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by Loki
Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:12 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: USCG Documentation Number Requirements?
Replies: 6
Views: 9312

I did the same (epoxy coated vinyl numbers) but I put it in a cockpit locker so I could show it easily. Its in the same locker where I keep the PFDs and flares. f you're concerned about theft, put a second copy of the numbers somewhere that they won't be noticed, like a side of the chain locker. Lok...
by Loki
Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: iinboard or outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 17789

I've been cruising a Capella for 6 New England summers (and one Florida winter) and I have trouble remembering a single night at anchor that was unbearably hot. With two large hatches scooping the air the forward cabins are more often than not chilly. (The same can not be said for the aft cabin.) We...
by Loki
Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:00 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: iinboard or outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 17789

I thought I had the heaviest, but you probably have us beat! One more thing about the LRC I forgot to mention - the rudders are hung on a skeg rather than being unprotected balanced spade rudders. There are advantages to each, but its nice having a rudder that won't get bent if we hit something. It ...
by Loki
Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:52 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: iinboard or outboard
Replies: 15
Views: 17789

I've had a Capella LRC for 6 years and still have mixed feelings. In our case we knew we would do a lot of powering, including a year long ICW trip, so the diesels were probably the best way to go. We have a large 12V freezer as well as the fridge, and it takes about 100 Amp-hours daily. (In retrosp...