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I am up in Burlington VT with my TomCat, waiting to close the deal on a new to me Nordic Tug 37. I've listed the TomCat for sale but that's no reason to not get out there and enjoy it in the meantime! Took my son out for his first ride in Tomfoolery yesterday. Glass smooth lake, puffy white...

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Trust me, I've taken a hard look at the Tug's dinghy davits and thought, "The TomCat would look mighty fine hanging back there" :lol:

Never a dull moment in my boating life... I just went to contract on a Nordic Tug 37. If that all works out (and there's no reason it shouldn't), my 2017 TomCat will soon be listed here. Giving everyone the heads up since they are rare finds. I'll have pictures, prices and all that jazz once...

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I think it's all doable although getting a line behind the first cable will be the trick. I do think lots of docking practice will help with that. I've done a lot of engine steering practice in open water but haven't had clear docks to do that yet. Don't...

Colbysmith, you raised an interesting idea I have thought about for general singlehanding - engine controls in the cockpit. I'm always envious of boats that have cockpit controls because they would make docking/locking SO much easier. When I sailed, not matter the size of the boat (up to 65...

I reread the section on locking in the above mentioned book. Ranger Tug with bow and stern thrusters as well as an operating helm window. Chaos still reigned for the singlehander. I won't be locking through until early August so you have plenty of time to get a comfy chair and cold beverage so...

I like the sawzall idea. Certainly one way to fix that stuck window for good! Couple questions on the midship cleat: Where did you place it? On the toerail? I'm skittish enough sliding along the side that I wouldn't want it to trip me up. On the other hand, I much prefer having a midship cleat...

I would like to take my TomCat down the Champlain Canal this summer and possibly up part of the Erie but I will be singlehanding. Any suggestions on how to safely lock through with little drama? Gian ball fenders are certainly on my list and it might help quite a bit to get that dang helm...

I suppose the new Hobie could work too. Only 37 pounds and should be stable enough for me to board https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-itrek-9-ultralight/

Robhwa, how do you carry the Wee Lassie? What's your trick for getting in it without putting on a log rolling show for other boaters?

A lot of these options are a bit larger than I was hoping for but it may gosh darn physics that is dictating size and weight. I would likely just row or paddle to shore to keep complexity low. Maybe an electric but certainly not a gas outboard. I am sure an SUP would be very entertaining for...