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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:42 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Ultra leather fabric color
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5938
Re: Ultra leather fabric color
Good question. We too are thinking about having our seat cushions on our 2006 PDQ reupholstered. We don't have an answer to your question, but would definitely like to know.
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:19 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Heating Fresh Water
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13301
Re: Heating Fresh Water
This did get resolved. I took pictures of the heat exchange hose loop between the engine and the hot water tank and sent them to our maint. guy. He installed the new water tank without any issues. It was nice to help him sort our his "confusion". Thanks for thinking about it.
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:05 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fore / Aft Boat Balance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8600
Re: Fore / Aft Boat Balance
Good questions... couple of responses... To keep this topic in context, we replaced our 4 wetcell house batteries with 4 heavy AGM's because our objective was to: a) have enough battery capacity to support up to 3 days at anchor without any need to start an engine to recharge (we do not have a gense...
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:16 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fore / Aft Boat Balance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8600
Re: Fore / Aft Boat Balance
Duane,
That's helpful. As of now, our boat is definitely bow LIGHT even with full water and fuel tanks. I think I need to add some of that "ballast" chain back to get to at least level or slightly bow HEAVY with full tanks. I plan to call Dick and discuss this with him.
That's helpful. As of now, our boat is definitely bow LIGHT even with full water and fuel tanks. I think I need to add some of that "ballast" chain back to get to at least level or slightly bow HEAVY with full tanks. I plan to call Dick and discuss this with him.
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:09 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: dinette reading lights?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4870
Re: dinette reading lights?
John, I sent you a private message, but did not hear back. Did it get to you?
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- Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fore / Aft Boat Balance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8600
Fore / Aft Boat Balance
My question is: When your aux. fuel, water and holding tanks are empty, what does your boat's profile look like at the water line? Is it balanced Fore to Aft on the waterline? Or is it stern heavy with the bow riding visibly higher? What does the profile look like when your fuel, water and holding t...
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:19 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: dinette reading lights?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4870
Re: dinette reading lights?
John, I can send you a ZIP file with our entire original PDQ manual including the schematic charts. However, the file is too large to send via this forum. If you send me your email address, I will send you a link to a site where you can download the file. I'll send you a Private message to do this.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:16 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: iPad navigation program
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15181
Re: iPad navigation program
Navionics for iOS devices is fantastic. Every boater I know uses it. And the cost is low. See:
Boating USA on the App Store http://tinyurl.com/y93673bw
Boating USA on the App Store http://tinyurl.com/y93673bw
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:57 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Rear sliding door
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10241
Re: Rear sliding door
Thanks, Vinnie. Good to know!
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:20 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor Rode Options
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25604
Re: Anchor Rode Options
The more Research I’ve done on Rocha anchors, the better they sound.
We always apply a bridle to relieve any load on the windlass.
We always apply a bridle to relieve any load on the windlass.
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:10 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor Rode Options
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25604
Re: Anchor Rode Options
Got it. Our center cleat is right next to the windlass... my hesitation about using it for securing the anchor is that the line to cleat would become a "trip" factor since the cleat is about 5' from the end of the anchor. I also have to bear in mind that our boat is in a charter business.....
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:14 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor Rode Options
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25604
Re: Anchor Rode Options
John (Duetto), Did you choose the 44 lb (20kg) Rocna based on Rocna's sizing guide recommendation to put the "next heavier" model on multi-hull boats? Or for some other reason? I've bought the 33 lb Rocna yesterday at West Marine. It's the recommended size for 26-46' mono-hull boats. I got...
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Prop pitch for 110hp engines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6243
Re: Prop pitch for 110hp engines
See "Proper props for PDQ 34 with 100 HP Yanmars?". There were some comments there about the props for the 110 HP engines.
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:18 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor Rode Options
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25604
Re: Anchor Rode Options
Thanks, Duetto. Interesting to hear that Lewmar recommended 9/16 rope. How much rope vs chain do you have on your boat? We are leaning toward replacing our CQR with a Rocna anchor. What size do you have? 33 lb or 44lb? The Rocna site recommends "one size larger" for multi-hull boats... &qu...
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:42 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor Rode Options
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25604
Re: Anchor Rode Options
Two more general questions about anchors and rode... (I've heard from John on this and would appreciate hearing from others)... 1. What type of anchor do PDQ boat owners generally prefer? Are there any rules of thumb that apply specifically to a catamaran? (Particularly in the Pactific Northwest wit...