>Let me make one further comment why I like the Pilot house vs the >more modern TC 24. The pilot house has nearly vertical windows, and >over hang foreward. The TC has a sloped foreward windows, with no >overhang. This seems to increase the "green house effect" and >increase cabin heating--a detriment, at least in Florida and Utah, >where it is hot. Might be a plus up North! > >Also light rain, does not get on the foreward windows on the pilot >house- Also there is an opening window (actually a Bomar hatch) in >the center in the Pilot house, not certain if the Tom Cat 24 has >this opening window. > >One other issue which we will wait and see on--is that Malcom Tenant >seems to feel that the bridge deck should be about 7% of LOA off the >water line. The TC 255 does not seem to be high enough to meet this >criteria--but not sure how important this is in a boat this size.... > >Now if I could design a trailer to drive a Miatia under the C Dory >and trailer both--behind my motor home, we would really be in >business! Thanks very much, Bob, for your comments. It's a delight to have someone with your experience in boating contributing to Power Catamaran List. --Georgs