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by Smj
Sun Apr 29, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: PDQ32+
Replies: 23
Views: 64462

Re: PDQ32+

Amytom, just passed you between the Melbourne and Eau Gallic bridges, we are north bound. Your stern extensions look great!
by Smj
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: marine plywood
Replies: 9
Views: 13643

Re: marine plywood

From my experience treated plywood tends to delamimate and warp. Marine plywood is much more stable and if epoxy encapsulated should be more rot proof than treated ply.
by Smj
Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: marine plywood
Replies: 9
Views: 13643

Re: marine plywood

Marine plywood should have no voids, have more plies than standard plywood and a waterproof glue. Encapsulating marine ply in epoxy is a tried and true method that has proven itself over countless years. I have had numerous experiences with pt plywood in the house building industry over the years an...
by Smj
Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: New member questions
Replies: 13
Views: 19176

Re: New member questions

Admiral, the owner of the PDQ 36 with daggerboards has purchased a Outremer 45 and was interested in selling his PDQ 36. May be worth shooting him a pm if interested.
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by Smj
Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's
Replies: 5
Views: 16189

Re: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's

I believe Europe insists on an escape hatch but not the US.
by Smj
Wed May 27, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 13225

Re: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale

SOLD!
by Smj
Sun May 03, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: lower case transmission oil change
Replies: 8
Views: 17538

Re: lower case transmission oil change

It can be easy to disconnect the shift rod or it can take quite some time with corrosionx and gently working it loose. I've had it go both ways.
by Smj
Sun May 03, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: lower case transmission oil change
Replies: 8
Views: 17538

Re: lower case transmission oil change

I haven't but my friend on his Seawind 1000 changes his lower unit oil and impeller this way. I'm guessing the hardest part would be disconnecting the shift rod.
by Smj
Sat May 02, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Outboard Engines
Topic: lower case transmission oil change
Replies: 8
Views: 17538

Re: lower case transmission oil change

You could pull the lower unit of from a dinghy, change the lower unit oil then reinstall.
by Smj
Fri May 01, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 13225

Re: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale

Just splashed after a week hauled out in the yard. Three coats of Ameron ABC ablative bottom paint, compounded and waxed the hulls and replaced the impellers and lower unit oil in the outboards. Still the lowest priced PDQ 36 in the US and maybe the cleanest!
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by Smj
Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anyone with experience with composting head?
Replies: 9
Views: 12945

Re: Anyone with experience with composting head?

We really like the C-Head. You have to change the solids 4 times as often but it's a 30 second job and really easy to do. The liquids container is a basic one gallon milk or water jug so once it gets a little funky just throw it away and replace. The C-Head is great for a live aboard couple or weeke...
by Smj
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anyone with experience with composting head?
Replies: 9
Views: 12945

Re: Anyone with experience with composting head?

We have owned 4 composting heads and will NEVER go back to a conventional head. We have owned an Airhead, 2 Naturesheads and now a C-Head. First of there is hardly any odor. When it's close to time to change you may get an earthy smell but only when the head is open and in use. There are no thru hul...
by Smj
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 13225

Re: 1993 PDQ 36 for sale

Bob, it was great meeting you and Jane. Thanks for the kind words and I hope your able to find the boat of your dreams.
by Smj
Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Sunshine was sunk by the US Coast Guard
Replies: 18
Views: 26028

Re: Sunshine was sunk by the US Coast Guard

Sorry to hear about the loss of your PDQ. Seems the CG got out of giving tows to boats years ago unless they were in danger. Sad to hear it wasn't handled correctly but kudos to the CG for doing what they thought was the right thing and trying to lend a hand. Could you pass on more information about...
by Smj
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Pictures just aren't the same
Replies: 4
Views: 7538

Re: Pictures just aren't the same

Hi Lamar,
We are in Marathon and have a PDQ 36. Not to far away. Your welcome anytime, just let me know.
AJ