PDQ OWNERS FORUM

What has to be done for lubrication of the bearing and to prevent overheating ? Jim

How do others who have had their cutless bearings installed feel about how it has affected their boats?

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP. JIM

Rhumbline yacht sales website is down. Is it just a computer glitch or is more going on?

Congratulations Beth for an entirely enjoyable event. The speakers were informative, well organized and entertaining and the attendees couldn't have been friendlier. Eileen and Jim

Hi Beth, I had thoughts of several suggestions for topics at the Rendezvous. The first would deal with favorite upgrades to the PDQ 34. My idea would be to send an e-mail questionaire to current owners to rate 10 upgrades to their PDQ and a brief explanation as to why their first choice was selected...

I look forward to your comments about your new mid-shaft bearing and it's benefits above and beyond your four bladed propeller . Jim

Did you consider a hard sided dinghy like the Gig Harbor 10' Navigator (even comes in Kevlar), 9.5' Captain's Gig, or 8' Nisqually? They are all displacement hulls, but you can row, sail or motor them. The Navigator and Gig Harbor also have electric motors that attach to the rudder. They also have i...

Maureen, Thank you for sharing your experience. I believe Sno' Dog had similar shaft support installed at Stuart Marine and also has the four blade propellers. I'd love to hear Henry's thoughts. Jim

Maureen, Are you still considering the Aqua Drives or are you happy with the Stuart Marine solution to the shaft vibration? Did Stuart change the engine mounts to softer mounts when they worked on the shafts? Jim

I'm sure there were some good questions and great answers as well as a few precious pearls shared at the 2012 owners' rendezvous this year. Would Dick, Beth or one of the presenters or participants like to share them with those less fortunate who were there? Jim

I have a lot on the ICW in North Carolina and intend to build a pier appropriate for a a PDQ MV34. Any helpful suggestions regarding distances between pilings, materials, sources of information regarding piers or things not to do would be appreciated.

A picture for the Forum would be nice. Jim

If you can't get down to your PDQ and want a little PDQ, fix, the Rhumb line Yacht web site has great short videos . If you like PDQ'S, you will enjoy them. Jim.posting.php?mode=post&f=17#

What are Barry mounts?