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by Milky Way
Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?
Replies: 7
Views: 9943

Re: Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?

Hi Sandy, At 18 to 20 mph. all the boats I have ever had would speed up as much as 2 mph. in water 10 ft. or less. My explanation is that the bottom under your boat is impacted in a similar way as in flying where we call it ground effect, therefore the boat is lifted somewhat reducing the wetted sur...
by Milky Way
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: MV 41 Davit Replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 9035

MV 41 Davit Replacement

I replaced the factory installed davits with the one and only seat/davit much like on the MV 34. This should solve the structural problems. It is extremely strong, good looking and practical. Armin Quickert MV 41/09.
by Milky Way
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Stuffing box
Replies: 1
Views: 3757

Stuffing Box

Hi Gary. On one of my former boats Marilyn and I removed both a shaft and a rudder ( to to be repaired ), while in the water. She inserted a steel plug while I pulled out the shafts under water. I used an air compressor 110 volt, hose and pressure regulator. We did not sink the boat. Regarding your ...
by Milky Way
Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:04 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Trouble at PDQ ??
Replies: 35
Views: 43476

Hi, Marilyn and I were somewhat shocked to hear the news, but I am positive that PDQ will pull through. The management and staff were at the top of the Industry and we look upon them as family and friends. Armin and Marilyn Quickert MV41/09 and John Deere.
by Milky Way
Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:29 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Aqua Drive
Replies: 3
Views: 5679

Aqua Drives MV34/78

Hi Tom, I had aqua drives, and I did not think the difference re vibrations and noise etc., warranted the extra expense. I would have tried 4 bladed props, 17 x 14 to replace the 3 blade 17x 16. Now that I own PDQ 41/09, I am finding an extremely quiet vibration free boat. The differece being the el...
by Milky Way
Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:02 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Rudder Alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 7298

Rudder Alignment

Here is how I fixed the problem. First go to the installation manual and make sure the installer followed the measurements suggested in the manual. 1. Using the equalising valve reset both port and stbd. settings. 2. Set the port rudder to north/south, making sure that you check visually the rudder ...
by Milky Way
Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:22 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Winterizing A/C and Raw water washdown.
Replies: 0
Views: 2943

Winterizing A/C and Raw water washdown.

It is relatively easy to winterize the engines by using the strainers and the pressure water system by using the empty watertank, I found it very challenging to remove hoses to address the three items in question. I have used the following now for two years. Using a 45 gal drum to hold the plumbing ...
by Milky Way
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Rudder Alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 7298

Rudder Alignment

I pulled Milky Way out of the water at our home last Monday. Found the rudders tipped to the outside about 5 degrees. This explains why the rooster tails behind the boat were to the outside instead of directly to the rear. I did the rudder alignment as per the mamual but did not correct the problem....
by Milky Way
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prosine Inverter Problems
Replies: 20
Views: 43625

Hi John, Yes it is made by Xantrex. Regards Armin Quickert MV34/78.
by Milky Way
Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prosine Inverter Problems
Replies: 20
Views: 43625

Prosine 2000 Problems

Hi! I had Prosine faults, and since I replaced the 100 amp pathfinder combiner with a 250 amp unit, I have had absolutely no problems. The original unit had a chatter (quite noisy), and the solenoids were extremely hot to touch. My settings of the three small dials are left one at 11 o'clock, and th...
by Milky Way
Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:47 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Feedback Please - PDQ 34 or 41
Replies: 11
Views: 17165

Sno' Dog Performance figures.

Hi, I agree with your comments 41 vs 34. I do believe that your partner might experience more of a challenge docking ,as jumping off the side deck would be dangerous because of the higher freeboard on the 41. Regarding your performance figures, take a look at my comments on the subject of Distance p...
by Milky Way
Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:23 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Feedback Please - PDQ 34 or 41
Replies: 11
Views: 17165

Dear Craig, Marilyn and I have had Milky Way MV34/78 exactly one year. We have made some minor alterations, we like the layout very much. We lounge on our reapolstered and raised by 4 inches lower helm seat as well as our L shaped settee. You can also do the same in the main salon area, as I modifie...
by Milky Way
Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: BOW SPRAY
Replies: 5
Views: 8833

On the subject of spray. I Have been using a triangulated mesh ( the same material as the window coverings). Reinforce the outer edge with canvass. Install fasteners starting at the anchor going both left and right around the inner bow curves and then forward to the furthest point of the inner bow. ...
by Milky Way
Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Overheating 100 hp engine/ Heatercraft heater.
Replies: 0
Views: 3203

Overheating 100 hp engine/ Heatercraft heater.

Hi! Runing at cruising speed, turned on heater and after half hour the stbd.engine heat alarm sounded and the red diode came on the temp gauge. turned off the heater and alarm went off. Checked installation and found it ok. Called Heatercraft and they suggested a smaller boosterpump. The overheating...
by Milky Way
Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Distance per tank on MV/34
Replies: 14
Views: 17973

Fuel usage.

Hi! I have 100 hp yanmars and I am getting very close to 4 m.p.g. I got my boat july 05 with line cutters, 17/16 inch 3bladed michigan props, and aquq drives. Over the winter lay over in cold Ontario I made the following changes. 1. I had my props checked by a reputable shop. Found a difference of 1...