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Two of my boys share an apartment down in Houston and they have set up the camera so they can walk around, eat, cook, etc., while being visible and talking on Skype. Talking to them on Skype on a Saturday morning is great entertainment! You can really feel like you're there! John

My middle son, who travels all over the world, got me to subscribe to Skype in order to visit with him. My laptop has a camera and mike in the lid and speakers as well as plug in sockets for earphones/microphone separately. If you have a fast hookup, it works well. Out at my farm, it is like a...

You know, Jim, some gifts are worth more than money. What you did for your old friend was a priceless gem of friendship which, I am certain, he will recall with pleasure the rest of his days. It's good to see people like you taking the extra time and effort to make this place a better world to...

If you look on my Tom-a-Hawk photo album under the genset album are photos of my Honda i2000 genset mounted inside an aluminum box from Tractor Supply. It runs fine and stores safely inside this box. I use it when camping on the road and in the water. Can the 1000 watt run an A?C unit? All...

When I put the leash on any of my cats, they just flop down hard on the floor and glare at me with the greatest intensity, disgust, and threat! I guess I could put the leash on a skate board and then pull the cat around on that! But, none of them are going to allow such an insult as leash...

Jim, You need to organize your posts into a book!!! How true! But, I totally agree with the last few stages. I hope potential new buyers can understand the long term comfort, comeradery, and enjoyment that come from cruising one of these boats! John

I have one of the mid-sized, aluminum ball types that comes apart. When out in the ocean, I hang it inside the radar arc, but have kept it in the back of the aft dinette cabinet here on the lake. To my surprise, my dockmates say they can see a large echo of my boat for it's size, even with the...

The dollar cost comparison came to me as I was pricing a quality 8-10 foot inflatable with engine for my TomCat. I kept thinking,"All that money and no fun?" That is why I got the Adventure Island Sail Kayak. Less money out, more fun in! On the Hobie Adventure Island owner's site they have...

Compare that utube video to these Adventure Island Sailing videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klxckkyW ... =1&index=4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUKxews2 ... 4F&index=6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOAIQgW348&NR=1 John

I have the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island tri-hull sailing kayak. It is the Adventure sea kayak with outriggers. While this tri-hull is more of a mess to store, it cannot be beat for long comfortable trips on a kayak. The Hobie Mirage pedal drive is a lifesaver - quiet, easy on the back, fast...

I have the trailer provided by the factory, but with optional electric over hydraulic brakes. After over 2 years of use, I've never had to crank the boat up at all, although I guess you could some day find a very shallow ramp that might need that. So far, I've just put the trailer in the water...

Does anyone have any pictures of the changes on the new TomCat 255's ?? I'd like to see the headliner, dinette, and cabinet changes. Thanks, John

Chris, I see you have a 22 Angler, but the electric over hydraulic setup is great. Lots of control from the truck cab and no underwater electrical problems. John

Wannabe, I am a bit embarrassed by the incongruity of C-Dory's figures about weight and capacities over the years. I do not know why this exists, but maybe some insurance or other legal requirement makes it more expeditious to understate the weight and capacity. In the real world, very heavily...

With many years' experience and a number of loosened fittings, I almost always use extra heavy, three strand lines. I always use extra lines, spring lines, and backup when leaving the boat alone. I am often teased about having 6 to eight lines off my boat when leaving it in the slip. None are...

Wannaboat, I don't know how many used boats you've evaluated, but you'll not likely find a perfect, flawless, used boat. I don't see anything on your list that isn't just normal wear and tear. Those matching port/starboard gelcoat defects could be the result of using one of those cargo...

Hey Guys, Thanks for posting photos of your area. One nice thing about this site is seeing all of the beautiful cruising areas around the USA. I am like you in that I spend so much time on the boat, I don't post too many current photos, but I do not have such a beautiful area as your photo...

Travis, Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures with us! Besides enjoying the story, maybe some day we can go there ourselves. John

I'm with Dr. Bob on the abysmal conditon of that aft locker cabinet! I've had mine in the water for over 2 years, used all year around, and that cabinet is as clean as anyone's kitchen cabinets. You could easily store towels/food in there on my boat. It looks like a leak in the deck wash pump...

Wannabe, The "nacelle" is there to prevent "sneezes". When underway at speed in moderate to high seas, especially headed directly into the waves, the opening between the hulls can take in more air than can be converted to the foamy support cushion which was the design aim. A "sneeze" is kind...