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    Fixing small leaks

    Hi Phil, For a temporary expedient block, I’d rather seal the leak at the outside source rather than inside. Otherwise the water will filter into the core and stay there. I like BoatLife because it’s not permanent and easy to remove. Steve shows where to seal a rubrail, but if you use 3M 5200...
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    tom cat camper cover

    Hi Jim, The best mod EVER for us for 13 trailer boats over 45 years of marriage was our all-Phifertex 9-panel modular camperback that zips and bungees to the existing (King Canvas Seattle) bimini top in under 10 minutes by one person. No one can see in at all, yet we can see out. It...
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    2026 Hontoon Island Gathering. March 3,4,5. DeLand Florida on St. John’s river.

    Welcome to Florida! Florida interstates and Turnpikes have Road Ranger patrols that provide free emergency spare tire changes, jump starts etc and most importantly park a big truck behind you with a giant flashing “<<<< MOVE OVER” electric sign. They carry more red pylons than you ever will...
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    Sling lift for 2007 Tomcat

    Hi Scott, Cat O' Mine rode the slings on a Travel Lift just fine. I wonder about wind knocking it into your pilings or wearing rub rails or bimimi based on your pic. I bet your local contractors have seen it all. The owner told me the slings cost $3,000 each (but they haul huge boats)...
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    2026 Hontoon Island Gathering. March 3,4,5. DeLand Florida on St. John’s river.

    Hi Dan, We're in 22...that will be a calender shot next year for sure..and a Hontoon record if the third TC255 makes it! John
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    2026 Hontoon Island Gathering. March 3,4,5. DeLand Florida on St. John’s river.

    Hi Gregarious, The marine electronics playground can be mean. Each of the Big Five companies have proprietary processors and ethernet like comm cables for all visual info that are NOT compatible with any other manufacturers devices. You won’t be able to see a Raymarine radar image on a...
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    2002 C'Dory TomCat 24 tour and way ahead

    Welcome aboard, Pat! You may want to check out the Findpenguins link posted by the TC24 crew on their Mar 20 post: https://www.c-brats.com/threads/mollys-great-american-loop.32101/#post-378425 They also had a dog and a cat aboard with Betty working full time via Starlink, so you should have...
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    New Member - Looking for First Cruiser

    Hi mb, The 2010 TC255 is our 13th trailer boat in 45 years. We’ve been cruising on it for 13 years now, including over 7,000 water miles of the Great Loop in one-way Segments over the past 10 years. We just replaced the 2011 Yamaha F150’s with 2024 Yamaha F150’s with the Helmsman EX Group 2...
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    Epilogue to Great Lakes to Inland Rivers Loop Segment Adventure (on FindPenquins)

    It was a great Segment at 1,750 water miles over 47 days until our crash towing Cat O’ Mine in Nashville where I-65 merges with I-24. Our only injuries were trivial seatbelt bruises and airbag cuts and burns, although at the time they didn’t feel very trivial. After the initial impact the boat...
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    C-Dory 25 Cruiser - Real World Engine Upgrade Options

    Hi Pond Life, We contend that the ’best’ outboard engine seller is the reliable one closest to your home cruising area for service and support. There is no ‘new’ outboard engine technology to be explored. They are ALL excellent, or they went out of business long ago, or else ( ie Evinrude)...
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    What to use to clean cushions

    Hi Skiptown, Cat O’ Mine is 15 years old. We replaced the original Sunbrella fabric seat cushions about eight years ago with new Sunbrella fabric. The berth cushions are still perfect, we use a quality 2-3 inch closed cell mattress topper and change it out every 2-3 seasons. The PO was...
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    Fresh water tank cap?

    We lost the blackwater deck pumpout (it’s the only one which is not tethered by a chain to the hole) on our TC255. We found a great replacement online at Amazon at ⅓ the price of SeaDog, including the fill pipe...
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    Reccomended Fall cruise Adventures with proven rig storage

    Recommended Fall River Cruises for Dale (Based on great proven rig storage options) 1 Okeechobee Waterway Rim Route Out and Back from Ft Myers Beach Launch at higher tide at Salty Sams (Ft Myers Beach). https://www.saltysamsmarina.com/ Challenging S shape path, follow/tip dockhand to avoid...
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    Electric Heater

    Hi Don from Kennebunkport, Maine aboard American Patriot. If you’re like us (but of course you’re not), we looked for an anchoring out option power alternative that would satisfy these needs: Cook skillet meals (we can do without a toaster oven or toaster after learning how to toast bread on...
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    Lake Champlain

    Enjoy! We crossed from the West side through the tiny hole in the wall to The Gut, which was very impressive. Then to Burton Island State Park marina, which is very scenic (a ferry brings other visitors). We liked Burlington but thought it was a bit expensive. Check out Burton Island SP...
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    best place to buy garmin electonics

    Second BOE Marine, esp specials, re-manufactured and 'open box' units with full warranty. John
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    16 foot Jon Boat attempts the Great loop speed record.

    What I find most interesting is that on the official AGLCA Forum (I don’t do Facebook) there is not ONE SINGLE SOLITARY POST OR COMMENT on this guy or his Loop. You have to be a Member to access the Forum. We’re Lifetime Members, because it might take us that long to finish the damn thing...
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    Truck/Trailer Storage

    Hi Park, great boat! The Swiss Army Knife of non-overwide trailer Pocket Yachts. Don’t think you have to swallow the whole thing in one year (we’re in year nine). 2,000 miles is not a long way to trailer a CD 22, esp if you have two drivers making 700 miles a day at 65 MPH right through a...
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    Truck/Trailer Storage

    Hi Park, great boat! The Swiss Army Knife of non-overwide trailer Pocket Yachts. Don’t think you have to swallow the whole thing in one year (we’re in year nine). 2,000 miles is not a long way to trailer a CD 22, esp if you have two drivers making 700 miles a day at 65 MPH right through a...
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    16 foot Jon Boat attempts the Great loop speed record.

    Hi Bob, We’re absolutely positive that we’re having a better time than he is… at Starved Rock marina at 96 degrees in the cockpit with a heat advisory, but 74 degrees and 50% humidity inside with the 15k Coleman AC on. I think he should get one. If we break the record for the longest time to...
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