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If you are at Sea Level then 15" prop is what I have used with the Honda 90. At 3800 feet you probably will drop down 2" To 13" pitch, and at Yellowstone (7500 feet 11") You may use up one inch of pitch on the higher elevations, if you run a light weight boat. You want the WOT RPM to be in...

this is from Chat GT... When we cut the transom out of our Cal 46 (about 9' wide--there was not a mm of change between night and day temperatures, so that was one reference point I have. Second, we put in Lexan windows and the co-effiecient of expansion of the Lexan was 7 to 10 times that of...

Nice looking boat and good price. Is the Cockpit awning a perment fixtre, it does not appear to be a typical 3 or 4 Bimini. Is it "sturdy" enough to steady a person as they board from the dinghy? Thank you.

I would pop and remove any material which might be in the blister, then fair with thickened epoxy--most likely they are just under the gel coat. I would paint this entire area with epoxy resin, and it would be fine to bring the waterline up to just over where these blisters are located. Put...

I sent you a private message. I do suggest that the entire transom be assesed for water intrusion, which is likely. If there is wet core, that should all be removed, especially since the boat is subject to freeze thaw cycles. I suggest that it be opened up--The scope of what to do next...

Reading the Hontoon Landing State Park web site seems to indicate there is a manager, and some staff, plus camping seems to now be open again--and perhaps overnight boating is again allowed? If so, that bodes well for the gathering. We wish we could be there--but age and health dictates...

Here is your photo. In the Uncle Ben's website, I see a foil with fins mounted downward as part of the foil, vs these add ons, which appear to be on a larger foil? These could be added to a permatrim--and could be easiy made by any metal working shop--in Stainless or Alumium. Another option...

I was 6' 2" and 180 lbs--plenty of room. We have removed the bulkhead between the dinette and the V berth in some boats to make it easier to get in and out of the V berth. We have had boats with V berths for over 60 years. We have spent 4 years at a time aboard, as that boat being our only...

Pleasse note, I suggested Stanless Steel in my original post. I found that some critters are more likely to chew thru bronze "wool". Also I have come upon "bronze wool" which was nothing but steel, with a copper coating. So be sure that the material (bronze or Stainless) is really what is in...

I change gear oil every time I change the engine oil. I put Stainless steel scrub pads in the holes under the gunnels where wires go into the cabin in aft bulkhead. This should keep mice out. I would put mouse bait in also. What about your water pump? Water lines--they need to be blown out...

On my Tom Cat 255 when new, I found the slower drain was not hooked up to the tubing going to the sump box. The pump would not work, so someone at the factory disconnected the drain, to allow the shower water to go into the bilge! It turned out that the wire from the fuse (switch on the...

We have to remember that the early years C Dory had different fuel fill locations. The early had only one fuel fill in the middle of the cockpit. Next two fills. in the middle of the cockpit and then later were the two fuel fills forward, with the removable cockpit floor (which the early boats...

Thank you Phil. To add on: the "Albums" will be in the blue strip footer in the box. Unfortunately the photos are no longer organized as they were in the past site. But they are much easier to add, and I believe to edit.

It appears that this area may have been under water at one point??? Fixing, means popping and grinding out each of these blisters. Most likely they are only gel coat, not more invasive blisters as seen below the waterline. I have seen several C Dorys where that has occured. Some of these I...

The failure rate of Electric is higher than the hydaulic. However the maintenance of the hydraulic is higher, with checks on fluid level, electrical connections and checks for leaks should be done on a regular basis--as a pre voyage inspection. The electric only need you to check the...

I have the same problem--plus our albums are not longer in the format, and order we had in the past--so saying see XX page #XXX no longer is valid. The photos are still there, but not as usable. Plus do not see easy way to just add photos, without embeding them into a post (which is now much...

It is different and we have been using the old site for over 20 years..so old dogs. For example to put a photograph in a post, all you have to do is click on the "picture icon" and upload the photo directly. Done. It is easier to find new posts: Check on the right of "What's new", and then...

You have written several ads since July 2025 and reduced the price in August to $30,000. What is the price now? The late season, in Tn, and perhaps the price, but 19's are not as popular as the 22's may be why it has not yet sold. I am not sure that the aluminum roof helps or hinders. For...

Flashyfish gives you excelent advice. I will add some: The main battery cable to the accessories should be fused within seven inches of the battery according to ABYC standards. There are exceptions, but your plan does not meet those criteria. The motor start circuit is exempt--however...

Brian, I sent you a private message ref some of your questions about Tom Cats in general.