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- Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:38 am
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Sailing without a motor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22740
Re: Sailing without a motor
To add a little more to Page 83's post: - We have left the mooring ball often without an engine. Its easy to put the main up then unfurl the Genny once moving - The PDQ is SO much easier to put up the main from drifting than most mono-hulls as it does sail backward quite well. (And I have drifted ba...
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:41 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Holding Tank Odor and Filters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17238
Re: Holding Tank Odor and Filters
I don't have any secret formulas, but have used vinegar. I also heard someone uses Epson salts to bring the salt level in the holding tank to a toxic level. Never tried it myself though. Let me know if you need assistance. I'm on the hard at Herrington (row J).
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:27 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Annapolis Area PDQ Winter Sailing Get-Together
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8148
Re: Annapolis Area PDQ Winter Sailing Get-Together
I'd be up for a sail one day, or even a meal at Happy Harbor - just over the bridge, or lunch in Pentagon City one day as an option. We are moving to Annapolis over the next 10 days and then flying to BVI until the 15th of March for a sailing charter. Anytime after that is good by me.
- Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
- Topic: Anybody home?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20585
Re: Anybody home?
We're trying to stay warm here. Desert Star is shrink wrapped and we are two weeks from being full-time Annapolis residents. The new house leaks more than the boat... In March we are treating ourselves to a Charter in BVI for a week. James is coming in the Spring to fix the steering. I need to get w...
- Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:42 pm
- Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
- Topic: BERMUDA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16421
Re: BERMUDA
I've done the trip a couple times, in mono-hulls, and loved it. But we always took 4 or 6 crew to cover an easier watch schedule. My oldest did it with me when he was 16 and it was quite a test for him. We ate tuna and Mahi both ways. He gave much of his back to Neptune the first two days...
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:49 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: fenders / fender boards and storage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7628
Re: fenders / fender boards and storage
We just use two big ball fenders.
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Dinghy survey
- Replies: 29
- Views: 35414
Re: Dinghy survey
Mike; If you look at the attachment points at the top of the davits on Desert Star, you can see that they moved them aft of the frame to get the dingy farther out and more space. Perhaps you can get a welder to do that on yours (?) BTW - Joey and Christine on Bright Eyes (http://svbrighteyes.blogspo...
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Dinghy survey
- Replies: 29
- Views: 35414
Re: Dinghy survey
To provide another view of weight. I have an Avon RIB at 140lbs + 8hp Merc at 76 lbs and have many times stood in the boat on the davits, as well as use it for gear storage when underway. It also sat full of water once. I am not sure what the construction of mine is, vs what you are looking at. Just...
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:56 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: PDQ Work Tour 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16494
Re: PDQ Work Tour 2011
Hi Gary; Just to comment on your water tight compartments - I have hull 49 and had the same problem. James fixed/resealed the inspection ports and I ensured that the drains in the gutters around the hatches remained cleared, and the problem was mostly solved. I went from a few gallons of water a se...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: "This Side Up!" Burgee
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7444
Re: "This Side Up!" Burgee
Must be popular, there are only 8 left...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: "This Side Up!" Burgee
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7444
"This Side Up!" Burgee
Too funny!
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- Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FOR SALE - 1996 PDQ LRC $139,900
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13977
Re: FOR SALE - 1996 PDQ LRC $149,900
Dear Angelia; Our deepest sympathies. We followed the Caringbridge Blogs you posted. Thank you for sharing all the happened. If you are ever in Annapolis, please give us a ring. The house is usually only 50% rented. If we can assist with the boat, let us know. I will ask around. All the best, Bonnie...
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:19 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: PDQ Work Tour 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16494
Re: PDQ Work Tour 2011
Hi Gary; Just to comment on your water tight compartments - I have hull 49 and had the same problem. James fixed/resealed the inspection ports and I ensured that the drains in the gutters around the hatches remained cleared, and the problem was mostly solved. I went from a few gallons of water a sea...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:34 am
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Sailmaker Recommendations 2010
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10459
Re: Sailmaker Recommendations 2010
H Bruce
The guy's name is Bruce Empey (443) 254-6980.
He is based out of Annapolis. Feel free to tell him I referred you.
Hope you are having great adventures.
Eric and Bonnie
The guy's name is Bruce Empey (443) 254-6980.
He is based out of Annapolis. Feel free to tell him I referred you.
Hope you are having great adventures.
Eric and Bonnie
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:11 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Sailmaker Recommendations 2010
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10459
Re: Sailmaker Recommendations 2010
I purchased new sails last spring from Niel Pryde. The Rep in Annapolis was quite knowledgeable and the sails are very well made. I can send you his info and what I paid if you'd like.
Eric
Eric