Hi Mark
Do a search of this powercat forum for my postings of May 12 and Sept 1, both in 2012. Be pleased to answer any Qs they don't answer.
John Sawyer
Katlin
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- Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:17 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit failures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14633
- Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:25 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Engine Hatch Gasket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6930
Re: Engine Hatch Gasket
Thanks Mark. Good solution
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit failures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14633
Re: Davit failures
Our failure was at the elbow (old style davits) which we subsequently had reinforced (by original davit manufacturer in Canada) with a box style brace welded to reinforce the elbow. Never any issues with fiberglass mounting platform.
John Sawyer
Katlin MV 76
John Sawyer
Katlin MV 76
- Fri Jun 10, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit failures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14633
Re: Davit failures
Mark. I had a failed davit experience with the 'older' style davit (I have hull number 76). Do a forum search for my May 19, 2012 posting on failure with pictures and Sept 01, 2012 resolution. I currently carry a 9'3" RIB with 70 lb motor without any issues.
John Sawyer
Katlin
MV34/076
John Sawyer
Katlin
MV34/076
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:45 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Engine Hatch Gasket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6930
Engine Hatch Gasket
The rubber gasket which surrounds the front access opening on each main engine is falling apart. This is the gasket which attaches to the engine box and goes between between the front access 'hatch' and the engine box. About 10 feet long. Anyone had any luck finding a replacement source? Thanks. Joh...
- Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:35 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Prospective buyer of MV 34
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17867
Re: Prospective buyer of MV 34
Here is a link to an 2012 article describing the demise of Pearson. I had visited the (now former) Pearson factory when there were finishing up their run of 40 footers for the USCG and saw the recently arrived PDQ molds which had been cut down and shipped to Rhode Island. They were in a corner of th...
- Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:48 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: flybridge steps?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8304
Re: flybridge steps?
A thought. Try contacting these folks. They build the various davit styles and might have been involved with the FB ladder.
Metaux Produits in Quebec (891)533-3222.
John Sawyer
Katlin
Metaux Produits in Quebec (891)533-3222.
John Sawyer
Katlin
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:20 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit Failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12863
Re: Davit Failure
Of course. 9.9HP Mercury on a 9'3" Caribe. Obviously too much weight for the design limits.
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: For Sale: Bahamas charts, chips, books, guides
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5271
For Sale: Bahamas charts, chips, books, guides
Reluctantly we have made our last trip to the Bahamas and hope others can use the nav materials we've used. Collection included all three 2011 Explorer Charts, various C-Map NT+Wide+ chips, Maptech Chartkits and crusing guides. I'd like $575 for the lot. If interested, Email me at soy777@verizon.net...
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:11 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit Failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12863
Re: Davit Failure
Here is an update on my port davit replacement. I tracked down the original manufacturer of these davits for PDQ (they made the 'old' style, not sure if they also made the new style integrated into the seat). They explained there was an original design, a later mod 1 (with a half-moon shaped single ...
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:30 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Opening forward hatch all the way for more air
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7483
Re: Opening forward hatch all the way for more air
I spent last winter in the Bahamas using a small piece of line one, end tied to the FB windscreen support and the other with two loops sized to slide over the center window locking handle - one loop to position the window wide open and a second about 1/3 open. When not in use, line folds up in back ...
- Sun May 20, 2012 1:44 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit Failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12863
Re: Davit Failure
Thanks Sandy. Patching the one and beefing up the other may be the best way to go. Would appreciate the pics. My email is jandpsawyer@gmail.com. John
- Sat May 19, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Davit Failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12863
Davit Failure
My port dinghy davit failed while the Chesapeake Bay was establishing who was boss during a recent transit. Bent about 20" up from the base at the reinforced bend. I gather this is not a new occurance for those PDQs with the 'old style' davits. Apart from the forum suggestion (thank you Duetto)...
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Anchor chain castles lifting chain off gypsy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9258
Re: Anchor chain castles lifting chain off gypsy
I realize this is opening a hotly debated topic, but do you really need 160 feet of chain - given this problem let alone the amount of excess weight you are loading onto the boat. I'd suggest you could use 1/3 of what you currently have on board plus 200 feet of 5/8" 3 strand nylon and still sl...
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:51 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: davit block and tackle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8118
Re: davit block and tackle
I've got 2 suugestions, depending on the line size you'd prefer to use, 5/16" or 3/8". I'd recommend 3/8" as more hand friendly. For 5/16th line: Harken 29mm Carbo blocks: #344 (triple with swivel) and #347 (triple, becket with cam). Gives a 6:1 advantage For 3/8th line: Harken 40mm C...