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- Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:23 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Boat Show
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
Re: Boat Show
Every boat is a compromise, of course, but I remain amazed and pleased at how much thought went into the design of our boats.
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Bahamas Tel Cell Phone Service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 365
Re: Bahamas Tel Cell Phone Service
We have used MrSimCard twice and were happy. The last time was 2022.
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:33 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Port windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 388
Re: Port windows
I have not yet removed the port frames, but I would have assumed they are bedded with something like butyl caulk and I would certainly hope not glued. It might take some warmth from a heat gun (be careful) to allow you to separate the frame from the hull. Hopefully, someone else here has actual expe...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:29 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: 4” boot stripe green vinyl tape
- Replies: 3
- Views: 467
Re: 4” boot stripe green vinyl tape
I used pinstripesupply.com and was happy with the product and price.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Rhumb Line's Annual Owners Gathering
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1011
Re: Rhumb Line's Annual Owners Gathering
For those that missed it, it was a good, informative event. Our thanks go out to Beth, Ross, Dick, Carol, James, Adam and others (including owner presenters) that helped make the rendezvous a success.
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Prop Zinc Wear
- Replies: 4
- Views: 851
Re: Prop Zinc Wear
Going from memory, I believe that faults in the shore power wiring can introduce an electric field in the water. The field is strongest nearest the underwater fault, so in the unlikely event this is your problem, is the port side closer to the shore power? A good marine electrician can test for you....
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:27 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Solar System Connection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5444
Re: Solar System Connection
Good point, Mark. I made the connection to the main bus, which is the same thing but has a shorter run of cable (less voltage loss) to the house bank. Funny how those little details get lost.
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:51 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Dyneema Lifelines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3230
Re: Dyneema Lifelines
Nice work, Brian. When you stated " I figured lifelines only need about 200-300lbs of force," that is not correct. If a rope (or wire, etc,) is taut between two rigid attachment points and you exert a perpendicular force, say at the middle, the tension in the rope will be many times higher...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Solar System Connection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5444
Re: Solar System Connection
I believe the proper way is connect to the house battery bank. If any of the batteries connected to the combiner (house, engine 1, engine 2) "see" a charging voltage above the combiner threshold, the combiner will close the circuit to apply that voltage to all connected batteries. We have ...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:27 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Starter Breaker
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3626
Re: Starter Breaker
BJ, if it is the starter relay, the one on our 75HP engines is right under the starter solenoid and very difficult to get to. If you need to replace it, keep in mind that it is just a simple 12VDC relay and you do not need a direct Yanmar replacement part. Our replacement was an automotive relay tha...
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:51 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Catch 22
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3217
Re: Catch 22
Relying on the battery charger to load the generator has severe limits because the load falls off as the battery state of charge increases toward full. Something like the main A/C unit is a much better option.
Good luck with your new generator.
Good luck with your new generator.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Great Loop 2024
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3413
Re: Great Loop 2024
Have a great and safe time, Mike.
We did the Loop and Down East Circle in two 7-month sessions (2015/2016) and loved it. Spend as much time in Canada as you can as it was the best part of the journey for us.
We did the Loop and Down East Circle in two 7-month sessions (2015/2016) and loved it. Spend as much time in Canada as you can as it was the best part of the journey for us.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:26 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: New MV 34 owners!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4327
Re: New MV 34 owners!
Welcome to the "family" and best of luck with your new boat.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Forward tanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2651
Re: Forward tanks
I use several square plastic kitty litter buckets on top of the water and fuel tanks to store lines and other gear. It organizes the gear and prevents the problems James mentioned. The square buckets obviously stack more efficiently than round.
- Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:49 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Blog
- Replies: 1
- Views: 970
Re: Blog
Thanks, James, for that info. I just finished reading their blog from the beginning and it brought back great memories of our Down East Circle in 2015.