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by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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...
by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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?

Mac
by AMCarter3
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...
by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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
by AMCarter3
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!
by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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.....
by AMCarter3
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...
by AMCarter3
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.
by AMCarter3
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...
by AMCarter3
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...