As always, lots of great info. Thanks so much everyone.
HULLFLYER (Elias, right?), you gave me some great advice almost 2 years ago as a first time cat buyer. Thanks!! I know this sounds really corny but a day doesn't go by in my very stressful job that I don't close my eyes and visualize catching a nice wind and seeing the water rushing under the tramp and feeling the mist hitting me. This is fun stuff!