PDQ OWNERS FORUM

Looking for opinions on the pros and cons of the various feathering / folding prop alternatives available. I currently have MAX PROPS on my LRC and have not be overly impressed with their performance and maintenance requirements. Thanks!

Sam,
Where is the unit located? Any pictures?

Terry,
Was your boom equipped with single-line reefing? Did it present any special problems?

Thanks again!

Has anyone else had the doubious distinction of losing a reefing line into the boom? I realized a little late that I had neglected to tie off the aft end of the first reef.

Any advice on how to proceed would be appreciated!

Just heard back from Chris Culver @ PDQ - he offered the following contact information:

Cleanseal #342

http://www.cleanseal.com/

I'm thinking of adding a Mack Pack as well - how do you like it? Did you install it yourself?

Unfortunately no!

As a relatively new owner myself I can tell you this is a great group to be a part of! Look us up if you are ever up north!

Is anyone using a wire pendant attached to the head of the Jib as a means of minimizing the opportunity for the jib halyard to wrap as recommended by Furlex? If so, what size wire, type of termination ... are you using? Thanks!

I'll try greasing tyhe unit as suggested - what was the "lite" grease? Is there a generic name for the appropriate grease? Does West Marine carry it?

I'm having a heck of a time with the furlex. It is way too difficult to furl even with no load! At times I've had to resort to using the winch (I know - bad idea). I can find no inteference, no wrapping of the halyard yet while furling it will consistently move easily for most of a rotation then han...

Where is your US flag mounted? What do you use for a holder? Arabella's previous owner removed the flag holder at the time of delivery! I'd like to mount mine on the railing holding the bench seat but I'm having a heck of a time finding anything that will work! Any thoughts/pictures would be appreci...

Anyone familiar with the performance and maintenance associated with these props? I have them on my Yanmar SD20 sail drive and I'm having a tough time finding replacement zincs that will not bind the prop! The OEM part from MAX Prop only fits if I put it in backwards which does not make any sense to...

Does anyone have access to an online version of the referenced service manual. Specifically, I trying to locate the "internal bolt" zinc for replacement.

Looking for thoughts regarding the proper length (14', 16', 18') for mooring pennants in order to keep mooring ball from slapping up against the hulls. Thanks!