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Thanks for that tip Tom. That is new to me, and actually very important in this decision. John, you should know that I work for the Fed and we have your number. Naaaa. Just kidding. You should visit us in MI (Michigan) some time. Actually, I'm a retired "eye" guy. This website is fun...

Thanks for your feedback John. I, too, do not fish, nor need to push the limits in fog, following seas, or nighttime navigation as I did for years aboard my sailboats. Under those conditions, often single handling, AP was invaluable, as was radar. We are going to chiefly cruise with this boat...

Thanks for the replies. I am not surprised by the responses, but still appreciate them very much. AP was invaluable over many years on a sailboat. Now I can have Beth read your responses, and hopefully, she will say " OK , dear, I understand".

Me again, the newbie TC255 guy. Boat is sans autopilot. Always had them on my sailboats and made sense when at 6 knots for hours. Does it make sense to have autopilot on a boat traveling at 25 MPH for 2-3 hours max. Seems that things can happen so fast at that speed that hand steering works...

Agreed, perhaps to get away without barrier coat. Were it not for this boat having only 130 hours on its 2008 engines, it might be a consideration. This boat has barely been in the water. And in the colder waters of the great lakes, the blistering is problematic. I had one sailboat...

Thanks to all of you for the responses to my question. These are really helpful in reaching a conclusion. Be interesting to see what the Michigan Pettit Rep has to say. Interesting: over many years, and numerous sailboats, I have used VC-17, Micron CSC, Vivid, and HydroCoat SR, some boats...

Thanks Bob, I am familiar with Vivid, having used on my sailboat for years, just did not know if it was appropriate for trailering. The Dealer recommended Optima SR60, a Pettit ablative, and has been his choice for the Carolinas, but suggested I investigate the recommended paint for the Great...

Greetings. I have purchased a TC 255 and need to apply barrier coat and bottom paint to a new bottom. Seeking advice on the best bottom paint for the Great Lakes region. I am partial to Pettit, but would welcome any feedback.