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My question about softness of ride in a head sea was prompted in part by Bob Austin's post at 7:25pm on 8/11 in a discussion under "TomCat." The boat that would allow me to minimize pounding in chop up to 4' would likely be my choice between the Cruiser and TomCat. I was reminded again last...

When my wife Misty and I went out with Patrick and Kim on their 25, I was surprised and impressed by how sea kindly and soft riding the boat was at low speeds. It did well at cruising speeds too, though the chop was light that day. My chief concern is what the 25 Cruiser does in a 2-3 foot...

Kevin, We won't be able to be in Bellingham after all, so we won't be taking you up on your boat ride offer...Bummer! Thank you though, so very much. Have a great weekend with everyone! John T

We've had something come up at home so, regrettably, Misty and I won't be at the gathering in Bellingham this weekend. Kevin, thanks again for your offer of a ride in your TomCat. That would have been great. Pat, thank you for your invitation to join all of you in all that we could...

Thank you Pat! I think all we will have is the day on Saturday, but that's really gracious of you. I love the comaraderie you all enjoy.

Please add me (and probably my wife) to the number of those going on the factory tour Saturday morning. We aren't really C-Brats, as we haven't bought one (yet?), but we're certainly interested. Kevin Ware has offered to give us a ride on his TomCat, so we'll be there much of the day Saturday...

Kevin, Thank you for the offer, that will be perfect! We were thinking of coming to Bellingham for the CD gathering, so now we will for sure. Hopefully, we can go out with you sometime on Saturday, as we have commitments back in Gig Harbor early Sunday afternoon. Looking forward to meeting...

Thanks Patrick. We're still enjoying great memories of whale watching with you and Kim. Any thoughts on Yamahe vs Suzuki in the 150/175 hp range? John

Thank you all for your insightful comments. Our usage of the boat probably wouldn't include trailering even though that would be fun from time to time. We'd have to get a bigger vehicle than we currently have, and we'd rather not go there. In fact, we probably wouldn't buy a trailer at all...

Hi all, My wife Misty and I were (maybe still are) considering purchase of a new 25 Cruiser. Patrick and Kim were kind enough to give us a ride (unexpected whale watching included!) in theirs at the recent gathering in Friday Harbor. We loved it! However, we are now thinking a TomCat might be...

Many thanks to Patrick and Kim, two of the most gracious people ever, for a most excellent boat ride and whale watching adventure last Saturday. It was wonderful! The 25 Cruiser performed even better than my wife and I had expected, with a sea-kindliness that came as a big and pleasant...

Thank you so much Patrick! We'll look for you. John

Hi Jim, Thank you for sharing your experience getting acquainted with the boat and then cruising it so extensively. Learning of your experience with and perspective on the 25 is very helpful. Six months is a long stay on a boat of that size. Wow! That's quite a testimony to the boat and to...

Yes, thank you for the good idea. We weren't available the weekend they offered sea trials. That boat is a purchased, but so far unused one that the owner allows them to show and sea trial. We've seen it; nice boat. However, I currently think we're more likely to work with Sportcraft Marina...

I toured the NMI factory in Bellingham and was very impressed with the quality of what they were building. We are inclined toward purchase of a new 25. However, both my wife and I continue to wonder how we will like the ride, particularly in a light to moderate chop. Our only major remaining...

Well said Patrick. Yes, I've thought about the gathering in Friday Harbor. Weather permitting, it sounds fun to run up by water.

Yep, makes sense. I'm coming at it from the other end; runabouts that I've generally cruised at around 30 knots, our 32' and 42' Uniflites that I cruised at 15-16 knots except in sloppy stuff, our current 22' Cobalt I generally cruise at 28-40 knots (WOT is 63 mph which is about 50-55 knots)...

Sounds like I might be able to reasonably expect a 20-25 nmph cruise speed in calm conditions with a 175-200 hp main and a 10 hp kicker on board, and 8-12 nmph in choppy to rough conditions, maybe more if the seas aren't steep and close... John T

Thanks Tom. That's speaks exactly to what I was wondering.

This has been extremely helpful, thank you all so much! I loved reading about how and where you use your boats...Pretty amazing! Many of you boat in the exact waters in which my wife and I do, so that was fun to read. I feel satisfied re coring and construction after reading what has been...