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by Mishigas
Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: PDQ work tour 2009
Replies: 11
Views: 15395

Re: PDQ work tour 2009

James, please check your e-mail as I have a couple of minor issues in the Annapolis MD area.
Regards, Sandy Kramer MV- MISHIGAS Hull 68
by Mishigas
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?
Replies: 7
Views: 9943

Re: Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?

Thanks for all the feedback. Nice to know that others have observed this behavior. These boat do creat a rather large "Stern Wave" at certain slower speeds. That is my "Barometer" that I have slowed down a considerable amount. Regards, Sandy Kramer MV MISHIGAS PC34/68
by Mishigas
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?
Replies: 7
Views: 9943

Does Shallow Water Slow You Down?

Here is a wierd question but I know someone here will know the answer (I sure don't). This season (perhaps due to running slower than normal) I have noticed that when I cruise into shallower waters about 9' or less my speed slows down as much as a couple knots. Without any throttle input my speed in...
by Mishigas
Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.
Replies: 15
Views: 19392

Re: Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.

Update regarding my port engine heating issue. Had my Yanmar guy over yesterday and he found the mixture of Anti Freeze / Water to be a bit heavy on the Anti Freeze side. Should be about 50/50 but I had too much on the Anti Freeze side. He claims that this "can" cause some inefficiency in ...
by Mishigas
Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.
Replies: 15
Views: 19392

Re: Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.

Thanks for the replys everyone. I have my Yanmar Guru coming by in a couple of weeks to take a peek with me. I will have him look into the Heat Exchanger issue as my hull is #68 and just might be a concern. As far as the "Water Wetter" product I would want to be sure that Yanmar had blesse...
by Mishigas
Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.
Replies: 15
Views: 19392

Port engine runs hotter than Starboard.

Hi all, I have the Yanmar 75's and since owning the boat my Port Engine has always run hotter than Starboard. My Port engine temperature runs at cruise around 100 degrees C. vs. 80 degrees C. in the Starboard. My Impellors have been changed without affect. My thru hull valves have been checked and o...
by Mishigas
Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: saving fuel by going slow?
Replies: 14
Views: 18568

Re: saving fuel by going slow?

Henry, thanks for that excellent chart. It's nice to have an engineer on board to illustrate what's going on. I have the 75 horse engines so I don't quite get the turn of speed at those RPM's but I think we can all pretty much agree that we can tell where the slower "sweet spot" is on each...
by Mishigas
Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: saving fuel by going slow?
Replies: 14
Views: 18568

Re: saving fuel by going slow?

Interesting discussion. I agree that we need to come up enough to reduce the stern wave that follows us when we run at certain slow speeds. However I would think that this discusion will differ with our different engine sizes somewhat. Sternwave aside, I would think the higher horsepower engines wou...
by Mishigas
Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: saving fuel by going slow?
Replies: 14
Views: 18568

Re: saving fuel by going slow?

Hi John & Diane, This year I have decided to "slow" down a bit myself from time to time. I also have the 75 Yanmars and I normally run a pretty loaded boat as well on the Chesapeake. My normal cruise speed / RPM's are 13-14 knots at 31-3200 RPM's. This season I have been running at 10 ...
by Mishigas
Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Bed Upgrade in Statroom
Replies: 3
Views: 5664

Bed Upgrade in Statroom

The admiral Heidi and I are getting ready to retire the old factory stock queen foam mattress. Should have done this last year but now my back requires a real bed. I understand the requirement for a hinge for engine access but am concerned about the added 3 inches of height of the new bedding. Has a...
by Mishigas
Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sulfur smell in the fresh water/tank monitor that lies!
Replies: 5
Views: 7187

Re: Sulfur smell in the fresh water/tank monitor that lies!

Ross, Do you have the smell in the cold or "Hot' water. The reason I ask is that most water heaters have magnesium annode rods inside of them. Under certain agressive water conditions the magnesium can give off the symptamatic "sulfur" smell. When this happens to my clients, we usuall...
by Mishigas
Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Forward Compartment Access
Replies: 3
Views: 5258

Re: Forward Compartment Access

Tom, it can be challanging to get "down" to the bottom of the compartment. I have a small folding plastic step at the bottom and use the existing shelf as a step down. I have also seen another PDQ with glassed in steps that were installed by the factory. Try the folding steps, I think rubb...
by Mishigas
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Any 41' owners out there?
Replies: 3
Views: 5292

Re: Any 41' owners out there?

Thanks Sam, that might help in getting some participation from 41' owners. There is a nice article in the most recent issue of Passagemaker Magazine regarding the 41'. Bill Parlatore reviewed the boat and had many kind words to say. As a 34 owner, when my wife and I have been on the 41' we seem to m...
by Mishigas
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Any 41' owners out there?
Replies: 3
Views: 5292

Any 41' owners out there?

Just wondering if there are any PDQ 41 owners on the site? I have been following the progress of this boat and got a chance to help crew one south from Annapolis to Solomons Island this past fall after the boat show. Impressive ride to say the least and she handles at the dock just like our 34's...o...
by Mishigas
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:12 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Sliding Door Leak
Replies: 19
Views: 23503

Re: Sliding Door Leak

Interesting thread, Henry I have been thinking of some kind of dodger as well. Your pic was the first I have seen of this accomplishment. How does it attach at the sides? Did it required any drilling? It appears that the top frame attaches to the existing railings. I have spent many a rainy day thin...