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Hi all, I've moved my 1,000 watt transducer 3 times trying to pick up the bottom on plane but I can't find the right spot. The 3 in 1 transducer isn't doing any better. It's basically the same spot on the other sponson. Currently, the big transducer is 5 degrees down relative to the hull and...

I finally installed a Simrad autopilot system including AP44 control head at the forward helm and an OP12 control head at the aft helm. Haven't commissioned it yet, but I wanted to share this 3D printed control head box I made for the AP44 controller.

Fellow TomCat owners, or anyone else that is victim to owning a boat with a "self bailing deck" that doesn't actually bail, I think I've finally come up with a solution. I've manufactured a flapper door that has a built in hinge. These can be made in any size via a 3D printer. Hinge pin in...

Brats, I'm getting ready to install an autopilot on my 2009 TomCat. It's got twin manual Seastar helms, twin 150's with 8.3 cubic inch rams. I was getting ready to order the parts I thought I needed but it became clear I didn't know enough about my system to know what to order. I thought I...

In effort to make my boat a better fishing and camping tool, I've put her on a diet and boosted the juice. I've never quite understood why boats with an option to parallel a house battery for engine starting also have an extra start battery. Seems like a lot of extra weight. I chose to remove...

Quite an eventful weekend in the big water this weekend. I landed a new state record lingcod that weighed 65 pounds. I didn't know that until after I butchered it so I will not get the record. The current record is 61 lbs set in the San Juans in 1986. We also got a 26 pound Sablefish. We also...

I'm going to get a slip for my TomCat in the next 6 months or so but will still be trailering the boat on occasion. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'll be DIY'ing this project after I figure out how to jack up a catamaran... Rob

I wanted to lower my planing speed as much as possible. I operate almost entirely in the ocean in the PNW and conditions aren't always favorable for using the TomCat's legs. I knew at the end of last year, I was either going for new stern lifting props, or Permatrims, or both. After several...

Hello Brats, I'm reaching out to see if anyone has converted their electric water heater from 120 volts alternation current to 12 volts DC? I see some vanlife people have done this for more self contained camping. Anyway, I see some 12 volt heating elements that would fit my water heater. I'm...

TomCat owners, Has anyone been able to solve the issue of the fishboxes filling up with water? Between this boats dismal deck drainage out the scuppers, and the poor seals around the fishboxes (my seals appear to be in good shape), my fishboxes are essentially unusable for keeping fish cold...

I've done a fair amount of reading on this forum as well as The Hull Truth regarding planning catamarans and the use of foils vs 4 bladed props, or both, or simply recupping my 3 blades. I also had a discussion with Ken Reeves of PropGods. I was surprised to hear Ken tell me that I might...

This is only a trip report and mild comparison of a modern half ton to a 20 year old 3/4 ton. I'm not saying I do or do not recommend you do this, only it can be legally and seemingly safely done. My buddy bought the above mentioned truck and offered to tow my boat on a 4 hour trip from...

Hi all, I've been a member here for many years, having tried twice to buy a TomCat but ended up with different boats each time. Well, I finally have one! I found a 2009 in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. I'm in Tacoma, Washington and buying out-of-country proved no...

Hi all, Does anyone know the overall length of the TomCat for shipping purposes? This would be from the trailer hitch ball to the most aft propeller blade with engines trimmed in towing position. Thank you! Rob

Hi again, I'm back in the hunt. We just sold our last boat expecting to move up in size to something not trailerable due to growing family but really all I need is sleeping for 4, two bigs and two littles. I've almost bought a Tomcat the last two boats, but did not. Now I'm considering them...

Hi all, Some of you may remember me from boat shopping here 6-7 years ago. I never ended up buying a C-Dory but am considering one again. I currently own a Shamrock Mackinaw 270. It's been a great boat, fishes well, fishes a lot of people, exceptional fuel economy and turn of speed. Handles...

c-Brats, I posted last year asking about 25 foot cruisers and tom cats. I'm still on the fence about a tomcat however let me tell you what I really want and you can tell me if anybody makes this boat? 10 foot beam 27 to 28 feet long either outboard or inboard. No inboard outboard. must sleep...

Hello Brats, First post here. I was hoping you could all help me with a future boat choice. I currently have an aluminum 20' sled and am getting tired of being pounded in the Sound. Not only is the fun gone, but its' actually painful. Here's my dilemma. Like everyone, we all want a boat that...