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nwboater
Joined: 21 Oct 2023 Posts: 11 City/Region: PNW
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: FastCat
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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:04 pm Post subject: Lightweight dinghy for Tomcat..? |
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Any recommendation for a lightweight dinghy for our new-to-us Tomcat 255? I like the Takacat T260 (55 lbs, 8.5'x5') but would like to know of other options. Do you carry it on the cabin top (we have the radar arch) or tied down in the cockpit? _________________ Richard Soto
Tomcat 255 "FastCat"
American Tug 34 "Salty"
Selene 47 "Kika"
Willard 40 "Northstar"
Classic Monk cruiser "Annie B" |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 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: Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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My own choices for the last few years has been a high pressure airfloor 9 1/2' PVC boat. It was branded West Marine. It was 68# and used on C Dory 22, 25 and TC 255. We used the Garhauer Davit--see my photo album, last page on use of this davit.
As for power, we have primarily used a Toqeedo electric motor~3 hp. I have also used a 2.5 hp Suzuki and a 3.5 hp (2 stroke) Merc. Larger boats I ran either a 15 hp 2 stroke or a 25 hp 2 stroke.
On my long distance cruising boats, I used a 12 1/2 Avon RIB with Hypalon and a 13' aluminum Floor Hypalon boat by Achillies.
I have no experience on theTakacat T260. It is fascinating as a concept. Wonder if in chop it will take water (no worry, because it is self bailing. _________________ 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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Catskinner
Joined: 15 Feb 2020 Posts: 29 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2022
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Dock Holiday
Photos: Dock Holiday
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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:23 pm Post subject: Dinghy |
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I have a Takacat 340 that I power with my 15hp Suzuki kicker motor!
It really gets with the program! I have a Garhauer davit system that mounts in two different positions. One on the gunnel for the boat and one in the cockpit for the motor which is #100. Works for the Hobie kayaks as well. Pictures in photos!
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