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by NavyA4
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Water supply
Replies: 6
Views: 9098

Re: Water supply

Remember to turn your water pump off when using dock water. Also, consider getting a pressure reduction valve to put on the dock water hose before attaching the hose to the boat. Dock water pressure can overpower the low pressure pipe connectors on the boat's plumbing. Even with the precautions ment...
by NavyA4
Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Re: Tracy Boarding Stairs

Russ,
Thank you for all the great information. Given the free board on the PDQ34, it's surprising that this issue has not been solved long before now, as you have done!
Best,
Steve
by NavyA4
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Re: Tracy Boarding Stairs

Russ,
Did you decide to install the steps, and if so, are you happy with them?
by NavyA4
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Oil Change Pump Recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 11204

Re: Oil Change Pump Recommendations

Another way to decrease the amount of oil spill when removing the filter is to loosen the filter very slightly (so that you can turn it by hand), tap a hole in the top of the filter with an awl or small sharp screwdriver, put a baggy around it, turn it so the hole is down, and let the oil drain from...
by NavyA4
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: whale plumbing fitting?
Replies: 9
Views: 11455

Re: whale plumbing fitting?

Hi John,
I have a soft plastic tube running from the water heater pressure relief valve to a plastic jug (that I have to empty too frequently) in order to keep the port bilge dry. Will your replacement of the pressure relief valve be an improvement or remedy to this problem?
Thanks,
Steve
by NavyA4
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Need a Turbocharger for Yanmar 4JH3-TE
Replies: 6
Views: 9729

Re: Need a Turbocharger for Yanmar 4JH3-TE

John,
Can you send me your emaill address? The one I have for you is no longer working.
Thanks,
Steve
sjfagan@docksideimaging.com
by NavyA4
Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Anyone have icemaker on the flybridge?
Replies: 8
Views: 10064

Re: Anyone have icemaker on the flybridge?

Now I'm back to my (default) suspicion of the pressure sensor on the water pump. Haunted would be my second choice.
by NavyA4
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Anyone have icemaker on the flybridge?
Replies: 8
Views: 10064

Re: Anyone have icemaker on the flybridge?

We have an icemaker on the flybridge that has always worked well. On the other hand, we've had water pump pressure sensor problems in the past. From your description it seems that your pump continually tries to push water to the icemaker, but the pump shuts off properly when the icemaker breaker is ...
by NavyA4
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: A/C Refridgerant Charging ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6019

Re: A/C Refridgerant Charging ?

Rob Argentieri, A and B Companies, W: 410-263-5836, C: 410-306-4337, robargentieri@earthlink.net
by NavyA4
Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: A/C Refridgerant Charging ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6019

Re: A/C Refridgerant Charging ?

Hi John, My aft A/C unit had been giving me problems, and I had eliminated all of the possible maintenance sources except for recharging the refrigerant. I had a local contractor in Annapolis look at it. The refrigerant pressure was low. Recharging the unit involved hoses and valves and gauges, and ...
by NavyA4
Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: PropSpeed
Replies: 4
Views: 6591

Re: PropSpeed

Hi John, That is very good info. I have taken notes, as I usually do when I hear from you. Unfortunately, I will have to wait to use your method the next time, since I had to make a decision recently and went with the PropSpeed product. It will be worthwhile to make a comparison of how each product ...
by NavyA4
Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: PropSpeed
Replies: 4
Views: 6591

PropSpeed

Does anyone have experience with "PropSpeed", a product designed to diminish marine growth on the running gear?
by NavyA4
Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Satellite TV?
Replies: 9
Views: 10347

Re: Satellite TV?

John, With Directv, my boat's receiver is added on to my home account, just as if it were another receiver in a room in the house. I don't know of any way to inactivate the receiver during parts of the year. It is a $4.99 charge per month. If your home address allows you to receive national "ne...
by NavyA4
Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: A cautionary tale of rookies and pirates
Replies: 5
Views: 8903

Re: A cautionary tale of rookies and pirates

I agree Mike. Just to be clear, and I should have noted this in my original post, I had/have a highest level membership of both BoatUS and SeaTow.
by NavyA4
Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: A cautionary tale of rookies and pirates
Replies: 5
Views: 8903

A cautionary tale of rookies and pirates

Since I’ve learned so much from this forum, I thought I would share a misadventure in the hope of sparing other PDQ owners from having to learn this lesson the hard way. I live in Charleston but I keep my PDQ34 in the Annapolis area. This past summer a friend of mine from Idaho was asked at the last...