Introduction and Question

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Introduction and Question

Posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at 16:57:00:

Just a short introduction. Michele and I have reserved September 2003 for the
delivery of our Altair. We are currently in the D.C. area and plan on living
aboard in south Florida/the Keys. With that said, we will be having some
quesitons and know this board as a good source of information. I am looking for
information on what tools you would recommend, both power and hand tools

Thanks.

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Re: Introduction and Question David Weatherston 16:08:46 06/03/02 (0)
Re: Introduction and Question Don Wilson 17:27:53 05/07/02 (0)
Re: Introduction and Question Marc Gershel 16:50:30 05/07/02 (0)
Re: Introduction and Question Roger Ford 05:38:28 05/07/02 (0)
Re: Introduction and Question Dan Hofmann 03:44:48 05/07/02 (0)

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Re: Introduction and Question

Posted by David Weatherston on June 03, 2002 at 16:08:00:
In Reply to: Introduction and Question posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at
16:57:00:

This is what PDQ recommends in the manual

Recommended tools
We recommend that you buy good-quality tools such as Sears or a similar
reputable name brand. “Bargain” tools are prone to damaging the material you are
working on, or breaking when you most need them

Tool Sears Part No. Use
Screwdrivers Phillips - large 32216
Phillips - #1 lights
Phillips - #2 32229
Robertson #1 32247
Robertson #2 32248
Standard flat 32168
Jeweller’s flat 32283 (set)
Jeweller’s Phillips
Vise Grips® 10"
Crescent wrench 8" 40133
12" 40135
Tool Sears Part No. Use
Wrenches 17mm 41310 steering
12mm 41306 motor
10mm 41304 motor
8mm 41302 motor
¾" steering
9/16"
½" 40727 (set)
7/16"
3/8"
5/16" 40602 hose clamp
Hacksaw, blade holder 90337
Scissors 22297
Allen key set metric 4193
standard 40193
Feeler gauges motor
Multi-meter electrical
Electrical repair kit (wire strippers, crimpers) electrical

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Re: Introduction and Question

Posted by Don Wilson on May 07, 2002 at 17:27:00:
In Reply to: Introduction and Question posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at
16:57:00:

On Tools
Their are so many!!. get on board a cruising boat and root around

I'll be in the Chesapeake this summer and you are welcome to ask all the
questions you want
#36

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Re: Introduction and Question

Posted by Marc Gershel on May 07, 2002 at 16:50:00:
In Reply to: Introduction and Question posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at
16:57:00:

Congradulations. Amen on the Dremel,I have 2. A cordless & an AC model. As a
tool nut,maybe I shouldn't comment,but a set of Vicegrips & a Leatherman tool
have proven invaluable to me

Marc

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Re: Introduction and Question

Posted by Roger Ford on May 07, 2002 at 05:38:00:
In Reply to: Introduction and Question posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at
16:57:00:

You made a good choice!
First, contact me (Rford@sha.state.md.us) if you are interested in the PDQ
Owners Assoc. The newsletter (I can send you a sample) is excellent and contains
many useful articles. Second, there are many PDQ's in your area, on the
Chesapeake Bay, if you need advice - we're in Balto. on a PDQ36

Regarding tools, I would include a good Dremmel tool in your kit. I use mine for
cutting holes, drilling, and the cut-off wheels are great for cutting stainless
bolts etc. Try to find tools that will have two or three uses and try to
minimize specialty tools. A good rechargeable drill. A good set of allen
wrenches (metric and US) are small but invaluable when you meet with that odd
size! Note that the Selden masts and furlers use a special "star" (similar to
torx) fitting instead of allen head. Selden does have a tool with multiple sizes
on it for their products. A complete set of electrical connectors with a GOOD
crimping tool. An inspection mirror. As Dan said, a complete set of sockets and
open end wrenches. Hope this helps?

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Re: Introduction and Question

Posted by Dan Hofmann on May 07, 2002 at 03:44:00:
In Reply to: Introduction and Question posted by John Wade on May 06, 2002 at
16:57:00:

Congratulations! Have you choosen a name yet. What will be your hull number?
Have you joined the Owner's association?
There are not too many "special" Tools. A set of sockets both metric and us,
same with the open end wrenches. They don't have to very big as most nuts and
bolts are under 5/8. A VOM A method of extracting the oil from the engine
through the dipstick whole

I am just loading Duet up for a cruise and will check to see if I have anything
special in my kit and get back to you. Why don't you contact me direct on
Duet@coastalnet.com
Dan Hofmann