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- Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:27 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Nova Kool Refrigerator
- Replies: 41
- Views: 24909
Re: Nova Kool Refrigerator
Looks great, Mac. Thanks for sharing all that detail. May you and your charter guests enjoy it immensely.
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 3:13 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: HEADING TO SOUTHERN BAHAMAS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1300
Re: HEADING TO SOUTHERN BAHAMAS
We only have 7 weeks of time open, so we are sticking to the Abacos, leaving soon. It will be our first visit there in 5 years, so we won't recognize much after Dorian's devastation.
Have a great cruise!
Have a great cruise!
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:28 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor for 2001 32 MV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2575
Re: Anchor for 2001 32 MV
Good point about the bridle for wind and swell from different directions. Sleeping athwartship, we can tolerate rolling in beam swell more than we could in the monohull, but there have been times it was worth rigging the bridle to reduce the motion. While you are pivoting the boat to take the swell ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:04 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor for 2001 32 MV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2575
Re: Anchor for 2001 32 MV
Congrats, Harold, on your purchase. Ground tackle is a subject with many opinions. I think your plan is a good one as long as the chain fits your windlass gypsy (likely that it does). It is hard to imagine needing more rode than you will be carrying. The 20kg Rocna is a great anchor and more than ad...
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Exhaust System Failure - Check Yours!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7151
Re: Exhaust System Failure - Check Yours!
Ours on both sides have corroded within the past several years. It was a tough job getting the broken fasteners out. High temps and salt water injection make this inevitable. Thanks for posting the warning.
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:07 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Flybridge Storage Locker Tips
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2657
Re: Flybridge Storage Locker Tips
One tip I will give you is to be careful storing flimsy plastic jugs such as water (distilled for batteries or drinking). They need to be cushioned and secured against abrasive movement or they will quickly wear holes and leak. I use plastic milk crates with an old towel folded under the jugs.
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:12 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Hull - Dent Deflection Depression Dimple - and Fender Placement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2661
Re: Hull - Dent Deflection Depression Dimple - and Fender Placement
We have several about the size of a large lemon where something between the hull and dock crushed the core slightly. They are quite noticeable in the right lighting but we have elected not to fix them. We have been beat up pretty badly against docks over the years and our 12 inch cylindrical fenders...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:14 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Original finish on salon woodwork?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1590
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Headliner w light fixture
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1645
Re: Headliner w light fixture
On our boat you can remove the screws holding the headliner and gently lower it with the light fixture wiring connected. There is only so much slack, however, so be careful. I don't recall that disconnecting the wiring was difficult.
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:05 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Refinishing Salon Table
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14090
Re: Refinishing Salon Table
Looks beautiful, John!
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:39 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21660
Re: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
Yes, it was exactly THIS thread but on page 1. Sorry for misdirecting you.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:47 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21660
Re: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
There is another recent thread in which I posted the instructions from the Yanmar Operators Manual. The mechanic might have good reason for not believing the Yanmar folks, but I follow the instructions.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:23 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21660
Re: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
Mac,
Yes, I have done it, but I never let my turbo blades get dirty, so the washing is more preventative. I have heard some others who had not done it for a very long time say it did help to get more RPM at the top end.
Yes, I have done it, but I never let my turbo blades get dirty, so the washing is more preventative. I have heard some others who had not done it for a very long time say it did help to get more RPM at the top end.
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21660
Re: Propeller size for the 100 hp engines.
I don't know why the graphic with the instructions got removed from several years ago, but here goes again:
- Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:10 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Boat Insurance
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16979
Re: Boat Insurance
Our policy was with GEICO and after getting the same non-renewal letter, the independent agent said she would shop us around but any other policy almost certainly would require an out of the water survey ($$$). I contacted GEICO directly and they were happy to give me the same coverage under a new p...