Tomcat 255 test drive

[Pacificcoast101]

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.

 

[C-Hawk]

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

 

[thataway]

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

 

[Gene Morris]

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