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- Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:50 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Mobile Phones
- Replies: 2
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- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:41 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Mobile Phones
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13101
Mobile Phones
Unless your phone service provider has reasonable roaming charges, there are a couple of options available for avoiding ludicrous roaming charges on your mobile phone: You can buy a GSM phone for as little as $49 and pay the following rates per call: Incoming and National calls: 1.25/min Calls to US...
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:39 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Navigation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 28395
Navigation
Dan Dickerson from Weems & Plath has compiled a very informative binder that includes available charts, cruising guides, navigation chips (by various companies), “LIGHTrules” and “ROADrules” navigational aids (European canal system, Baltic and Europe in general), and a Tide Chart Book Set. This ...
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:34 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Useful Links
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10621
Useful Links
Sno’ Dog Log: http://www.geocities.com/snodoglog/ or http://www.geocities.com/snodoglog/07BalticAdventure-Pg1.html (Excellent site about Henry and Nancy’s adventures about their PDQ 34 Sno’Dog, as well as information about barging in the Netherlands and route planning for our trip through the Nethe...
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:31 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Spare Parts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10194
Spare Parts
While there are marine stores in many of the marinas we’ll be traveling in – it is best to travel with a full spare parts kit that includes oil, fuel and water filters and fluids (oil, transmission). It is would also be useful to keep some spare light bulbs and fuses for your boat. The Rhumb Line bo...
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:30 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Passarelles
- Replies: 0
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Passarelles
Much of the time we will be docked either stern-to or bow-to. Depending on the height of the wall – getting on and off the boat could at times be challenging. The best way to get around this type of “European mooring” is with the use of a passarelle, or gangway. Carol Tuschick has located a company ...
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:28 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Water Hoses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10297
Water Hoses
The PDQ standard hose fitting is too large for European faucets. The hoses in Europe come with several fittings to adapt accordingly to the country they are used in. These can be purchased upon arrival in Europe.
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:27 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: Propane
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10587
Propane
The best advice is to make sure you have both your propane tanks filled before leaving the US. In the event you need to fill your tanks while in Europe, you will need an adapter. More research on rigging an adapter will have to be made – any suggestions?
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:26 am
- Forum: Your PDQ in Europe
- Topic: From 220/240 volts (50 Hz) to 110/120 volts (60 Hz)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19028
From 220/240 volts (50 Hz) to 110/120 volts (60 Hz)
An inexpensive way to adapt your PDQ for 220/240 volts is with the VOD 5000 Step Down Transformer . You will also need an extension cord and possibly an adapter or plug end to connect the transformer to the power pole on the dock once in Europe. The European plug has two circular plugs. We can buy t...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:29 am
- Forum: Forum Tricks and Tips
- Topic: reply sort order
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13429
- Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:04 am
- Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
- Topic: Forum Search engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13043
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:35 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: PDQ contact person?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3752
- Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:24 am
- Forum: Welcome to the PDQ Forum
- Topic: sno dog test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8189
sno dog test
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- Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Strikeshield lightning protection systems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3823
Strikeshield lightning protection systems
Following is a message sent to Harvey Griggs from Christian Laferriere of SEYLA Marine. He was hoping to get some feedback from the "field". Dear Mr. Griggs, We were wondering if you or any of your customers had any feedback to offer regarding the Strikeshield systems you have installed on...
- Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:30 pm
- Forum: PDQ Antares (PDQ 42/44) Forum
- Topic: Strikeshield lightning protection systems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12699
Strikeshield lightning protection systems
Following is a message sent to Harvey Griggs from Christian Laferriere of SEYLA Marine. He was hoping to get some feedback from the "field". Dear Mr. Griggs, We were wondering if you or any of your customers had any feedback to offer regarding the Strikeshield systems you have installed on...