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Great idea! I can't think of any downside. I would not add any rubber caps that could trap moisture. It's amazing what can be found on Amazon. It used to be that a machine shop would have been required for that type of part. -Jeff-

I also ordered one in May of this year. It is very nice quality. It was easy to order and pay. I highly recommend. It makes the boat look more classy. -Jeff-

Doing the Great Loop in a Jon boat when you can take your time and pick your weather days would be a reasonable rough adventure. Doing the Great Loop in a Jon boat trying to break a speed record is a bit insane. At least with a boat that small, he is only likely to be a danger to himself. My...

I started out with a thin indoor/outdoor carpet inside the cabin. It was inexpensive but offered very little padding and did not look very nice. I now have Luxury Woven Vinyl from Sailrite. It looks nice and feels softer underfoot than the carpet. Deckadence will be softer, but I prefer the...

I do not know if you trailer or keep your boat in the water. One thing not mentioned above is that if boat is kept in the water; Marine life growth on the bottom of the hull could cause performance to be that bad. If the hull is clean, then I agree with all of the above suggestions. -Jeff-

My caliper pins do not have the rubber cap enclosing the end. Maybe this cap is just trapping the heat. I would keep the slide pins well greased. Maybe cut a hole at least 2/3 the diameter of the caliper pin diameter, centered in the end of the cap? This might allow enough airflow to keep...

https://soundingsonline.com/features/de ... reat-loop/ Similar article in Soundings magazine with some different pictures. -Jeff-

Enjoyable article about doing the Great Loop in C-Dorys. https://powerandmotoryacht.com/voyaging ... -big-loop/ This article is also in this months Soundings magazine but I do not see it on the Soundings magazine website yet. -Jeff-

11 C-Dorys on Boat Trader at the moment. It is unusual to see so many on that site. The only downside to Boat Trader is sometimes the ads linger after the Boat is sold. (I found my boat on Boat Trader by the way. It was not listed on C-Brats site.) Historically, you have to be quick because...

Richard, I'm glad you found a solution. Dr. Bob's advice about a cradle is 100% the way to go. During a momentary lapse of judgement on my part this fall, I requested a forklift pick my boat up sideways. My logic at the time was that the port and starboard hull transom would be supported...

When I bought my boat it had two RH rotation 115 HP. I re-powered almost 3 years ago with two 90HP RH rotation. The starboard hull is much heavier than port hull on earlier Tomcat 24s. Your model should have water tank relocated to port hull to help offset this. I have felt the 2 RH...

I use the Weems & Plath "The Maintenance Log" and "The Cruising Log". Nothing on computer. I like pencil and paper. Easy to record and easy to flip pages to look at history. I have a "boat" file folder I keep receipts for big boat items that have a warranty. I personally do not keep a...

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/loc ... 443230007/ Looks like water is being released at a rate to prevent incoming water from flooding the Tennessee. Lots of debris though. Good reason to go slow. I am still planning to be at H.B. state park Wednesday late afternoon. Helene's official...

I like it. The hand pump I use takes like 200 pumps at least to empty a quart. I did not know that style pump would work with a fluid the viscosity of gear oil. Let us know how well it works. -Jeff-

Colby, Rosanne, Bill and others, I am planning to join you on this cruise. I will plan to launch from Harrison State Park on October 2nd. I will be doing this trip solo. I do not yet know if I will do the entire 20 day trip. This will be a fun departure from my usual cruising style...

I'll suggest another option. I replaced my antenna about a year ago with a Digital 528-VW. Good quality, 4' long, made in usa, fiberglass whip. This antenna is not going to have range of the prior suggestions and not likely the longevity of the Morad. I liked it because it seemed a good...

The Tomcat 255 vs 24 debate has been done before but I will add my (biased) opinion as a Tomcat 24 owner since the question has come up again. Some thoughts.............. The Tomcat 24 head came with the option of marine head and holding tank or porta potty. Mine has the porta potty...

I also had trouble getting the tension right with the original ball catches. I even removed one ball from the catch to make them easier to open, but my wife still thought the pull force required was too much. No amount of fiddling could hit the sweet spot of easy to open but not popping open...

Cindy and I are unfortunately not going to make it this year. I thoroughly enjoyed attending the last 4 years. The St. Johns river is such great cruising. I will miss it and seeing everyone. Always so much to learn from fellow C-brats. Our 17 year old dog (Hana) is doing good for her age...

I agree with all the advice above, especially from Bob and John. I do not have experience with the 255 but I have some suggestions based on my experience with my Tomcat 24. I think you have a lot to gain by getting rid of some of those batteries. Ask yourself how you are going to use the...