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by jimlong
Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Raw water intake hose
Replies: 2
Views: 5189

Raw water intake hose

Could someone tell me what the hose size is for the raw water intake to the head? I would like to Tee off of that seacock for the watermaker and am not sure what size Tee to purchase. The intake watermaker hose is 1/2" I.D.
Thanks, Jim
by jimlong
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Mounting and venting of the Excel water heater on the 32
Replies: 7
Views: 11361

Re: Mounting and venting of the Excel water heater on the 32

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by jimlong
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Mounting and venting of the Excel water heater on the 32
Replies: 7
Views: 11361

Re: Mounting and venting of the Excel water heater on the 32

/Users/kathielong/Desktop/IMG_1898.jpg Kevin.... I'm unfamiliar with the Altair's and not sure if you have the room but some of the 36 owners have mounted the units inside to cut down on corrosion and gain access, myself included, hopefully the photo posted. Tom..... With your electro/mechanical exp...
by jimlong
Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: T9.9 XEHA Shipyard Island Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 9681

T9.9 XEHA Shipyard Island Marina

Hi all, Recently I repowered the catamaran with new T9.9's and wanted to report what a pleasure it was doing business with the folks at Shipyard Island. This is a family run business located on Washington Island in Wisconsin and the man to speak with is Andy Munao Jr. I explained to him that I wante...
by jimlong
Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Teak cockpit sole
Replies: 5
Views: 9221

Re: Teak cockpit sole

Drew, What a great idea! We are using the Dridek panels on our 36 and while they go a long way in covering up hairballs, fish scales, etc. they are as you mentioned torturous on bare feet and knees. The teak panels look natural in the Altair cockpit and I especially like the custom look, great job! ...
by jimlong
Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: The second engine; don't leave home without it...
Replies: 3
Views: 6670

Re: The second engine; don't leave home without it...

Poor Page 83, languishing over at Lyin' Tommy Smith's brokerage while her owner gallivants around on his thoroughbred multihull, should of taken her to Rock Hall, I'll bet both her engines would start! :wink:
by jimlong
Wed May 25, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Dinghy/Solar pane larch
Replies: 6
Views: 10930

Re: Dinghy/Solar pane larch

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another view, have others if you need them, Jim
by jimlong
Wed May 25, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Dinghy/Solar pane larch
Replies: 6
Views: 10930

Re: Dinghy/Solar pane larch

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Hi Alan, you've probably seen the factory bench/dinghy davit, we added an aluminum support that holds 2-135 watt Kyocera solar panels.
by jimlong
Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Mast Winch Size
Replies: 2
Views: 5503

Re: Mast Winch Size

Mike,
According to Mike on ZTC, the primary winches are Harken 32mm and the secondaries are Harken 16mm....hope this helps. Jim
by jimlong
Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: Anybody home?
Replies: 7
Views: 20027

Re: Anybody home?

Sandy,
You must be posted up in Marsh Harbor on Siesta, good for you. Kathy and I will be in Titusville next week finishing up a solar install and then headed to the Keys.
by jimlong
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: ARC 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 13723

Re: ARC 2010

Thanks for the post Martine, good to hear it from you and glad you made it safely....congratulations!!
by jimlong
Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: propane solenoid valve
Replies: 2
Views: 5598

Re: propane solenoid valve

Thanks Don, Hope all is well with you and are finally under way.
by jimlong
Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: ARC 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 13723

Re: ARC 2010

Further investigation shows that Diletto, a Canadian flagged PDQ received a DNF and not sure what the circumstances were but what a tremendous effort.
by jimlong
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: ARC 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 13723

ARC 2010

Just wanted to congratulate Michel Nantais on crossing the Atlantic and completing the ARC 2010 rally from the Canary Islands to St. Lucia in a PDQ 36 LRC, way to go Michel!!!!