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Re: New boat, new journey
johnny44 said:
CAT 3126, 420 HP each
I'm always curious to see the torque figures on the diesels, since it's really not apples-to-apples when using only HP figures compared to gassers...so my curiosity had to be satisfied. I found several spec sheets, but this one showing the average torque is over 800 ft lbs between 2200-2800 rpm, and you have 500 ft lbs available at only 1400 rpm. Low-end grunt indeed!johnny44 said:
And actually, I was pleasantly surprised. The CATS have huge props. They spin the boat effortlessly. The response is quick and amazing. Just a quick in and out of gear. The low end grunt is impressive. I backed into the slip no issues at all.
https://www.storebropassion.de/boote/cat/cat3126.pdf

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Re: New boat, new journey
No thrusters. Have to do it the old fashion way!
It was definitely a concern when I was buying…when we did the sea trial, I spent time with the previous owner at the helm talking to him about docking and not having a thruster on a boat this size. He said, with the diesels, it wasn’t a big deal if you know what you’re doing.
It was definitely a concern when I was buying…when we did the sea trial, I spent time with the previous owner at the helm talking to him about docking and not having a thruster on a boat this size. He said, with the diesels, it wasn’t a big deal if you know what you’re doing.
So of course, I was going to find out when I brought her home. Upon arrival at my slip, I thought, well here we go, I’m going to find out how good I am lol…46’ loa, 14’ beam…
And actually I was pleasantly surprised. The CATS have huge props. They spin the boat effortlessly. The response is quick and amazing. Just a quick in and out of gear. The low end grunt is impressive. I backed into the slip no issues at all. Well the only real issue is that there isn’t much visibility from the fly bridge when backing in. I can see the corner on the starboard side swim platform, otherwise I’m blind. So need someone good on the platform when docking. Maybe one day I’ll get a Garmin backup camera.
I will try to get some pics next week. The fly bridge is huge. Seats 7 comfortably. Has an icemaker (soon to be a fridge) and a sink.
And actually I was pleasantly surprised. The CATS have huge props. They spin the boat effortlessly. The response is quick and amazing. Just a quick in and out of gear. The low end grunt is impressive. I backed into the slip no issues at all. Well the only real issue is that there isn’t much visibility from the fly bridge when backing in. I can see the corner on the starboard side swim platform, otherwise I’m blind. So need someone good on the platform when docking. Maybe one day I’ll get a Garmin backup camera.
I will try to get some pics next week. The fly bridge is huge. Seats 7 comfortably. Has an icemaker (soon to be a fridge) and a sink.

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Re: 2025 Chesapeake Rinkervous
Not too late to just show up. Here’s a pic of tonight’s moon. Going to be full this weekend 





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Re: 2025 Chesapeake Rinkervous
Weather is looking great for this weekend! Can't wait to see everyone! Lots of great/different things planned as well. & even a full moon for Fri/Sat night. Going to be a bit warm in the evenings, but we can handle that. See you soon!!
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Re: Meet the new La Rea!
First Rinker sighting of our second Great Loop! @Ian and his lovely bride at Donovan's Shady Harbor on the Hudson River. We had a great time catching up and sharing stories about our home yacht clubs. Good times!



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Re: Lets see your pets out on the Rinker
So we went out for a nice run to a restaurant for Father’s Day. We took Winnie inside with us and had a great lunch. Walking out I started talking to a couple and they asked if we had a life vest for her. I put it on to show them because it’s always a good laugh when I pick her up by the handle! LoL. About 20 minutes goes by, I’m on the phone with my dad and I hear a big splash! Winnie fell off the platform!! Luckily I put the vest on, she was panicking and trying to get up on the bulkhead but obviously that wasn’t happening. I was able to just barely reach her and pull her back onboard. If she didn’t have the vest on, I’m sure I would’ve had to jump in to get her. Frenchies aren’t the best swimmers!!



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Re: What did you do to your boat today
She’s flowing!
It’s crazy how much condensation the ac produces!

It’s crazy how much condensation the ac produces!


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