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I contend the difference is trivial...around 3 MPG for a CD 22 with 90-100 HP vs around 2 MPG for a big TC255 with 300-350 HP. We all agree on that. The average US boat is used only 75-150 HOURS PER YEAR, and not all of that would be at cruising speeds. Do the math. The $200,000 CD 26 for...

Hi Clay, There are two four ft long insulated fish boxes with maerator pumps. Live well is not listed as a std or option. I saw a picture of one under the transom seat but then where to put three big G31 batteries? Rain water prefers to drain into the fish boxes vs out the aft suppers, so we...

Hi Clay, There are two four ft long insulated fish boxes with maerator pumps. Live well is not listed as a std or option. I saw a picture of one under the transom seat but then where to put three big G31 batteries? Rain water prefers to drain into the fish boxes vs out the aft suppers, so we...

Hi Don, The Full Circle crew just completed the Loop on the CD26 Full Circle, which includes a top line (($4000?) rooftop sleeper. See the pics here: http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=32417 We had a local canvas shop attach a 9 panel Phifertex screen to our bimini which gives great...

Oops, trip is now Public. Private is their default. John

We're cruising down the Tenn Tom then home to Pensacola one-way. FindPenquins blog is here: https://findpenguins.com/ancient-isles/ ... tom-to-pns Many sections have no marirnas, cell or wifi, so give us a while to respond to questions or comments. Safe Travels! John and Eileen

Hi Ken, I deeply respect Steve’s expertise and would certainly check out that company. I’ve had 40 years of excellent quality, customer service and US tech support from Blue Seas. Cat O’ Mine came with all BS Weatherdeck breaker switches. The issue is they tend to come in very limited amp...

Hi Richard, On my 2010 TC255, ALL EIGHT WATER PUMPS (not including engines) ALL lead to a single 30A fuse at the fuse block under the helm panel. The Positive side will have a heavy green w white stripe wire leading to it. I labeled that position ‘ALL PUMPS’. The other pumps may include...

Dale, If it would out better for you, Ditto Landing Marina west of Gville Lock has a good ramp with side docks and free rig parking with roving security (get a parking pass from the office). $1/ft transient slips. We'll be launching there. John

PS: All US inland river and lakes charts and the guidebooks that list locations of marinas, locks, bridges, etc locations are listed by their Statute Mile locations (the USACE are not nautical folks). The only cartography app we've found that easily displays your SM location is AquaMaps Marine...

Colby, We previously planned a one-way cruise from nearby Ditto Landing State Park Marina Oct 2 to Lake Tellico and Knoxville over about 2 weeks, followed by cruising the Tenn Tom one-way to our home marina on base over the next two weeks. We’ll run 23-25 MPH as usual and get to the next...

Welcome, RR, It’s been a great cruising area for 11 years with Cat O’ Mine, along with 4,800 segment miles of the Great Loop. Gulf Islands National Seashore includes parts of many white sand barrier islands from Cat Island, MS to FL, including the popular Ft McRee cove. FYI dogs are...

Hi Glenn, Long time no hear. One of the best trailers I’ve owned for 13 trailer boats was made by Sport Trail Boat trailers with aluminum frame and all SS fasteners, much like Float On without the shipping costs from their factory in Vero Beach FL for our Regal 2665 bought in Ocean Springs, MS...

Bob, Thanks so much for your comments! Converted the Fingpinguins to Public; hope that helps. We spent many hours on this boat cramped up with Frank in 96 degree heat (but only 95% humidity) in conversation regarding current and past electrical wiring regulations…. and I agree with you that...

Hi Colby, try https://findpenguins.com/ancient-isles/ ... l-loop-seg John

Shorepower issues on AICW Loop Segment We trailered 700 miles to launch the boat at a new Loop segment start point on the Waccamaw River in South Carolina. We docked and connected shore power with all green LEDs lit but had no voltage despite trying two Smartcords, two 50A adapters and four...

If you want the cheapest, fastest, easiest 100w panel solution that extends your anchoring out nights from one to two without starting the engines: Renogy 100w semi-flexible panel ($149 with free Home Depot shipping before 10% military discount and 5 year Renogy warranty) Victron MPPT...

Hi Richard, Most OEM is Sea Dog. Ours are ‘roller’ latches like this one, except in SS. https://stock4less.com/products/sea-dog ... oQQAvD_BwE You can adjust the force needed to open the finger pull hole in the cabinet door by repositioning the roller latch a bit lower (no new holes to...

Hi Clay, The TomCats have the largest berth in class (including all competing builders) due to the rectangle shape of the sponson bridgedeck rather than a V shape. We use a Queen size foam topper and have a foot or so extra on three sides for storage. ( If you need exact dimensions PM me after...

Our 2010 boat has lived in the Southern sun since new and has a LOT of oxidation damage. The entire eyebrow had gelcoat crazing (not stress cracks like a spider web, but like a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle) and chalky rough gelcoat. My Shurbold buffer didn’t help at all. I was thinking it was...