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Steve, we anchored up in one of the very small coves running from San Pedro Pt NW on the inside. There are a lot of caves and crevices along there, and it drops off pretty quick. We call it Cavern PT. The current can be strong enough to pull lobster trap buoys under. If you can find an...

Wow! Big trip in the middle of a big sea! Usually don't see many boats our size out that far, just big crew boats and work/supply boats. Hope the fishing and diving was great. Let's see: @ $3.00 per gallon x 200 = $600 by lbs of fish caught?????? The Flower Gardens are amazing. I worked...

Since there are an increasing number of TomCats out on the prowl, I'm introducing a new subject area specific to the cats and their owners. I think this will be a useful information source for TomCat watchers. Like the C-Dory equivalent, it is open to all information related to TomCats, be it...

Gee, guys, don't forget us . . . Unfortunately, we're up to our eyeballs in the Auxiliary OPEX that weekend in Long Beach. Dive Cat got facilitized and was out for the first time last Saturday and Sunday with crew and coxswain trainees. Out again this weekend and Monday. Hope you have good...

CSTANARD, Come on out to LA for a ride on Dive Cat! When Katy and I crossed from Channel Islands to Santa Cruz it was windy and quite choppy. The waves had an underlying swell topped by a wind chop. Of course I slowed down for the comfort of Katy and our dog, Mika, who is still gaining her...

"I'm near a bunch of sailboats." Honest to God. Bob Cat

Hey, Bob Let me know how your trailer works out. I don't need much reason to get rid of the EZLoader and replace it with a real cat trailer. What brake system are you specing? Bob Cat

Hi, again, I saw an aluminum float on in the marina for a cigarette cat last weekend. The boat literally floated on and stopped at the twin I-beam forward. Easy. Fast. I think EZLoader has a lot to learn. Bob

Hi, Bob 10,400 pretty much loaded up with fuel and water, plus all the stuff you already know about. Bob Cat

Byrdman, I'll be at Dive Cat later to get the exact model. Basically, it's a Xantrex unit installed under the rear dining seat. Bob Cat

Dear Brats, My rear door latch that catches on the stop to hold the door open has a stripped screw, so it just flops around. A larger screw won't fit the countersink. Drilling all the way through and bolting can't be done because of the glass. Looking for suggestions/recommendations. Looks...

Bob The configuration of the winch/stop system on the trailer has been an ongoing issue. I'm still waiting for the replacement polyurethane roller that will at least prevent black marking and crushing to the point where the fiberglass is extremely close to the metal bracket that holds the...

I'll give Dawn and Joy a try, after I run out of Simple Green. Bob Cat

Hi, Roger Sounds like you've got your electrical well under way! Tell me about your flat screen specs and how you're routing. I just added half a dozen 12V outlets and a couple more 110's. On trailering, I've learned to power on and off the trailer. I get the back wheels of the F450 about...

Hi, Everyone The lovely Miss Katy and I spent Thursday getting the curtains and cushions installed (Thanks, Fishtales!) then off to Smugglers Cove against a steep chop. The Captain chose 8 kts to avoid mutiny. Anchored in the beautiful cove along with a couple of sailboats. Cooked...

Hi, Camper Cat Colors are same available for C-Dory's, or custom. Check C-Dory Catalog. Door is hinged, opening out to the port side. Getting curtains tomorrow and heading for Anacapa Island for the night. Review these 25 pages for lots of info. All trailer issues are not finished yet, but...

Congratulations, Roger We'd love to see the mods to the engine brackets. My port side still sprays on the stb at certain speeds. Would like to see the solution. It's a big tow, for sure. It got easier over the 4 days to SoCal as my confidence and experience increase. However, I still fear...

Catalina Crew, Dive Cat has really come together over the last couple of weeks. We'll be happy to provide air for divers (with properly inspected/dated tanks) and should have some good sites checked out by August, some at Santa Barbara Island or San Clemente, too. What is the usual agenda for...

Katy and I spent our first night on Dive Cat . . . in the parking lot at the Channel Islands ramp! Great practice and a lot of fun. Felt a little vulnerable to wandering land sharks who might have an interest in boarding so we had non lethal as well as lethal repellant. Launched Sunday...

Hi, Steve He's right. A little surface chop was left over in the channel early. We got to the outside behind the east end about 8:45 and it was like glass. On the inside of Santa Cruz at the east end the water had a little more chop with underlying swell, but still very comfortable and easy...