Just last week I relocated my PDQ 32 from Hilton Head, SC to Bradenton,FL. Took about 10 days going through the canels at Pt St Lucie. I'd be interested in a rendezvous - are you thinking in the fall?
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
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- Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:13 pm
- Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
- Topic: Posible PDQ Rendezvous West Coast Florida
- Replies: 21
- Views: 40788
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Outboard Engines
- Topic: routine maintenance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12759
Re: routine maintenance
Thanks for the input thus far. I hope I never see the day where I have to pull the lower unit while in the water - I see little pieces everywhere going to the bottom. The new 9.9's have what is called a dual thrust propeller which directs the exhaust away from the prop. They claim a 60% increase in ...
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Yamaha 9.9's for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8100
Re: Yamaha 9.9's for sale
did you ever sale them?
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:10 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: reefing lines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14485
Re: reefing lines
As information, I was successful with a 10' 1/2 dia pvc pipe with a 90 degree bracket screwed on to the end. It allowed me to easily pull the sheave car all the way to the back of the boom, where I could easily re-run the reefing line.
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:53 am
- Forum: Outboard Engines
- Topic: routine maintenance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12759
routine maintenance
The previous owner replaced the 9.9 Yamahas with 9.9 Hondas with hydraulic lifts. I decided to change the oil, filter, spark plugs, fuel filters, etc. It turns out I cannot access the spark plug on the port engine, or fuel/oil filters on the starboard engine without pulling out the engines. I cannot...
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Replacing self tacking jib with genoa
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15951
Re: Replacing self tacking jib with genoa
John, I have a 130% genoa that came with the boat. I ran it up the forestay several weeks ago to see how it would run. The problem I saw was the sheet would either have to run outside the stay, not allowing for close reaching, or inside the stay, not allowing for broad reaching without the sheet rub...
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Ice Box Lid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9368
Re: Ice Box Lid
All good suggestions. Check the insulation, gasket, and cooling fluid. I'll do them in series to see what works. Thanks
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:57 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Ice Box Lid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9368
Ice Box Lid
I have the top opeining ice box. The refrigeration unit runs contantly, although it keeps things cold, and works well. I was planning to replace the gasket, but the current one appears to be in good shape. I read on an earlier post where someone installed a flush hatch on the lid. This makes sense, ...
- Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: reefing lines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14485
Re: reefing lines
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll pull the end of the boom off this weekend, and see if I can fish it out.
bob Gruber
Island Time 32
bob Gruber
Island Time 32
- Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:45 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: reefing lines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14485
reefing lines
I did something stupid this past weekend, which I'm sure none of you have done, but maybe have some advise, nonetheless. I was pulling on the reef line at the tack, and pulled the end of line at the end of the boom (clew end) into the boom. Is there a way to retrieve the line? Do I need to disassemb...
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:57 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: PHRF ratings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4698
PHRF ratings
Does anyone know the PHRF ratings for the PDQ 32? This would be without genoa or spinaker.
Thanks,
Bob Gruber
Island Time
Thanks,
Bob Gruber
Island Time
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:54 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: air conditioning
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18384
Re: air conditioning
Thanks for all of the advise Tom. Now that we're into fall, it might be a good spring project.
Bob
Bob
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:25 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: air conditioning
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18384
Re: air conditioning
tom,
Thanks for that advise. I was trying to figure out a way to do it with only one unit, but it appears two units would be better. I assume in both cases, the discharge water would go overboard, and not into the bilges? Would you use one pump for cooling water for both units?
Bob
Thanks for that advise. I was trying to figure out a way to do it with only one unit, but it appears two units would be better. I assume in both cases, the discharge water would go overboard, and not into the bilges? Would you use one pump for cooling water for both units?
Bob
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:50 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: air conditioning
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18384
Re: air conditioning
Eric,
Thanks for the schematic. Unfortunately, the same plan will not work for a 32.
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
Thanks for the schematic. Unfortunately, the same plan will not work for a 32.
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:18 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Handicap rating
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4351
Handicap rating
Anyone know the PHRF handicap rating for the PDQ 32? This is without genoa or spinaker. Doing my first race at Hilton Head next month.
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32
Bob Gruber
Island Time 32