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- Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:34 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Bottom paint above water line...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 183
Re: Bottom paint above water line...
Makala, for what it's worth I have used ablative paint on my various boats for many years, and find that from time to time I have similar cracking of the paint. Occasionally it will be below the waterline, but usually it is at or just above the waterline. I suspect this is mostly due to imperfection...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:14 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Sticky white vinyl ceilings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 553
Re: Sticky white vinyl ceilings
Dick, thanks for sharing this useful tip. We've had a very sticky and dirty patch by the side of the entry door that's been bugging me since forever. I've had no success removing it with anything else, so will definitely try this the next time we visit the boat. Hope all goes well for you and Carol....
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 9
- Views: 859
Re: Bottom Paint
Ditto what Duetto does for the running gear, only we use the Martyr brand of zinc spray. This works well in our Pacific Northwest waters.
For bottom paint, we now use Petit Horizons. Very similar results to Micron CSC, but less expensive. One and a half gallons every two years.
For bottom paint, we now use Petit Horizons. Very similar results to Micron CSC, but less expensive. One and a half gallons every two years.
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:53 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Sliding Door Alignment
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3575
Re: Sliding Door Alignment
Mac, A few years ago we also had a persistent leak that was ending up at the base of the entryway stairs. I finally determined that the entry point for the water was the base of the radar mast, where the bolts had loosened. After applying new caulking to the bolts and retightening them the leak disa...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic Ruder Aligbment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1571
Re: Hydraulic Ruder Aligbment
I've not kept close track of how often we need to align the rudders, but I would estimate it to be once or twice a 500-1000 mile season, perhaps more when we are travelling longer distances, such as on our trip to Alaska. We also check and top up the hydraulic fluid at least once a year.
John
John
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:24 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Port Hole Screens
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1233
Re: Port Hole Screens
We purchased screens for our oval stainless steel portlights from Pompanette (603-826-5791). The item number listed on the invoice was S717-SCREEN. The cost in 2015 was $10.85 each.
John
John
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: iPad navigation program
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8675
Re: iPad navigation program
Thanks for the input. It looks like this decision is a no-brainer.
John
John
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:37 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: iPad navigation program
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8675
Re: iPad navigation program
Due to an operating update to my iPad, I recently lost access to Garmin Bluecharts, which I've used for route planning and as a backup to our primary (Navionics) navigation system on the chart-plotter. I'm currently testing the Navionics Boating Marine & Lakes app under their free trial offer. So fa...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Deck Storage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5458
Re: Deck Storage
Hi Nick, We have taken a simple approach on His Idea: 1) we carry a large paddle board which we attach vertically to the starboard rail with two bungee cords (similar to Mac's picture of his kayak, only the board is flatter, which takes up less deck space); when using the lower helm for piloting, wh...
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: wiper arms?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17282
Re: wiper arms?
Hi John, That's a wise idea with the lubricants. I more or less did the same with mine. Hopefully it will make the process easier next time. By the way, are you planning to attend the PDQ owners gathering in January? Although it's a bit of a long hike for me, I'm thinking about making the trip. If y...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: wiper arms?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17282
Re: wiper arms?
Hi John, I went with Marinco/AFI, model 34000 for the motor, and model 33037A for the wiper. Although this is the 'unsealed' (and less expensive) version of the motor, I think it's totally adequate given the protected mounting locations on the PDQ. Because my starboard side unit has now also failed,...
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Fresh Water water flow PDQ 34
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12288
Re: Fresh Water water flow PDQ 34
When our original variable-speed pump began to fail back in 2013 we had James Power install a new constant flow pump, along with an accumulator tank. The pump is from West Marine, model 32620-3000, with a 4.0 GPM rating. We've found this provides enough pressure and flow for our needs. Although it's...
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Removing Flybridge icemaker
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2157
Re: Removing Flybridge icemaker
Thanks for sharing your experience and the photo Russ, it will help guide our preparations for the job.
The new fridge looks good!
Cheers,
John
The new fridge looks good!
Cheers,
John
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Removing Flybridge icemaker
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2157
Removing Flybridge icemaker
Our flybridge icemaker is rarely used and not looking in good shape. We've decided to remove it and put the space to better use. I'm wondering if anyone else has tackled this job and could share their experience, good or bad.
Thanks.
John
Thanks.
John
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: sugested dinghy size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2347
Re: sugested dinghy size
Hi David, A number of years ago a former PDQ owner posted a pretty comprehensive analysis of this topic on his blog site (http://snodoglog.com/). I believe it's still there if you're interested. After a fair amount of research we recently replaced our original fiberglass dinghy with an aluminum hull...