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Being one of the smallest cruising catamarans on the market brands the TomCat 9.7 http://www.tomcatboats.com/ “entry level,” but we find that term misleading and unfair. There’s much more to the joy of a sailing catamaran than speedo numbers. The 9.7 might not out-drag most of its rivals, but it can, we think, deliver more of what sailors are after when they turn off the auxiliary. And, in many respects, it makes shoal-water sailing safer and more relaxing. If you’re looking at a Maine Cat 30 or a Gemini 105Mc from Performance Cruising, the TomCat also deserves a look.

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After a career in engineering physics, Ted Strain retired in 1995. Before long, he and his son, Tom, were building catamarans. They started with a trailerable 20-footer (the TomCat 6.2). Designed around a single, foil-shaped centerboard and hulls with rocker enough to make the boat exceptionally maneuverable, she was a bit different.

In 2002, work began on developing the 9.7, a 32-foot cruiser. Ted Strain, kayaker, canoeist, and long-time owner of a McAlpine-Downie Iroquois, once again did the design. Tom, “with experience sailing everything from dinghies to 50-footers and university training in chemistry and physics,” is the builder/outfitter. Boats are built to order in the company’s 10,000-square-foot facility near Newmarket, Ontario. Owners have a great deal of input “from the type of resin through to layout, décor, and outfitting,” says Ted. They have delivered 12 of the new 9.7s since 2004.

It’s hard to design a cruising catamaran much smaller than 32 feet. People don’t get smaller as boats do.

“I began work on the 9.7 with ergonomics in mind,” says Ted. “It was important to have headroom throughout, but just as critical, I wanted people, be they 5-foot-2 or 6-foot-3, to be able to see out from everywhere.”

Anywhere you stand in either hull, you have a clear view through the side windows. Seated spots in the saloon offer water views, and there are 360-degree and cross-hull views from everywhere. With dual-companionway access, the 9.7’s interior is not only bright and open, but offers the vistas Ted was seeking.

He wanted maximum beam for stability. The TomCat’s beam is 16 feet; any more and trucking expenses start to skyrocket.

“I began with a shorter boat,” says Ted, “but I worried about pitching. By adding length, I was able to increase displacement and buoyancy in the bows and smooth out the ride.”

Owners report that their 9.7s have surfed down big waves and often deliver better than 10 knots through the water. Apparently, Ted struck the right proportions.

The 9.7 has a fineness ratio of 12:1 (length to waterline beam), which makes her quite slippery as cruising cats go. Even the hulls of performance-oriented cruisers like the Maine-Cat and Gunboat are beamier for their length. Strain placed a high priority on light-air sailing. The 9.7’s midsections are semi-circular (for maximum displacement with minimum drag). “I kept the entry relatively full,” Ted says, “to counteract pitching, but the majority of volume forward is above the waterline.” The hulls show slight-to-moderate rocker with centerlines that sweep up slightly as they trend aft to produce U-shaped aftersections. These reduce wetted area and enhance dynamic lift. “They also let us reduce the draft of the rudders,” the designer adds.

High-speed performance is governed by both waterline length and prismatic coefficient (used to quantify the fullness of the underbody). The 9.7 is lengthy (31.5 feet on the water) and comes in at about 0.58, or “smack in the middle” of the ideal prismatic range for hulls like hers.

A pivoting centerboard is the key to the boat’s behavior under sail. Pairs of foils (such as mini-keels, daggerboards, or twin centerboards) create a variable center of lateral resistance. The 9.7 has a thin (7-percent section) NACA-foil-shaped board housed beneath its bridgedeck. By pivoting the boat around this single, central point, its designer allows the boat to behave much more like a monohull. The optimal relationship between the centers of effort (of pressure in the sails and resistance beneath the water) provides her with a crisp, responsive feel on virtually all points of sail.

Perhaps best of all, the board will kick up rather than fracture, tear a hole in the hull, or fix in the mud. Multihulls have long been sold on the basis of their shallow-water capabilities; a kick-up centerboard has proven an effective means of safely exploring thin water. Also, when the board is raised, it still presents a fin that is eight feet long and draws 16 inches beneath the hulls. Says builder Tom Strain, “you can’t go to weather like you could with a full board, but you can sail effectively on all points in 30 inches of water. Her rudders draw 3 feet (down), but you can kick them up to less than 2 feet and retain steering.”

Generally, for cruising cats, the more clearance beneath the bridgedeck, the better. The 9.7’s 2 feet seem just on the edge of adequate. In addition, the centerboard box takes some space between the hulls, and we noted that even in a mild chop, the forward trampoline took a few splashes. None of the owners we spoke with, however, found pounding to be an issue or bemoaned the boat’s motion when powering into head seas. Tom, who has more time in the boat than anyone, says that when conditions are bad, he’s been able to cure the problem with a slight change of course. “The key thing is that all the water that ‘goes under the bridge’ has a place to go because clearance is consistent all the way aft to the transoms; the underdeck isn’t filled with a cockpit well like it is on some other cats,” says Tom.

“I didn’t want to have a compression post in the middle of the saloon table, so that meant that the base of the mast had to be well forward,” says Ted. To keep the center of effort low in the rig, he raked the mast aft two feet. The full-roach main is cut to raise the boom 8.5 degrees above horizontal to provide clearance above the cockpit.

“By having a boat on the wide side with a rig on the small side, we maximize stability,” said Ted. “For a cruising cat, we think that is essential.” Although the TomCat rates better than its closest competitors in terms of performance measures (see “In Context,” page 18), these numbers are still pretty far from the “top of the fleet” when it comes to cruising cats. However, given the ability to add bonus sail area (by means of cruising spinnakers, code zeroes, screechers, etc.), the priority of stability over horsepower seems an intelligent way to promote comfort and sea-keeping.

There is much more to a multihull above the water than below, so windage is an issue. Strain minimized tophamper and integrated the coachroof with the cabin house in an aerodynamic whole. The large yet attractive windows resonate well with her flat sheer, tilted stem, and curved transom.

There is no wasted space in the cockpit. From the end of the bridgedeck forward to the wheel is less than eight feet. The helm station is unique; there are wide companionways to either side of the central module, and the space above and beyond it is open into the saloon. Sociability, airflow, freedom of movement, and an “open feel” all seem well served. A unique two-part closure can be used to button up the interior, but an opening hatch just forward of the helm helps this provide “wind in your face” sailing most of the time. Controls for raising and lowering the centerboard and rudders, plus a manual bilge pump, are at the helmsman’s fingertips.

Clamped to the bow beam, the jib roller tacks the headsail as low as possible. Using an element of the bow pulpit as a “seagull striker” (or spreader) lets the builders support the headstay without using a bridle. Winches are outboard of the house and placed right for handling the aft-led controls. While an autopilot makes singlehanding simple for modern sailors, the sheet winches are a bit far from the helm for short-handed maneuvering under sail.

Sidedecks are perilously skinny. The handrail atop the house is positioned well, but getting from one end of the boat to the other still seems much too challenging. Shrouds led to the quarter do away with the need for a backstay, but they can chafe on the mainsail when the sail is eased. The standard boat comes with a fixed genoa lead. A genoa sheet track should be standard. Based on our test with eight aboard, the stern sections resisted squatting, and the design seems to function well under real-life cruising conditions, when the lazarettes are bound to be laden with gear.

Accommodations

The standard layout succeeds in several ways: It provides three generous, private double berths, all of the necessities are there in spades, and it achieves the open feel that was the Strains’ objective from the outset. Almost half the current owners have taken advantage of the builders’ flexibility, however, to make modifications of their own.

Like most builders, the Strains offer a choice of woods, fabrics, materials, and appliances. Unlike the majority, however, they go considerably further. “We can use carbon to make the boat lighter, but that adds to the cost,” Tom explains. “The boat weighs 4,800 pounds, but we have built boats as much as 800 pounds lighter or an equal amount heavier depending upon what the owner wanted.” One owner, for instance, did away with one of the cabins and made the port hull an owner’s stateroom, leaving space for a generator behind the stateroom. Some say they’re committed to “a 12-volt boat” and the simplicity and minimal weight of bare-bones cruising. Others put a priority on “the comforts of home,” despite the weight they entail. Hull No. 8, for example, was delivered to a Miami owner with custom touches including a faux-teak cabin sole, an upgraded Isotherm refrigerator, Sunbrella fabric, a custom-mounted TV, air conditioning, a 5-kw generator, Imtra lighting, Caframo fans, and a Freedom Atlantis Raritan head. “The builders went out and got everything we wanted. The hardest suppliers to deal with, believe it or not, were our sailmakers,” the customer reported.

Livability and practicality are well-served throughout. Ventilation, either via hull ports or overhead hatches (or both) is admirable. Stowage in the living areas is well-organized via cubbies, bins, and lockers that reflect not only ingenuity but thought and experience. Clear-acrylic closers for galley lockers provide an “eyeball inventory” as well as good security. Eye-level cabinet tops maintain the open feel. The head is far from cavernous, but space is organized and allotted well. Fit and finish are surprisingly good for a cat in this price range.

Given the Strains’ small workforce and close supervision, production quality is gratifyingly good. The boat has no interior liner and the brushed-white gelcoat combines with veneers and solid trim to tone down the “ice-box effect.” It is also easy to clean and self-evident when it comes to looking for deck leaks.

Performance

Powering out the channel from Miamarina into Biscayne Bay, Fla., offered us an opportunity to see what single-engine performance was like—one of the 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboards wouldn’t start. The boat held well over 6 knots in flat water without straining. Noise and vibration were minimal because the engines are mounted on vertical tracks in their own semi-contained wells. Dedicated davits hoist them out of the water for sailing. It’s a slick and simple formula for auxiliary power, though not without its negatives. Outboards don’t produce hot water. (Many owners have installed propane heaters.) Gasoline is more flammable than diesel, and outboards have shorter lifespans than diesels. Pros include light weight, low price, and easy removal.

We’ve yet to get used to some aspects of catamaran sailing. Being isolated behind a house and/or beneath a hard top can seem claustrophobic. However, the TomCat is better than most at providing intimacy with the elements; hatches in front of and above the helm let air in and the sailor see out. In a building southerly, we set sail, and with minimum effort, settled onto the breeze at roughly half the 8-knot true-wind speed. Acceleration was somewhere between “dinghy-like” and sluggish. The TomCat is light and fine, but her rig is shorter and smaller than average. She developed just enough weather helm to feel alive. Steering response was positive and precise. She was clearly at least as weatherly as the handful of neighboring

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test-boats, both monohull and multihull, that surrounded us after the 2007 Miami Boat Show. Sailing through a tack can prove challenging to a multihull in less than 10 knots of breeze, but the TomCat passed that test with ease.

At somewhere around 8,000 pounds (in cruising trim) Tom claims, “she can be expected to average over 10 knots on a reach in 15 knots of breeze.” One owner experienced double-digit surfing, while another (who has a generator and forward and aft air conditioners) says that he’s never bettered 8 knots. Our test sail, design analysis, and owner survey all suggest that the 9.7 is well-designed, slightly de-tuned, and very capable. It’s at its best short-tacking and in shallow water.

The TomCat 9.7 lacks the sail area to make the most of drifting conditions, and propulsion is not a strong suit. (Cruisers motor more than they like to admit.) While its relatively low-aspect ratio sailplan keeps heeling forces low, more modern configurations (with higher aspect ratios, greater roach, fatter heads, etc.) deliver more power per square foot. The 9.7 is a “performance cat” but not one that we would label “high performance.”

Conclusions

Being one of the smallest cruising cats on the market brands the TomCat 9.7 “entry level,” but we find that term misleading and unfair. Thanks to her central centerboard, she’s responsive and rewarding under sail. There’s much more to the joy of sailing than speedo numbers. The 9.7 might not out-drag most of its rivals, but it can, we think, deliver more of what sailors are after when they turn off the auxiliary. And, in many respects, it makes shoal-water sailing safer and more relaxing than do most its rivals.

In our assessment, the TomCat 9.7 makes good use of interior volume. Quality construction adds to its value. Clever engineering (like the rudder and centerboard assemblies) increases its capabilities. Being able to work in important ways with designer and builder to make the boat match your needs is an additional plus. Starting at $154,000, the TomCat is indeed a worthy competitor among the growing number of small, coastal cruising cats in this price range.

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Sorry to put this here but people need to be informed. The Tomcats boat company is No longer capable of refurbishing even a tiny Boat. Took my $2000 deposit paid May 2018 and destroyed my Boat after finally starting in September 2019, changed price demanded more money. Refuses to Complete the Job unless I remove My Complaint to the Better Business Bureau made in April 2020 and negative facebook review he has hidden from his page. Will not answer my Calls or Emails. Has started a shell company Called Encore Marine advertised on Kijiji (Canada) to get more victims without using the TomCat Boats company name. Beware!!!! He has a collection of other sport boats in his yard. There is a lot more to the Story. …. 2 YEARS!!! , 3 seasons ruined. I am out countless thousands of dollars I have invested in my boat .

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The hull design shows hull TomCat 9.7 shapes that are fine forward but given enough volume to prevent too much pitching. The builders have integrated a unique single daggerboard system that lowers into the water through the bridgedeck and provides lift on both tacks.

The Seldén rig comes standard with a large fullybattened main and a small working jib. As an option you can upgrade to a larger genoa with adjustable track and a spinnaker package that includes a snuffer.

The 9.7 uses two 9.9 outboards, one in each hull, to power the boat. This is a simple system that will make the engines easy to maintain. The accommodations plan offers a large owner’s double berth forward and running athwartships; this can be made private with curtains at either end and darkened with shades over the forward windows.

Two guest cabins are tucked into the aft end of each hull. The head is in the port hull while the in-line galley runs fore and aft in the starboard hull.

The TomCat is built on a semi-custom basis so you can work with the builders to come up with the boat you want. An affordable way to get started in catamaran cruising, the new 9.7 offers a lot in a small package and has all the capability you will need for coastal cruising and voyages farther afield. For more information contact TomCat’s sales representative in the U.S. at Aeroyacht, New York, 800-446-0010.

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If you’re thinking about an outboard-powered pocket cruiser, the 25-foot C-Dory TomCat has a lot going for it.

Per its name, the C-Dory TomCat is a catamaran, so it has a cat’s stability and space; indeed, the cockpit is a full 7 feet long and 7 feet wide, not bad for a 25-foot boat. And the twin outboards are mounted pretty far apart on the transom, so docking and low-speed maneuvering are relatively painless.

The ride is flat and fairly dry, and the TomCat doesn’t bank in turns. You can run it up on a beach for a picnic, if you want.

Standard power is twin 150-hp outboards, and the boat can handle up to 350-hp total. It cruises easily from 10 to 30 knots.

The TomCat is an all-weather boat, with the protection of an enclosed pilothouse design. A queen-sized berth is forward, taking advantage of the cat’s 8’6” beam. A single seat is at the helm, on the starboard side, with a small galley aft. The back of a forward-facing seat on the port side flips back, so the seat can face a dining table with another seat aft.

The boat has an enclosed head and shower and a holding tank, and 30-amp shorepower and a battery charger. A couple could cruise easily on board, while four people could be comfortable for shorter periods of time; it is a 25-foot boat,

At least one C-Dory Tom Cat has completed the Great Loop. It certainly wouldn’t have any problems sliding under the bridges, or fitting in the locks and marina slips along the way. It also can be trailered.

C-Dorys are made by Northwest Marine Industry, a family-owned company in Bellingham, Washington. The TomCat will be on display at the Seattle boat show, starting Feb. 3.

Specs.: LOA: 25’5”; Beam: 8’6”; Draft: 12”; Disp. (without engines): 5,400 lbs.; Fuel: 150 gals.; Water: 30 gals.; Power: 2×150-hp outboards. Read more:

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TomCat 6.2 puts the fun back into sailing - fast and exciting when the wind is up, relaxing and enjoyable in a breeze. While easy to single hand, TomCat 6.2 can also take six or eight family or friends for a sail. The single high aspect ratio foil centerboard gives excellent upwind performance, and combined with rockered hulls, easy tacking at any wind speed. Twin interconnected rudders provide dual tiller helm positions for sailing, with an optional wheel helm steering both motor and rudders for motoring comfort and control. All boards rotate up for shallow draft and beachability. The rig is typical beach cat, with rotating mast and fully battened mainsail. Jibs are roller furling and lazy jacks for the mainsail are standard, so all sail handling is easily done from the cockpit. Keep TomCat 6.2 on a mooring, at a slip, or dry sail from a trailer.

TomCat 6.2 provides all of the features of a modern multihull. Foam core, fiberglass skin sandwich construction is light and strong, and provides the flotation for an unsinkable structure throughout. Sailing is flat, with very little heel at any speed, and an easy motion in waves for comfort. Hulls are enclosed, and the bridgedeck is self draining.

The custom TomCat 6.2 trailer includes all of the mechanisms required to assemble or disassemble the boat for highway travel. Twin hull racks roll out on extension bars and rotate upright, with the bunks now providing side to side positioning. Use the winch to lower the bridgedeck into the hulls, fasten the bolts, and you are ready to raise the rig and go sailing. The level bridgedeck means that the motor, batteries and gas tank can remain in place during trailering. Access to the hull hatches on the trailer provides more than enough storage for all other boat components.

TomCat 6.2 is available custom equipped for your needs and preferences, from an open knockabout sailing, swimming, fishing platform to a full sport cruising configuration. Give us a call or e-mail us to discuss your requirements.

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Widely spaced twin engines provide maneuverability around the dock and peace of mind when out on the water.

The Tomcat 255 rides and corners smoothly without any roll. It tracks straight at all speeds and runs flat and dry. The railings are all made of the highest grade 316 stainless steel and are oversized for extra strength and safety! Four foot insulated fish boxes with macerators provide plenty of room for the days catch. They also serve well as additional cockpit storage. The Tomcat 255 rides and corners smoothly without any roll. It tracks straight at all speeds and runs flat and dry. Twin engines provide maneuverability around the dock and peace of mind when out on the water. A spacious all weather pilothouse with an enclosed head and shower, make the Tomcat 255 a very smart trailer able vessel.

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  • Navigable in a variety of waters
  • Economically designed for memorable trips
  • Built for comfort

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  • Deck hardware includes 5 through bolted SS cleats
  • Electric windshield wipers with pantographic arms
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  • Classic C-Dory design allows it to dock or beach virtually anywhere
  • Designed to accommodate up to a 350 HP outboard engine
  • Designed to cruise comfortably between 10 and 30 knots

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General specifications.

  • LOA  25’5″
  • Beam  8’6″
  • Headroom  6’5″
  • Weight  5,400 lbs
  • Cockpit  4’6″ long x 5’9″ wide
  • Fuel Capacity  150 gals
  • Water Capacity  30 gals
  • Power Outboard  up to 350 HP
  • Material  Fiberglass Composite
  • Tow Weight  9,500 lbs (Boat, Motors, Trailer, and Fuel)

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  • 30 Amp shorepower with battery charger
  • Pressurized water system with 6 gallon hot water tank
  • Enclosed hot and cold stand up shower
  • Marine head with holding tank
  • Hydraulic steering
  • Four foot fish boxes with fish box pumps
  • Opening front center window
  • Dual electric wiper motors
  • Lewmar Bow hatch
  • Outboard bracket with swim step
  • Standard 5-Year Hull Warranty

Comfort and interior

  • Spacious cabin with ample room for 4-6 passengers
  • Comfortable v-berth with comfortable cushions hand-made at the factory
  • Hull liner and foam back vinyl
  • Ergonomically designed seats

Instrumentation and Safety Equipment

  • Fuel Capacity 150 Gallons
  • Automatic/Manual Bilge Pumps
  • Certification/Standard Compliance ABYC, USCG, CE

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  • Anchor windlass
  • Refrigerator
  • Wash down pump
  • Diver swim step with ladder

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  • Colored Gunnel Stripe and Boot stripe color options — Blue, Cabernet, Forest Green, Black
  • Custom colors optional
  • Fabric packages to match gel-coat colors

Specifications as well as standard and optional equipment are subject to change without notice. All measurements approximate. For more information and pricing, please contact your local  C-Dory dealer .

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  1. Our 25' TomCat Catamaran

    Whether you are cruising, fishing or diving with over 45 square feet of cockpit space there is room to roam. Anywhere you wish to go — from the cold north to the tropics — the TomCat can take you there. And its performance is unparalleled. Tested for speed, fuel consumption, and power, the results show that this catamaran will never disappoint.

  2. TomCat 970S

    BUILDER TomCat Boats, Caledon East, Ontario, 905-584-1236. PRICE $188,590 base. Photo courtesy of TomCat Boats. The debut of TomCat's first 32-foot 970 catamaran, about eight years ago at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, was a pleasant surprise. Since then, the builders have continued to refine the boat, a process that has resulted in the new ...

  3. TomCat 9.7.

    The TomCat 9.7 lacks the sail area to make the most of drifting conditions, and propulsion is not a strong suit. (Cruisers motor more than they like to admit.) While its relatively low-aspect ratio sailplan keeps heeling forces low, more modern configurations (with higher aspect ratios, greater roach, fatter heads, etc.) deliver more power per ...

  4. TomCat boats for sale

    Renowned for their Catamaran and unpowered-kayak, TomCat boats, in general, exhibit favorable attributes such as a bigger draft and generally wider beam, which contribute to their widespread popularity and are well-suited for various activities such as overnight cruising, day cruising, sailing and watersports. ...

  5. TomCat Catamaran boats for sale

    Find TomCat Catamaran boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of TomCat boats to choose from.

  6. Our Catamaran Series

    25′ TomCat Catamaran. The Tomcat 255 rides and corners smoothly without any roll. It tracks straight at all speeds and runs flat and dry. View Details. 25′ TomCat Sport Catamaran. Our new fuel efficient all weather Tomcat 25 feature powder coated windows and doors like you'd find on the ocean going yachts!

  7. TC 970 S Overview

    TC 970 S. TomCat 970S is a performance oriented, entry level cruising catamaran. The large length/beam ratio of her hulls, combined with light weight, an efficient rig and a high aspect ratio foil centerboard give excellent performance in all winds and on all points of sail. Jib furling and main halyards are led to the cockpit for singlehand ...

  8. TomCat 9.7

    An affordable way to get started in catamaran cruising, the new 9.7 offers a lot in a small package and has all the capability you will need for coastal cruising and voyages farther afield. For more information contact TomCat's sales representative in the U.S. at Aeroyacht, New York, 800-446-0010. www.aeroyacht.com.

  9. 2020 C-Dory Tomcat 255 Pilothouse Power Catamaran for sale

    The C-Dory Tomcat 255 Power Catamarans are custom built to order. She features a spacious cabin with comfortable overnight accommodations for (4), which include a lower pilot-house helm, air conditioner, galley, dinette and marine head with shower. The C-Dory Tomcat 25 power cat is the perfect fish, dive and cruise boat.

  10. TomCat 9.7

    The TomCat 9.7 was a splendid surprise at the Annapolis boat show. Walking through, I checked off my key points for a 32-foot cruising cat. Marina-friendly beam check; twin four-stroke outboards check; open interior space check; shoal draft check; neat construction check. During my test sail, I found that the solutions Ted Strain has implemented to maximize interior space and sailing

  11. C-Dory 25 Tomcat Catamaran boats for sale

    Find 28 C-Dory 25 Tomcat Catamaran boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate C-Dory boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader!

  12. C-Dory TomCat: Stable Pocket Cruiser

    Per its name, the C-Dory TomCat is a catamaran, so it has a cat's stability and space; indeed, the cockpit is a full 7 feet long and 7 feet wide, not bad for a 25-foot boat. ... The TomCat is an all-weather boat, with the protection of an enclosed pilothouse design. A queen-sized berth is forward, taking advantage of the cat's 8'6" beam

  13. TC 62 Layout

    The cockpit layout options of the TomCat 6.2 are as varied as the individuals who own them. If it's comfort that you're looking for, the standard fore and aft facing fold-down sleeper seats are a fantastic choice and can be used under sail or power. The optional camper-top, mahogany table, snap-in I/O carpet and port-a-potty allow you to ...

  14. TC 62 Overview

    TomCat 6.2 is available custom equipped for your needs and preferences, from an open knockabout sailing, swimming, fishing platform to a full sport cruising configuration. Give us a call or e-mail us to discuss your requirements. TC 6.2 TomCat 6.2 puts the fun back into sailing - fast and exciting when the wind is up, relaxing and enjoyable in ...

  15. Our Boat Series

    A truly unique catamaran, the "TomCat" is an outstanding offshore boat offering a stable platform for those who like to cruise, dive or fish in the deep waters without sacrificing predictable handling and speed. Our simple, strong, fast and fuel efficient C-Dory will take you to places other boats cannot. All boats come with a standard 5 ...

  16. 2020 C-Dory Tomcat 255 Pilothouse

    The C-Dory Tomcat 255 Power Catamarans are custom built to order. She features a spacious cabin with comfortable overnight accommodations for (4), which include a lower pilot-house helm, air conditioner, galley, dinette and marine head with shower. The C-Dory Tomcat 25 power cat is the perfect fish, dive and cruise boat.

  17. C-dory boats for sale

    This builder offers boat hull types including catamaran and modified vee that are generally used for traditional, time-honored activities such as overnight cruising, day cruising and saltwater fishing. ... Tomcat - 24', Tomcat 255 and Tomcat 255 Pilothouse. Specialized yacht brokers, dealers, and brokerages on YachtWorld have a diverse ...

  18. Our 25' TomCat Sport Catamaran

    25′ TomCat Sport Catamaran. ... The Tomcat 255 rides and corners smoothly without any roll. It tracks straight at all speeds and runs flat and dry. The railings are all made of the highest grade 316 stainless steel and are oversized for extra strength and safety! Four foot insulated fish boxes with macerators provide plenty of room for the ...

  19. 32' 2008 TomCat Boats Tomcat 9.7 Catamaran TOMCAT BOATS 32' 2008

    Cabins. 32' 2008 TomCat Boats Tomcat 9.7 2008 32' TOMCAT BOATS Catamaran. N/A Canada $179,000 USD. The 2008 32' TOMCAT BOATS Tomcat 9.7 Cruiser Catamaran 32' 2008 TomCat Boats Tomcat 9.7 is a sail boat for sale located in N/A, Manitoba, Canada. Contact the yacht broker to receive more information or schedule a showing of this 2008 32' TOMCAT ...

  20. C-Dory 25 Tomcat Sport Catamaran boats for sale

    2022 Twin Vee 280 gfx. $229,000. $1,740/mo*. Wilmington, NC 28409 | St. Barts Yachts and Charleston Yacht Sales. Request Info. <. 1. >. Find 28 C-Dory 25 Tomcat Sport Catamaran boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more.

  21. 2014 TomCat 970S Catamaran for sale

    2014 TOMCAT 970 S. TomCat 970S is a performance oriented cruising catamaran. The large length/beam ratio of her hulls, combined with light weight, an efficient rig and a high aspect ratio foil centerboard give excellent performance in all winds and on all points of sail. Jib furling and main halyards are led to the cockpit for singlehand ...

  22. 2025 C-Dory Tomcat 255 Power Catamaran for sale

    The C-Dory Tomcat 25 power cat is the perfect fish, dive, cruise and surf boat. The Tomcat 25 is fast, stable and safe. It tracks straight at all speeds and runs flat and dry. The railings are all made of the highest grade 316 stainless steel and are oversized for extra strength and safety! Four foot insulated fish boxes with macerators provide ...

  23. TomCat boats for sale

    TomCat boats for sale on Boat Trader are listed for a variety of prices, valued from $849 on the most reasonably-priced watercraft all the way up to $144,900 for the most advanced boats. Higher performance models now listed come rigged with motors up to 20 horsepower, while the smallest more functional models may have as modest as 20 horsepower ...