New MV 34 owners
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:48 pm
Hello all, my wife Larisa and I just purchased hull #13 (I think) and are currently getting it ready for spring as it sits on the hard in Kent Narrows, MD!
So, you know, GULP!
We're new to powerboats that are as large as our new baby, but we're really looking forward to exploring with her! There's a pretty lengthy list of things left to do, and we're doing a mix of yard work/DIY to be sea ready by spring. The boat is the realization of nearly 20 years of planning and saving and we hope that we'll wind up living aboard for several years after we both retire. For now, we need to learn the boat, the maintenance, and the lifestyle. I've been ghosting the forums for a long while now - PDQ has been one of our "we'll probably end up on that kind of boat" boats for so long neither of us are still sure we're not dreaming! Happy to be here, hope to make some friends and hope we don't annoy you with too many questions!
First question: One of the immediate needs will be different props - the previous owner replaced the originals, but not with the same thing they were manufactured with. The result was a heavy engine load, slower speeds, and an inability to get the boat to hit anything close to WOT during the sea trail. I've read the 4 blade prop thread(s) and wonder if any of you out there 1.) Have 4 bladers and 2.) Found them worth the investment. We could probably get the current props reconditioned so that they perform better, but our preference is just to go with something that others have found to be tried and true. Thoughts?
I notice that folks tend to sign off with details, so here are ours:
Welby
PDQ34 "Traveler" (for now)
75hp, 3 blade
Kent Narrows MD
So, you know, GULP!
We're new to powerboats that are as large as our new baby, but we're really looking forward to exploring with her! There's a pretty lengthy list of things left to do, and we're doing a mix of yard work/DIY to be sea ready by spring. The boat is the realization of nearly 20 years of planning and saving and we hope that we'll wind up living aboard for several years after we both retire. For now, we need to learn the boat, the maintenance, and the lifestyle. I've been ghosting the forums for a long while now - PDQ has been one of our "we'll probably end up on that kind of boat" boats for so long neither of us are still sure we're not dreaming! Happy to be here, hope to make some friends and hope we don't annoy you with too many questions!
First question: One of the immediate needs will be different props - the previous owner replaced the originals, but not with the same thing they were manufactured with. The result was a heavy engine load, slower speeds, and an inability to get the boat to hit anything close to WOT during the sea trail. I've read the 4 blade prop thread(s) and wonder if any of you out there 1.) Have 4 bladers and 2.) Found them worth the investment. We could probably get the current props reconditioned so that they perform better, but our preference is just to go with something that others have found to be tried and true. Thoughts?
I notice that folks tend to sign off with details, so here are ours:
Welby
PDQ34 "Traveler" (for now)
75hp, 3 blade
Kent Narrows MD