Recent content by tparrent

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I am up in Burlington VT with my TomCat, waiting to close the deal on a new to me Nordic Tug 37. I've listed the TomCat for sale but that's no reason to not get out there and enjoy it in the meantime! Took my son out for his first ride in Tomfoolery yesterday. Glass smooth lake, puffy white...

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Trust me, I've taken a hard look at the Tug's dinghy davits and thought, "The TomCat would look mighty fine hanging back there" :lol:

Never a dull moment in my boating life... I just went to contract on a Nordic Tug 37. If that all works out (and there's no reason it shouldn't), my 2017 TomCat will soon be listed here. Giving everyone the heads up since they are rare finds. I'll have pictures, prices and all that jazz once...

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I think it's all doable although getting a line behind the first cable will be the trick. I do think lots of docking practice will help with that. I've done a lot of engine steering practice in open water but haven't had clear docks to do that yet. Don't...

Colbysmith, you raised an interesting idea I have thought about for general singlehanding - engine controls in the cockpit. I'm always envious of boats that have cockpit controls because they would make docking/locking SO much easier. When I sailed, not matter the size of the boat (up to 65...

I reread the section on locking in the above mentioned book. Ranger Tug with bow and stern thrusters as well as an operating helm window. Chaos still reigned for the singlehander. I won't be locking through until early August so you have plenty of time to get a comfy chair and cold beverage so...