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by Kokomo
Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Holding tank questions
Replies: 21
Views: 21755

Re: Holding tank questions

I just heard a trick on CruiseHeimers Tech Net (8152 USB around 9AM on Wed. & sun.) for keeping odor down. Try Oxi-Clean powder in the tank. About 1 scoop per 10 gal. of capacity. Cheap and effective according to the source.
by Kokomo
Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: Destinations / Trip Reports / Crew
Topic: Bristol & Wickford RI Anchoring
Replies: 0
Views: 3976

Bristol & Wickford RI Anchoring

We are looking to anchor in Wickford RI and Bristol RI. In Bristol, we would like to pick up the bike path to Providence. Any suggestions? Thanks!
by Kokomo
Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Holding tank questions
Replies: 21
Views: 21755

Re: Holding tank questions

On our PDQ36, we also had odor when someone was pumping the head. Water in the holding tank, foul air out the vent, vent near the cockpit - not good! We installed a SaniGard Holding Tank Vent Filter in line and the problem was solved. BTW - it lasts years as long as the tank isn't overfilled and wat...
by Kokomo
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Cockpit storage of sheets and halyards
Replies: 3
Views: 5439

Re: Cockpit storage of sheets and halyards

Dan : For several of the lines, try to put them in a loose coil of about 18 to 20" long, take one end of the coil over the roof support just to the right of your helm chair, and bring it back through it's loop. I keep the jib halyard, the jib sheet and the main sheet here on Kokomo. Bonnie keep...
by Kokomo
Sun May 25, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: Gear / Equipment / Maintenance
Topic: WINDLASS
Replies: 5
Views: 7241

Re: WINDLASS

We have a Sprint 1000 by Lewmar on the Stb. bow - piece of crap!!! Do you believe they don't sell motor brushes - you have to buy a new motor... We have a manual Lofrans on the Port side. Harder to use, but a good back-up. Would have added another electric but too much trouble and expense. A windles...
by Kokomo
Sat May 17, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: POA Membership
Topic: Kilmer email address
Replies: 4
Views: 15116

Re: Kilmer email address

PDQ36 Second Wind (Bob & Terry( are also residents of Punta Gorda.
by Kokomo
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
Topic: Fridge on a 32
Replies: 12
Views: 16286

Re: Fridge on a 32

If you are ever going to the Bahamas, keep in mind that propane is only available in a few locations. Even in Georgetown, there were problems getting tanks filled this year.
by Kokomo
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: Saloon Door
Replies: 2
Views: 4145

Re: Saloon Door

We had the same issue. The door is actually made by a US company, but I can't recall the name. Hard to believe because the fit is so tight, but; the center recessed part of the handle is a removable insert. I used a very thin screwdriver to pry out the bottom. It added a few small nicks at the edge ...
by Kokomo
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: New Sails
Replies: 8
Views: 8758

Re: New Sails

Tom: We've been getting some quotes as well. Contact me at Kokomo36@juno.com
by Kokomo
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Hot Water Heater
Replies: 5
Views: 7270

Re: Hot Water Heater

The heater is a "Tiny Titan" by US Craftmaster waterheaters. We did experience some clouding of the water from sitting in the tank. We now use the hot water faucet for most of our needs in order to circulate the water through the 2.5 gal. holding tank.
by Kokomo
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
Topic: New Sails
Replies: 8
Views: 8758

Re: New Sails

We are also sail shopping. What exactly is "quite expensive"?
by Kokomo
Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Boardings in Nassau Harbor
Replies: 3
Views: 5254

Re: Boardings in Nassau Harbor

Before arriving, we head of boardings at the Nassau Harbour Club Marina. They are remodeling, so the usual security is down. They enter the unlocked boats, take cash, and leave undetected. We notified the Defense Force and they took a report. It sounds like this is becoming a common problem. The int...
by Kokomo
Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Hot Water Heater
Replies: 5
Views: 7270

Hot Water Heater

After using and exploring many options, we now have a 2.5 gallon electric hot water heater. We use the sun-shower most of the time, but when that isn't hot, we hook up the electric heater directly to the Honda 2000 and have hot water in 8 minutes. The unit was around $150 and installation was easy u...
by Kokomo
Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Shower Faucet
Replies: 6
Views: 8313

Shower Faucet

Our Whale shower head died. I was never impressed by the head or the replacement price. Solution: I spliced in the sprayer nozzle used to rinse dishes at the sink. Cost about $7.00 and works great with the spring loaded shut-off. Worked so well, we also installed one on our sunshower.
by Kokomo
Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:56 am
Forum: PDQ General Forum
Topic: Boardings in Nassau Harbor
Replies: 3
Views: 5254

Boardings in Nassau Harbor

It's 4AM and we were just boarded, as we slept, by a naked male. We understand this is not a single incident. We have heard of boardings at the Nassau Harbour Club and the anchorage east of that location - all hearsay was that cash was taken from wallets. We are anchored just off the Green Parrot / ...