Recent content by Gavin17

Thanks to everyone for the hospitality, we had a great time Cruising with Mike and Jill. We loved the boats and are pretty sure a C-dory is in our future. A few photos I took. https://imgur.com/a/MgK4z8G

I haven't checked in for awhile. Sorry to hear about John's trailer. That's very frustrating to lose a season to a trailer issue although I think I remember you saying your boat is stacked at a marina most of the time. My wife and I are still "casually" c-dory shopping and would love to...

The immediate parking next to the ramp is limited but there is a pretty large overflow parking area too. I doubt it will cause any issues in October. The ramp is above average grade but nothing crazy. I actually miss that ramp compared to the two I use most often. One is too mellow where the...

Is launching a R25 significantly different than launching a C-dory?

If there's a 25 and Tomcat on Barkley I'm morally obligated to show. I think our plan will be to arrive late wed night and meet you guys Thursday morning. I'm not sure if we're bringing a boat, camper or neither. My daughter may miss 2 days of school, don't tell anyone. I'm not sure if my...

Well, this is exciting. Let me be the first to welcome you to Kentucky. I grew up at Prizer Point and have been boating on Lake Barkley since before I could walk. I haven't been in a few years but still consider it home, probably more so than the house I grew up in. I’m here because we’re...

I stumbled across this and wish I could buy it. I have no relationship to the boat or seller. https://www.walczakyacht.com/boats-for- ... d-8384414/

I agree that an agreed value is the best way to go with most boats. Don't forget the trailer, the used market for trailers is virtually non existent so you'd have to order a new replacement in the case of a total trailer loss. I even considered raising my agreed value last year when boat...

That's a good point and could be true. Definitely another way to look at it. My family has boats in Indiana, Kentucky and Florida that are all well maintained. The Florida ones have more wear and corrosion despite being cleaned, flushed and put on a lift after each use. I certainly...

I think rooftop ac is the way to go based on multiple recommendations. I'd try to fit bikes around it when on the water but put them in the back of the truck when on land. We have a truck setup for our RV already. Getting them on the roof from a dock or pier does sound challenging. The...

John's writing and extensive photo Library have pretty much sold us on the Tomcat. My wife is already thinking up Cat Pun names. It looks like our next steps will be to visit some owners/ boats and hit the Seattle boat show. A boat show / ski trip sounds like a dream vacation for me. I'm...

Congrats on all the years on the water. I'm a generation or two or three younger than you and your stories remind me of my Dad and how much I wish he could still go cruising w/ us.

Thanks for all the info. I talked to the rep at 3 Rivers yesterday and he was directing me toward the Tomcat. I see you went from a Tomcat to a 25 cruiser. Any reason why? I think we'd really appreciate the simplicity and ease of maintenance of a C-dory/ SeaSport over an older tug.

How does the Sea Sport 2600 Alaskan compare to the Tomcat? The sales rep at 3 Rivers said that the Tomcat was more spacious. Does anyone know how the prices compare? I didn't ask about the Sea Sport once he directed me more toward the Tomcat.

I'll be in Madison Aug 19-21. If you're available I'd love to see your boat.