PDQ OWNERS FORUM

Sam, don't worry about the PDQ Forum, I am still maintaining it for now. I'll let you know of any changes. Although nothing is definite, I know that Rob has had good success in organizing a group of investors to purchase PDQ's assets. When I last spoke to him, he indicated that it was now a matter o...

Hi Sam,

It's been sold and a delivery captain has been hired to move her up north.

The current name on the boat is "Dream Chaser".

I believe he said he'll be traveling outside while in Florida - It's hull # 91.

A PDQ 36 will be delivered from Ft. Lauderdale to Georgian Bay, Canada, possibly starting late next week. The delivery captain is looking for anyone interested in coming along for the ride - an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get a feel for the boat. You can email me for more information...

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Hi,

You can contact Ron at Triton Sails in Toronto at 905-891-8166. He has the template for the trampolines for both the PDQ 32 and PDQ 36. You can also email Ron at info@tritonsails.com

Salwa

Check out the latest from the Baltic Adventurers ... http://www.pdqflotillas.com/blog

Here is some more useful information from Vivan Godrey at Bluewater Books & Charts: Dear Baltic Cruise participants, I have been contacted by at least two members of your group requesting that we offer suggestions for nautical books, charts and other miscellaneous items for your planned cruise f...

West Maine offers a device called "grab and go" mooring hook #2643112. This unit attaches to a regular boat hook and will make docking at marinas in Europe much easier.

Hi,

According to Dick, the adapter that we need to go from the output of the step down transformer (regular 15 amp) to our 30 amp cable is West Marine # 147496.

Hi Jeanne,

You don't need to worry about transport insurance - that is covered by Pantaenius through Sevenstar Yacht transport.

I hope that helps.

Salwa

We spoke to Jan at Sevenstar yesterday and he thinks he'll have the logistics worked out at the end of the week for departure and arrival dates. He's going to send us a certificate of insurance stating coverage while in transit. I will then forward this to Ann at Marsh who will contact everyone rega...

See note from The Rev: ...That New River area in Ft. Lauderdale is alot of fun: a retail Mall, good restaurants, historical park, movie theaters, and A+ shopping on Los Olas Blvd, for anyone who might wish to stay with their boat for a day or two. It is actually a destination for us when we are in t...

Following are the suggested locations for pick up from Fort Lauderdale and Newport as recommended by Sevenstar. Fort Lauderdale Riverbend Marina, 1515 SW 20th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33315. Tel +1 954-523-1832. 1 hour sail form the commercial port where we load the yachts but only USD 1.25 per foot...