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    Propeller Purchase

    *** We just got our Aluminum props back from the prop shop. They highly recomend that Lady KC Honda 135's be changed out to SS props by ....only.....PowerTech Propellers They said you can count on them providing quality SS material. For me it is hard to justify the return on investment...
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    Need a Softer Mattress for Tomcat

    *** Morning Warren: Check out page one of this subject, DNA's second picture....... note how his storage doors, open from the top, hinge at the bottom. Lady KC were the opposite to start with.... after rework.......now the same as DNA, .....open from the top, which makes it so much...
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    Camperback Usage

    *** In the hot sunny Tar Heel State we use a permanent bimini for full time cockpit shade that is illustrated in the Lady KC photo album. We then purchased Phifertex Plus Mesh in sand color from Sailrite.com for use as tie up side sun screens, when necessary. It all works...
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    Need a Softer Mattress for Tomcat

    *** We old people :roll: solved our matress problem economically by going to WallyMart and purchasing a 4" King Sized memory foam matress......... leaving the existing matress in place, (We are now sleeping on a total of about 7" of matress.) I then cut the memory foam to the exact size...
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    Honda 135 on a 25C prop Question

    *** I would suggest that you talk directly to Gene at Mobile East Marine, Alliance, NC. 1-252-745-5615 He is very busy but with all of his experience, I am sure he will be able to provide you with some excellent direction. The prop shop that just reworked my two "aluminium props", says the...
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    automotive vs fiberglass [gelcoat] waxes and cleaners

    *** Check out (do a Search the C-Brats) on the topic that exists ......... waxing, polishing, etc. Page#3 has info on Collinite.....from their customer service rep. I took the Maguires home and will only use Collinite on Lady KC ***
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    perfect prop

    *** Our two aluminum 3X15X17 props are back on Lady KC after the prop shop full adjusted the geometry, alignment, cupping, balancing, etc. etc. of both props. We were back out on the water.......small chop..... with half tanks of fuel and half tank of water, and noticed a major...
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    Bob, Betsy and SeaPal

    *** Thanks for the update....... Always happy to learn how B&B are doing along their Big Loop travels. ***
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    ETHANOL

    *** Senator John McCain just tried to have all ethanol tax breaks reduced to zero.......but.........was rejected as orchestrated by the huge ethanol lobbyist group. We are not getting what we voted for in November. If people only knew how many kiloliters of water are required to produce a...
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    Screen Door

    *** http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php ........open the above photo off of Sea Angel photo page, if you look closely, you will notice the great screen door enclosure on Munckin with a center full length zipper.... fan vs screen door...
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    05/20 - 05/23 - Carolina Loop

    *** Lady KC has it on our schedule........ We will need marina reservations including 30Amppower..... thanks. hope to C U'all there......... ***
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    waxing, polishing, etc.

    *** The following is an E-mail reply from Collinite............ Thanks for your interest in Collinite products. The #870 Liquid Fleetwax is a product that cleans and applies a light coat of wax all in one application. The wax protection from the #870 usually lasts 3-4 months. The #925...
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    Posting Pictures?

    *** I just posted pictures of the Carolina Loop.........in the Lady KC photo album, but I would like them all filed under one caption like Tivo from -Litl'Tug just did with his CL pictures. Tivo explained to me verbally how it is done, but for some reason I can't seem to get it to happen...
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    Waterline for a TC 255?

    *** Warren........what paint product did you end up using? ***
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    Waterline for a TC 255?

    *** During the boat survey, it was documented that I paint part of the Honda motor mounting parts plus higher up on the Armstrong motor brackets as growth was observed on these parts. With a full load of fuel and full water tank, prior to heading out to do the Carolina Loop, it appears to me...
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    05/20 - 05/23 - Carolina Loop

    *** Thanks to all for allowing Lady KC to experience a great trip including the Carolina Loop with all the C-brats. Everyone........thanks for posting some great pictures. The Lady's GPS indicated we covered just over 400 water miles in six days. We hope other's enjoyed the Prime Rib and...
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    2006 Tom Cat 255 / 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 L diesel $95,000

    *** Bob..... Many many thanks for all of your telephone calls, help and direction as we went through the process of purchasing our TomCat. So very happy that you will still be providing input on the C-brats web site. Rich from Passagemaker, was on our TomCat just last night in the Pelican...
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    Honda 135s on TomCat

    *** Lady KC just arrived back from Carolina Loop with our 2008 TomCat equipped with two 135 HP Honda's and reciprocating props. From dead flat water to running directly into a 2' chop on the Neuse River, these gems pushed the TC effortlessly. We were running on a plane and my notes show we...
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    05/20 - 05/23 - Carolina Loop

    *** Some of you might want to check out....... www.cruisersnet.net Info on NC Marina's, Fuel Prices, Chart info, etc. ***
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    Oh no, how could this happen?

    *** Congrats........ come see us in New Bern where the sky is Tar Heel Blue. a great area to cruise a bit and sit a spell...... ***
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