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I know that basic seamanship generally calls for securing the anchor and not relying on the windlass to hold it. So I set about trying to secure the anchor on my TomCat by taking a line from either the chain or the anchor itself to one of the cleats sitting either side of the windlass...

I was on the boat yesterday and took an initial look at the plumbing. Lot of stuff going on there! The hot water tank in particular obviously wasn't engineered for easy winterizing. How much antifreeze did you end up using?

That's interesting. I never thought it might be coming from the fiberglass. There are some of the discolored spots on the vinyl as well. Not sure how they got there unless perhaps they were transferred while cleaning? What type of paint did you use? Have you had any bleed through since you...

I was getting to know my new to me TomCat today and I have to say I'm even happier now than when I decided to buy it. Going into every nook and cranny helped me see the systems and the much larger than expected storage space (now I have to fight the urge to stuff those spaces with "essential"...

I've read the posts I can find on winterizing a TomCat and I'm glad I did because they brought up issues I hadn't even thought of! I am keeping the boat in the water in New Bern NC. I thought I had an agreement with the state of North Carolina when I moved here from Minnesota 15 years ago that...

Bob, what do you mean by "SS 1/4 round on the rail"? The survey found a minor amount of water intrusion near a hole that was apparently mistakenly drilled and then not properly filled at the factory. Looks like someone measured wrong for the windlass. They then apparently just put the plug they...

Line chocks. Didn't even think of that :crook I've been away from boating too long! I wish I could do installations like this myself but I am an absolute klutz when it comes to ANYTHING remotely mechanical/carpentry/DIY. The boat is too pretty for me to practice on. I'm trying to think of all...

Had my broker (Lars Bergstrom - best in the business) deliver the boat while I dragged the trailer up to New Bern. Learned two important lessons: 1. Be very careful about having someone drive your TomCat. They may not want to bring it back. Definitely created a convert. 2. If you are going to...

My new to me TomCat arrived in my slip tonight (woo hoo!) just in time for a gale tomorrow. AS I was setting the dock lines, I noticed a couple of things on the bow I would like to correct. I like to lead bow lines in a cross to two cleats in order to keep the boat centered in the slip and off...

What could possibly go wrong? :D :D :D I saw a guy bring a small fishing boat into the Hwy 17 ramp and I immediately decided that I wouldn't be doing that! I sure do miss the current, tide, salt and obstruction free waters of the Great Lakes. Thanks for the suggestions about how to best...

Any info on a good ramp for my first haulout of the TomCat? The boat is currently a few minutes from the ramps under the Hwy 17 bridge but those look tricky with swirling currents and no docks. Next closest I have seen is the Sunset Beach ramp about 12 miles away. I had planned to cruise...

Any suggestions on installing an iPad bracket? Brand, location, etc. Any suggestions? Is that a serious question? :D I know this has likely been covered many, many times but I am struggling with the C Brat forum search. How can I search for specific phrases? Most searches I try result in...

Any suggestions for cockpit chairs for a TomCat? I've got a couple umbrella type folding chairs I can use but I figured some of you are a bit more stylish than I am and have also found the sweet spot between comfort and stowability. My new boat has a great enclosure so I plan to spend a lot...

The Myrtle Beach boat is the one! Should close on it early next week. I wondered about the LED burning out too. All I know for sure is that the all around white light did not go on during the survey. The red and green nav lights did operate properly. The anchor light is on a gooseneck type...

Anyone happen to know what the replacement LED on 2017 TomCat anchor light would be? I'm three hours drive from the boat right now and want to order something so I'm ready next week. Thanks!

Great links - thanks!

Thank you for all the useful information. I certainly see a generator in my future. I will be bringing the boat home next weekend on a two day cruise up the ICW. That will give me a lot of time to get familiar with the boat and systems. I'll probably anchor out and it looks to be cold so...

I am about to be the proud new owner of a 2017 TomCat, having had the pleasure of owning a 16 and a 22 in the past. I have a few basic questions about generators. 1. Does the typical setup involve running a cord from the generator straight to the shorepower connection? (Told you these were...

Does anyone know if a 16 fits through a standard garage door? Any idea what the total length on trailer is? Asking for a “friend” 😉

Boat has been sold to a returning member of the C Brats family!