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by SecondWind
Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Hard top
Replies: 5
Views: 9458

Re: Hard top

Take a look at this company. Although we no longer have a PDQ, we put one of these on our Trawler. It fits the existing Bimini framework. http://hardtotop.com/
by SecondWind
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Convert PDQ 36 with outboards to LRC with saildrives
Replies: 8
Views: 12478

Re: Convert PDQ 36 with outboards to LRC with saildrives

Not practical at all. Perhaps Electric Outboards with a large diesel genset might do the trick.
by SecondWind
Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Archway on back (effect on speed)
Replies: 9
Views: 18636

Re: Archway on back (effect on speed)

If you bought the boat from Karen & Al Keyser and it was called CATITUDE, then you have hull # 34008, which was the 34' predecessor to the 36. The molded steps were added to allow a dog to come aboard the boat.
by SecondWind
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Winds for Gulf crossing
Replies: 4
Views: 7368

Re: Winds for Gulf crossing

If you are on a time schedule don't do it. You are not yet ready for this type of cruising.
by SecondWind
Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prospective buyer of MV 34
Replies: 14
Views: 17808

Re: Prospective buyer of MV 34

PDQ went under when the Canadian dollar and US dollar reversed value. They relied on low Canadian costs and High US dollar sales. I believe Pearson is finding the cost of building to be non-competitive at this time. RE: Facebook, The link will not work without a Facebook account.
by SecondWind
Sat Sep 20, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Prospective buyer of MV 34
Replies: 14
Views: 17808

Re: Prospective buyer of MV 34

Duane,

Take a look at my Facebook PDQ page: http://www.facebook.com/sailgreen?ref=p ... 679&ref=mf
Sam Denslers PDQ page (also lives in PGI): http://pdq36.com/
and member Dick Tuschick on this Forum, who sells PDQ's in Stuart, FL
by SecondWind
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: Refrigeration
Replies: 4
Views: 13891

Re: Refrigeration

If the tech did not pull a vacuum on the system of at least 30 minutes before filling, you may have water freezing to ice and blocking the refrigerant flow.
by SecondWind
Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Windlass Relay
Replies: 5
Views: 8062

Re: Windlass Relay

Almost any brand relay will work as long as it is designed for the correct voltage and Amperage. You can buy 12v relays at most auto stores.
by SecondWind
Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?
Replies: 17
Views: 23561

Re: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?

Brenda, Glad you called Pettit. Have them come and look at the bottom. If the marina failed to use Pettit paint, the Pettit guy may not tell you, but he sure as the devil will have a conversation with the marina. Skip the legal action crap, you spend more money than repainting the bottom. Instead ju...
by SecondWind
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?
Replies: 17
Views: 23561

Re: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?

I did not think that it was Pettits fault in my case, however, I would have gotten no where without their help. The Marina shop manager was a total ass and was completely uncooperative. Our other friends did not receive any help and has used Micron CS. We both had the same failures and were sailing ...
by SecondWind
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?
Replies: 17
Views: 23561

Re: Waht to do about bottom paint job not "holding up"?

We had a problem with "Pettit Trinidad" and a marina in S/W Florida. We believe that the paint was watered or was not Trinidad. Another PDQ had Micron CS applied in the same yard and had the same problem. Our bottoms both looked like Ocean reefs after a few weeks. I contacted the local Pet...
by SecondWind
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 2005 West Marine 10.2 RIB For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 8010

Re: 2005 West Marine 10.2 RIB For Sale

Sam,

Come on over. Do you need my address?
by SecondWind
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 2005 West Marine 10.2 RIB For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 8010

2005 West Marine 10.2 RIB For Sale

I have a 2005 10.2' West Marine Inflatable RIB for sale, asking $300. Call Terry Green @ 941-637-6367
Local Sale Only, you must pick it up. Punta Gorda Isles, Florida
by SecondWind
Sat May 03, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
Topic: Getting off the boat
Replies: 5
Views: 7470

Re: Getting off the boat

We have a "Little Giant" step ladder that can be left on the home dock or folded to carry. Ours is four steps. The steps are very wide as opposed to a regular ladder and there is a folding handle at the top.
by SecondWind
Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Anchor rode - chain vs. line
Replies: 2
Views: 5936

Re: Anchor rode - chain vs. line

We use 100' of chain on our LRC with no adverse effect. We never deployed any line while anchored and never experienced dragging once the anchor was firmly set.