Tomcat 255 test drive

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Pacificcoast101

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Does anyone know if any Southern California C-Dory dealers allow test drives? I've been researching the Tomcat 255 for a couple of years, but I wouldn't want to make that kind of investment without trying it out on the water first.
 
Catalina Yacht Anchorage had one in the water this past weekend at Channel Islands Harbor.
They are located in Channel Islands Harbor, Ventura Harbor and Marina del Rey.

bob@cyayachts.com
www.catalinayachtsales.com


Catalina Yacht Anchorage (CIH)
3821 South Victoria Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93035
805-985-9100 phone
805-985-9101 fax

Catalina Yacht Anchorage (Ventura)
3821 South Victoria Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93035
805-985-9100 phone
805-985-9101 fax

Catalina Yacht Anchorage (Marina Del Rey)
13505 Bali Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310-822-0669 phone
805-985-9101 fax
 
I took two test drives in the Tom Cat, two in Glacier Bays and one in a World Cat. For the most part, Cat dealers are more than happy to give a sea trial. Also try and get a ride in a private boat. You may learn more about the boats that way. The Dealers boats will be bare bones--and a private boat will have more electronics, flow meters etc. Also the Permatrims are a good addition, and I suspect that no dealer will have these. Also the engines and the way they are set up makes quite a difference.

Take at least a hand held GPS when you take the Sea trial. If the dealer will not arrange a sea trial, then go elsewhere!

Be sure that YOU drive the boat, and play with trim etc
 
Pacificcoastm101;
Come up North a little and I'll let you have a sea trial on Reef Madness. Horizon Air has a good price on direct flight from Orange Cty.
Gene
 
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