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by Root
Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Yamaha 9.9 corrosion
Replies: 2
Views: 7140

Re: Yamaha 9.9 corrosion

I might add from your photo, that the zinc anodes mounted under the engine cavitation plate are completely gone. An indication that there is strong electrolysis taking place probably from, as mentioned, stray current. You can check for stray current by placing the leads from a voltmeter in the water...
by Root
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: PDQ 36 for sale link
Replies: 0
Views: 5758

PDQ 36 for sale link

Wind Seeker is now listed for sale with the renowned Annapolis broker Sail Away Catamarans.
http://sailawaycatamarans.com/boats-for ... s-6280124/
by Root
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PDQ 36 for sale link
Replies: 0
Views: 6223

PDQ 36 for sale link

Wind Seeker is now listed for sale with the renowned Annapolis broker Sail Away Catamarans.
http://sailawaycatamarans.com/boats-for ... s-6280124/
by Root
Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: 2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker is for sale SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 5458

2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker is for sale SOLD

Wind Seeker has been sold. We sincerely hope the new owners enjoy her as much as Paula, Boo and I have for the past eleven years. Thank you to all the members of this forum who have steered us in the right direction on repairs, upgrades and to rendezvous with other owners. We will linger on this for...
by Root
Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale 2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 7325

Re: For Sale 2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker

Quit possibly true. However, the PDQ 36 was never design for the charter business as the two comparables were. They were designed for the owners and have accommodations suitable for a cruising family. Wind Seeker is not an exhausted boat cycled through a charter fleet. Thanks for your comments. Ray
by Root
Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale 2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 7325

For Sale 2002 PDQ 36 Wind Seeker SOLD

Wind Seeker has been sold. We sincerely hope the new owners enjoy her as much as Paula, Boo and I have for the past eleven years. Thank you to all the members of this forum who have steered us in the right direction on repairs, upgrades and to rendezvous with other owners. We will linger on this for...
by Root
Fri May 19, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Engiine Flush Out Hose Adapter Extension
Replies: 1
Views: 9161

Engiine Flush Out Hose Adapter Extension

Relocating the engine flush out hose adapter will make it easier to use them to flush the engines. Remove the hose adapter mounts from the engine housing and attach them at accessible locations in the engine wells. Extended the flush out hose from the engine to the hose adapter location.
by Root
Sun May 14, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Winding-up the motor hoist rope in the prop
Replies: 3
Views: 13073

Re: Winding-up the motor hoist rope in the prop

We have done the very same thing on one engine and broke the cavitation plate too. The new engines are getting mechanical locks put in place. I'll post my postive solution when they are in place and tested. Ray
by Root
Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: Installing new engines and engine steering lock- tips?
Replies: 7
Views: 15726

Re: Installing new engines and engine steering lock- tips?

Hello Doug, We have a 2002 PDQ 36 and it came with attachment points on the hard top Bimini supports clearly there for lifting engines. I have attached a photo of our engine replacement process. You may wish to install a stainless eye bolt in one of the support legs. A simple plumb bob line made fro...
by Root
Sun Jan 01, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: cold weather & prop questions
Replies: 1
Views: 8846

Re: cold weather & prop questions

We installed Yamaha T9.9 XEHB models on Wind Seeker in 2014. We like them. They have better features, are lighter and take up less space. However, I agree with you and we are not getting the performance we did with the older model Yamaha 9.9s. They are broken in with over 300 hours on them. I kept t...
by Root
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: US Marine ultimate tank gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 13724

Re: US Marine ultimate tank gauge

We replaced our Snake River monitoring system a few years back with a See Level externally mounted sending units and monitor for our holding tank and fresh water tank. All internal sending units are problematic. Easy installation and It works accurately. Always thinking outside the box. See link bel...
by Root
Fri May 06, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Bifold Doors save Cabin Space
Replies: 0
Views: 11247

Bifold Doors save Cabin Space

Rob's article on replacing the head reminded me of something we did on PDQ 36 Wind Seeker to save space. It had two doors that swung out into the interior of the main cabin and had to be closed to access cabinets behind them. I made those full size doors into bifold doors and swung them into each re...
by Root
Fri May 06, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Inexpensive Clam Shell Vent Covers
Replies: 1
Views: 9247

Inexpensive Clam Shell Vent Covers

Our 36 lost a couple of clam shell vent covers. I replaced them with ones fashioned from PVC pipe. I discovered how to make them accidentally while making some garden stakes. I cleaned them with Acetone and attached them with 5200. They are still in place after many rough passages. Ray