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Paul, re: tradespeople being able to work in Washington state: the plumbers and electricians you mention can still work if they choose, because they perform necessary/emergent repairs. Same goes for other construction workers if their work is urgent, emergent, or being done to serve a publicly...

And as a practical matter: one is exceedingly unlikely to change another's opposing beliefs with a strident rant on an internet forum. Wash your hands often, help others where you can, and stay safe!

Overall it sounds like you've found a great deal, which will get you and yours out on the water! A couple of observations: Re: the engine; I believe that was the year Honda introduced the redesigned 90. If you have the older variant (with carbs) you have a tank. They routinely gave >2,000...

An unfortunate design aspect of that particular boat is the lack of adequate sponson height (and thusly freeboard/tunnel clearance). If the sponsons were made 6-8" taller I'd be a TC 255 owner.

This appeared to be a great deal for someone interested in that boat. Used boat deals like this come along more regularly that one might think for those diligently looking and prepared to act immediately. Maybe the seller needed a quick sale to raise cash for another purpose, divorce...

I believe you know what we all think...This is a "trust your gut" moment.

"Brand new blem" for 10K would be my personal choice, for speed of repair and you end up with a brand new engine for not that much more than the used/rebuilt route. I wish you the best of luck with whatever you choose. Would really be curious to know what conditions caused your motor to fail...

"zinc" is really a generic term for a sacrificial anode, though many do contain some zinc. As Bob mentioned, you should use the specific sub-type best suited to your primary type of water use. I believe for saltwater the correct "zinc" is an aluminum alloy less noble than the motor's alloy...

That was a good motor in its day, and in fact the boat was designed around it. I have been down this road before, but with a 16' Angler. (Ended up with a new Honda BF 50, and around $8K underwater in boat valuation within months.) There will be a new motor in your future, no doubt. Does the...

In fact boats of various types and sizes hit rocks or run aground in the SJI every year. Others end up on the rocks due to engine failures. I’ve seen a few doozies. Some rocks are visible only on low tide. Most are charted. We were in Active Cove at Patos last weekend and some suggested leaving...

I’ll add a few to date myself: Drive in movies Doors left unlocked (Seattle) Two hand touch football in the street Tricky Dick Nixon Play LedZeppelin backwards to hear the devil Ditto on car rides with windows rolled down Happy boating to everyone!!

Agree with Foggy here. I've noticed that sellers with unrealistic expectations are far more common than buyers who make truly outlying offers ("lowballers"). I've been looking at a particular power cat for almost 18 months. I like it, have the $$, and would pursue it, but I believe it's...

Thanks for the thoughtful replies. Bob: your post should be archived as a guide for would-be Tomcat purchasers and I thank you. Mike

Thanks for your replies. I will look into the airhead toilet as I have no love for complexity and it’s associated challenges. Rick: not to pry, but what is the approximate $$ commitment for the boat with motors? Do you know the approximate discount for the sport model? Can’t wait to see your...

Rick: congratulations on your new boat, how exciting!! DK if they are still in business but we used king marine of Seattle for past canvas work (cd 22) and were well pleased. Keep us posted on your progress. Best, Mike

Also, does anyone know how the new "sport" model differs from the existing Tomcat?

We have identified the 255 Tomcat as our likely next boat as it "checks many of our boxes" for our boating use. Not many available currently, but we probably won't buy until this Fall. Reading and researching everything I can. I've read about significant finish upgrades beginning around 2009...

Would you mind sharing approximate cost of your re-power? May have a 255 in my future and would love to know the cost of that upgrade in round numbers. Thanks so much, Mike

I hope you didn't use this logic to convince yourself to buy the truck! All joking aside, you have a seriously badass boat and truck combo!

My guess is that there is not a complete 3-hour boat available for that price. This seems like a dealer ad awkwardly presented as a used boat for sale.