time to switch boats

[robertw]

Thanks everybody for all the good information and discussions on this board. I really like the discussing the modifications and problems/solutions that everybody went thru. I had the 2001 26x for 3 years and my wife didn't ever feel comfortable on it, and her attitude kind of spread to the kids. Its time to sell, so if anybody is interested..... Midwest location...

I am purchasing a Tomcat 6.2. It should be a fun and stable boat to sail. Also easier to single hand than the 26x. Maybe I can even get my wife aboard since it'll only heel about 5 deg max. Check out their website. http://www.tomcatboats.com/

[mike]

Neat looking boat, though not much interior space. I REALLY like their 32ft. model, but it's quite pricey!

--Mike

[Sjack]

Interesting Cats. That smaller one would be a fun.

Where is the X? Did you list it anywhere?

[mermaelee]

I like the mac because you can poop in private while people are sleeping.
I guess your not planning any overnighters on the tomcat boat. How did your wife feel about the public porta potti?

The best non leaning, poopable, trailerable boat is still the corsair 36 trimaran in my opinion but then again I've never pooped in one.

[robertw]

Can't say she ever pooped on the Mac, so that won't be much of an issue. I don't plan on overniting, I already have a camper for that. There is a curtain that goes around the porta potty for some privacy, but unless its a real emergency, it probably won't get any use. I just have boys, so going over the side of the boat is not a problem and much more fun anyway.

[mike]

I like the mac because you can poop in private while people are sleeping.
I guess your not planning any overnighters on the tomcat boat. How did your wife feel about the public porta potti?

The best non leaning, poopable, trailerable boat is still the corsair 36 trimaran in my opinion but then again I've never pooped in one.

I'll bet you have some interesting boat shopping stories to tell! I mean, do you fully test this particualr characteristic of the boat, or do you just do a dry run? Ok, nevermind... too much information!

Just for the record, IMHO the 26X is just barely poopable... it's an ordeal that I try really hard to avoid if at all possible.

--Mike

[Mark Prouty]

For highway travel, the bridgedeck is winched up and forward on two lifting arms, and the hulls are rotated onto their sides and rolled in underneath. This turns TomCat into an 8 ft. wide, highway legal load. Motor, gas tank, batteries, etc. are left stowed on the bridgedeck, and the hull hatches are accessible for extra storage. The total trailer weight of about 2000 lb. is manageable by any mid-size or larger car or van.

You won't have to trade in the Taurus.

[mtc]

There's a lot to say about the advantages of a multihull.

Good choice; enjoy your new adventure.

Michael

[DLT]

TMI!

[DLT]

Replace it with a Swim...

Heck, you could combine the two, but you'd need to go skinny dipping...

I wonder if it is illegal to do that?

[Catigale]

Now THATS TMI!!!!

[Moe]

Now THATS TMI!!!!

In small boats like Whalers, we call it "doing a prop check".

[Frank C]

In small boats like Whalers, we call it "doing a prop check".

Now THAT'S what I'd call a Macerator

[Zavala]

Not to change the subject -- okay, because I WANT to change the subject...

The TomCat looks to be a nice little cat. I've checked their site a number of times, though I never got too serious about buying one. If I was to buy a small catamaran, I think I'd like to get a modern-day version of the classic Hirondelle. It's a small beam, 23 foot, easily trailerable cat that sleeps 4. I won't mention the size of the head for obvious reasons.

Anyway, you can check it out here and here.