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by Potcake Boy
Thu Sep 01, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Anchoring
Replies: 7
Views: 10958

Re: Anchoring

Anyone had any experience with using two lines from the chain, with one to each bow, kind of like a long bridal? Thinking it may serve as a bridal and a backup rode. The second line being attached to the chain when the anchor is deployed, being easy to attach and release. Most of my sailing is in sh...
by Potcake Boy
Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Information on standing rigging variance
Replies: 1
Views: 4459

Re: Information on standing rigging variance

P.S. What is the scoop on the backstays?

Thanks again,
Ron
by Potcake Boy
Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Information on standing rigging variance
Replies: 1
Views: 4459

Information on standing rigging variance

Would greatly appreciate any input on what appears to be two different standing rigging arrangements for the 36 later models. I've seen some with traditional upper and lower shrouds and baby stay, and some with a 3 stay arrangement usually found on performance multis. Are these rotating rigs? If not...
by Potcake Boy
Thu May 26, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Altair model upgrades
Replies: 0
Views: 7048

Altair model upgrades

Would someone please provide information on the changes made to the Altair model vs. the original 32? I know there were a few interior changes, but haven't found much information on the rig change other than it being 4 feet taller. It seems also that it became a fractional rig. Does that mean the fo...
by Potcake Boy
Thu May 05, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Would love to see a 32 in the flesh
Replies: 1
Views: 4476

Would love to see a 32 in the flesh

Hello all, My wife and I are getting ready for a new chapter in our lives, and are hoping to make a PDQ 32 a part of that. Have looked at other boats that would be considered competitors in the field, but from all the information I have been able to acquire it seems the PDQ is perhaps our best choic...