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by James Power
Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Dingy motor hoist
Replies: 7
Views: 14555

Re: Dingy motor hoist

Lyons Pride,

Have a look at St. Croix cranes. They can be mounted on the inboard transom area quite nicely, if you have the aft seat/ davits combination.

James
by James Power
Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: How to change engine coolant water
Replies: 14
Views: 13695

Re: How to change engine coolant water

Mac, If memory serves, the distribution panel "heater breaker" was to power up the system to a remote switch mounted by the lower helm steps, controlling the on and off for pump and heater blower. Interesting that the heater still puts out, without the inline pump. Perhaps its not needed t...
by James Power
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: How to change engine coolant water
Replies: 14
Views: 13695

Re: How to change engine coolant water

Mac, For the boats that had the auxiliary heater install at the factory the usual arrangement was a heater core and fan under the entrance way steps, and a 12 volt pressure pump to aid with flow mounted up high on the starboard outboard hull in the engine room. Not sure why your system is missing th...
by James Power
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: How to change engine coolant water
Replies: 14
Views: 13695

Re: How to change engine coolant water

Was the 12 volt circulation pump for the auxiliary heater running?
by James Power
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Bottom of keel photo and question
Replies: 7
Views: 12266

Re: Bottom of keel photo and question

Yes the keels are hollow, with no foam, and "sacrificial". If memory serves after 20 odd years, the keels were a split mold bonded together with a structural adhesive like Poly Bond and glassed over on the inside. My guess is that the crack is in the Poly Bond joint. If the keels are dry i...
by James Power
Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Bottom of keel photo and question
Replies: 7
Views: 12266

Re: Bottom of keel photo and question

This looks like the joint between the 2 halves of the keel. Was there water in the keel?

James
by James Power
Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 8
Views: 7212

Re: Sliding Door

Any marine grade, such as trailer wheel bearing grease works well. Marine over standard grade as it repels water better. Work it into the bearing chase and all should be good.
Doing well, as I hope you are.

James
by James Power
Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Heat Craft Cabin Heater Circulation Pump
Replies: 5
Views: 5138

Re: Heat Craft Cabin Heater Circulation Pump

Thinking Dennis is talking about the pump for the auxiliary heater installed at the companionway steps. A few boats have them and yes they are loud, check that the mounting is secure. Running only while underway and the ac units when stationary should help with the sound issue.
James
by James Power
Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Heat Craft Cabin Heater Circulation Pump
Replies: 5
Views: 5138

Re: Heat Craft Cabin Heater Circulation Pump

Thinking Dennis is talking about the pump for the auxiliary heater installed at the companionway steps. A few boats have them and yes they are loud, check that the mounting is secure. Running only while underway and the ac units when stationary should help with the sound issue.
James
by James Power
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 8
Views: 7212

Re: Sliding Door

All the Antares 44's have the same door ,just a larger size. The later 36's were changed from a bi fold plexiglass door to these as well.

James
by James Power
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 8
Views: 7212

Re: Sliding Door

I posted the door rollers part number on the PDQ 36 page a few days ago. While the door is off its a good time to scrub and flush the track, clean the drain holes and lubricate the top locking pin.

James
by James Power
Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Cockpit Sliding Door
Replies: 1
Views: 6088

Re: Cockpit Sliding Door

Parts can be ordered thru Bomar, 603-826-5791, part # P601-0008. Door removal should be straight forward. Remove the screws holding the bottom plate, then lift the door up and swing the bottom out. Some of the screws behind the battery box will be tough to get to so a 90 degree rachet may be needed....
by James Power
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: cockpit sliding door
Replies: 1
Views: 10111

Re: cockpit sliding door

Hey John,

If the degraded sliding gear is limited to the 2 roller at the bottom if the door they can be replaced. New rollers and cleaning the track usually makes a huge difference.

James
by James Power
Tue May 26, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Black Water Waste Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 3610

Re: Black Water Waste Tank

Yes Duane is correct, fiberglass and integral.

James
by James Power
Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:44 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Water in Fuel Sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 7999

Re: Water in Fuel Sensor

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...