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by phild
Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:51 pm
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Sail Drive Seals Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 4598

Sail Drive Seals Replacement

Anyone have any experience with replacing the seals on their sail drives? Frequency? Root Cause? Tell tale signs of the need to replace? How difficult? Is a mechanic required? How costly?

Thanks in advance any input would be appreciated!
by phild
Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted PDQ 36 Classic
Replies: 9
Views: 12572

Steve, You need to go to the "For Sale" link WITHIN the Charter Web page and you'll see the pdq listed - appears the charter boat is the one for sale! I recently (8/2006) purchased hull 36094 after spending several months searching. It may take some time but based on my experience it's wel...
by phild
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Overcharging Batteries
Replies: 5
Views: 7118

Overcharging Batteries

I intend to leave all batteries on board during the winter. The whole boat will be shrink wrapped and I'm assuming sufficient energy will get through the shrink wrap to keep the batteries charged via the solar panels. Is this a good assumption? Is there any risk that the batteries will be overcharge...
by phild
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Refrigerator door gasket
Replies: 8
Views: 12737

Refrigerator door gasket

Has anyone found a source for a replacement gasket for the door on the upright fridge? Ours is starting fall apart. We are hull #94 (36094).
by phild
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:24 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: New PDQ36 Owner!
Replies: 3
Views: 5553

New PDQ36 Owner!

Just bought a 36! Hello everyone! I just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello and to introduce ourselves We just bought a PDQ36 (36094) in Ontario and it is currently on it's way back to the States. She will be sailed in the Northeast US for the most part with a home port of Beverly, MA. She was...
by phild
Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Logistics Associated with Importing a Used PDQ from Canada
Replies: 1
Views: 3639

Logistics Associated with Importing a Used PDQ from Canada

I'm in the process of closing on a used (36094) Capella located in the Great Lakes (Ontario) region. I wondering what if any experiences people are willing to share regarding the process of importing to the US: 1) Is there a need for a Customs Broker? Cost? 2) Are there likely to be any "duty&q...
by phild
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:50 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Battery Meters Monitor .....
Replies: 2
Views: 4369

My mistake - the setup had a single meter with a four position switch, three of which appeared in use with the fourth apparently a spare. I was looking at hull 36094.
by phild
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:16 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Battery Meters Monitor .....
Replies: 2
Views: 4369

Battery Meters Monitor .....

While looking at a Capella this weekend for a possible purchase I noticed the fourth battery monitor position did not appear to be functioning. Is this an indication of a bad battery? What exactly are these meters monitoring? Start #1, Start #2, House ?????? Advice would be appreciated!
by phild
Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:50 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: PDQ36 Website www.pdq36.com
Replies: 2
Views: 5024

Questionable info

Maybe I'm off base with this but the "PDQ 36 Manual" posted seems to be a composite of both Antares and Capella infomation which can be very difficult to follow if not down right misleading if you are looking for information on the Capella!
by phild
Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:21 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Northeast US Based Capella
Replies: 2
Views: 4608

Northeast US Based Capella

I'm a prospective owner looking into the challenges of operating a PDQ 36 in the northeast US (greater Boston area in particular). Specifically wondering about the difficulties with tight marinas and limited winter storage and haul out facilities. Any insights would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!