PDQ OWNERS FORUM

Hi All,
My Wolter water heater has "bite the dust". Does anyone know if they still are being repaired and what would that address be? If not, what is a reasonable alternative? Thanks in advance, it's no fun taking cold showers all the time!!!! Roger Wood

Hi Roger + Bonnie - Never did that, but I have talked to some who have - that was in a Gemini with Boards so they really were shoal draft. They made it with no problem but it was VERY shallow. We've made the run outside from Beaufort to Cape Lookout and it's well worth that trip - Beautiful spot. We...

Anyone know the height off the water for a standard 32? Can we fit under 55 foot bridges?? Roger Wood/Stepping Stone #012

I noticed that the gas tank on my 32 was some form of plastic/fiberglass. Any info on the material PDQ used and possible problems with the new ethanol in the gas? Roger Wood - Stepping Stone 32012

I'm trying to start my 9.9 outside of the boat without the start switch. I can "jump" the starter but am unsure of what other wires (start switch, coil etc.) should be jumped - Does anyone know? Roger Wood

My boat was originally sent to the Bahamas for charter. It has 2 water tanks. One smaller one (I believe 45 gallons) is located on the bridge deck under the salon seat. the other is forward of that under the fordeck seat next to but isolated from the propane. I don't know how you could "retro f...

Does anyone know the sailcloth weight for a new main on a 32? Roger Wood

I have a second tank on my 32, it came with the boat when I bought it (used) One tank sits on the bridge deck and the second sits on the starboard side forward, I will take a closer look if you'd like and describe the exact postion. Roger Wood

Hi Marc, It sounds like your engines overheated from a clogged cooling system. You could try vinegar through the thermostat or some "saltaway" though the cooling system. In either case, the cooling water is currently blocked and the engines shut down as a safety precaution. Roger Wood

What should the charging voltage be set at?.. Roger Wood

Has anyone had any experience with Gell Cells instead of Wet Cell batteries? Roger Wood

Hi All,
Does anyone have any opinions about A.C. units in a PDQ? Make, Model, and installation locations would be appreciated. Thanks, Roger Wood

To All - Many of you might want to read the latest "Soundings" Newspaper ("Sailors assist Coast Guard in rescue - page 10/Feb 05 issue) . It gives the story of how Lee Henderson (of PDQ owners Assoc. fame) helped in the rescue of a Catamaran dismasted off Cape Hatteras!! - it's a nice...

Does anyone have a suggestion as to the best place to purchase new 9.9 Yamaha outboards to replace my originals?

Is this boat still for sale?? If so, please send details to RBWOODBK@Aol.com thanks - Roger Wood