Recent content by rogerbum

New TomCat 255

I wouldn't say that there's no way to isolate it. Use a gasket between the two pieces, cut some delrin inserts to custom length to isolate the body of the bolts and use nylon washers to isolate the heads of the bolts or the nuts (depending on which side would normally come in contact with the...

Those two attachments are for a boarding ladder that slips into them. You have a set on either side in case you need to retrieve from either side. A boarding ladder like this one https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainles ... ble-ladder And if you fish, there is an advantage to being able to...

"How to date my Honda outboard?" If I were you, I'd stick to dating your wife... :D

This is a neat story about a 16' C-Dory that is equipped with high-res 360 degree cameras and which is imaging the entire coastline of Vancouver Island - https://cheknews.ca/new-mapping-of-east-vancouver-island-nears-completion-1208823/

Sorry for slightly hijacking this topic - but Tom, I looked at your photo album. Where did you buy the alternate post for the dining table? I like that.

I stayed at the Marina Inn several times while shrimping out of Anacortes. The pricing is reasonable. The place is clean. It's not particularly special but it's relatively cheap and plenty suitable.

The bilge-b-dry system is not intended as a replacement for the bilge pump but rather an addition to get the last little bit of water. You still need a traditional bilge pump to remove water quickly (and preferably more than one). Ideally, you install one bilge pump as a backup and install it...

I've used the Standard Horizon hailer/PA horn with my standard horizon radios. The only issue I've had is that this is that they don't seem to have much longevity. E.g. I need to replace the horn every 2-4 years. Does anyone (Bob??) have recommendations for one that will last longer? Ditto...

I've seen a similar thing done with a stretchy rode to the anchor.

Not familiar but took a quick look. At a claimed 7000# for a hull that is 35' long and 10'4" wide, I'd be concerned about the overall strength of construction. For comparison, an Ocean Sport Roamer that is 33' long with a 10' 9" beam weighs 13,500 lbs and a Tomcat (25'6" x 8'6") weighs around...

I'll have to check next time I'm at the boat. They are the stainless steel props that the prior owner put on the boat and I've never had a reason to change them so I haven't paid much attention to the specs.

Ed, What's your speed now? I used to have Honda 135's on my boat with two 6D batteries in the stern and getting to 40MPH was straight forward. I've since repowered with Honda 140's (they don't make the 135's anymore) and I've reconfigured so that I just have two group 24 batteries in the...

As Bob said, Float-on is a good trailer for a TomCat and since you live in FL, I'd recommend you contact Marc at Wefings. He's a Float-on dealer and is very familiar with the TomCat. I got my trailer from Marc (even though I'm at the opposite corner of the country).

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