(Fair warning- NG'ers overly sensitive to any mention of a product
actually for sale someplace will want to move on to the next thread.
Thanks in advance).




A Clever Cat


C-Dory Marine Group has become one of the larger manufacturers in the
Pacific Northwest. In addition to their C-Dory signature trademark, the
company also builds
Skagit Orca boats and the TomCat catamarans. C-Dory Marine Group
outgrew the original factory on Pacific Hwy South and earlier this year
moved to a much larger facility in Auburn. A workforce of 80 skilled
craftspeople keeps activity at a high level in the new plant, where
approximately a dozen boats can be seen on the "finishing" line at
any given time.

For 2006, C-Dory has made a significant improvement to a boat that has
earned some enthusiastic fans in the Pacific NW, the old TomCat 24
catamaran. "Cat" enthusiasts will routinely cite a list of reasons
why they believe two hulls are a "purr-fect" choice for boating in
our region. Catamarans come up to plane much more quickly than
virtually any monohull boat, frequently enabling a catamaran to realize
greater fuel efficiency. The 2-foot chop that is so common in our
Pacific NW waters during the spring and summer months forces many boats
to slow down, often dropping off of plane and running at less efficient
displacement speeds to maintain a comfortable ride and control spray.
Most catamarans will negotiate a moderate chop at a very good turn of
speed. In moderate beam seas, only one hull of a catamaran is typically
"lifting" at any given moment- a phenomenon that tends to minimize
any sensation of rolling.

The TomCat 24 had an efficient, but somewhat unconventional-looking
superstructure. One of the first things to notice about the TomCat 255
is its very attractive profile. Jeff Messmer of C-Dory Marine explained
why the shape seems so instantly familiar. "One of the major
redesigns we made to the 2006 TomCat was changing to the same cabin we
use on the C-Dory." The design works so well that from an aft quarter
view the TomCat 255 could be easily confused with the classic good
looks of a C-Dory.

Some power catamarans have a tendency to lean "outward" during high
speed turns, a sensation that boaters transitioning from mono-hulled
craft often regard as unsettling.
C-Dory has added some chines to each of the hulls that are said to
eliminate the outward lean and provide a virtually flat ride in tight
high-speed turns. The chines additionally assist in maintaining a
steady, straight track at trolling speeds- another improvement over
certain catamaran designs of years past.

We visited the C-Dory factory to get a firsthand look at the new TomCat
255. Scott Matthews, sales manager for the firm, got us aboard a TomCat
255 that was in the final stages of prep for shipping. (We want to
thank C-Dory for allowing us to intrude on a very busy operation).

The TomCat 255 has two hulls, and two easily identifiable purposes.
With 45 square feet of non-skid, self -bailing cockpit space, the
TomCat 255 should prove to be a very fine platform for fishing
expeditions. Fishermen will particularly appreciate a transom locker
that doubles as a bait well, twin 4-foot fish holds with macerating
pumps, a stainless radar arch with "rocket launcher" rod holders,
and easily accessible gunwale stowage. Port and starboard stainless
hand rails on the cabin top provide adequate security when a fisherman
or a deckhand walks the flat, non-skid side deck from the cockpit to
the broad foredeck.

Between bites, or between fishing seasons, the TomCat 255 will be a
comfortable and enjoyable cruising vessel. At 25-feet, this trailerable
cat offers more useable cabin space than many traditional monohulls
provide in the 30-foot category. Standing headroom in the main cabin is
6'5", so there will be no "squatting" required of most boaters.

The TomCat 255 features one of the largest berths one will encounter in
any 25-footer. Measuring 84" X 64", the queen-size berth provides
over 37-sq ft of sleeping area! (We've seen boats about twice as long
as the TomCat 255 offering smaller berths). The large berth is located
under the foredeck, so there is no "stand up" dressing area, but
there is a privacy canvas that will separate the bunk from the main
cabin. A translucent overhead hatch and some portlights allow air and
light into the forward compartment.

In the main cabin, the helm is in the starboard forequarter. We noted
that visibility seemed to be exceptional from this helm, whether seated
or standing. A full length laminated glass panel in the aft bulkhead
door as well as "see through" windows in the head enclosure provide
an almost completely uninterrupted 360-degree view from the helm. (The
head is equipped with privacy canvas that can be quickly installed when
in use, and then removed to restore visibility). We noted an adequate
space for the installation of a full array of electronics- particularly
with the trend toward integrated components with multi-functional
displays. The center front window and all side windows open for maximum
ventilation.

The galley is aft of the comfortable helm seat. A sink with hot and
cold pressure water is standard on the TomCat 255. The vessel we
inspected featured the extremely versatile, optional, Wallas diesel
cooktop (designed to double as a high-efficiency cabin heater). The
stove is supplied by a small fuel tank secured in the joinery below.
Also included on the boat we examined was an optional 2.7 cu. ft.
Norcold AC/DC refrigerator, located under the forward portion of the
settee on the port side.

Passengers often prefer to face forward when a boat is underway, and
the TomCat 255 has a reversible backrest on the forward seat on the
port side. When the backrest is set aft, a passenger can face forward.
When the backrest is set forward, the seat is oriented aft toward the
galley table. A second seat is aft of the adjustable table, and the
entire port settee will convert into a single berth quickly and easily.
There is drawer and locker stowage aft of the port settee.

One of the most pleasant surprises on the TomCat 255 is the stand-up
head in the aft starboard quarter of the main cabin. No
"porta-pottie" for this 25-footer, the marine toilet is permanently
installed and plumbed to a holding tank. An optional macerator pump for
overboard discharge (where legal) is available. The fully enclosed head
also includes a hand held shower.

It is easy to visualize a family of three or four taking spending a
long weekend or a short vacation aboard the TomCat 255, and having an
exceptionally good time in the process.

The TomCat 255 has a dry weight, without engines, of 6000 lbs. Fully
rigged and loaded, it will require a moderate duty tow vehicle to
efficiently haul and safely brake the TomCat 255 and trailer. With an
8'6" beam, the TomCat 255 is legal to trailer virtually everywhere.
Tankage is 130-gallons of fuel, and 30 gallons of water.

C-Dory Marine recommends Honda outboards, with the preferred rigging a
pair of 115HP motors. The TomCat 255 is rated for up to 300 HP (a pair
of 150's), and top speeds are said to be in excess of 30 knots.

MSRP for the standard 2006 TomCat 255, (without motors), is $69,640.
One could add the optional electric windlass, the Wallas stove, the
macerator for the holding tank, the refrigerator, a wash down pump, the
optional swim step with ladder, and a host of electronics and still be
under $80,000. The actual total price will depend on the brand and HP
of motors selected, as well as the cost of batteries, freight, trailer,
and rigging.

Families, fishermen, (and fishing families, of course) considering
trailerable boats in the 25-30 foot category will want to take a close
look at the 2006 TomCat 255. Some will surely conclude this clever cat
is just "purr-fect" for their needs.

Pacific NW dealers include:

Alaska Mining and Diving Supply, (Anchorage, AK), 907-279-6113
E.Q. Harbor Service, (Oak Harbor, WA) 360-679-4783
Robinson Point Marine, (Auburn, WA) 253-839-0222
Sportcraft Marina, (Oregon City, OR) 503-565-6484

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(Fair warning- NG'ers overly sensitive to any mention of a product
actually for sale someplace will want to move on to the next thread.
Thanks in advance).




A Clever Cat


C-Dory Marine Group has become one of the larger manufacturers in the
Pacific Northwest. In addition to their C-Dory signature trademark, the
company also builds
Skagit Orca boats and the TomCat catamarans. C-Dory Marine Group
outgrew the original factory on Pacific Hwy South and earlier this year
moved to a much larger facility in Auburn. A workforce of 80 skilled
craftspeople keeps activity at a high level in the new plant, where
approximately a dozen boats can be seen on the "finishing" line at
any given time.

For 2006, C-Dory has made a significant improvement to a boat that has
earned some enthusiastic fans in the Pacific NW, the old TomCat 24
catamaran. "Cat" enthusiasts will routinely cite a list of reasons
why they believe two hulls are a "purr-fect" choice for boating in
our region. Catamarans come up to plane much more quickly than
virtually any monohull boat, frequently enabling a catamaran to realize
greater fuel efficiency. The 2-foot chop that is so common in our
Pacific NW waters during the spring and summer months forces many boats
to slow down, often dropping off of plane and running at less efficient
displacement speeds to maintain a comfortable ride and control spray.
Most catamarans will negotiate a moderate chop at a very good turn of
speed. In moderate beam seas, only one hull of a catamaran is typically
"lifting" at any given moment- a phenomenon that tends to minimize
any sensation of rolling.

The TomCat 24 had an efficient, but somewhat unconventional-looking
superstructure. One of the first things to notice about the TomCat 255
is its very attractive profile. Jeff Messmer of C-Dory Marine explained
why the shape seems so instantly familiar. "One of the major
redesigns we made to the 2006 TomCat was changing to the same cabin we
use on the C-Dory." The design works so well that from an aft quarter
view the TomCat 255 could be easily confused with the classic good
looks of a C-Dory.

Some power catamarans have a tendency to lean "outward" during high
speed turns, a sensation that boaters transitioning from mono-hulled
craft often regard as unsettling.
C-Dory has added some chines to each of the hulls that are said to
eliminate the outward lean and provide a virtually flat ride in tight
high-speed turns. The chines additionally assist in maintaining a
steady, straight track at trolling speeds- another improvement over
certain catamaran designs of years past.

We visited the C-Dory factory to get a firsthand look at the new TomCat
255. Scott Matthews, sales manager for the firm, got us aboard a TomCat
255 that was in the final stages of prep for shipping. (We want to
thank C-Dory for allowing us to intrude on a very busy operation).

The TomCat 255 has two hulls, and two easily identifiable purposes.
With 45 square feet of non-skid, self -bailing cockpit space, the
TomCat 255 should prove to be a very fine platform for fishing
expeditions. Fishermen will particularly appreciate a transom locker
that doubles as a bait well, twin 4-foot fish holds with macerating
pumps, a stainless radar arch with "rocket launcher" rod holders,
and easily accessible gunwale stowage. Port and starboard stainless
hand rails on the cabin top provide adequate security when a fisherman
or a deckhand walks the flat, non-skid side deck from the cockpit to
the broad foredeck.

Between bites, or between fishing seasons, the TomCat 255 will be a
comfortable and enjoyable cruising vessel. At 25-feet, this trailerable
cat offers more useable cabin space than many traditional monohulls
provide in the 30-foot category. Standing headroom in the main cabin is
6'5", so there will be no "squatting" required of most boaters.

The TomCat 255 features one of the largest berths one will encounter in
any 25-footer. Measuring 84" X 64", the queen-size berth provides
over 37-sq ft of sleeping area! (We've seen boats about twice as long
as the TomCat 255 offering smaller berths). The large berth is located
under the foredeck, so there is no "stand up" dressing area, but
there is a privacy canvas that will separate the bunk from the main
cabin. A translucent overhead hatch and some portlights allow air and
light into the forward compartment.

In the main cabin, the helm is in the starboard forequarter. We noted
that visibility seemed to be exceptional from this helm, whether seated
or standing. A full length laminated glass panel in the aft bulkhead
door as well as "see through" windows in the head enclosure provide
an almost completely uninterrupted 360-degree view from the helm. (The
head is equipped with privacy canvas that can be quickly installed when
in use, and then removed to restore visibility). We noted an adequate
space for the installation of a full array of electronics- particularly
with the trend toward integrated components with multi-functional
displays. The center front window and all side windows open for maximum
ventilation.

The galley is aft of the comfortable helm seat. A sink with hot and
cold pressure water is standard on the TomCat 255. The vessel we
inspected featured the extremely versatile, optional, Wallas diesel
cooktop (designed to double as a high-efficiency cabin heater). The
stove is supplied by a small fuel tank secured in the joinery below.
Also included on the boat we examined was an optional 2.7 cu. ft.
Norcold AC/DC refrigerator, located under the forward portion of the
settee on the port side.

Passengers often prefer to face forward when a boat is underway, and
the TomCat 255 has a reversible backrest on the forward seat on the
port side. When the backrest is set aft, a passenger can face forward.
When the backrest is set forward, the seat is oriented aft toward the
galley table. A second seat is aft of the adjustable table, and the
entire port settee will convert into a single berth quickly and easily.
There is drawer and locker stowage aft of the port settee.

One of the most pleasant surprises on the TomCat 255 is the stand-up
head in the aft starboard quarter of the main cabin. No
"porta-pottie" for this 25-footer, the marine toilet is permanently
installed and plumbed to a holding tank. An optional macerator pump for
overboard discharge (where legal) is available. The fully enclosed head
also includes a hand held shower.

It is easy to visualize a family of three or four taking spending a
long weekend or a short vacation aboard the TomCat 255, and having an
exceptionally good time in the process.

The TomCat 255 has a dry weight, without engines, of 6000 lbs. Fully
rigged and loaded, it will require a moderate duty tow vehicle to
efficiently haul and safely brake the TomCat 255 and trailer. With an
8'6" beam, the TomCat 255 is legal to trailer virtually everywhere.
Tankage is 130-gallons of fuel, and 30 gallons of water.

C-Dory Marine recommends Honda outboards, with the preferred rigging a
pair of 115HP motors. The TomCat 255 is rated for up to 300 HP (a pair
of 150's), and top speeds are said to be in excess of 30 knots.

MSRP for the standard 2006 TomCat 255, (without motors), is $69,640.
One could add the optional electric windlass, the Wallas stove, the
macerator for the holding tank, the refrigerator, a wash down pump, the
optional swim step with ladder, and a host of electronics and still be
under $80,000. The actual total price will depend on the brand and HP
of motors selected, as well as the cost of batteries, freight, trailer,
and rigging.

Families, fishermen, (and fishing families, of course) considering
trailerable boats in the 25-30 foot category will want to take a close
look at the 2006 TomCat 255. Some will surely conclude this clever cat
is just "purr-fect" for their needs.

Pacific NW dealers include:

Alaska Mining and Diving Supply, (Anchorage, AK), 907-279-6113
E.Q. Harbor Service, (Oak Harbor, WA) 360-679-4783
Robinson Point Marine, (Auburn, WA) 253-839-0222
Sportcraft Marina, (Oregon City, OR) 503-565-6484

You should know better than to spam the newsgroup with your ad copy, Chuck.

JIMinFL wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
(Fair warning- NG'ers overly sensitive to any mention of a product
actually for sale someplace will want to move on to the next thread.
Thanks in advance).




A Clever Cat


C-Dory Marine Group has become one of the larger manufacturers in the
Pacific Northwest. In addition to their C-Dory signature trademark, the
company also builds
Skagit Orca boats and the TomCat catamarans. C-Dory Marine Group
outgrew the original factory on Pacific Hwy South and earlier this year
moved to a much larger facility in Auburn. A workforce of 80 skilled
craftspeople keeps activity at a high level in the new plant, where
approximately a dozen boats can be seen on the "finishing" line at
any given time.

For 2006, C-Dory has made a significant improvement to a boat that has
earned some enthusiastic fans in the Pacific NW, the old TomCat 24
catamaran. "Cat" enthusiasts will routinely cite a list of reasons
why they believe two hulls are a "purr-fect" choice for boating in
our region. Catamarans come up to plane much more quickly than
virtually any monohull boat, frequently enabling a catamaran to realize
greater fuel efficiency. The 2-foot chop that is so common in our
Pacific NW waters during the spring and summer months forces many boats
to slow down, often dropping off of plane and running at less efficient
displacement speeds to maintain a comfortable ride and control spray.
Most catamarans will negotiate a moderate chop at a very good turn of
speed. In moderate beam seas, only one hull of a catamaran is typically
"lifting" at any given moment- a phenomenon that tends to minimize
any sensation of rolling.

The TomCat 24 had an efficient, but somewhat unconventional-looking
superstructure. One of the first things to notice about the TomCat 255
is its very attractive profile. Jeff Messmer of C-Dory Marine explained
why the shape seems so instantly familiar. "One of the major
redesigns we made to the 2006 TomCat was changing to the same cabin we
use on the C-Dory." The design works so well that from an aft quarter
view the TomCat 255 could be easily confused with the classic good
looks of a C-Dory.

Some power catamarans have a tendency to lean "outward" during high
speed turns, a sensation that boaters transitioning from mono-hulled
craft often regard as unsettling.
C-Dory has added some chines to each of the hulls that are said to
eliminate the outward lean and provide a virtually flat ride in tight
high-speed turns. The chines additionally assist in maintaining a
steady, straight track at trolling speeds- another improvement over
certain catamaran designs of years past.

We visited the C-Dory factory to get a firsthand look at the new TomCat
255. Scott Matthews, sales manager for the firm, got us aboard a TomCat
255 that was in the final stages of prep for shipping. (We want to
thank C-Dory for allowing us to intrude on a very busy operation).

The TomCat 255 has two hulls, and two easily identifiable purposes.
With 45 square feet of non-skid, self -bailing cockpit space, the
TomCat 255 should prove to be a very fine platform for fishing
expeditions. Fishermen will particularly appreciate a transom locker
that doubles as a bait well, twin 4-foot fish holds with macerating
pumps, a stainless radar arch with "rocket launcher" rod holders,
and easily accessible gunwale stowage. Port and starboard stainless
hand rails on the cabin top provide adequate security when a fisherman
or a deckhand walks the flat, non-skid side deck from the cockpit to
the broad foredeck.

Between bites, or between fishing seasons, the TomCat 255 will be a
comfortable and enjoyable cruising vessel. At 25-feet, this trailerable
cat offers more useable cabin space than many traditional monohulls
provide in the 30-foot category. Standing headroom in the main cabin is
6'5", so there will be no "squatting" required of most boaters.

The TomCat 255 features one of the largest berths one will encounter in
any 25-footer. Measuring 84" X 64", the queen-size berth provides
over 37-sq ft of sleeping area! (We've seen boats about twice as long
as the TomCat 255 offering smaller berths). The large berth is located
under the foredeck, so there is no "stand up" dressing area, but
there is a privacy canvas that will separate the bunk from the main
cabin. A translucent overhead hatch and some portlights allow air and
light into the forward compartment.

In the main cabin, the helm is in the starboard forequarter. We noted
that visibility seemed to be exceptional from this helm, whether seated
or standing. A full length laminated glass panel in the aft bulkhead
door as well as "see through" windows in the head enclosure provide
an almost completely uninterrupted 360-degree view from the helm. (The
head is equipped with privacy canvas that can be quickly installed when
in use, and then removed to restore visibility). We noted an adequate
space for the installation of a full array of electronics- particularly
with the trend toward integrated components with multi-functional
displays. The center front window and all side windows open for maximum
ventilation.

The galley is aft of the comfortable helm seat. A sink with hot and
cold pressure water is standard on the TomCat 255. The vessel we
inspected featured the extremely versatile, optional, Wallas diesel
cooktop (designed to double as a high-efficiency cabin heater). The
stove is supplied by a small fuel tank secured in the joinery below.
Also included on the boat we examined was an optional 2.7 cu. ft.
Norcold AC/DC refrigerator, located under the forward portion of the
settee on the port side.

Passengers often prefer to face forward when a boat is underway, and
the TomCat 255 has a reversible backrest on the forward seat on the
port side. When the backrest is set aft, a passenger can face forward.
When the backrest is set forward, the seat is oriented aft toward the
galley table. A second seat is aft of the adjustable table, and the
entire port settee will convert into a single berth quickly and easily.
There is drawer and locker stowage aft of the port settee.

One of the most pleasant surprises on the TomCat 255 is the stand-up
head in the aft starboard quarter of the main cabin. No
"porta-pottie" for this 25-footer, the marine toilet is permanently
installed and plumbed to a holding tank. An optional macerator pump for
overboard discharge (where legal) is available. The fully enclosed head
also includes a hand held shower.

It is easy to visualize a family of three or four taking spending a
long weekend or a short vacation aboard the TomCat 255, and having an
exceptionally good time in the process.

The TomCat 255 has a dry weight, without engines, of 6000 lbs. Fully
rigged and loaded, it will require a moderate duty tow vehicle to
efficiently haul and safely brake the TomCat 255 and trailer. With an
8'6" beam, the TomCat 255 is legal to trailer virtually everywhere.
Tankage is 130-gallons of fuel, and 30 gallons of water.

C-Dory Marine recommends Honda outboards, with the preferred rigging a
pair of 115HP motors. The TomCat 255 is rated for up to 300 HP (a pair
of 150's), and top speeds are said to be in excess of 30 knots.

MSRP for the standard 2006 TomCat 255, (without motors), is $69,640.
One could add the optional electric windlass, the Wallas stove, the
macerator for the holding tank, the refrigerator, a wash down pump, the
optional swim step with ladder, and a host of electronics and still be
under $80,000. The actual total price will depend on the brand and HP
of motors selected, as well as the cost of batteries, freight, trailer,
and rigging.

Families, fishermen, (and fishing families, of course) considering
trailerable boats in the 25-30 foot category will want to take a close
look at the 2006 TomCat 255. Some will surely conclude this clever cat
is just "purr-fect" for their needs.

Pacific NW dealers include:

Alaska Mining and Diving Supply, (Anchorage, AK), 907-279-6113
E.Q. Harbor Service, (Oak Harbor, WA) 360-679-4783
Robinson Point Marine, (Auburn, WA) 253-839-0222
Sportcraft Marina, (Oregon City, OR) 503-565-6484

You should know better than to spam the newsgroup with your ad copy, Chuck.


You're right of course. Rec.boats is supposed to be for making bitchy
personal remarks and for use as a political soap box. Gawd forbid
somebody should describe the features, characteristics, and retail
price range of an actual boat. There's certainly very little interest
in boats around here.

How's your reading comprehension these days? Missed the first paragraph
entirely, I see. However, far more true to the spirit of the NG than I,
you didn't pass up the opportunity to make a bitchy remark. Kudos,
Florida Jim.

I will look forward to your future cries of "spam" everytime a product
is mentioned in the group.....and certainly every time somebody touts
the many advantages of voting either Democrat or Republican. :-)