PDQ OWNERS FORUM

John,

It is Strabright's Star Tron Enzyme treatement for diesel engines.

Terry

I have used bio-bor successfully, however stay away from the new Starbright diesel additive. I have had nothing but trouble with my fuel system since I started using it. It seems to have loosened everything in my fuel tank and to have deteriorated my fuel lines. I've been changing filters for a year...

Ben, I use 2 micron on our 36. I want to stop everything at the Racor, since they are easier to service than the elements on the engines. I have had varying opinion from others, but I feel that the earlier you stop the dirt, the less chance it will reach the injectors, where it will cause a critical...

Ben,

Racor filters should not even be considered an option, but a necessity. Diesels need clean fuel and diesel tanks get full of dirt and water in humid climates. The $3000 is cheap compared to even one fuel sytem failure. BUY THE FILTERS !!!

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C-Map now supports Explorer Charts. I called Explorer Charts and C-map in November to confirm this.

Sam,

I have added your link to the Southwest Florida POA website.

We use a carry-on (hatch) unit on the lift. It does not work well during oppresive heat of the day, but at least you can sleep at night. (It will also operate on a Honda 2000i generator, all night, at anchor.) Also, the yard operator will probably object to flushing large amounts of water overboard ...

Sam,

I measured mine and it is 26"vertical to the cross beam (not the direct measured angle). I have solid rod rigging on the bridle. Hope this helps.

PDQ has done an outstanding job in support of owners of 36 and 32 sailing cats. As a PDQ 36 owner, I have had nothing but a positive experience with PDQ. And by the way, this forum is for people who own or have an interest in owning a PDQ. Have a general gripe-write to Cruising World! Just my 2-cent...

By All Means Join us for the New Years Weekend!!! (Friday Dec 30, Through Monday, Jan 2) We have two open staterooms on Second Wind, Someday Soon has one open, and I'm sure others will be available.

Terry Green & Bob Stein, s/v Second Wind, will be hosting the PDQ Owners Association New Years Get together this year. We can plan arrivals on Friday December 30, New Years Celebration Saturday Dec 31, and Departures on January 1 or 2 (Perhaps to Pelican Bay at Cayo Costa or Useppa Island for a ...

Terry Green & Bob Stein, s/v Second Wind, will be hosting the PDQ Owners Association New Years Get together this year. We can plan arrivals on Friday December 30, New Years Celebration Saturday Dec 31, and Departures on January 1 or 2 (Perhaps to Pelican Bay at Cayo Costa or Useppa Island for a ...

Terry Green & Bob Stein, s/v Second Wind, will be hosting the PDQ Owners Association New Years Get together this year. We can plan arrivals on Friday December 30, New Years Celebration Saturday Dec 31, and Departures on January 1 or 2 (Perhaps to Pelican Bay at Cayo Costa or Useppa Island for a ...

Key West's Garrison Bight Moorings What boaters need to know by Lupe Tucker Boaters around the United States have had to accept the reality that free anchorages are slowly becoming extinct. There are many reasons that this trend is occurring, ranging from issues of politics to socio-economics, as we...