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Bart & Janai Meyer
Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 6 City/Region: Ketchikan
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Igo-Igo
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:17 pm Post subject: How stable is a “cat”? |
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We’re looking into upgrading from our 1987 22’ Angler into something more stable to make frequent runs from Ketchikan to Meyers Chuck (southeast Alaska)
We don’t want to get stuck in the Chuck when it kicks up.
The wife would GREATLY appreciate a smoother ride.
I love the Tomcat but the high price is a big negative unless the ride is worth it.
Question: how does the stability compare between the standard hull Cdorys and the Tomcat?
Thanks all! |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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First, never owned a C-dory but
Have a small catamaran
If you can imagine riding a motorcycle trike vs a motorcycle
That's the part you have to get used to
The fact that they don't lean when turning
My little 17 cat is a stable platform that I use for trolling
Sure Thataway can let you know for sure do to his having owned both styles of C-dory |
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cmetzenberg
Joined: 04 Jan 2014 Posts: 367 City/Region: Santa Barbara
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Kanaloa
Photos: Kanaloa
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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the tomcat has very high transverse stability due to two hulls with a low center of gravity. This gives it a greater transverse righting moment. However, this does not mean it will handle a larger seastate better than a monohull, especially a deep v, it just means you wont roll as much. The tomcat becomes uncomfortable in chop over 2' when the waves start contacting the top of the tunnel. Essentially in a large seastate you wont roll, you'll pound. _________________ Conrad Metzenberg
07' Tomcat 255 "Kanaloa"
87' Boston Whaler Guardian 17 (BlackFlag, 03-14)
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20808 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have only gone between Ketchikan and Meyer's chuck a dozen or so times, so I don't have all that much experience there. You will be able to run comfortably in 2 to 2.5 foot chop at a high speed. (I increased speed as it got rougher to a point. ) After 3 feet--then you want a deep V such as contender or Regulator, or other Cat, perhaps a Glacier Bay, World Cat, Aspen, or one of the semi displacement cats. They will not be quite as fuel efficient, and top speeds will not be as high.
One of my reasons for choosing a Tom Cat was the cruising interior. There are better riding cats going INTO chop. Down wind and waves, probably the C Dory is as good, or better than most.... Pick your days if you can. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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