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by Mishigas
Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Transducer in head bilge
Replies: 6
Views: 8195

Re: Transducer in head bilge

Hi George, I have installed a thru hull transducer below the head floor. Our boat is a 2005 model year and the bottom of the head bilge in in fact the bottom of the boat. We did drill a hole to install this thru hull transducer and it works very well to have a second depth finder.It's very informati...
by Mishigas
Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Hairline cracks on A/C strainers.
Replies: 5
Views: 7713

Re: Hairline cracks on A/C strainers.

Thanks John, I have never placed clorine tablets or any other additive in the strainers. Someone told me once that they thought that the Non-Tox antifreeze we use to winterize may contribute to this issue but I cant' confirm why that would be. Guess I'll just located another strainer and see how lon...
by Mishigas
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Hairline cracks on A/C strainers.
Replies: 5
Views: 7713

Hairline cracks on A/C strainers.

I noticed on my aft A/C strainer that some crazing is occuring on the clear bowl :x . This has happened two years ago and I am wondering why this is occuring again. I am careful not to overtighten and I check it often. Has this happened to anyone here? Any idea what gives? I am going to replace the ...
by Mishigas
Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:32 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Plastic Strainer
Replies: 8
Views: 8993

Re: Plastic Strainer

Russ, I had one get loose once and when the boat was hauled, I cleaned up the area and applied rule 5200 or some similar product and it has been fine since. Never had any screws either but I prefere it that way. Sandy "MV Mishigas"
by Mishigas
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Time for a new Anchor light bulb.
Replies: 3
Views: 5296

Re: Time for a new Anchor light bulb.

Thanks for the reply John, I'll be working on this this weekend. I think the factory installed a Aqua Signal 25 but I wont order any bulbs until I pull the old one out due to the possibility of the different styles of bulbs. The LED bulb would be nice as we anchor out often. Regards, Sandy K. MV MIS...
by Mishigas
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Time for a new Anchor light bulb.
Replies: 3
Views: 5296

Time for a new Anchor light bulb.

I finally burned out my anchor light bulb after many years of service. I am interested in thoses LED style replacement bulbs that fit in place of the old style bulbs. Anyone here done this yet? Now getting to the anchor light should be interesting. Thanks, Sandy K "MV MISHIGAS"
by Mishigas
Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Traveling with firearms of any kind
Replies: 4
Views: 7811

Re: Traveling with firearms of any kind

BillP, yes Maryland has some unique gun laws and I sugest that you visit this site: http://www.mcsm.org/mdlaw.html or visit the NRA site for additinoal info. If you are looking to 'carry" a concealed gun on you (in port and off your boat) you would need to acquire a concealed carry gun permit. ...
by Mishigas
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: James Power work tour
Replies: 3
Views: 6729

Re: James Power work tour

I hope it's not the "last boat" on his tour as he usually moves north to the Chesapeake region to service a few more boats (mine included). i agree that James is a class act and very honest, fair and has unlimited knowledge with these vessels. I got on his list early in the year with a few...
by Mishigas
Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Stanchion Damage to Liferail
Replies: 1
Views: 3716

Stanchion Damage to Liferail

Went down to the boat yesterday to check on things at the yard where the boat has been under shrinkwrap all winter and noticed the Portside main section of Liferail bent inward about 10" and kinked at the bases of the stanchions just above the three screw mounting plate and support rod. :? The ...
by Mishigas
Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Propane tanks
Replies: 1
Views: 3764

Re: Propane tanks

Hi Jimmy, if you do a search under "Propane Tank" or "Propane Cooktop" you will find several past posts that discussed the tanks and the solonoid valve that lives in the propane locker. Had to replace my valve last year due to a major sticking issue. Regards, Sandy K MV MISHIGAS ...
by Mishigas
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: New Jersey ICW
Replies: 3
Views: 5410

Re: New Jersey ICW

Hi BillP, congrats on your new 41. We have voyaged on the Jersey ICW from Atlantic City to Cape May several years ago and found alot of thin water...even on a 34. We were traveling south down the coast from NY when the weather got snotty so we decided to come inside at AC. Not shure about now, but e...
by Mishigas
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Cutlass Bearing Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 4412

Re: Cutlass Bearing Replacement

Thanks for the reply John. Not sure how much play I have currently but I'll check it this spring. As far as high mileage I only have about 800 hours on my mains but like anything else, stuff just wears out. Anyway it shouldn't be a big job to replace with Shafts in place. Thanks again for the input ...
by Mishigas
Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Cutlass Bearing Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 4412

Cutlass Bearing Replacement

When having my 4 blade props installed last spring my mechanic mentioned that my cutlass bearings are wearing and may need replacement soon. :o Has anyone here had to replace their cutlass bearings in their PDQ's? How long should these bearings last? How do you know when to replace as the boat runs ...
by Mishigas
Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ Work Tour 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 16465

Re: PDQ Work Tour 2011

Hi James, I know I am on the list for when you come thru Maryland on you way back north. My service list is forthcoming. Regards, Sandy Kramer MV MISHIGAS :mrgreen:
by Mishigas
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: PDQ Chesapeake Raft-up (or just meet-up)
Replies: 18
Views: 34060

Re: PDQ Chesapeake Raft-up (or just meet-up)

Yet another MV 34 that would enjoy rubbing elbows with fellow PDQ'rs on the Bay. Still have a couple of open dates in August. Anchor, raft or marina is all good. Regards, Sandy K MV MISHIGAS