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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...

Stephan, It so happens that getting in our two hour walks six days a week is a priority in our cruising lifestyle. We want a marina shower with unlimited hot water, or else you could smell us all the way over on ‘A’ Dock. That six gallon heater won’t work unless you’re plugged into shore power...

Hi Stephan, We removed it years ago by taking off the cabinet door and sold it at a yard sale. We don’t have a ‘drawer’ above it. I plugged the labeled hoses with a bolt and clamp in the bilge (access panel in the cabinet under the sink). If anyone wants to replace it, the plumbing and...

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...

Bob, Thanks, great points. Richard, I thought about it some more, and an alternate scenario to explain this could POSSIBLY be: If you have Blue Seas WeatherDeck switches which include a pop-up breaker under a clear plastic ‘bubble’ cover, could the Macerator breaker have tripped/popped up and...

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...

We’re all packed up and ready to go, but decided to wait however many days it takes until it’s clear what impact the flooding has on the rivers, now under an official NWS Flood Watch. Also, when it’s muddy and full of trees it’s not very scenic and not very safe compared to normal conditions...

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

Congrats Full Circle crew! Our experience since 2017 mirrors yours. Mary is responsible for making sure that Dan gets a better Thanksgiving dinner this year than he did in 2023. Did you do the Triangle Loop against the current (and against AGLCA advice) so you could do both that and the Trent...

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...