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by James Power
Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ work tour # 2
Replies: 4
Views: 6575

Re: PDQ work tour # 2

No problem Bill, I will call you and we can work out the when and where details. James
by James Power
Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Cabin and Head Door latches
Replies: 3
Views: 5662

Re: Cabin and Head Door latches

Hey Mark, the aluminum door frames have a tendancy to shift around in the bulkhead. If the previous posts dont help, remounting the frames usually does the trick. James
by James Power
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ work tour # 2
Replies: 4
Views: 6575

Re: PDQ work tour # 2

Sounds good Sam. We can get together when I pass thru Melbourne and work out the details. Hope all is well. James
by James Power
Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ work tour # 2
Replies: 4
Views: 6575

PDQ work tour # 2

Hi all. With fall approaching its time to start organizing the PDQ work tour. This year we are going to break the tour into 2 parts, Annapolis area around boat show time and southern states after the new year. If you have any items we can help out with you can send me a private message thru the PDQ ...
by James Power
Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Foam core vs balsa core
Replies: 2
Views: 4776

Re: Foam core vs balsa core

Hey Thinwater, I wasnt very involved with hull and deck layups but if memory serves, the majority was foam core with the exception being some smaller parts and I have seen it at the ends of the bridgedeck where they curve up to meet the deck. ( it can take a curve easier then foam ). Since balsa cor...
by James Power
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Lightning strike forces replacement BEP circuit board
Replies: 5
Views: 7900

Re: Lightning strike forces replacement BEP circuit board

Hey Magic Dragon, give Dan Rankin a call. He was the lead electrition at PDQ. His company name is Ontario Marine Services and can be reached at 905-244-1269. James
by James Power
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Proper way to purge air
Replies: 1
Views: 4203

Re: Proper way to purge air

Hey Phil, if the water tank is full and still spitting, it could be a leak on the suction side of the pump. Trace the supply line back to the tank checking all the fittings as you go. The plastic whale fittings need the tube pushed in a full 1 1/8 " to seal properly. The usual culprit is the el...
by James Power
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Replacing Mast, Boom and Crosbeam on PDQ32
Replies: 16
Views: 21430

Re: Replacing Mast, Boom and Crosbeam on PDQ32

The blistering is common on painted masts, I have 2 spars that I am refinishing this winter. Its possible to sand blast the extrusions, prep and repaint them, depending on the severity of the corrosion. It usually looks worse then it is. If needed I have a length of the original sail track that was ...
by James Power
Fri May 22, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Starting from House Batteries
Replies: 3
Views: 5243

Re: Starting from House Batteries

Hey Terry, sounds like your on the right track, the wiring schematic may be different then your actual electrical set up. After finishing the Power Squadron courses in the mid 70's, I let my membership lapse but every time I do a running D.R. I think of the course. James
by James Power
Wed May 20, 2009 12:22 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Water Heater Again
Replies: 9
Views: 16022

Re: Water Heater Again

Hey Root, the install looks great. Have you thought about installing a safety carbon monoxide detector " just in case "? James
by James Power
Wed May 20, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Electrical Question
Replies: 4
Views: 6181

Re: Electrical Question

Hey Jimmy, as Stray Cat mentioned, check the shore power connections at the dock pedistal and the vessel inlet for signs of corossion / overheating. I have seen a lot of this on my last tour. This can lead to galvanic isolator, inverter and battery charger " hissy fits " and possibly a fir...
by James Power
Tue May 19, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Starting from House Batteries
Replies: 3
Views: 5243

Re: Starting from House Batteries

Hey Terry, I was the "new guy" when your boat was built, 16 odd years ago. From what I can remember, as you say you can combine the two engine batteries for starting via switches. As far as combining the engine starts and the house bank, if it is possible there has to be cabling and a swit...
by James Power
Tue May 19, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Sewn-on composite hull fittings
Replies: 7
Views: 9904

Re: Sewn-on composite hull fittings

Hey Thinwater, over the years I have seen the pad eyes fail due to incorrect installation angle as Sandy mentioned, and a backing plate system that could have been beefed up. The system that you saw in Multihulls Magazine looks very interesting, it distributes the load over both hull skins, and sinc...
by James Power
Thu May 07, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: NEED TO RUN NEW AC PIPING TO CABINS :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 11913

Re: NEED TO RUN NEW AC PIPING TO CABINS :-(

Hey Ross, try to determin where the water came from, ie condenser condensation, deck or plumbing leak etc. The only entry points would be where the copper lines enter and exit the chase. How much water did you remove and was it fresh or salt ? James
by James Power
Mon May 04, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Cutting Board Question???
Replies: 2
Views: 4520

Re: Cutting Board Question???

Hey Heidi, if your cutting board is made of white Starboard plastic, you can send me the old one as a pattern and I can make you a new one. Always good to keep the ADMIRAL smiling. James