Tom Cat 747 vs Z Craft 2606

[zmahomedy]

Hi

Looking at getting one of the following FC TomCat 747
or the Z Craft 2606

visited both the factories.

The Tomcat 747 has 200+% Buoyancy whereas
the Z Craft 2606 only has 95%

Both look good..
does anyone one have any experiences with these boats
and would like to comment

thanks

Zakir

 

[benniejordaan]

Hi,
Firstly, those are 2 different size boats. The Tom Cat 747 is a 24'6 boat while the Z-Craft is a 26' boat.

The Z 2606 (26'6) is a commercial boat and I wouldn't go for that one. Rather look at the 24'6.

The more expensive of the 2 is the Z-Craft but it has a better ride than the Tom. The Tom is not bad though and the finish in my opinion is better than that of the Z. The Tom also may have a little more deck space but the way back foredeck of the Z makes it that much more comfortable and also gives you a small cabin that can be very hany for either storage or someone who needs a little lie down. Also has enough space for toilet for the ladies.

An important question is are you planning on towing the boat and if so with what? I reckon the Tom is a bit lighter than the Z. but even a 21'er is a heavy boat to tow.

 

[Doublecab]

Hi Bennie....how you keeping...

What do you think of that V cat ... the new one on the market with the cabin....

I think it is a 20 ft boat...it has quiet a good write up in the Ski Boat Magazine....but then all the boats tested come out with positive comments......maybe because the dealers have to pay for the write up and the test.

It just looks a very nice boat and the hull looks a lot like the 21 Ft Butt Cat.

Do you know anyone that has one and have you heard any negative comments on the V Cat....they are built by Tri Boating in Durban....Isipingo I think.

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[FishExcutnr]

look at the butt cat 760 as well. serious hull plus great finishes from kamassi. there is a tom 747 in the cape as well and from what i have heard it is a great rig and runs nice and true with a following sea. but beware these are big boats and a mission to tow .

 

[LawrenceF]

I have to agree with much of what Bennie says. No doubt that the Z Craft is a great riding hull partly because it has that long bow. The flip side to that, as is so often the case with boats, is you will get more deck space per meter of boat from the Tom. I have very recenly been in both factories and the Tom is the better build-quality boat without doubt, especially from the deck up. Not cheap but no compromises either. If you want any degree of customisation Tom will walk the walk and not the talk. Very competent builder.