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Aft steering? Well, gee. Dive Cat has aft steering and engine controls. What a coincidence. Bob Cat

If Dive Cat hasn't sold by then, Katy and I will be there. If she has sold, I'll make the sale contingent on the new owner participating in this event. Bob Cat

Hi, Paul If you haven't heard anything by the time I take Dive Cat out on her next maintenance run, I check out the tracking with 1 engine on autopilot and report, probably next week. Bob Cat

drjohn Great pics of all the memories of the Big Adventure! Who installed the Permatrims on your Hondas, and what was your fuel burn/rpm in the 15-18 kt range? I understand that motor manufacturers will still warranty their engines, just not the AV plate where the Permatrims are bolted. Is...

Thanks, Roger! Without the compressor in there I may be able to loop some hoses up there myself. Bob Cat

This option wasn't even considered when I got Dive Cat, hull #6 or so. I think there was still some issues with engine hole placement and Armstrong Bracket height at the time. Since then, I found my economical speed stops at 8 kts and doesn't start again until 22 kts or so. Granted, I had the...

Oh! The joys of owning a boat! And I used to think they were low maintenance . . . Bob Cat

I can speak from my experience on this. My stbd. cover for the fish well does not seal well. So, water in the cockpit will find its way in. The port side is okay. Most of the water comes in through the hull penetration for the macerator pump out line. I've anchored many times and watched as...

I have removed the compressor from the boat, thus bringing the price down to $119,000. New Boat: 75,000 Engines: 25,000+ Trailer: 8,500+ with elec/hyd brakes Administrators: I can't figure out how to change the price on the For Sale posting. Would you, please. I'll edit the...

One of the biggest trash problems on multi-days trips for us has been plastic water bottles. We tried the large 2.5 gal, but the nozzle opened accidentally and dumped a gallon into a storage compartment. Possible solution: Use larger personal bottles with secure opening and put your name on...

Can anyone tell me the approximate time the hot water in the heater will remain hot if no additional cold is added? Bob Cat

I looked at this space on Dive Cat this morning, remembering the difficulty I've had replacing watermaker filters and adding shower water supply for the transom shower. I'm going to cut out the upright and put a backer behind one of the cabinet doors so it fills in the space. I can't see any...

Hey, Dr. Bob How about we just cut out that middle stanchion support, which makes it very difficult to work under there anyway, and use the shelves that are available? It doesn't look like it will make any difference. Do you sit on your sink/stove top? Bob Cat

Hi, Thataway We're still resolving water leaks in the plumbing in that area but look forward to ideas for this VERY LARGE (potentially) area! Bob Cat

We used the Interphase unit extensively on our first big trip to Catalina and San Clemente Islands. My buddy on that trip was a dive boat charter captain and crewman for about 20 years. He was really pumped about the forward horizontal mode for finding submerged pillars and rocks not...

Hi, Roger So, we send you the check for 2 nights, 13-14, right? Right about now I don't like my Armstrong Brackets and Honda's! 31' overall! Bob Cat

Thanks, all, for the input. It looks like the trip to DMV is inevitable. I'll wait till after the weekend. Bob Cat

Katy and I recently acquired an old Achilles 8.5, red and black dinghy from a guy that got it with his trawler. It has never been registered in CA. We bought it and received a hand written receipt, but no Cert. of Origin, long lost since the boat is a 1987. How do we get CF numbers, required...

Extremely happy to report: I figured out how to fool the Xantrex Inverter/Charger into accepting the input from the Honda eu2000i. We now have hot water, microwave, coffee in the morning and battery charging going on, just not all at the same time. Dive Cat is now at 100%. Bob Cat

Hello, Corie Katy and I are saddened to learn of Norm's passing. We understand the sense of community and family that often develops in this group and appreciate Norm's presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob Cat and Katy