcat as it went through the earlier to the later hull numbers. There were some design and quality control issues on the earlier boats that seem to have been largely corrected.
The consensus among the owners seems to be that this is a fast, and manuverable boat that handles seas well and is a lot of fun.
Hi Biggy,
My guess is you don't see a draft published, because it may differ depending on the motor installation. We don't have a TomCat, but have traveled with our friends (Brent and Dixie on Discovery) who do... we tucked into some pretty skinny places, where our sounder was reading 2.5 feet... and not a problem with either boat. You can raise the motors to gain a few more inches when necessary. So, while I can't give you a number in inches, I can say that these boats can get into places most boats their length (other than bay skimmer types) fear to tread... er, float.
I'm sure some TC owners will chime in.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
My guess is you don't see a draft published, because it may differ depending on the motor installation. We don't have a TomCat, but have traveled with our friends (Brent and Dixie on Discovery) who do... we tucked into some pretty skinny places, where our sounder was reading 2.5 feet... and not a problem with either boat. You can raise the motors to gain a few more inches when necessary. So, while I can't give you a number in inches, I can say that these boats can get into places most boats their length (other than bay skimmer types) fear to tread... er, float.
I'm sure some TC owners will chime in.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
As mentioned, Dr. Bob of Thataway has written at length about draft since he has to cross a shallow bar going to his mooring.
I believe the listed draft of hull is 18 inches. The engines are mounted high due to the Armstrong brackets and can be tilted almost clear of the hull.
Dr. Bob made a removable kicker engine mount that clamps to the center swim platform and allows a small kicker to operate in the tunnel's water.
I love my TomCat. It is very versatile, safe and comfortable. You can trawl along economically at 6-8 knots or cruise at 33 knots. Lots of underdeck storage and massive forward bunk, level floor thru cabin and cockpit - no steps..
As Alok mentioned, we allow 2 1/2 to 3 feet for motor down clearance.
Good luck on your choice!
John
I believe the listed draft of hull is 18 inches. The engines are mounted high due to the Armstrong brackets and can be tilted almost clear of the hull.
Dr. Bob made a removable kicker engine mount that clamps to the center swim platform and allows a small kicker to operate in the tunnel's water.
I love my TomCat. It is very versatile, safe and comfortable. You can trawl along economically at 6-8 knots or cruise at 33 knots. Lots of underdeck storage and massive forward bunk, level floor thru cabin and cockpit - no steps..
As Alok mentioned, we allow 2 1/2 to 3 feet for motor down clearance.
Good luck on your choice!
John
Alok":1oivr0pn said:A lot has been written about the TC 255 (Tomcat) on this site. As a good starting point, go to the "Search" function above. In "Keywords" type "Tomcat"; in "Author" type "Thataway"; make sure the "Forums" says "All available"; click on search for "All" terms.
Some people use "TomCat", others use "Tom Cat". Then there is also TC and TC255 and other variations. So you may need to search multiple times or else use a boolean search (with AND and OR).
Warren
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I have not yet taken delivery, but from my research and test drives here are some of my thoughts (taken from another thread):
>>Gas twin engine Tomcat...fastest ride of the lot (high 40's)...biggest berth...highest fuel consumption...best ride due to catamaran hull/air cushion...most difficult to trailer...close to 7000lbs with engines...requires larger tow vehicle...most expensive trailer...more expensive boat and engines than C25...largest cockpit (45 sq feet)...coolest name...only boat suitable for fire graphic down the side. Not possible to own the Cat with a single engine of course.
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The discussion was a comparison between a few of the C-Dory products. There are other threads that discuss the Tomcat. You have tons of reading material at your fingertips!
>>Gas twin engine Tomcat...fastest ride of the lot (high 40's)...biggest berth...highest fuel consumption...best ride due to catamaran hull/air cushion...most difficult to trailer...close to 7000lbs with engines...requires larger tow vehicle...most expensive trailer...more expensive boat and engines than C25...largest cockpit (45 sq feet)...coolest name...only boat suitable for fire graphic down the side. Not possible to own the Cat with a single engine of course.
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The discussion was a comparison between a few of the C-Dory products. There are other threads that discuss the Tomcat. You have tons of reading material at your fingertips!
Regarding trailering - Yes, the appearance of the TomCat sitting so high behind your truck is intimidating at first, but the actual towing of a TomCat with at heavy 3/4 or 1 ton truck is a breeze. There is nothing difficult about towing it with the proper truck, elect. over hydraulic brakes, etc..
Also, the early TomCat trailers were lacking in ease of loading, but I have had no problems floating mine off the trailer and driving it right back up to the stop upon loading. This may be more difficult on really shallow ramps or with shorter pickups than a Ford 250 Super Duty Crew Cab.
I've owned and operated my TC255 for about a year now and haven't had to turn the crank on the trailer other than to take slack out of the tie down strap.
John
Also, the early TomCat trailers were lacking in ease of loading, but I have had no problems floating mine off the trailer and driving it right back up to the stop upon loading. This may be more difficult on really shallow ramps or with shorter pickups than a Ford 250 Super Duty Crew Cab.
I've owned and operated my TC255 for about a year now and haven't had to turn the crank on the trailer other than to take slack out of the tie down strap.
John
The "published" draft on the TC 255 is 15", but we figure it at 18". We have measured 17 to 18"--but we go in water which is at 18" or less regularly. We tip the outboards up, but have abraided the paint on the skeg on the lower unit. We always watch the cooling water stream.
I do not regularly use the outboard kicker (dinghy motor) which has a bracket can be used in the diving lader socket, and is above the bottom of the hulls.
The trailering weight (incuding trailer) is close to 10,000 lbs of the Tom Cat 25. (of course we have a lot of "gear" on our boat. I would not use anything less than a 3/4 ton truck --and preferably a one ton truck. We have the "slicks" on the float on trailer and agree that is is easy to load--in some ways easier than the CD 25.
I do not regularly use the outboard kicker (dinghy motor) which has a bracket can be used in the diving lader socket, and is above the bottom of the hulls.
The trailering weight (incuding trailer) is close to 10,000 lbs of the Tom Cat 25. (of course we have a lot of "gear" on our boat. I would not use anything less than a 3/4 ton truck --and preferably a one ton truck. We have the "slicks" on the float on trailer and agree that is is easy to load--in some ways easier than the CD 25.