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by James Power
Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Winterizing Water System
Replies: 3
Views: 9737

Re: Winterizing Water System

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 th...
by James Power
Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: original construction materials
Replies: 3
Views: 12629

Re: original construction materials

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...
by James Power
Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Rigging tension numbers for a PDQ 36?
Replies: 2
Views: 8749

Re: Rigging tension numbers for a PDQ 36?

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...
by James Power
Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Hello from new owner
Replies: 15
Views: 16346

Re: Hello from new owner

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
by James Power
Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Port Tachometer and hour meter not working.
Replies: 7
Views: 7434

Re: Port Tachometer and hour meter not working.

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
by James Power
Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Source for cockpit locker hinge
Replies: 2
Views: 9308

Re: Source for cockpit locker hinge

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...
by James Power
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Lower Helm seat sliding bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 5077

Re: Lower Helm seat sliding bracket

Hey Bill,
Have a look at Garelick for the seat slide. Failing that try Springfield.
James
by James Power
Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Fuel gauges not working
Replies: 6
Views: 7170

Re: Fuel gauges not working

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
by James Power
Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Fuel gauges not working
Replies: 6
Views: 7170

Re: Fuel gauges not working

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
by James Power
Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 12545

Re: Another newbie

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...
by James Power
Tue May 29, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION AND CAN'T SHIFT STARBOARD SHIFTER AT THE LOWER HELM
Replies: 10
Views: 11826

Re: DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION AND CAN'T SHIFT STARBOARD SHIFTER AT THE LOWER HELM

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
by James Power
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Raymarine Electronics Available
Replies: 5
Views: 7022

Re: Raymarine Electronics Available

Phil,

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

James
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by James Power
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Raymarine Electronics Available
Replies: 5
Views: 7022

Re: Raymarine Electronics Available

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

Thanks
James
by James Power
Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Plumbing tubing
Replies: 8
Views: 9088

Re: Plumbing tubing

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....
by James Power
Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ 34/36 Curved Keels?
Replies: 3
Views: 12539

Re: PDQ 34/36 Curved Keels?

We saw this boat hauled out at the Hinkley yard in Stuart. Not sure of the story with the keel shape but can confirm it was not done at the PDQ factory.

James