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- Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Delimma in the toy box: seeking suggestions
- Replies: 7
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Why not like an in-water bowsprit... upsidedown.
A line to each bow (beam end?) and lash it (or other mount as apropriate) to a boat hook and stick down at the back edge of the tramp. a few feet below the WL? I like your first idea; perhaps I would hinge it forward, pulling it up with a tackle, but letting the pressure of the water press it back i...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:31 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Hard top bimini for older PDQ36?
- Replies: 23
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I understand that completely, and it is beautifully done.
I would agree, though about the window. Add it! The hard top on my 32 has 2 window - 1 each side. I never use the port window, never remove the cover. The starboard I use constantly. Roll the dice. I would never have trusted my ability to get that fit. I beleive I would have chickened out and used a...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: Hard top bimini for older PDQ36?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27000
Very nice work.
It seems, though, it must be troublesome to cover the sail in some conditions. The thing I like best about my hard-top is that I can stand on it. I really like that.
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:01 pm
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Anchor Light
- Replies: 4
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But I'ld miss the view!
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- Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:31 pm
- Forum: Outboard Engines
- Topic: No fuel?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18062
De$parate. I like that.
No, I believe they start and run normally. No ignition problems or intermitant problems. The day after working on them and the day after that they started instantly and warmed up very easily. I then dropped them into gear, and they ran strong, pushing lots of water at full revs without a stumble. Ju...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:48 am
- Forum: Outboard Engines
- Topic: No fuel?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18062
It was the carburator
a) Removing the starboard carb in the boat was not a big deal after all, and no need to consider pulling the motor: 2 wires, 1 clip, 1 hose, 2 bolts. 10 minutes later I was looking at the inside of the carb, seeing that it was dry, and seeing some junk as well. b) The needle was stuck, the idle pass...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:52 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: speed polar plot on PDQ36.com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7686
Yes, it was from a test sail.
I found the data in a 1991 Multihulls magazine review of the PDQ 36.
FYI
I assume it would be asking too much to wonder if one exists for a PDQ 32?
FYI
I assume it would be asking too much to wonder if one exists for a PDQ 32?
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:52 pm
- Forum: PDQ Capella (PDQ 36) Forum
- Topic: speed polar plot on PDQ36.com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7686
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:18 am
- Forum: PDQ Altair (PDQ 32) Forum
- Topic: Closing the head intake seacock after each use.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6067
Closing the head intake seacock after each use.
Yes, I understand that though the bowl is above the water line, parts of the mechanism are not and that breaking the wrong part could lead to flooding. However, getting to the valve is, to say the least, troublesome. An in-line valve in the will line, accessible from the head, would be a partial sol...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Cruisair Carry-on - Secured and left in-place under way?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4530
Re: Cruisair Carry-on - Secured and left in-place under way?
Ocean side, no doubt. Been there.
But in the mid-Atlantic it is only the Chesapeake that gets stifling, and the chop isn't generally that big. Up to 25 knots, I think the cabin top is pretty dry.
But in the mid-Atlantic it is only the Chesapeake that gets stifling, and the chop isn't generally that big. Up to 25 knots, I think the cabin top is pretty dry.
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Cruisair Carry-on - Secured and left in-place under way?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4530
Cruisair Carry-on - Secured and left in-place under way?
No, I would not run it under way: * not enough power * not level enough * not hot enough underway... generally And I am not talking about off-shore or in tough weather. But I can claim a bit of a bad back, the side decks are narrow enough, and there is not much room for it below decks. If I can't le...
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Lowering the mast
- Replies: 3
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I have lower the mast on my Stiletto 27 many times...
and based on that experience I wouldn't touch it on any PDQ with a 100 foot pole ( I have a PQD 32). The loads on that small boat are significant and the PDQ mast is 2x heavier and a bit longer. PDQs have stout masts for their size. The Stiletto has a purpose-built mast hinge. And I still would not ...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:55 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Bridles and Mooring
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15631
I should clarify: I would never use the bottom hole for a
second rode at the same time: if the anchors become opposed the chain will rip through the gate. The second hole is for a fiber rode attachment. The photo suggests that is at the same time. The second reason to have a single rode - not counting a real storm - is to prevent tangles when the boat spin...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Bridles and Mooring
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15631
My interpretation of a Mooring Plate
I wanted the feature of a latch and a point to attach a 2nd rode. My calculations show that this should have a safe working load of 3500# loaded at any angle with 4x safety factor, and I tested it to 2500# hooked to one side only (I use to make rock climbing gear and still have our torture set-up). ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:09 pm
- Forum: PDQ General Forum
- Topic: Bridles and Mooring
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15631
Re: Bridles and Mooring
I saw those. Sandy, or anyone else, have you used either of the above?Page 83 wrote:Try one of these:
Wichard Chain Grip Hook http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?pat ... id=1037211
Kong chain gripper http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?pat ... &id=577414