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by rkimble
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Re: Tracy Boarding Stairs

Yes, the 5 step can extend further. It is also the largest that will fit in the forward storage lazarette. The ladder has a curved L-shaped brace tube on the underside that stabalizes it against the hull. You have to cut this to fit your specific application. The ladder will extend to match the dist...
by rkimble
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Re: Tracy Boarding Stairs

I have found that the position of any outside dock pilings is a critical factor in getting off the PDQ. If there are no outside pilings, or if they are spaced properly, I tie the stern as close as possible to the dock to facilitate boarding. The bow is let out more to allow for this. This allows eas...
by rkimble
Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:13 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Re: Tracy Boarding Stairs

I did install them. I went with the 5-step model, but think the 4-step would work for many people. They are very easy to put on and take off, and when the quick-release brackets are removed, you would barely notice that the stationary bracket is in place. It is pretty flush to the hull and not subje...
by rkimble
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Stiff Steering
Replies: 2
Views: 4613

Re: Stiff Steering

Have you aligned the rudders? If they are out of alignment, steering gets very stiff above idle speeds.
by rkimble
Tue May 29, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Does anyone else want to order four bladed props?
Replies: 10
Views: 13068

Re: Does anyone else want to order four bladed props?

They have the 75 HP engines.
by rkimble
Tue May 29, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Damaged my props & 4 bladed props
Replies: 7
Views: 11154

Re: Damaged my props & 4 bladed props

Hi guys. Sorry to hear of your mishap. You have the 75 HP engines. I'd sell you a 3 blade set but the props are different on the 100 HP engines. Should be a fairly easy repair though at a good prop shop. May take a few day but enjoy the break.
by rkimble
Fri May 25, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Waste Tank Level Indicator
Replies: 5
Views: 8280

Re: Waste Tank Level Indicator

Ours never goes below 1/4 tank full after we do a pump out. We always just try to err on the conservative site since it is not very accurate.
by rkimble
Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Achoring in the Bahamas with a MV 34
Replies: 5
Views: 7591

Re: Achoring in the Bahamas with a MV 34

I have a 35 pound CQR but I understand that the ROCNA is the newest design and is getting a lot of attention from PDQ owners.
http://www.rocna.com/
by rkimble
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: IPad Navigation
Replies: 7
Views: 10007

Re: IPad Navigation

Thanks so much Maureen.
by rkimble
Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: IPad Navigation
Replies: 7
Views: 10007

IPad Navigation

OK, thinking about getting an IPad as a navigation planning tool. Don't plan to use it during sailing, but seems like a nice way to plan for the next day. Anyone else done this? Which programs have you found best?
by rkimble
Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prop anti-fouling
Replies: 9
Views: 12373

Re: Prop anti-fouling

Had prop speed less than a year ago with practically no beneficial results. The yard (Owl Creek) is recommending a spray with interprotect epoxy followed by Pettit Trinidad while it is still wet. Since the props on the powercat are in the water all the time (except for the few on lifts), and with a ...
by rkimble
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: temporary dockage in Stuart FL area week of May 28?
Replies: 2
Views: 5040

Re: temporary dockage in Stuart FL area week of May 28?

Sunset Bay is very nice and secure. Plan to stop there around May 2-3 on our prior to heading north on the ICW.
by rkimble
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prop anti-fouling
Replies: 9
Views: 12373

Prop anti-fouling

What do you use (if anything) for prop antifouling? Propspeed? Hard anti-fouling paint? Nothing?
by rkimble
Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Tracy Boarding Stairs
Replies: 7
Views: 10993

Tracy Boarding Stairs

Has anyone installed the Tracy boarding stairs on their 34? 5 step or 6? do you like them?
by rkimble
Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: 2012 Owners rendezvous
Replies: 8
Views: 10797

Re: 2012 Owners rendezvous

Didn't get an email. Any details? 1 day or 2 day? Any planned talks or discussions?