C Dory built half a dozen semi custom 30 foot Catamarans during the early 90's which have been used every since for fishing camps in Alaska--about 800 hours a year--and have worn out three sets of motors in this time. A group out of Juneau Alaska has pruchased the molds to the 30 foot hull and plans for production of these boats. http://www.blackfeatherboats.com/. It will not be called "Tom Cat" since that name went with the sale of the C Dory Company several years ago. More can be found about the history and photos on the C Dory owners website at: http://groups.msn.com/CDoryOwnersGroup/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=&ID_Message=12374 Bob Austin

>A group out of Juneau Alaska has pruchased the molds to the 30 foot hull and >plans for production of these boats. > http://www.blackfeatherboats.com/. >It will not be called "Tom Cat" since that name went with the sale of the C >Dory Company several years ago. Thanks, Bob, for posting the info about the Chilkat 30. I wonder if they'll be strictly fishing boats, as the originals, or if they'll be modified to provide accommodations. The site doesn't provide particulars yet. --Georgs