C-Dory TomCat - Performance
Test Results Done by Boattest.com for TomCat 255
Test Power: 2 x 150-hp Honda 4-strokes (outboard)
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RPM |
MPH |
Knots |
Total GPH |
MPG |
NMPG |
Range |
NM Range |
dBa |
1000 |
6.7 |
5.8 |
1.2 |
5.58 |
4.86 |
754 |
655 |
64 |
1500 |
7.4 |
6.4 |
2.1 |
3.50 |
3.04 |
473 |
411 |
64 |
2000 |
8.6 |
7.4 |
2.9 |
2.95 |
2.56 |
398 |
346 |
66 |
2500 |
11.9 |
10.3 |
4.8 |
2.48 |
2.16 |
335 |
291 |
67 |
3000 |
20.5 |
17.8 |
6.4 |
3.20 |
2.78 |
431 |
375 |
76 |
3500 |
26.5 |
23.0 |
9.6 |
2.76 |
2.40 |
373 |
324 |
77 |
4000 |
31.0 |
27.0 |
13.1 |
2.37 |
2.06 |
319 |
278 |
81 |
4500 |
35.4 |
30.8 |
14.7 |
2.41 |
2.09 |
325 |
283 |
83 |
5000 |
40.0 |
34.7 |
20.4 |
1.96 |
1.70 |
264 |
230 |
84 |
5500 |
43.9 |
38.2 |
21.6 |
2.03 |
1.77 |
274 |
239 |
87 |
6000 |
47.3 |
41.1 |
30.5 |
1.55 |
1.35 |
209 |
182 |
88 |
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBa is the level of normal conversation.
Performance Chart

Test Conditions
Test Power: 2 x 150-hp Honda 4-strokes (outboard)
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Time To Plane |
4.6 sec. |
0 to 30 |
10.2 sec. |
Test Power |
2 x 150-hp Honda 4-strokes (outboard) |
Transmission |
Outboard |
Ratio |
2.14 : 1 |
Props |
15 1/4 x 19 Solas Lexor 3-blade SS |
Load |
3 persons, 1/2 fuel, no water, min. gear |
Climate |
79 deg., 65% humid.; wind: 5-10 knots; seas: minimal chop |
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