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by lauraj
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31652

Gas tank gauge sender unit

gas gauge is not working. Where is the sender unit located? Does it cause any issues if the tank is filled into the filler tube?
by lauraj
Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: hatch hinge maintenance
Replies: 2
Views: 10957

hatch hinge maintenance

We have the Lewmar hatches.
Trying to replace bushings and rubbers on the hinges.
BUT the dang pins won't go back in. (keep angling upward)
the "directions" say replace with window "open",
but doesn't say how far open.

What is the secret?..
by lauraj
Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31652

Re: "stupid" newbie questions--threads

Someone on multihull provided a much better book than the one that was in the files. Thank you. OK....so here's my confusion.....When I hit "setup" it allows me to change levels on the "charge" the "power share" and the "inverter" levels. most of which can be ...
by lauraj
Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31652

Re: "stupid" newbie questions--threads

OK....so here's my confusion.....When I hit "setup" it allows me to change levels on the "charge" the "power share" and the "inverter" levels. I was able to figure out that the reason my charger kept shutting off was because the "power share" was on ...
by lauraj
Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31652

first question--Heart interface panel

We have "Heart Interface" panel for the charger. Photo attached.
We finally pushed enough buttons to get it working, but could someone give info on settings for optimum performance?
by lauraj
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: "stupid" newbie questions--threads
Replies: 15
Views: 31652

"stupid" newbie questions--threads

I could really use a place to ask kind of random "newbie" questions that most people would find mundane, but that are really needed the first few weeks on a new boat.
could we get a new thread?
by lauraj
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Source for outboard anodes?
Replies: 3
Views: 12535

Re: Source for outboard anodes?

yep. Did that. Found them for $22.50 plus shipping....that seems ridiculously high.

I have to believe that someone knows where I can get them for less.
by lauraj
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Dropping the Mast.....What's involved?
Replies: 5
Views: 9286

Re: Dropping the Mast.....What's involved?

Somewhere is in Grenada at Spice Island. We will be joining on Dec. 7.
by lauraj
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Dropping the Mast.....What's involved?
Replies: 5
Views: 9286

Dropping the Mast.....What's involved?

Hi all, We just bought a '90 34ft (hull #8) and are coming from a Catalina (small monohull) so we have a lot to learn. We are replacing the rigging and it was suggested that it may be a good time to drop the mast and check interior items, lights, etc. We have no idea what's involved with dropping th...
by lauraj
Sat Nov 09, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Source for outboard anodes?
Replies: 3
Views: 12535

Source for outboard anodes?

Looking for a less costly source for the anodes for the 9.9 outboards (can only find on Yamaha website).

I know this seems simple, but we don't have access to the (newly purchased) boat, so I have no comparison.
Need to buy now for taking to boat in Grenada.
by lauraj
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: Repairs completed to this PDQ Forum
Replies: 8
Views: 20226

Re: Repairs completed to this PDQ Forum

having a heck of a time search the forum. It seems that the Boolean search features are not working. It seems to be ignoring the + and - requests. Suggestions?
by lauraj
Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Buying. Understanding ownership costs.
Replies: 13
Views: 18720

Re: Buying. Understanding ownership costs.

so, is anyone able to weigh in on the question of how often to consider hauling out for cleaning/painting?
by lauraj
Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: 2013 Annapolis boat show meet up?
Replies: 0
Views: 9470

2013 Annapolis boat show meet up?

We are looking forward to getting to know our new PDQ at the end of November.
AND would really like to meet up with other owners.
maybe Sat. night for a no host dinner get together?
by lauraj
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Cutting in Inspection ports in 1990 34'
Replies: 1
Views: 10121

Cutting in Inspection ports in 1990 34'

We need to empty water out of the forward and rear compartments. We will need to cut in inspection ports to do this. I am having to give instructions to the yard in Grenada to do this. I will not be able to be part of this repair. Is it better to put holes high in the closet on interior bulkhead or ...
by lauraj
Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Leek in bow along the trampolene
Replies: 12
Views: 15960

Re: Leek in bow along the trampolene

did anyone ever get pictures or now have pictures of the forward inspection plates? We just bought a 1990 34'. she is in Grenada with flooded compartments and we are in NY. I would really like to be able to give details to the yard, so that they can get the water out. does anyone have dimensions of ...