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You know how they say the 2nd happiest time in a boat owner's life is when the boat is sold? Very true. After dealing with two previous prospective buyers, both of whom pulled out literally at the last minute (one bought another boat that came back on the market the day before he was going to...

We (Lori and myself on our Tom Cat "Lori Ann" and, Jack and Debbie Spear on their 22 "Obsession", which they trailered from Madison, WI) are back from a 3 week sunset cruise to Princess Louisa, the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands. While more rain than last year it was a beautiful "sunset"...

I'm selling my Tom Cat to a couple in Canada and they need a bunch of trailer stuff to satisfy their insurance company and Canada Customs. Where do I find the following info on the trailer (taken from a Canadian Govt document)? 1. It must bear a legible, valid, 17-digit VIN that has been issued...

I’m selling my 2006 C-Dory Tom Cat, well-equipped. This boat was purchased from Master Marine in Mt. Vernon, WA and was extensively rigged by Les Lampman and Stan Holmes at EQ Marine. HULL & PROPULSION — Factory EZ-Loader trailer — Trailer brakes converted from surge/hydraulic to...

I'm trying to compare another boat's hull to the C-Dory 22 (not classic) but am stymied when I search online for some of the specs. I have found Length 22'0" Beam 7'8" Transom height 20" (not an official spec; is this correct?) I am unable to find Inside depth Deadrise forward, amidships &...

For part of the year I have my Tom Cat in a storage lot that does not have electric power available. When in storage I run a couple of dehumidifiers (60W light bulb & fan) plus I need to keep the battery topped off. I'd like to get something like the Coleman unit discussed in this thread...

I got this off an RV newsletter and thought I would share. Warren

There's a local 16, "Sparkle Plenty" for sale. It's been parked on the corner of 12th & Commercial for several days. If anyone needs more info I'll stop and see what I can pick up from the sticker in the window. Warren

We are putting our 22 up for sale because we have rarely used it. I thought we would use both our Tom Cat and the 22 but health issues and changing priorities have led us to this decision. This boat was owned by Brent and Dixie's relatives in Utah. I saw it when I was in the FL Keys with the...

As some of you may know, last year was not a good year for me and boating. Due to health issues I did not take the boat out once. :amgry I did have the motors serviced about a year ago, though. I am hoping someone knowledgeable like Larry H will see this and advise me whether it is necessary...

Just wanted to share the love :smileo that I have for Snow Fresh holding tank treatment. I have used it on my boat for a couple of years and I am using it in the camper on my Baja trip and it works better than any other solution that I have tried from West Marine, Fisheries Supply or Camping...

When I was talking to the Everett dealer he was pushing me hard to go with this Torklift hitch. The way he was pressuring me and the blanket statements he was making about the hitch requirements for the 22, combined with how he tried to bully me into buying from him, have made me suspicious...

Hey, everyone -- I have been busy with work and have not been on the site for quite some time, but I just signed up for Friday Harbor and LaConner. In other news, I am in need of advice regarding an RV purchase. This is a camper for my truck. I got a price from a dealer in OR that is in the...

I haven't been too active on the site lately so thought for sure someone had posted this but no. Apparently certain models of Orion flares have been recalled. Details HERE. Warren

Anyone know of any apps other than AyeTides (iPhone/iPad only) that provide tides and current data? BTW for an app with a lot of bling (but tides only) check out ChronGlobal. Warren

Found this article on Three Sheets Northwest. The takeaway concept is that, for powerboats, a broadside wave with height 30% of the boat's length gets you into capsizing territory. This translates into a 6' wave, trough to crest, to capsize a 20' boat. I'm looking forward to Bob's take on...

I ran across these fenders in a magazine. Might be good for rafting, pilings, etc. Has anyone here used them? Warren

No idea if this is a totally Photoshopped image or not (Jim, we need your forensic skills here!), but it was sent to me by a friend, with the accompanying text: Warren

This rig was parked on Hwy 20 in Anacortes (the road to the San Juan ferry). No name, so no idea who owns it, but took this snap with my iPhone to share with you. It is kind of hard to see, but there is a tubular rack mounted in the cockpit -- not sure how far forward it goes -- and a basket...

Tom Little reports in this thread about a fishbox mod that he (and several other people) have made. There is a related modification that I would like to make in the cockpit, and that is to make the big hatch in the stern watertight. It is a major conduit for water into the compartment...