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by deckofficer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards
Replies: 11
Views: 20163

Re: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards

On the PDQ 32... 9.9 hp = 5.8 knots 19.8 hp = 7.2 knots 10 knots is going to take more hp than you may think. Based upon performance under sail, perhaps 60 hp. Anything over 7.6 knots on the PDQ 36 is probably pretty silly. Your probably right, that is why I said a pair of 13Kw electric outboards w...
by deckofficer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards
Replies: 11
Views: 20163

Re: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards

It actually works great for what we use it for, but for any distance that Yanmar is hard to beat. We have our battery bank in aft part of the Stbd. cockpit locker and a holding tank behind the head to offset the weight of the diesel. Mike, My question to you then, if you had a pair of the Torqeedo ...
by deckofficer
Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards
Replies: 11
Views: 20163

Re: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards

Thanks Mike, just what I was looking for, an unbiased, owner's comment. Even though your assessment wasn't what I wanted to hear, you have the experience, I don't. There are some other choices, two more expensive, one less expensive. I just want reliability should I need to motor, running the DC gen...
by deckofficer
Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:31 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards
Replies: 11
Views: 20163

Re: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards

I'm still hoping someone is using EP on their PDQ 36 and can tell me how they like it. I have built one electric vehicle, converted one from gas to electric, and bought an Electric Smart Car. In marine propulsion, nothing is more precise or can swing a tall pitched screw like an electric motor and i...
by deckofficer
Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards
Replies: 11
Views: 20163

Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards

Is anyone using electric propulsion on their PDQs? I would think the Torqeedo 4.0 with the thrust equal to a 9.9 hp, would work rather well. Considering an electric motor has all available torque at 1 rpm, and unlike a gas outboard, has a usable operating range starting at 1 rpm, should make precisi...
by deckofficer
Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:58 am
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: New potential PDQ 36 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 20458

Re: New potential PDQ 36 owner

Thanks Chet, My plans are single handed, live aboard full time cruiser. The two outboards I might replace with Torqeedo 4.0 electric drives. With proper consideration to weather routing, hope the PDQ 36 would make a good little passage maker. I like the light displacement and the fact it wasn't desi...
by deckofficer
Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: New potential PDQ 36 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 20458

Re: New potential PDQ 36 owner

Thank you Sam for taking the time to respond. Like you, I came from the mono camp. My brother used to have the Corsair F-28, a fast and fun non cruising boat. My last boat 20 years ago, was a Cal 40 that I just loved. A rocketship down wind, and as you know for long passages single handed, it is com...
by deckofficer
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: New potential PDQ 36 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 20458

Re: New potential PDQ 36 owner

Sam,

I have your link from prior research but thanks. How long have you had your PDQ, and from owning other boats, what do you see as short comings of the PDQ to other boats?
by deckofficer
Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: New potential PDQ 36 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 20458

Re: New potential PDQ 36 owner

Thanks Spencer.

I've been thinking it is a pretty good boat now for awhile, so I'm here to immerse myself among owners and learn first hand about the PDQ.
by deckofficer
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
Topic: New potential PDQ 36 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 20458

New potential PDQ 36 owner

Hi all, Name is Bob and I find myself drawn to the PDQ 36. Previous boats dating back 40+ years, Flying Junior, a family owned boat, Rhodes 19 and Balboa 26 friends boats, Cal 40 my first ocean capable boat, and F-28 brother's tri. I'm a graduate of CMA, Unlimited Tonnage Deck Officer, retired early...