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by AlanH
Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
Replies: 28
Views: 20384

Re: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.

I did it on my 75's. They don't have an after cooler. One of the turbo's had been sticking a little and not spinning freely. It did fix the problem. A couple of months ago, I had an exhaust leak between the turbo and a spacer that is between the exhaust elbow and the turbo. I had to take the turbo o...
by AlanH
Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Boat Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 15700

Re: Boat Insurance

Our GEICO Policy through Triton expires on February 8, 2022. I have not received the cancellation notice yet but called GEICO to check on a new policy. First they are suggesting you first talk to you current independent agent and give them a chance to find you a new policy. If you tell them you woul...
by AlanH
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Florida loop or "Smuggler's Run".... Places to stop?
Replies: 5
Views: 3070

Re: Florida loop or "Smuggler's Run".... Places to stop?

Doug, First, you may be aware already but be sure to pass through the Saint Lucie Lock before the end of the year. There is a Jan. 2 scheduled closure per this link. https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/Notice-to-Navigation-2021-021-Okeechobee-Waterway...
by AlanH
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: bunk lights(?)
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

Re: bunk lights(?)

John, Your lights are completely different than ours. Ours are goose neck lights. Someone may have the same lights as you and may have the answer. My thoughts. Looking at the picture, I would first try twisting the lens cover gently which I assume you have already done. Next, you could use a magnify...
by AlanH
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Cutless bearing story
Replies: 8
Views: 3908

Re: Cutless bearing story

We have what I think is a very little vibration in the starboard shaft. The alignment is good. I am beginning to suspect the Cutless bearing or a slightly bent shaft. The engine has been aligned in the past couple years. We have had the boat almost six years and have never done any work on either. I...
by AlanH
Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Replace porthole?
Replies: 6
Views: 3368

Re: Replace porthole?

Mac,

I think that is our hatch, they were they are definitely from Bomar. Call Bomar and ask them befor you order. I bought all new gaskets for the portlights and they had very helpful customer service.

Alan
by AlanH
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Hauling Boat - sling / stand placement
Replies: 11
Views: 10837

Re: Hauling Boat - sling / stand placement

Mike, Our 2006, hull 81 has the triangles marked on the hull in the locations you describe. I had never studied the diagram in the owners manual until you raised the issue. My diagram has the lift points in the same location as your diagram. The boatyards have been using the marks on the hull and th...
by AlanH
Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Hose lengths- head to holding tank, macerator to overboard seacock
Replies: 4
Views: 3894

Re: Hose lengths- head to holding tank, macerator to overboard seacock

I just replaced my hoses with the Raritan Saniflex also. Head to holding tank and macerator to through hull was just shy of 22 feet. My macerator is mounted on the bulkhead that backs up to the shower. I used 7 feet. I did not use the old hoses to pull the new. I fished the new ones in from the hold...
by AlanH
Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Hose From Heat Exchanger to Turbo on 75 hp Yanmar
Replies: 3
Views: 2310

Re: Hose From Heat Exchanger to Turbo on 75 hp Yanmar

Mike, I have the 75's and they both have the hose to the turbocharger with the offset. I just checked them and neither has a kink. They are probably original. They both have the braided line on the outside like the second picture of yours. I realize a kink would probably shorten the life of the hose...
by AlanH
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Head/Toilet
Replies: 1
Views: 2171

Re: Head/Toilet

I have not. There was a discussion on the forum in 2019 when an owner was considering it. http://www.pdqforum.com/viewtopic.php?f ... let#p14656

Alan
by AlanH
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Bridge Closure on ICW?
Replies: 2
Views: 2749

Re: Bridge Closure on ICW?

I get an update on anything affecting the ICW every couple of weeks from BoatUS. It is called: BOATUS EAST COAST ALERTS. It is free for BoatUS members but you do have to sign up for it. I find it very helpful for finding out about things that are not on the charts. I went through and found work on 5...
by AlanH
Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Hurricane Mooring Aft Cleats
Replies: 6
Views: 5533

Re: Hurricane Mooring Aft Cleats

We have them and they were added by a prior owner. On the subject of extra hurricane pilings, we went an alternative route. We have a dock at our house and we had a SlideMoor installed about four years ago. I love it. Our dock is a fixed dock. We added two very long pilings exactly where to aft and ...
by AlanH
Wed May 12, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: 75 HP Fuel burn
Replies: 3
Views: 3628

Re: 75 HP Fuel burn

We are the same as John, cruise at 3400 and average about 2.6 miles to the gallon at 13.5-14 knots.

Alan
by AlanH
Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Power Issue
Replies: 21
Views: 9665

Re: Power Issue

Thank you both for the replies. I tried the switch and it didn’t seem to make a difference. Looked at some other things but did not think I was successful. We docked in Ft. pierce for the night plugged in the power and we have outlets again. Not sure how or why. I have been planning on replacing the...
by AlanH
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Power Issue
Replies: 21
Views: 9665

Power Issue

We were making coffee on the boat this morning as we were getting ready to leave. We disconnected the power and turned the inverter on to continue with the coffee. After a couple seconds the power to that outlet went out and all our other outlets also. It looks like everything on the inverter 110 si...