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by Half Moon 36073
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Dingy motor hoist
Replies: 7
Views: 14526

Re: Dingy motor hoist

My 15hp Honda weighed about as much as my AB Rib. I had heavy duty web straps with loops on each end made to lift motor. (Harnesses advertised for outboards are flimsy junk IMHO.) Used motor's web straps to lift dinghy aft. When needed, I used davit hdwe to take motor off Rib.
by Half Moon 36073
Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:13 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: lavac head
Replies: 6
Views: 9599

Lavac toilette

Hello John, The present std marine toilettes seem to baffle most visitors and my wife. And, the distance from head to holding tank on the Capella is considerable. Even I don't know how much water to pump through in order to clear the line. So, if the lavac moved sufficient water and instructions to ...
by Half Moon 36073
Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:21 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: lavac head
Replies: 6
Views: 9599

lavac head

I posted this question in the Capella site, but this may be a better location. What experience has anyone had with the lavac head. Did PDQ offer it at one time? Did you retrofit and if so, what were the challenges.
Thanks, Alex Kehayes 36073
by Half Moon 36073
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:20 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Lavac conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 3850

Lavac conversion

Both my brothers have boats with lavac heads. They praise them relentlessly. I'd be interested in hearing from those of you who have lavacs, especially if you did a conversion.
Alex Kehayes 36073
by Half Moon 36073
Tue May 23, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: [b]New Sail Covers and more...[/b]
Replies: 8
Views: 11947

Me too. E-mail to Ksafk@aol.com. Thanks, Alex Kehayes, Half Moon 36073.
by Half Moon 36073
Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:09 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anchors
Replies: 7
Views: 9949

anchors

Kenny, Anchors are like womens jeans, they have to fit the bottom. If you are cruising in an area with predictable bottom characteristics, choose an anchor with the best reputation for holding in that material. Then have an "all purpose" for excursions beyond. Happy Thanksgiving, Alex Keha...
by Half Moon 36073
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:48 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Mainsail tell-tails
Replies: 2
Views: 5084

Mainsail tell-tails

Having just bought some tell-tails, I would appreciate advice from our more performance oriented members as to where to place them. Regards, Alex Kehayes
by Half Moon 36073
Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:10 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Starter problems - 9.9 Yamaha
Replies: 6
Views: 8762

Yamaha starting problem

I was with a friend on a newly purchased used boat and we had the problem of the starter gear "popping up." Someone more knowlegeable suggested reversing the battery wires. Voila! a quick fix. So, pull the starter cable to see the direction of turn appropriate for the starter. If it is not...
by Half Moon 36073
Thu May 26, 2005 7:45 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Bowmar part number for companionway lock?
Replies: 2
Views: 4831

COMPANIONWAY LOCK

My '99 Capella uses a Mobella "Talon" lock. Look @ Southco.com they now sell the locks. Don't know if yours is the same. Alex Kehayes 36073
by Half Moon 36073
Fri May 20, 2005 7:49 am
Forum: Diesel Engines
Topic: Proper cruising rpm for Yanmars?
Replies: 1
Views: 11421

Proper cruising rpm for Yanmars?

I've not seen published a suggested rpm for the 18 hp Yanmars. Anyone have information? Alex Kehayes 36073
by Half Moon 36073
Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:59 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Faucet aerators
Replies: 0
Views: 3150

Faucet aerators

We would like to put aerators or "bubblers" on our faucets to reduce splashing and water consumption. Has anyone found these devices to fit our plumbing? Thanks. Alex Kehayes. 36073.
by Half Moon 36073
Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:50 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: iinboard or outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 17748

OB vs DIESEL

"Forget the AC underway." I groaned when my wife informed me that if I wanted her to sail with me in North Carolina in the summer we would need AC, yes, underway. I bit the bullet, installed the Entec genset and Westerbeke 17000 AC-heater. My brothers who helped me sail the boat from Ft. L...
by Half Moon 36073
Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:13 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: 4 sale?
Replies: 5
Views: 7361

Chartered OB, own diesel. email Ksafk@aol.com. Alex Kehayes 36073
by Half Moon 36073
Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:46 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anchoring a Cat...Correctly
Replies: 22
Views: 36763

Anchoring a cat

In the interest of sloth, I stopped using a bridle. Now I have to justify this unseamanlike behavior. Justification 1. If I had to raise anchor and get underway in an emergency situation I have one less line and rolling hitch to dismantle. Justification 2. If quartering the waves is more comfortable...
by Half Moon 36073
Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:30 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: looking for a cat
Replies: 2
Views: 6011

LOOKING FOR A CAT

There is absolutely NO SUBSTITUTE for a test charter. After a week on our first choice catamaran we began to search anew. Found a PDQ 36, chartered a sistership, bought the PDQ. No regrets. Alex Kehayes 36073.