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- Fri Dec 23, 2005 8:54 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Running on one engine...
- Replies: 7
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Running on one engine...
I was thinking (always dangerous when that happens) about the proper way to run on one engine if need be. I would think it would be best to pull the dead engine out of gear and place it in neutural to avoid the prop drag but then will the prop free spinning damage anythng? That can't be good for the...
- Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:05 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: BOW SPRAY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8871
These boat do produce a bit of spray but I don't see much unless I am in 2' plus seas. When running my bow does come up a bit and I can observe spray being deflected to the sides of the hulls. If there is any wind sometimes it will pick up and toss the spray on deck. But unless there is a good chop,...
- Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:01 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Proper Hull Blocking for the Winter!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3074
Proper Hull Blocking for the Winter!
I had a recent scare on my boat and I want to share this info with my fellow PDQrs. :( I had my boat (PC34 Hull68) pulled for the winter two weeks ago and had my yard block her for the off season. Upon my inspection of her yesterday, I found two groups of small cracks in the floor liner just forward...
- Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:29 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Good for new boaters?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6538
New Boater, Welcome...I think you will find people with PDQ's have a variety of boating experience. The PC34 is in my opinion a very intuitive boat to learn and handle. My other boat is a 21' Center Console with a single outboard and the PC34 is easier to dock than the 21' monohull. Yes, the PDQ is ...
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:28 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: PDQ in North Carolina
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5036
- Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:19 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Window Washers....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6431
Window Washers....
Running the boat in any substantial chop I get quite a bit of sea spray on the windshield that just get's plain nasty to see through. The Chesapeake salt turns white and the wipers just push it around. Why is it that boat manufacturers can't seem to get a window washing option on their boats? Anyway...
- Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:46 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Bottom Paint / Battery / Cushion Winterization Questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5235
Bottom Paint / Battery / Cushion Winterization Questions
1) I'll be pulling our MV34 in November and wonder how often the bottom will need to be re-painted. Boat was new this spring and I think PDQ uses Trinidad Pettit paint. What do you look at when the boat is pulled to determine if re-painting is necessary or it can go another season? Our boating is pr...
- Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:38 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Winter Cover
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4975
- Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:17 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Distance per tank on MV/34
- Replies: 14
- Views: 18053
Interesting topic. I was in the south flotilla and was running the 75 hp engines and yes, the 100's will need to back off a bit to allow the 75's to keep up but...Human nature is human nature. What happens if I run at 17-18 knots because I can with 100's, what does that do to the fuel equation? Sure...
- Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:55 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Want to purchase a used PDQ 34
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6890
- Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:24 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: RPM RANGE FOR 75 HP YANMARS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7616
What speed are you running at top RPM average. The 75 hp Yanmars are rated at 3800 RPM with no load, out of gear. A mechanic can tach your engines because the Yanmar tachs can be off a little as mine are. I am told that if a prop is even a little out of balance it can change your running RPM. In you...
- Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:19 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: What type and size second anchor?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5994
What type and size second anchor?
Looking for a second anchor to supplement the "Kingston" anchor that came with the MV34. I boat in the Chesapeake Bay mostly and basically this will be a backup / storm anchor if needed. I do plan to do the Bahamas down the road. So which anchor do you folks recomend? Thanks Sandy Kramer M...
- Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:10 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fueling Concerns....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8820
- Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:21 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fueling Concerns....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8820
Fueling Concerns....
Is it normal for fuel to "burp" out the filler neck when finished fueling. No matter what speed I pump, as soon as I hear the fuel rising I shut the pump and get a bubble "burp"of diesel. Sure it wipes up but someone suggested that perhaps the vent is not working correctly. I do ...
- Mon May 30, 2005 5:37 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: PDQ 3rd Flotilla and PDQ U a great time...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3253
PDQ 3rd Flotilla and PDQ U a great time...
Just got back from 16 days of PDQ heaven. We went up to Whitby the Friday prior to PDQ U and provisioned our new "Mishigas". The boat is extremely comfortable and very livable. The folks at PDQ did an outstanding job of getting everything right and right down to finest details. PDQ U was w...