PDQ OWNERS FORUM

Hey Nick, As Duetto and Alan mentioned, the on engine Yanmar fuel filter can signal water in the fuel in error. Seems a resonance at a certain rpm will trigger it. If changing revs makes it stop all is good, and you can look at replacing the float, or try adjusting the tension on the filter rubber m...

Hey Doubloon, You may be able to pump out more water by pushing the pick up tube further into the tank. Failing that try accessing the tank thru the inspection port, or last resort thru the deck fill fitting with a wet/dry vacuum. Bone dry is ideal, but guessing that less then a 1/2" left in the tan...

Hey Lauraj, I asked Kieth Robinson who built damn near every PDQ hull and deck out there. His response, it changed thru the build history. Interior parts are general purpose polyester resin. Early boat hull and decks were isothalic polyester resin. This was changed to vinylester for the skin coat an...

Standing rigging is usually tensioned between 8 and 15 percent of breaking strenght. Higher tension on the forestay and caps, less on the lowers and diamonds. A Loos gauge is a handy tool to have. It gives acurate readings of tension and breaking strength percentage. The leeward cap shrouds should s...

I would stay away from adding a power assist as it is not needed on any other 34 so the problem is spicific to your system. Might look at bleeding the system and replacing the oil, a bad ram, steering or auto pilot pump, kinked line..

James

If the tach sender connections are corroded have a look for a salt water leak in the area. Possibly the exhaust elbow or a loose hose clamp

James

Hey Terrapin, I looked thru my catalogs and cant find your cockpit hinge. My guess is that it is a Perko or Seadog, and possibly discontinued. The closest I found is made by Sugatsune LAMP and they call it a lift off hinge. Failing that try Marine Connection in Ft. Pierce Fl. They have a good select...

Hey Bill,
Have a look at Garelick for the seat slide. Failing that try Springfield.
James

Bill,

Typically there was no inline fuse installed on the fuel gauge circuit after the distribution panel breaker. There is a chance it has be rewired since the factory. Try following the power feed wire from the gauge back and see where it leads.

James

Hey Bill,
With the instruments on check the back of the gauge for power. If present try jumping the center terminal on the tank sender to the tank itself. If the gauge pegs to full then the gauge is good but sender may be defective.

James

Hi Pam, Give Sebastien Baril with Metaux Produit a call, 819-533-3222. They supplied the original davits to the factory and still have the drawings for them. If running the BBQ off the ships LPG system, a lenght of split loom wrapped around the supply hose will protect it from the suns U.V and chafe...

The upper helm is slaved off the lower helm. If upper works lower should follow suit. Is there upper helm canvas that is interfering with shifting?

James

Phil,

As Alan mentioned I am picking up tomorrow. Give me a call and we can work out shipping and address.

James
772-678-2268

Hi Alan,
If no takers, I can pick the units up and hold onto them incase needed on another boat.

Thanks
James

The plastic plumbing used on the 34's is 15 mm Whale tubing. Not to be confused with the 1/2" and 5/8" stuff sold at hardware stores. Tube is red for hot, blue for cold, and green for supply. Fittings are either white and also from Whale, or black from SeaTeck and both are interchaingable. Hope this...