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- Fri May 27, 2016 10:59 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: New PDQ32 mainsail report
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11752
Re: New PDQ32 mainsail report
Yes I am still quite happy with my new sail. We have a lot of light air days where the sail really helps to keep the boat moving. When the wind picks up a bit I do find that I have to reef a little earlier as the extra area on the main tends to get out of balance with the small jib.
- Thu May 19, 2016 6:35 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: New jib sheet, main sheet and main halyard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7873
Re: New jib sheet, main sheet and main halyard
I have 9/16 dia on the main halyard, 1/2 inch on the main sheet, and 3/8 on the jib sheet. The main would probably be fine with 1/2 inch but the slightly larger diameter is easier on the hands when raising the sail. I think my lines are all standard yacht braid but as I have not bought them recently...
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:32 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Bomar lens replacement 16 1/2 square
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13081
Re: Bomar lens replacement 16 1/2 square
I just went to a local residential / commercial glass supplier. There should be many in Florida given it's exposure to hurricanes.
Henry
Henry
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:42 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Stepping and unstepping the mast on a pdq 32
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5782
Re: Stepping and unstepping the mast on a pdq 32
It will vary depending on how much you are involved. If the wiring is prepared with plug connections or at least disconnected that saves a lot of time. Having the sails, boom, and lazy jacks removed is obviously important. Similarily the lines running down to the base of the mast can be derigged and...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:10 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: New owner with so many questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18708
Re: New owner with so many questions
The motors are easy to lower as gravity does the job and the lock engages automatically. I did rig a pully with a small cord to release the lock without opening the housing lids. This makes things very easy once the sails take over.
- Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:04 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: New member questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19560
Re: New member questions
My 32 has the spliced mast as well. I suspect the masts were spiced when they increased the mast heights. The splices are properly done and should be of no concern.
The 36 with daggerboards was a factory build - they called it the 36 Express - I think they only made one.
Henry
The 36 with daggerboards was a factory build - they called it the 36 Express - I think they only made one.
Henry
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Keel Modification
- Replies: 10
- Views: 22002
Re: Keel Modification
Thanks for your excellent project report. Your findings on the rudder angles are of particular interest as I have fitted my boat with a radial laminate mainsail that has a little extra area. The sail improved light air performance but it does increase weather helm a little when the wind picks up. It...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Water in the hulls?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14049
Re: Water in the hulls?
I had water building up in both stern hull cavities of my PDQ32. The starboard side turned out to be a slow leak in a connection to the stern shower head. The water ran down the underside of the line to where the line passed through the corner of the cavity. After fixing the leak I have gone several...
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:54 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: swim ladder
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4606
Re: swim ladder
The label on my ladder indicates Windline located in Los Angeles.
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:16 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Windows-AltAir 32, Acrylic Window
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6653
Re: Windows-AltAir 32, Acrylic Window
There are 12 screws on the two outer sections and 10 screws on the center pane. I have not removed any screws so I can't give you exact specs. They are set in small nylon seats. There are screws inside holding the interior liner. I don't know if there are nuts hidden behind the panel. The side windo...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 12:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Mooring line chafe issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5703
Re: Mooring line chafe issue
The trim should be shortened and ground to avoid catch points and sharp edges. I will be checking mine to see if I have a similar problem.
Thanks for noting this issue.
Thanks for noting this issue.
- Mon May 11, 2015 12:08 pm
- Forum: Outboard Engines
- Topic: Reducing engine vibration/ resonance to reduce noise
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11228
Re: Reducing engine vibration/ resonance to reduce noise
I doubt they would do much as the Yamaha engines already have rubber dampers in the mounting.
Seems like a lot of money for what looks like strips of rubber.
Henry
Seems like a lot of money for what looks like strips of rubber.
Henry
- Mon May 11, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Slider Lock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6926
Re: Slider Lock
See photos below.
The latch is set into a strip of nylon bar that has been machined out at one end. There is another small nylon block secured above the post to serve as the locking edge. When the hatch is opened the nylon strip on the hatch slides along the top of the fixed block.
Henry
The latch is set into a strip of nylon bar that has been machined out at one end. There is another small nylon block secured above the post to serve as the locking edge. When the hatch is opened the nylon strip on the hatch slides along the top of the fixed block.
Henry
- Sat May 09, 2015 7:16 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Slider Lock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6926
Re: Slider Lock
Mine has a cam that you have to press up when you open the hatch. It is located at the inboard end so you can't reach it unless the door is open.
I can post a photo if needed.
Henry
PDQ32 #43 Double Dutch
I can post a photo if needed.
Henry
PDQ32 #43 Double Dutch
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:31 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17948
Re: Location of keels & tacking ability - 32 vs 36?
The 32 tacks easily. The self tacking jib provides an automatic extra push as the boat passes through the eye of the wind.
I don't recall having difficulties when I sailed the 36 but my experience there is more limited.
Henry
I don't recall having difficulties when I sailed the 36 but my experience there is more limited.
Henry