You mention 130 genoa. Have you polars for the small self-tacking jib that most of us have. Even here in windy SF BAY I can't get those speeds. I have the tall rig and new dacron sails, cut a bit flat for our conditions.
Henry(Jim)
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- Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:12 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Speed Polar Plot for PDQ 32
- Replies: 14
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- Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:37 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Ground tackle?
- Replies: 47
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Re: Ground tackle?
Drew(THINWATER) I do not understand your instructions for placing 2 anchors for wind/current change. If you drop from bow, then stern are the anchors not at 180 degrees...how do you get to 90-120 degrees? Are you using dingy? Do you join both fiber rodes together before attaching to bridle. What is ...
- Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: rubber latches for stern lockers
- Replies: 4
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rubber latches for stern lockers
Does anyone know where I can get replacement latches for PDQ 32, 1997 MODEL. The rubber is getting very thin. Latches on cockpit motor hatches are larger and seem to be ok,,,not as exposed to sun.
Thanks, H james
Thanks, H james
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:42 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: screening main cabin hatch/door area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10079
screening main cabin hatch/door area
Any ideas on screening main hatch/door on 32...mosquitios a problem and want air at anchor
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:25 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: New owner/ electrical questions
- Replies: 7
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New owner/ electrical questions
New owner of 1997 32 Altair #29, previousy Night Flight, now DUET. Desire info on factory installed solar panels...make,output,etc. Trace controller. Panels charge house batteries (4 6v Trojans). OB motors charge 12v start battery but not house bank. Is this the norm or is there a way for OBs to cha...