Search found 76 matches
- Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Rule Bilge pump failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12263
Re: Rule Bilge pump failure
We, as well, had a problem with our Rule pump a week after our survey. After fixing the toilet, I thought I would flush out the bilge with a hose. Ummm... 10 minutes later, no pumping, I checked on the pump & white smoke was pouring out! Did our surveyor really test it the week before? It's real...
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:47 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Reconfiguring engine compartment ventilation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6321
Re: Reconfiguring engine compartment ventilation
James, The best solution might be to fabricate a dorade box in each engine compartment. "A dorade box (also called a dorade vent, collector box, Charlie Noble or simply a "ventilator") is a type of vent that permits the passage of air in and out of the cabin or engine room of a boat w...
- Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:43 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Flush valve
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4607
Re: Flush valve
Roger-
It's a Jabsco Solenoid Model #37038-1012 available from Defender, as well as many on-line sources.
It's a Jabsco Solenoid Model #37038-1012 available from Defender, as well as many on-line sources.
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:59 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Transom Shower Trim
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8059
Re: Transom Shower Trim
By the way, if you only need to replace the plastic covers, those are available separately as well: Part #10252 for about $10 each. Very easy to replace - just remove the top screw of the cup, pull out the plastic tab, put some sealant on the tab of the new cover, insert & replace the screw.
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:25 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
- Replies: 22
- Views: 26150
Re: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
ADDING A WATER TEMP GAUGE As a footnote, I had wanted to upgrade my Northern Lights control panel to their more "deluxe" one, which includes gauges as I liked the idea of having a water temp gauge. Unfortunately the panel is quite large & over $500! A tech at Northern Lights told me th...
- Fri May 13, 2016 10:43 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
- Replies: 22
- Views: 26150
Re: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
John,
Between the strainer & water pump. Less likely to jam or clog with grass, etc.
Between the strainer & water pump. Less likely to jam or clog with grass, etc.
- Thu May 12, 2016 6:59 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
- Replies: 22
- Views: 26150
Re: Generator raw water pump losing its prime
I had this same issue with the genset strainer "back-siphoning" to the seacock after shut-down. You could see it happen & hear the gurgling. I tried tightening fittings, sealing the strainer cover & even used sealant on all of the hose fittings to no avail. I finally found a 2-part...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:02 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Genset Exhaust Soot
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7431
Re: Genset Exhaust Soot
Thanks all. I think I'll try John's idea of a short pipe or tube to keep most of it away from the hull.
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:33 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Genset Exhaust Soot
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7431
Genset Exhaust Soot
How much soot is normal with the Northern Lights genset equipped with the Vetus water separator? Also, should some water be "spitting" out of the above-water discharge along with the exhaust gasses? I seem to recall when we bought our PDQ 6 months ago that there was often a little spray of...
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:12 am
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Prop Zincs make/model
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11935
Re: Prop Zincs make/model
I had better internet the following day & found extensive info on this forum from back in 2006-07. Sounds like several possible solutions when we haul next, but will try to get some shipped down to George Town as a temp fix. Thanks to all & maybe we'll cross paths when we're in the Abacos if...
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:06 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Prop Zincs make/model
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11935
Prop Zincs make/model
Just crossed to the Exumas & diving down found both prop nut zincs missing! One had just the bolt still in place, so they likely were eaten away while we were in a FL marina getting ready the previous month. I'm more familiar with sail drives, so this type of zinc is new to me. Looking on-line i...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:08 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Gelcoat Polish
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6011
Re: Gelcoat Polish
Are all PDQ 34's painted, rather than gelcoated? The hull and topsides?
Russ
Russ
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:00 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: Purchasing a MV34 this fall
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8324
Purchasing a MV34 this fall
Just sold our sailing cat & looking to purchase a 2006-2007 MV34 this fall. Traveled to FL last winter looking at some Rhumbline had listed & will be heading back south in October. If anyone knows of any others coming on the market soon anywhere on the east coast (ME - FL), please let us kno...
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: MV34 to look at in Southern FL?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7847
Re: MV34 to look at in Southern FL?
Larry - Thanks for your offer, but we drove down to see Bill & Fran's recently (& liked it!), so tomorrow driving to Stuart to look at the 3 or 4 Rhumbline has there. Thanks again!
Russ
Russ
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:55 pm
- Forum: PDQ Powercat Forum
- Topic: MV34 to look at in Southern FL?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7847
Re: MV34 to look at in Southern FL?
Duane -
That would be great! Have sent you an e-mail.
That would be great! Have sent you an e-mail.