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by Pete Weis
Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Analysis & Comparison of Multihulls
Replies: 0
Views: 8083

Analysis & Comparison of Multihulls

For anyone who might be interested and doesn't know about this site, here's a link. It's called Multihull Dynamics and compares multihulls regarding performance and stability. Good info regarding what factors effect performance, which are not new to knowledgeable folks on this site. But there is som...
by Pete Weis
Wed May 06, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Keel Modifications
Replies: 3
Views: 7454

Re: Keel Modifications

I hear ya.
by Pete Weis
Tue May 05, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Side Window maker/model
Replies: 4
Views: 8384

Re: Side Window maker/model

FWIW, here's a really good description of the two types of materials for boat windows and the pluses and minuses.

http://svmomo.blogspot.com/2009/12/repl ... te-ie.html
by Pete Weis
Tue May 05, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Keel Modifications
Replies: 3
Views: 7454

Re: Keel Modifications

Following on the tacking thread, has anyone ever modified the stock keels? I would love to slice them off and slide them back 2-3 feet, but that's not happening. But I'm sure there are more subtle mods. The last boat I had was a Stiletto, and MOST of them were modified. I've toyed with the idea of ...
by Pete Weis
Sat May 02, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's
Replies: 5
Views: 16282

Re: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's

Thanks. That's good to hear.

The one reason that even a catamaran might want a life raft is the risk of a bad enough fire to require leaving the boat when it's floating upright. Met a Dutchman who had to abandon his boat due to fire in the South Atlantic.
by Pete Weis
Fri May 01, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's
Replies: 5
Views: 16282

Re: Which route to lower Caribbean for PDQ's

Just a follow up on this question. Did some research on this issue and came to the conclusion that if you want to cruise the lower Caribbean, you are better off buying a PDQ already in the lower Caribbean and eventually bringing it back to the US. The run heading north from the Virgins to the Turks ...
by Pete Weis
Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Cruising to lower Caribbean on power cat?
Replies: 7
Views: 13912

Cruising to lower Caribbean on power cat?

Seems like the one issue of the PDQ power cats vs the PDQ sail cats would be the vulnerability of the large windows as opposed to the much smaller ports when it comes to seaworthiness issues traveling to the lower caribbean. On the other hand the much greater speed of the power cats allows for bette...
by Pete Weis
Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Generator
Replies: 3
Views: 8224

Re: Generator

The base price on an Entec diesel generator appears to be $8,800, not including installation. Some air conditioning units come with the ability to substantially limit inrush current. If not, there are companies which make devices to reduce the inrush current. A Honda 3.5 kw portable marine generator...
by Pete Weis
Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:21 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
Replies: 12
Views: 17226

Re: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?

Sounds like there are different methods. It's all about practice. Wonder if the extra drag with props in the water for the diesels slows the boat more through the tacking process and might require a little different technique. I know thinwater has the outboards. Maybe it doesn't matter. Seems like e...
by Pete Weis
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
Replies: 12
Views: 17226

Re: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?

Here's the thread. Yeah. I've heard about backing the jib on catamarans. But thinwater says not to do that in his response (link below). Everyone has a different method, I guess. Marc Gershel says the same thing a few posts later when he says "move the mainsheet traveler 1.5 feet to windward&qu...
by Pete Weis
Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
Replies: 12
Views: 17226

Re: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?

Someone mentioned that they kept stalling, every time they attempted to tack. So, it was suggested that the best way to tack the 36 was to set the mainsheet traveler car 18 inches to windward from center, fall off to pick up speed, and come through quickly, and trim the jib first on the new heading ...
by Pete Weis
Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
Replies: 12
Views: 17226

Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?

On the 36 board there was a discussion regarding the difficulties of tacking. It was mentioned that the keels are located forward such that it makes it difficult to tack. Some knowledgeable posters described the technique to accomplish the task. Just wondering if the location of the keels on the 32 ...
by Pete Weis
Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: There's a lot to like about PDQ's, but....
Replies: 0
Views: 8798

There's a lot to like about PDQ's, but....

maybe one of the biggest things is the "close knit family" of PDQ owners as someone's post mentioned. This forum is invaluable for all the information and support it provides. It's clear that PDQ owners take a lot of pride in their boats and maintain them to a level you just don't usually ...
by Pete Weis
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anyone with experience with composting head?
Replies: 9
Views: 12962

Re: Anyone with experience with composting head?

Thanks Smj. Interesting information. Something to think about for the future.

We would expect to have guests for more than weekends. But what you plan on, often doesn't transpire. Love the old saying - "life is what happens while making other plans".
by Pete Weis
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Anyone with experience with composting head?
Replies: 9
Views: 12962

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 hu...