pdq 36 catamaran specs

The Pdq 36 is a 36.42ft fractional sloop designed by Ted Clements and built in fiberglass by PDQ Yachts (CAN) between 1991 and 2003.

100 units have been built..

The Pdq 36 is an ultralight sailboat which is a good performer.

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Model	Pdq 36
Length	36.42 ft
Beam	18.25 ft
Draft	2.82 ft
Country	Canada (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0	??

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Sail area / displ.	19.66
Ballast / displ.	0 %
Displ. / length	88.27
Comfort ratio	7.40
Capsize	3.65

Hull type	Catamaran twin centerboard
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	34.33 ft
Maximum draft	2.82 ft
Displacement	8000 lbs
Ballast	0 lbs
Hull speed	7.85 knots

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Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	490 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
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E	0 ft	??

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	PDQ Yachts (CAN)
Designer	Ted Clements
First built	1991
Last built	2003
Number built	100

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First impressions Few sailors are ambivalent about cruising cats-you either like them or you don't-and a new generation of sailors openly wonder why anyone would buy a monohull. Despite a two-tiered cabintrunk, the PDQ is handsome in profile, partially due to clever styling with a cove stripe and portlights on the cabintrunk deflecting your eye from the high freeboard that is a feature of most cruising cats. Performance and safety ratios used for monohulls also apply to cats. With a displacement of 8,000 pounds, the PDQ 36 has a displacement-to-length ratio of around 90, which varies slightly with the model but clearly accounts for its lively performance. (Racing cats usually fall between 50 and 80, while heavier cruisers fall between 100 and 120.) Naturally beam-to-length ratio is a common measurement used to compare cats. According to multihull designer Chris White, a simple rule of thumb is that the overall beam should be half the waterline length for the right mix of stability and performance. The PDQ 36 is right on the mark with a beam of 18 feet, 3 inches and an LWL of 34 feet, 4 inches for a ratio of just over .5. "The PDQ 36 is one of my favorite models," said John Sykes of 2Hulls, a Ft. Lauderdale brokerage specializing in multihulls. "It sails better than most comparably sized cats and holds up well." Most PDQ 36s on the used market are masthead sloops, with a sail area of 490 square feet. (A sporty fractional version was offered but few if any sold.) The U-shaped hulls have stub keels that improve upwind performance, although the overall draft is still just 2 feet, 10 inches. The bridgedeck clearance is adequate. On the foredeck, the PDQ 36 has two tramps and a partial bridgedeck. The interior arrangement has two doubles forward, a single head and a saloon. "The PDQ 36 is an owner's boat," Sykes said. "It wasn't designed for the charter trade, as a result they don't linger on the market."

Construction The PDQ 36 construction scantlings reflect the serious cruising intent of the design and a commitment to quality by the builder. The hulls are solid fiberglass below the waterline and cored with Klegacell or Corecell foam above. Vacuum bagging is used to ensure uniform resin flow. Cruising cats need to be as light as is practical, but they have to be strong enough to withstand the stress caused by two hulls. In many ways, multihulls are more of an engineering challenge than building a ballasted monohull. The decks are also foam cored, except in areas where high-load fittings are attached. Those areas are solid fiberglass. The glass is triaxial knitted fabric, and epoxy or vinylester resin is used exclusively throughout the laminating process. The hull and deck are joined on an outward flange with 3M 5200 adhesive and stainless fasteners. The keels, which are NACA foils, are secondary bondings and won't breach the watertight integrity of the hulls should they sustain damage from a collision or grounding. They are also designed and built to support the weight of the boat when it is hauled or careened. Although some sailors swear by centerboards or daggerboards for better upwind performance, the fixed keels on the PDQ make more sense in a cruising boat. Centerboards are engineering nightmares, and besides, a stub keel will generate lift to weather if it's the right shape. The small rudders, which are also foil shaped, are mounted on small skegs on the long-range cruiser models.

What to look for The PDQ 36 has been consistently upgraded and improved, consequently, there are model changes to be aware of. In 1990-91 the original PDQ 34 was stretched to 36 feet, which improved the overall look of the boat significantly. In 1994 the MK II Classic and Mark II LRC came on the market. The primary difference was that the Long Range Cruiser came with inboard 18- or 27-horsepower diesel saildrive engines instead of outboards. Other changes in the Mark II LRC included increased tankage, beefier standing rigging and safety bars at the mast. The Mark III, introduced in 1998, continued with the Classic and LRC distinctions. The most noteworthy feature of the Mark III was the popular optional hard-top bimini. Later on, the mainsheet traveler was moved to the top of the hard-top. Whatever model you choose, be sure the surveyor checks the deck for signs of leakage and subsequent delamination. If the boat you are looking at is 10 years old, carefully inspect the standing rigging. Beyond that, I haven't identified many specific problems to watch for with used PDQ 36s for two reasons: The boats are very well made, and they are, for the most part, quite young, especially by Used Boat Notebook standards.

On deck Although the cockpit is certainly spacious, it is deep and has a feeling of security not always found on cruising cats. The wheel is mounted on the bulkhead to starboard. Older boats employed a push-pull steering system, similar to those on outboard powerboats. Newer boats have the better pull-pull system. There is good visibility from the raised helmsman seat, although it is hard to see forward from any other spot in the cockpit. Chances are good that the boat will have a large bimini, which makes it very difficult to see the mainsail but is an absolute necessity for sailing in the tropics. The companionway door is smoked acrylic and difficult to secure in a blow. The mainsheet traveler spans the cockpit on an aft bridgedeck, and the primary sheet winches are within reach on the aft section of the cabintrunk. Halyards are usually routed aft to the forward end of the cockpit. Most PDQ 36s will be equipped with Spinlock rope clutches, Harken roller furling on the forestay and Lewmar winches. The deck-stepped spar is by Isomat. The side decks are quite narrow, which means that you will likely step on top of the trunk when going forward. Just keep an eye out for the boom. The forward bridgedeck is small. Small storage lockers are located forward in each hull. The trampoline sections are well supported and are a great place to hang out under sail. The nonskid surface is excellent, typical of the fine glass work throughout the boat. Handrails are stainless steel. There are also plenty of Lewmar deck hatches for terrific ventilation. Down below "The interior plan is one of the PDQ 36's most appealing features," Sykes said, "primarily because of what it doesn't have." While you will certainly find PDQs available for charter, the boat was conceived as a cruiser and not as a tax deduction. It doesn't have four double cabins with en suite heads. It does have a practical arrangement that is well suited for extended cruising. The saloon features a large table with comfortable wraparound settees and unobstructed visibility. I have made four offshore round trips between Florida and New England in a similar cruising cat, and one of the things I liked best was being able to duck inside while on watch without losing visibility. Three steps carry you down into each hull. The starboard side features a full-sized chart table amidships and a large molded head compartment with a separate shower aft. The port hull houses the galley, which usually includes a two-burner stove and oven, double sinks and a generous amount of counter space. Monohull sailors are always struck by the lack of fiddles. Aft to port is an optional cabin that was designed to the individual owner's needs. You may find a double with over and under bunks, a workroom, an office or even a miniature dive shop complete with compressor and tanks. Most PDQ 36 Classics simply have another sleeping cabin while most LRC models are more creative. The two double sleeping cabins are forward, side by side on the bridgedeck. I prefer fore-and-aft bunks on any boat. These spacious cabins include queen berths with overhead deck hatches and large hanging lockers. The interior finish is practical and workmanlike. PDQ is more concerned with making sure there is access to almost any part of the hull than with elegant teak joinerwork, an admirable trait. Engine The primary difference between the Classic and LRC models is that the latter features inboard diesels while the former has outboards. Although Sykes said that some customers prefer the simplicity of outboards, most would opt for inboards if available. The outboard arrangement is clever. The engines, usually 9.9-horsepower four-stroke Yamaha or Honda models are mounted in lockers below the cockpit seats. They provide plenty of push and can be tilted up when not in use, eliminating all drag. Another advantage is that they can be removed and hauled into the shop for servicing, and while they are heavy to heft, saving the expense of having a mechanic come to the boat might make it worth the effort. The diesels are usually either 18-horsepower two-cylinder Yanmars or 27-horsepower Volvos. Saildrives do create drag and eventually become maintenance issues with the lower units submerged continuously; however, the advantages of a diesel are worth it. Although outboards are much better than they used to be, they are not as reliable or rugged as a small diesel. Also, with a diesel you can throw on an efficient alternator. The Volvo 27 comes standard with a 55-amp alternator, allowing you to be able to carry and charge larger batteries and use a host of 12-volt gadgets and gizmos, from water pumps to autopilots. The port-side engine is accessed through the aft cabin, and you reach the starboard engine through a hatch in the cockpit.

Under way Cruising cats are a permanent part of the sailing landscape, and no longer have to defend their existence with outlandish claims of performance. They sail great off the wind, adequately upwind, and best of all, they don't heel. They will not keep up with cruising monohulls when hard on the wind, but will be 25 to 50 percent faster off the wind. Within that framework there are a lot of variations, and by all accounts the PDQ 36 performs very well. "The sea trial always clinches the deal," Sykes said. "The PDQ 36 simply outperforms most of its competitors." Chester White, who owns an 11-year-old 36, noted that he likes the blend of solid performance, flat sailing and shallow draft. A well-equipped PDQ 36 makes the annual offshore passage from New England to Antigua every November and ties up near the Hylas 49 that I deliver along the same route each year. That can be a tough sail, and a boat has to be prepared for serious weather. Most PDQ 36s will come with a full-batten main, a roller-furling genoa and a cruising chute. Boats set up for bluewater cruising will likely have a storm jib as well. The mast is certainly not towering, but one of the advantages of cruising cats is that good performance is available without the need for a lot of sail area. The loads are rarely excessive, even in a blow. And while double digits are certainly common when reaching in a stiff breeze, the PDQ 36 is really more of an all-around 7- to 8-knot boat, which, incidentally, is great going for a 36-foot cruising boat.

Conclusion The PDQ 36 is an intriguing cruising option. It offers good performance, spacious deck and interior layouts, shoal draft and flat sailing. It is solidly constructed and holds its value on the used market. In fact, it can be difficult to find used boats. Designed as a family cruiser instead of a charter boat, the PDQ 36 has proven itself as an offshore sailer. It may be expensive, but when measured against a comparable monohull, which needs to be 10 feet longer to have comparable accommodations, the value becomes obvious.

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Pdq 36 is a 36 ′ 5 ″ / 11.1 m catamaran sailboat designed by Alan Slater and built by PDQ Yachts between 1991 and 2003.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

A racier model with a taller, fractional rig was also available. The MK II Classic (shown above) and Mark II LRC (Long Range Cruiser), were introduced in 1994. The LRC came with inboard 18- or 27-horsepower diesel saildrive engines instead of outboards. Other changes in the Mark II LRC included increased tankage, beefier standing rigging and safety bars at the mast. The Mark III, introduced in 1998, continued with the Classic and LRC distinctions. The most noteworthy feature of the Mark III was the popular optional hard-top bimini. Later on, the mainsheet traveler was moved to the top of the hard-top. (Thanks to George Stafford for providing updated information. Additional information was found in an article by John Kretschmer in ‘Sailing Magazine’ - August 2002)

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Designed by Alan Slater, the PDQ 36 Capella is a well-built nimble-sailing cruising cat designed for families and not for charter companies. Overall, 100 PDQ were built , making it one of the most successful cruising catamarans manufactured in North America. The PDQ 36 Capella is handsome in profile, partially due to clever styling with a cove stripe and portlights on the cabin trunk deflecting your eye from the high freeboard that is a feature of most cruising cats. The hulls are solid fiberglass below the waterline and cored with Klegacell foam above. The decks are also foam-cored, except in areas where high-load fittings are attached. Those areas are solid fiberglass. Her fixed keels make a great deal of sense and the rudders are foil shaped.

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PDQ 36 Mark II Brochure

Specifications
Make:	PDQ
Model:	36 Capella
Length:	36
Builder:	PDQ Yachts Inc (Whitby, Ontario, Canada)
Designer:	Alan Slater
Construction:	The hulls are solid fiberglass below the waterline and cored with Klegacell foam above. The decks are also foam-cored, except in areas where high-load fittings are attached. Those areas are solid fiberglass.
Build Start:	1988
Build End:	2005
Number Built:	100 hulls (Mark I, II, and III version with Classic, LRC, Sport Cruiser specs)
Loa:	36' 5 in (11.10m)
Lwl:	34’ 4 in (10.5m)
Beam:	18’ 3 in (5.5m)
Headroom:	Salon 6’2" (1.93 m.) / Hulls 6' 5" (2.0 m)
Draft:	2’ 10 in (.85 m)
Displacement:	10000 lbs. (4545kgs.)
Mast Height:	47’0" (14.3 m)
Speed:	7 Knots
Mfg Engines:	2 stroke Yamaha outboards, twin 4 stroke Yamahas, or twin 18 HP diesel saildrives
Mfg Accommodations:	The interior plan is one of PDQ most appealing features. She has a practical arrangement that is well suited for extended cruising. Her saloon features a large Cherry folding table with comfortable wraparound settees and unobstructed visibility. Three steps carry you down into each hull. The starboard side features a full-sized chart table amidships and a large molded head compartment with a separate shower aft. The port hull houses the galley, which includes a two-burner stove and oven, double sinks and a generous amount of counter space. Aft to port is a cabin that is designed as a galley pantry and storage room. Her two double sleeping cabins are forward, side-by-side on the bridge-deck. These spacious cabins include queen berths with overhead deck hatches and large hanging lockers. Her head is extremely spacious and has a glass-doored, separate shower. Her overall interior finish truly is practical and very beautiful.

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PDQ 32 vs PDQ 36

June 29, 2015

I suspect it is fairly common thinking that a larger boat is better than a smaller one. This is probably justified in many cases as it seems as if manufactures often begin by building smaller yachts and then as time goes on, increase their designs in size. That was not exactly the case with PDQ Yachts though. The original PDQ cat, a 34′ model, was introduced in 1987. This was eventually lengthened to 36′ and was very popular. In 1994, PDQ introduced a second design, a 32′ long model. While shorter in length, the newer yacht had both a higher bridge deck clearance ( the distance from the surface of the water to the underside of the boat ), and higher freeboard ( the distance from the water’s surface to deck level ). In fact, if you look at the image below which shows ZTC on the left rafted up to a PDQ 36 on the right, it almost appears as if our PDQ 32 is the larger boat!

Which boat looks larger?

Rebecca and I had a real treat the last few days. We had the opportunity to spend some time with David Slater , the son of Alan Slater , PDQ’s chief engineer and designer. David shared his thoughts on the catamaran’s designs. He explained that when PDQ Yachts first introduced the 34/36, they had no idea that the catamaran owners would load so much “ stuff ” onto their boats. When they designed the newer model, keeping in mind what they had learned from their initial offering, they began with the bridge deck clearance that they wanted and then went from there. In his words, completely unsolicited, the 32 is really a better boat for cruising the tropics! Obviously, we are biased but, having been on board both models, we tend to agree. And we’re not the only ones. ZTC’s previous owner told us that when they were shopping for a cat, they looked at both the 32 and the 36 and chose the slightly shorter boat as they felt that is was a better design. Food for thought if you’re looking to purchase an awesome small catamaran!

Sailing yesterday with David Slater and friends from LTD Sailing .

You only regret the chances that you didn’t take.

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WTF were they thinking?

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Hi Mike, We’re not quite ready for moving to grenada but if you can deliver to florida or bahamas we might make a deal. Brian

Hi Brian. A delivery skipper can do that trip in 10 days. I happen to know two professionals who do trips like that for a living. Contact me by email if you’d like to make an offer.

There are 3 things about the 32 that I find delightful in warm weather:

* With the slider open the salon and cockpit become one. * The all-around view from the salon is delightful. Sailing is an outdoor activity–you shouldn’t live in a cave. * Since the tramp is high enough above the water to be dry in fair weather, it is often the best seat in the house; it has put a lot of guests to sleep while underway!

Excellent points! I love all of those things.

I don’t think you could go wrong with either the PDQ 36 or PDQ 32 s they are quality built catamarans. We owned a 36’er and have been on a few 32’ers and they both have their pros and cons. We decided on the PDQ 36 as the extra length and beam meant for a more seakindly motion. We also liked the ventilation that the 36’er has over the bunks which is unmatched by any catamaran that we have owned. Given that, we have always been jealous of the bridgedeck clearance of the PDQ32 and the fact it would take less $’s and time to maintain. Did you ask David why he chose the PDQ 36 as his personal vessel? He seems to have it really tricked out with daggerboard’s etc. I hope he’s enjoying his new Outremer 45!

I agree AJ. I’m sure we’d be pretty happy on a 36 too!

While I haven’t seen it, it sounds as if David’s 36 is pretty unlike most of the other. As you mentioned, it has daggerboards. He also said that it has no stanchions and lifelines. Sounds as if it’s pretty tricked out for racing, or at least sailing fast.

I think he likes the Outremer too. That is what we were sailing on this past Sunday.

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PDQ 36 (Belamies)

Specifications:

Beam: 18' 3" Draft: 2' 10" Water: 85 gallons Fuel: 55 gallons Holding: 35 gallons

Power: Twin Diesel Inboards

PDQ Capella 36 Classic Catamaran. With its high performance sails and unparalleled luxury she is a pleasure to sail.

This boat was built for entertaining and the galley speaks for itself.

There is a large countertop, plenty of storage, a propane stove and oven, toaster, coffee percolator and microwave oven. There is a large wall enclosed fridge with a small freezer compartment that can make ice. Battery chargers and shore power will ensure that this cat will always purr no matter where you are.

This cool cat has a knotmeter, depth sounder, wind direction & speed instruments. There are also VHF radios, GPS Chartplotters, Sirius Satellite radio, CD player/radio. Sleeping berths will comfortably accommodate two people in each of the queen size forward cabins, one adult or two children in the main cabin salon and two small adults in the aft smaller cabin (54" x 72").

This luxury catamaran has many more amazing features and will make your boating holiday in the North Channel a wonderful experience of sailing comfort & fun!

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PDQ Yachts 36 Capella Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Introduction II
General Description
Your Warranty
Weights and Measures
Locations of Safety Equipment
Your Responsibilities
Statutory Requirements
Navigation Lights
Safety Equipment

Propulsion and Steering 3

Auxiliary Engines
Fuel Systems
Rigging and Sails

Ship's Systems 4

AC Electrical System
DC Electrical System
Bilge Pumps
Propane System
Galley Stove
Fresh Water System
Water Heater
Refrigeration
Holding Tank

Optional & Special

Appendix equipment.

Sail Options
Galley Options
Electronics
Inverter/Charger
Air Conditioning

Operation 6

Preparing for Departure Checklist
Returning to Harbour Checklist
Cruising - Sail

Maintenance & Repair

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance
Suggested Schedules
Service Systems
Hull & Deck
Recommended Spare Parts
Recommended Tools
Drawings & Data Sheets

Quick Links

1 Auxiliary Engines
2 Rigging and Sails
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Summary of contents for pdq yachts 36 capella.

Page 1 PDQ 36 Capella PDQ 36 Capella Ow n e r ’ s M a n u a l...

Page 2: Table Of Contents

Page 3: introduction ii, page 4: general 1, page 5: weights and measures, page 6: safety 2, page 7: your responsibilities, page 8: statutory requirements, page 9: navigation lights, page 10: safety equipment.

Page 11 These should be stowed in a watertight compartment prominently marked Distress Signals. They must be replaced frequently in accordance with CCG regulations. • Sound signaling devices: power whistle or power horn and bell. For more information contact the Canadian Coast Guard. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 12: Propulsion And Steering 3

Page 13: auxiliary engines, page 14: fuel systems, page 15: rigging and sails, page 16: ship's systems 4.

Page 17 Generally, a fully charged battery will indicate approximately 12.8 volts with no load connected. While charging, the voltage will be in the range 13.8 to 14.2 volts. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 18: Bilge Pumps

Page 19: fresh water system, page 20: refrigeration, page 21: head, page 22: equipment.

Page 23 Section 4-4 and 4-5. Microwave The microwave oven can be used when the AC power is available from shore, from a generator, or from the service batteries through an inverter, according to availability. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 24: Electronics

Page 25: generator.

Page 26 250 to 300 hours. Valve clearance should be checked at the same interval. Caution: Raw water is exposed to sand etc. in the water. impeller and seals may therefore experience high wear, and routine replacement every second change recommended. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 27: Air Conditioning

Page 28: operation 6, page 29: returning to harbour checklist, page 30: cruising - sail.

Page 31 This is of little consequence while at the dock or while making a Sunday afternoon trip around the harbour with a group on board. For longer passages, you should exercise good PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 32 When do you reef? An old rule of thumb that’s still worth remembering says, “reef when it first occurs to you.” Do it before people start getting worried, and do it before it becomes a struggle. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 33 18-knot breeze. If you are caught in a squall while traveling downwind, use the main to blanket the foresails and get them down before rounding onto a reach. Speed is also discussed in the heavy-weather section below. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 34 All this talk of heavy weather and survival sounds alarming. Remember that all accounts show that yachts of any type are almost always tougher than the crew. The crew, often with fatal results has abandoned many, and the yachts have been found PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 35 Together, two engines will push a lightly laden PDQ Capella at 7 to 8 knots in calm conditions. Forty knots of wind on the bow will slow progress to 3to 4 knots over the ground. Fuel consumption should average 0.57 gallons per engine hour. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 36: Anchoring

Page 37: on shore, page 38: maintenance & repair.

Page 39 • Check all watertight compartments for signs of water entry. Move loss gear as required to get a clear view. • Check operation of all seacocks – open and shut them several times to ensure smooth operation. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 40 (Section 7-6) • Clean seacocks. After cleaning all seacocks, open and close them ten times to prove smooth operation. • Check the condition of corrosion-protection zinc anodes on underwater parts, of the auxiliaries. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 41 They may give you a long tail in everyday conditions, but we recommend that you keep these lengths when replacement is required. Replace any line that shows obviously broken strands. The running rigging specifications are included in the Appendix PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 42 In salt water, hose them down with fresh water weekly. Approximately quarterly, clean and lightly grease the sheave and cam bearings with a Teflon-based marine gel lubricant. Make sure the gel is fully worked into the working parts. Remove any excess. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 43: Engines

Page 44: service systems.

Page 45 Teflon lubricant or vegetable oil. Connections in the propane lines should be checked when changing tanks, and at least quarterly, to ensure they do not leak. You can do this easily by turning off all the PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 46 Apply a little soapy water to each connection. If the connection is leaking, bubbles will form. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 47: Hull & Deck

Page 48 All the stripes are a 3M vinyl product that can be serviced at any of the 3M franchises called Trim- line. These are an automotive supply company, but they are willing to help with any problem. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 49: Interior

Page 50: recommended spare parts, page 51: recommended tools, page 52: troubleshooting.

Page 53 Make sure that the electrical pumps are Can’t get water out of the boat switched on at the main panel and at the helm station. Use the portable manual pump PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 54 Check on/off switch or indicator lights (if any) at shore supply. If shore supply is a ground Fault Interrupter (GFI), press the Test button. If the Reset button does not pop out, press the reset button and try the PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 55 (see No electricity – no DC power in this section.) Refer to Section 4-7, to make sure that all Water won’t heat up of the elements in the water heating system are functioning correctly. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 56 Breaker or the sump pump must be switched on (see Section 4-8). The shower sump’s filter must be cleaned. Check the connections at the base of VHF is on but does not transmit the mast. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 57 Major Equipment, Data and Contacts A-1 Data Manufacturer Equipment Model No. Serial No. Contact Included PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 58 Maintenance & Repair Record A-2 Engine Hours Date Port Starboard Work Done PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

Page 59: Drawings & Data Sheets

Page 63 PDQ Yachts Assymetric Spinnaker Deployment Suggestions tack to sheets tie to clew bridle or bow sprit tack line snatch block straps to cleat rope bridle ties to cleats The diagram above is for guidance in setting the asymmetric spinnaker of your catamaran.
Page 65 Schedules..........7-2 Federal requirements for Striping ...........7-7 Recreational Boats........2-3 Topsides & deck........7-7 Water............4-8 Filters Fuel............3-2 Engines Water............4-8 Controls ..........3-1 Safety interlock ........3-1 Fire Extinguishers.........2-5 Synchronizing........6-4 Fresh water system........4-8 Navigation..........2-2, 2-3 Fuel Navigation Instruments………………….5-4 Filters ............3-2 PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
Page 66 Index (Continued) Parts, Spare ..........7-10 PFDs ............2-5 Propane Checking Connections......4-6 Storage on shore........Appendix System.............4-6 Stovetop............4-7 Propulsion ............3-1 Steering............3-3 Starting Batteries...........3-1 Pump Bilge ............4-5 Steering, Emergency ........3-3 Fresh water..........4-8 Shower............4-8 Synchronizing engines .........6-4 Refrigeration………………………..4-8, 5-3 Tank Fuel............3-2 Responsibilities ..........2-2 Holding ..........4-10 Water............4-6 Return checklist..........6-2 Tank capacities ..........1-3...

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1989 36' pdq capella 36 catamaran | 34 ft., description.

Designed by Alan Slater, the PDQ 36 Capella is a well-built nimble-sailing cruising cat designed for families and not for charter companies. Safe, stable, and dependable, she's the ideal size for single-handing, perfect for family cruising or couples on a holiday. Owner is very motivated to sell so don't miss out on this opportunity and come check her out!

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Financial and titling transactions are conducted in the US or Canada by licensed agents. An offshore purchase means great savings and the process is more hassle-free than you may think! Call for details.

Full Specifications

Speed & distance.

Cruising Speed	5kn
Max Speed	7kn
Range	300nm

Length Overall	36ft
Length on Deck	36ft
Max Draft	2.83ft
Beam	18ft
Cabin Headroom	6.33ft
Length at Waterline	34ft

Fresh Water Tank	1 X 60 Gal (Plastic)
Fuel Tank	1 X 55 Gal (Stainless Steel)
Holding Tank	1 X 30 Gal (Stainless Steel)

Accommodations

Heads

Engine Make	Yamaha
Total Power	9.9hp
Engine Hours	120
Engine Type	Outboard
Drive Type	Direct Drive
Fuel Type	Gas
Propeller Type	3 Blade

Port and st’bd hulls have large state rooms with queen size beds and more than ample drawers and hanging lockers. Full galley located in the port hull with heaps of room and storage. Aft of the galley is a single berth converted to a “garage” which contains tools, tons of spares, paints and the water maker. Aft of the st’bd stateroom is a Large chart table with a folding seat. Across from that are enclosed shelves to carry weeks of provisions and various gear. Aft of the chart area is the head with a shower, etc.

REFRIGERATION: Adler/barbour
FREEZER: Same
WATER SYSTEM: Pressurized fresh
STOVE: 3-burner
COOKING FUEL: Propane
SINK: Double stainless steel
OTHER: Mood lighting

Navigation and electronics

SSB TUNER: Icom
PACTOR: Yes
VHF: Icom with remote cockpit microphone
VHF #2: Hand held
GPS: In chart plotter
GPS #2: Germane portable
RUDDER ANGLE: Yes
AIS RECEIVER: Yes
AIS TRANSPONDER: Yes
STEREO: Kenwood
DEPTH SOUNDER: Raymarine
WIND SPEED / DIRECTION: Raymarine
AUTOPILOT: Raymarine
PLOTTER: Raymarine
COMPASS: Yes
RADAR DETECTOR: On the VHF
HOUSE BANK 1: 4 new sealed house batteries with 105 x 4 amp-hours
BATTERY MONITOR: Yes
BATTERY SWITCH: Yes
INVERTOR: Yes
ALTERNATOR: In outboards
AC VOLTAGES: Yes at 60 HZ Hertz
DC VOLTAGES: Yes
SOLAR PANELS: 350 watts
SMART REG: Yes
BILGE PUMP: 4 electric, 1 manual
RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes
FIRE EXTINGUISHING: 3
FUEL FILTERS: 2 racor
FUEL SHUT OFF: Yes
HEAD TYPE: Jabsco manual
HOLDING TANK: 30 gal
WATERMAKER: Spectra, 8 gals/hr
PROPELLER: Outboards

Deck and hull

ANCHOR: Rocna 33 lbs with 80 ft feet chain and 220 ft feet rope
ANCHOR 2: Fortress- new with 40 ft feet chain and 200 ft
WINDLASS: Lofrans elecric/manual
DINGHY: Achilles w/Nissan 8 HP outboard
BOW ROLLERS: 2
NAV LIGHTS: Yes
SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes
DECK LIGHTS: Yes
LIFELINES: Yes
RAILS: Full felines
DINGHY DAVITS: Yes
DECK MATERIAL : Fiberglass
SWIM STEP: Yes
BOW PULPIT: Both sides
OTHER : Bimini top and dodger
This cat is fast, fun and will keep sailing in very light winds, with the screecher, while others are motoring. The rig is extra tall for extra sail area.
MAIN: Full batten, approx. 8 years, good condition
JIB: 120% roller furling, 5 years, excellent
SPINNAKER: Screecher, 4 years, excellent
#1 GENOA: 120% roller furling, 5 years, excellent
TYPES OF SAILS: Main, Genoa and screecher
TRAVELER: Yes
ROLLER FURL: Yes
BOOM VANG: Yes
MAST: Aluminum
STANDING RIGGGING: Stainess steel
LINES LED AFT: Reefing and halyards
OTHER: Bowsprit for screecher
Large cockpit with spray dodger and full bimini cover with zip on rear and side covers.
DODGER: Yes
WHEEL/TILLER COVER: Yes
COCKPIT: Yes
BIMINI: Yes
HATCHES: Yes
COCKPIT CUSHIONS: Yes
BUG SCREENS: On hatches
OUTBOARD COVER: Yes
LIFEJACKETS: 6
LIFE RINGS: 1
USCG SAFETY PACKAGE: Yes
STROBE: Yes
MOB POLE: Yes
HARNESSES: 2
FLOAT RING: Yes
FLARES: Yes

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Malolo's shoal draft and easy to handle sail plan make it a go anywhere, FUN, boat.

If your plans are to coastal cruise, club race or an extended trip into the Caribbean on a budget, this is your boat.

She has the sought after three cabin, one head, layout. The re-modeled galley with stainless counters and shelving provides large prep areas and safety for the cook.

Published Specification for the PDQ 36 Catamaran

A PDQ 36 catamaran at anchor, with the dinghy supported in davits

Underwater Profile: Twin centreboards and spade rudders

Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass) with Corecell foam core

Length Overall: 36'5" (11.1m)

Waterline Length: 34'4" (10.5m)

Beam: 18'3" (5.6m)

Draft: 2'10" (0.9m)

Rig Type: Fractional sloop

Displacement: 8,000lb (3,629kg)

Designer: Ted Clements & Alan Slater

Builder: PDQ Yachts (Canada)

Year First Built: 1991

Year Last Built: 2003

Number Built: 100

Much attention has been paid to functional storage that doubles as seating. The Davit system includes a hammock back bench. The storage room has storage shelves the fold out into additional sleeping quarters. The main salon has triple configuration with storage/bed, storage and or open seating.

The battery banks were recently doubled with over 400-amp hours of AGM batteries, 690watts of Solar was added with a floating panel that can be articulated for morning or evening solar exposure.

The fuel capacity 65 gallons.

Cockpit function and comfort was also greatly enhanced with the addition of a custom extra-long dock box/bench with cushions and hammock back for comfort and safety.

Includes twin Yamaha high thrust motors and a full motor spare on board.

She also features heavy duty hinged 3’ Hull Extensions that can be folded up if needed.

Head sails are on new Colligo continuous furler. Genoa, Jib and a fully battened main, and a 325ft 2 Spinnaker.

Brand new synthetic rigging in 2014. Synthetic life lines.

New Raymarine Autopilot, Chart Plotter and Wireless Quantum Radar.

Hull & Deck:

The fold-away hull extensions on a PDQ 36 catamaran

White Gelcoat Deck;
3' Hull Extensions on hinge which can be lifted or removed;
Electric Windlass;
Fortress Bow anchor: Fortress 37 with 180ft rode & chain;
New composite and stainless Radar arch with catchment & Dingy Davits;
Aft Boarding platform with shower connections;
Bimini Canvas;
Bottom Pain Recently Applied;
Custom SUP/Surfboard Rack;
New Dyneema Standing Rigging;
New Rear Transom Dockbox Storage Bench with Hammock Back;
New Trampoline.

Mechanical:

Engine: Two twin-cylinder Yamaha 9.9 4-Stroke High-Thrust Outboards and one spare;

Fuel Capacity: 65 Gallons Gas;

Cruising Speed: 7 Knots;

Max Speed: 9 Knots.

Electrical Power:

New 690w of Solar with New Outback Solar Charge Controller;
Shore Power 30 amps;
New Xantrex Battery Charger;
New Inverter with timer in Galley;
New AGM Battery Bank.

Electronics:

Raymarine: Multitouch 7" Chart Plotter - SL70C, Autopilot, Wind Speed Indicator, Tridata;

VHF Standard Horizon with Remote;

Sails & Rigging:

Sloop rig, r ecently inspected;
40’ 10" Mast Height;
New Continuous Furler;
New Sheets;
New Custom Engineered Bow Sprit;
All lines are led back to the Helm.

Stainless Steel Counter Top;
Custom Cabinets;
Two 40 Gallon Fresh water tanks;
2-Burner Stove with Oven;
Double sided sink;
Large Fridge with new Engel Compressor;
Water Heater.

Living Quarters:

2 Bunks with Queen Size Bunks and Closets;
One smaller double berth/storage;
New Interior Fabric for Cushions;
U-shaped salon that converts to additional sleeping bunk;
Navigation Station on Starboard side;

Aft Head with Standing Shower;
Head constructed out of single piece factory mold for easy cleaning;
20 Gallon Holding Tank Capacity.

The head compartment in a PDQ 36 catamaran

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Fast and full of unique features, the pdq 32 continues to impress..

PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, launched the Alan Slater-designed PDQ 32 catamaran in 1994 and built 53 of the boats in the following eight years. Practical Sailor first reviewed the PDQ 32 catamaran in April 1997, which happened to be when the test boat for this review update rolled off the production line. Heres a look at what testers have learned from coastal cruising this boat for 18 years and from other owners who live aboard.

The PDQ 32 has proven to be a high-quality boat-bashing through rough seas without a groan-with bulletproof basics. It remains pretty darn quick (PDQ), outpacing much larger boats, and most PDQ 32s today sell for what they cost 15 to 20 years ago ($85,000 to $110,000).

Photo by James Forsyth

The PDQ 32 was kept lightweight- 7,200-pound displacement-through efficient design and the smart use of triaxial cloth, acrylic modified epoxy resin (AME 5000), Klegecell core, and even carbon fiber (in the main beam). As a general rule, fast cats have displacement-to-length (D/L) ratios between 50 and 70, and slow cruisers about 100 to 120. With a D/L ratio of 108, the PDQ 32 could be on the slow side, but the D/L doesn’t tell the entire story.

Its sail area-to-displacement (SA/D) ratio of 19 indicates ample power to drive the hulls; the SA/D increases to 23 with the addition of a genoa. The beam-to-length ratio is 0.52, meaning length overall is nearly twice the beam. While some catamarans, such as the Lagoon 37 (0.60 beam to length ratio) come in much higher, this is a compromise. Ratios greater than 0.5 can lead to bow-burying and increased dockage rates.

Ample bridgedeck clearance and a good ratio of clearance to beam (the wider the boat, the more clearance she will require to avoid slapping) are vital; with 23 inches of minimum clearance over an 8-foot span, the PDQ 32 is nearly immune to bridgedeck slamming, the curse of catamarans that have accepted low clearance in exchange for increased salon headroom and convenience dockside.

Rigs on cruising catamarans usually look rather stubby, and the standard masthead rig on the PDQ 32 is no exception. With an I dimension (the distance along the front of mast from the highest genoa halyard to the main deck) of 40 feet, 10 inches and a sail area of 443 square feet, the PDQ 32 rig is a bit smaller than rigs on monohulls of similar length and has less sail area. For example: The Beneteau First 325 has an I of 41 feet, 7 inches and a 489-square-foot sail area; the Catalina 320 has an I of 43 feet, 7 inches and a 521-square-foot sail area. Also, the Gemini 105M cat carries 515 square feet of sail. However, the PDQ is by far the lightest of these boats, managing to still do well in light air and really scooting when the breeze hits 15 knots.

A tall rig was a PDQ 32 option, most common on the heavier long-range cruising (LRC) version. However, it has not proven to be faster through a range of wind strengths.

The PDQ 32 has a clever, unique cockpit design that allows three levels of seating-all under a hardtop. To help solve the headroom problem in the saloon, the companionway hatch is very wide and slides forward so that just aft of the dinette table, there is full headroom (6 feet, 11 inches) under the hardtop. When the hatch is closed (a rare occasion in most conditions, if you have vinyl windows connecting the hardtop to the deck), most crew must stoop with only 5 feet, 2 inches of headroom. However, when the slider is open, the saloon becomes a delightfully airy place.

Some owners have rigged mosquito netting from the hardtop to the main bulkhead, allowing for great ventilation, even on steamy nights. While the area is not very large, theres plenty of seating, good visibility on the top tier, easy access to the deck, and yet a feeling of protection and shelter.

This setup also means that foul-weather gear is seldom used, as the boat is easily sailed from under the hardtop, and the deck stays dry aft of the beam. In winter, sweaters and windbreakers are the rule in all but sub-freezing weather, since wind is effectively blocked from the helm on most courses.

There is no exterior brightwork-music to a liveaboards ears-and the handrails are stainless steel. The double lifelines, on 24-inch stanchions, have gates at the aft corner and sugar-scoop transoms. Cleats are 10-inch anodized aluminum.

Most of the sail-handling equipment is Harken brand: blocks, cam cleats, and travelers for the self-tending jib, mainsheet, and slider. Primary and secondary winches are located on either side of the cockpit, a mix of two-speed, self-tailing Harken 32s and Lewmar 40s. Rope clutches are Spinlock Easylocks. Some boat owners lead lines back to the cockpit, while others have twin, two-speed winches mounted on the mast.

The PDQ 32s pull-pull steering is by Whitlock. There is also a very workable emergency tiller, and jammed rudders are easily isolated thanks to access through a stern locker. Seacocks are Marelon by Forespar.

Factory ground tackle was most often a 25-pound Delta or Bruce anchor, backed with 50 feet of quarter-inch G4 chain and 150 feet of half-inch, nylon three-strand line led to a windlass and a bow chain locker. Cruising owners have generally upgraded to a 35-pound Rocna or Manson Supreme anchor and 100 feet of quarter-inch G4 chain, again backed with line.

Since these boats typically anchor in shallow water, this allows anchoring on all-chain about 90 percent of the time. A bridle constructed from half-inch line is typically used to secure the anchor rode, as the anchor rollers are mounted on the bows and the crossbeam is not designed for anchoring loads. Windlasses vary, but are most commonly vertical Lewmar Sprints with a combination rope/chain gypsy.

Tankage consists of a 30-gallon aluminum or polyethylene fuel tank aft of the cockpit, a 44-gallon polyethylene water tank under a shelf forward of the dinette, and a 30-gallon fiberglass holding tank that can be emptied offshore by means of a Y-valve and hand pump. The fiberglass holding tanks on our test boat have proven permeation-free after 18 years.

The gasoline tank is located in a sealed, bottom-vented bridgedeck compartment that can serve double-duty as safe storage for portable gas cans and propane cylinders.

The propane system is engineered to current standards, with a forward vented locker sized for two 12-pound tanks. Leak detection in both hulls is tied to a controller and a locker-mounted solenoid valve. Some of these boats have as many as four propane appliances fed from the locker-stove, refrigerator, water heater, space heater-each with a separate propane line.

PDQ thoughtfully located all through-hull fittings and head-related plumbing (except for about 10 inches of waste and intake hose) in a ventilated bulkhead compartment. If the hoses do permeate-as they did on the test boat (see PS April 2012 online)-the odor is isolated from the cabin. However, the holding tank vent is located in an unfortunate position, upwind of salon hatches, but this is easily managed with either proper holding tank treatments or a vent filter (see PS February 2012 and March 2012 online).

The contained through-hulls location proved its worth when the test boat was delivered shortly after its current owner purchased it in 2008. After sea trials, the speed transducer was removed and replaced with a plug; in the process, the O-ring was positioned improperly. Some hours into the two-day trip up the Chesapeake in December (think actual freezing water), the crew noticed a little water dripping past one of the head hoses. Investigation revealed that the forward through-hull compartment had flooded 2 feet deep. The crew pumped it out and realized it was still leaking, but rather than struggle with freezing plumbing in what had become gale conditions, they sailed the boat with the leak for two more days, because the flooding was so well contained. The boat has crash tanks fore and aft (the rudder post is in the latter), a glassed-in holding tank on starboard, and another sealed bulkhead before the cabins begin on each side.

The electrical panel, located in the starboard hull, contains numerous spare breakers; weve not heard of any owner running out. Wiring is well organized and labeled. An inverter with automated transfer switching feeds a 110-volt system sufficient for heating and air-conditioning loads; however, a generator is not standard, so you must be plugged in to shore power or invest in a generator in order to use them.

Batteries include three group 27, deep-cycle wet cells (or an equivalent bank) located in lockers surrounding the cockpit, which makes watering and replacing them easy. Most owners have added solar panels to the hardtop, and some have additional panels above the davits; 170 to 400 watts is typical.

courtesy of Brian Munroe and Lynn Bamberger

The classic PDQ 32 is powered by twin, high-thrust Yamaha 9.9-horsepower outboards mounted in cockpit wells. This central location, 12 feet forward of the transom, places the engines near the boats center of gyration, virtually eliminating cavitation in all conditions and offering the ability to push into 30-knot headwinds.

The LRC version of the 32 has twin, inboard 20-horsepower Yanmar diesels mounted under the aft-cabin bunks. (About 20 percent of PDQ owners opt for the twin diesels.) The diesels offer less noise than outboards and add just a little more speed under power (7.4 knots versus 7.2 knots for the classic), but they reduce speed under sail slightly (about 1 knot), due to increased weight and prop drag. The diesel-LRC version gains a little storage in the cockpit (the outboard wells) but forfeits the cavernous space under the bunks for a net loss in storage.

Whether this storage loss and the weight gain is a fair trade for better propulsion and more reliability depends on whether you sail or motor most of the time, so opinions vary. With twin screws, either version will spin in its own length, and backing into a slip is common practice as boarding the boats is easiest from the stern quarter. However, the twin outboards can be retracted, significantly enhancing performance. Plus, theyre less expensive and can be taken to a shop for service.

Owners of the classic PDQ 32 compensate for lost battery charging power by adding solar panels and a small generator. A rare few add wind generators, but it is pretty common to see a Honda 2000 generator on a PDQ 32. Those who have opted for the new, high-thrust 9.9-horsepower Yamaha outboard conversions can expect a charging capacity of 6 amps at 12 volts each. This, with solar supplementing, is more than sufficient for a cruising couple.

Headroom is 5 feet, 2 inches in the saloon with the slider closed), 7 feet, 2 inches in the amas, and 6 feet, 5 inches in the aft cabins.

In warm weather, the salon bunks become premium, comfortable in dimension and bathed in breeze from well-

positioned fans and overhead hatches. Aft cabins get stuffy owing to their location aft of the cockpit, but hatches provide airflow on even the steamiest night.

While theres a good deal of white fiberglass showing, the overhead liner is vinyl. The cabin sole is teak and holly. Plywood is used for under seats and bunk access boards.

The sleeping cabins are primarily carpeted and have cherry and ash trim. Each has a small hanging locker and several enclosed cabinets for stowage.

There are two private staterooms, complete with six opening ports, numerous cabinets, and cavernous storage areas under the bunk (on the LRC models, this is an easy-to-access engine bay). The mattresses take standard queen bedding. The salon table converts into either a king berth or two twins; there are several versions. We recommend adding quality mattress toppers to the bunks.

With so much interior volume-and no factory air-conditioning (or heat)-good ventilation is a must, and the PDQ does not fall short. Two Bomar hatches above the amas ventilate the forward compartments, and two over the dinette provide salon ventilation; there are four smaller hatches aft, and three in the cockpit. Smaller Bomar side windows line the flanks (13) for a total of 24 opening hatches and ports.

There also are four solar vents in the forward compartments and cabins. Additional light pours in through the smoked acrylic windows surrounding the saloon, providing a rare 270-degree forward panorama, sufficient for watch-keeping during a quick meal.

Galley appliances include a Plastimo propane stovetop, a microwave, and a refrigerator (either a Dometic propane fridge or a top-opening icebox with a cold plate). Because catamarans do not heel much, the propane fridge actually works well, even if its less efficient than an icebox.

While galley counterspace and stowage is limited (there is a large cabinet under the propane fridge, and the bilge in the adjacent cabin is easily accessed), PDQ has worked in a few clever aids such as a pullout spice rack, hinged cutting board, and many shallow cabinets. Its best to keep the gelcoated countertops covered to prevent wear.

Performance

The PDQ 32 is basically a 7- to 10-knot boat. Weve seen 14 knots in non-surfing conditions, using either a spinnaker or genoa, but we don’t recommend it. Although we have long experience with performance cats and know their habits, we only push for short periods and with full attention. We prefer to back off just a little, staying comfortably within the boats performance envelope and enjoying the day.

As a good rule, reefing begins at about 9 knots of boat speed or 20 knots of apparent wind to windward, starting with the main. The LRC model is about a knot slower. Upwind in sustained 15 knots true, expect about 6 to 7 knots with the jib and 8 knots under genoa. Beam reaching in the same winds, weve made 7 to 8 knots and 9 to 10 knots, respectively.

Most PDQ 32 owners buy 90-percent asymmetrical spinnakers for off-the-wind sailing. The tack is controlled with a 2:1 purchase tack line led to each bow cleat, allowing the tack to be moved from side to side to optimize set; it is generally centered through jibes. With a sleeve, setting and dousing the spinnaker is fail-safe, and the sleeve provides sufficient protection while the sail is stored in a bow locker, eliminating the need for a separate sail bag.

It is not hard to see double-digit speeds on the PDQ, but caution is warranted-in a breeze downwind, there is hidden power, and the tack should be kept to windward and the sheet well eased. The spinnaker is best considered a light- to moderate-wind sail, and returned to its bag in favor of the genoa when the true wind is over 15 knots. In a breeze, wing-and-wing dead downwind makes for solid velocity made good and glass-smooth sailing-what cruising in these boats should be about.

In any case, youll pass cruising monohulls up to 45 feet when reaching in a breeze, and pace 40-footers under most conditions. To windward, youll tack through a wider angle, but youll stay with considerably larger boats when the breeze is up. The PDQ 32s PHRF ratings range from 135 to 234, depending on equipment and location.

The PDQ 32 has a deeper draft than its big sister, the PDQ 36-3 feet, 2 inches compared to 2 feet, 10 inches-improving windward performance by a few degrees. Tacking though 100 degrees over ground is possible, if the boat is sailed well and kept moving. The profile view reveals that the keels are unusually far forward; perfect for drying out, but all wrong for tacking.

The keels center of lateral resistance (CLR) is too far forward, relative to the sails center of effort (COE), causing the boat to snap into irons and stay there if given a chance. Back-winding the jib to force the bow through the eye of the wind is a sloppy solution; the boat nearly stops, control is lost, and it may pop back into irons. Backing her to one side, wearing ship, is not reliable either.

The savvy PDQ owner has a different tacking procedure: Accelerate to maximum windward speed by cracking off a few degrees, throw the wheel nearly hard over, release the jib the moment it luffs, and dump the main traveler all the way to leeward when the main breaks (the traveler cleats separately on each tack-pre-set the traveler on the new tack down). Steer well beyond the normal 100-degree tack, placing the true wind on the beam, haul and grind the jib in as soon as it can fill to keep the bow off, and then steer back up to proper course and haul the traveler up as the boat accelerates. The process is simple and quick, once dialed in.

Because the CLR is in front of the COE, keep the traveler a few inches below centerline in lumpy conditions, centered when powered up on flat water. Never place the traveler over center, and always ease the mainsheet enough to preserve twist. Reef the main first; this also helps move the COE forward.

Some owners have added genoas to supplement the stock self-tacking jib. This is a real turbo-charge for the PDQ 32 all around the course, as the keels are large enough to support the additional loading and the genoa brings the COE better in line with the CLR, greatly improving balance.

Because the boat is catamaran rigged (no backstay, shrouds to the extreme beam), the genoa is generally rigged outside the shrouds and sheeted to the extreme beam. The resulting sheeting angle (24 degrees) is too wide for efficient windward work. A successful solution has been to add an inner track and a second set of sheets. The genoa is then sheeted tight against the hardtop, reducing the sheeting angle to 15 degrees and giving a good angle of attack without overpressing the low-aspect keels. The boat can’t point as high as a good monohull, but it can really stomp at 50 degrees true. When reaching, the outer tracks provide beautiful sail shape.

If youre a performance-oriented sailor considering a PDQ 32, look for a boat with a genoa and inside tracks. The difference is real.

Compared to other cats in the same class, the PDQ 32 is as fast in base form, and even faster when tweaked, something the strong but light design seems to encourage. Quality construction has proven to be a boon to owners as well. Sails and moving parts require replacement and upgrade, but the structure and basic systems have been bulletproof.

The center-cockpit setup is different, but testers like the privacy of queen cabins and the expansive forward view, something missing in most cats this size. The salon slider is a unique feature that allows incredible openness in warm weather, requires some stooping in cold weather, and is the cost of high bridgedeck clearance and superior helm visibility. All compromises. Among the few cruising cats of this size, the PDQ 32 offers excellent value.

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2 x 2011 Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust electric start main engines, Gas, both with new carbs.
Main tank fuel gauge and engine tachometers
Morse controls
Lots of spares, .impellors plugs fuel pump, carb, starter, propeller.
Tilt out of water (manual operation) when under sail

The interior plan is one of PDQ most appealing features. She has a practical arrangement that is well suited for extended cruising. Her saloon features a large Cherry folding table with comfortable wraparound settees and unobstructed visibility. Three steps carry you down into each hull. The starboard side features a full-sized chart table amidships and a large molded head compartment with a separate shower aft. The port hull houses the galley, which includes a two-burner stove and oven, double sinks and a generous amount of counter space. Aft to port is a cabin that is designed as a galley pantry and storage room. Her two double sleeping cabins are forward, side-by-side on the bridge-deck. These spacious cabins include queen berths with overhead deck hatches and large hanging lockers. Her head is extremely spacious and has a glass-doored, separate shower. Her overall interior finish truly is practical and very beautiful.

Cherry wood folding table
Table slides down to create a huge sleeping area
Inflatable mattress for salon sleeping area (never used)
Excellent all round view and visibility to galley area
Aft cabin converted to pantry/ storage area
Hanging lockers and shelves in each
Additional storage above foot end of beds
Caframo fan per cabin
Individual night reading lights
Two hatches per cabin, lots of airflow
See salon for additional sleeping area
Galley down in port hull, huge area
Dual SS sinks
Flojet 50 PSI fresh water pump (new 2019)
Whale foot pump(fresh water), new 2019, works great
Hot and cold fresh water plumbing
House fridge (Adler Barbour) and Engel fridge/freezer(new 2019), all 12V
Soda stream and blender (runs off Inverter)
Huge pantry, lots of storage and work space
Gas stove/oven, Force10 Gourmet Galley Range
Composite GAS tank with gauge and new solenoid
Pushpit mounted Kuuma SS barbeque
Separate shower stall (Water Puppy shower drain pump)
Vanity sink
Jabsco electric head, includes a macerator, sea water, just push a button
Separate macerator pump to pump out holding tank to ocean
2 x Y-valves to control blackwater flow to holding tank, direct overboard and pumpout
Cruise RO 20 gallon/hour water maker
New membrane and high pressure housing (2018)
Powered by Honda 2200
Garmin GPSMap 4208, charts covers all of Caribbean and Bahamas
Garmin GMI20 multi function display (new 2020)
Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot (NMEA 183 connected to chart plotter)
Independent depth meter, not networked (new 2018)
Ritchie Powerdamp compass
Amec-Camino 108s class B AIS transponder with built in splitter, networked to chart plotter
West Marine VHF585 VHF radio(new 2019), NMEA183 connected
2 x West Marine handheld radios (one new 2019)
Autonnic wind transducer, NMEA2000 connected (new 2021)
GMX51 XM weather satellite receiver
Airmare Water speed transducer
Airmare Depth, temp
POLK inside and outside speakers
Aux input, connect to your smartphone
Garmin Inreach (txt, emergency and vessel tracking)
House system connected to the inverter and main electrical
Independent AC panel connected, only used for the watermaker HP pump (connect Honda generator)
Shore power cables and plugs
Paneltronics Main AC panel, main and 8 branch breakers feeding electrical outlets, with analogue AC volt and Amp meters
AC Sub panel, with four breakers (only one in use for water maker, rest was used for removed AC system), volt meter
Polarity indicators on both panels
AC outlets in head, navigation, salon, galley and forward cabin areas.
Quicksilver galvanic isolator on house system
Freedom 20 inverter/charger with Heart interface remote panel, 2000W AC inverted power
Honda EU2200I generator, new 2019 (power the water maker and electric heater)

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Paneltronics DC panel, main and 23 DC breakers with analogue volt and Amp meters
5 x UPS AGM 147 AH batteries, parallel connected as 1 house system
Separate engine start battery
7 x solar panels(total 560W), two systems connected to two PWM controllers, Morningstar Prostar 30 and a Sunsaver 20
New MPPT controller, Victron Smartsolar 100v/50A with Bluetooth, not installed.
Air Marine 400W wind generator, Sunforce 400W wind generator (noisy, last used 2018)
Xantrex Pathmaker
12V DC outlets in salon(2), pantry and helm station
DC outlet in Nav area converted to dual USB charge ports
Batteries can be directly charged by the Honda EU2200I 12V outlet.
All nav lights except anchor light converted to LED
Interior lights (except for reading lights in cabins) LED
Courtesy lights at stairs in each hull
LED string lights around Bimini hardtop
1 x new Mack Sails mainsail, never used(2021)
1 x Mack Sails Genoa, reasonable condition
1 x Symmetrical spinnaker with sock
Schaefer boom furler with articulating mast track system
Schaefer headsail furler
All sail controls managed from the cockpit
Millwaukee 28V right angle drill with winch bit
2 x Harken 42ST dual speed primary winches
1 x Harken 16ST winch
Spinlock rope clutches
Mainsheet track with Harken car and headsail tracks.
Telescopic aluminium boom vang
Aluminium Offshore Spars, spreader-less mast
2017 detailed rigging inspection, replaced backstays, top shrouds and clevis pin on Martingale
Annual inspection since 2017
Spare running rigging on boat
Rocna 33lb anchor
3/8" galvanized chain, approximate length is 130', rope rode spliced to chain
Quick Hector electric windlass with wired remote control.
Delta, 22 lb anchor (new 2019)
5/16" galvanized chain, length is 50', Rope rode spliced to chain
Lofrans Royal manual windlass
Dinghy anchor
Bridles and two Wichard chain hooks
Emergency tiller
4 gallon electric mobile water heater, plug in hoses and powered by Honda generator
Lots of spares and tools
2 person inflatable kayak
Privacy screens to cover cockpit area
Canvas cover to provide additional shaded area between the hardtop and arch
Mosquito nets and sun covers for all hatches
Manual bildge pump
2 x 1500 Rule automatic electric bildge pumps
Swim ladder, port sugar scoop (new 2017)
Fresh water shower in port sugar scoop
Bosun's chair
Factory hardtop Bimini with two sail viewing panels (replaced viewing panels 2017)
Custom SS stern arch providing mounting for wind generators, solar panels, dinghy davits, washing line and hammock chair across stern(not on boat)
Dual helm seat
Anti-fouled with Interlux Micron 66 (2021)
Trampoline in excellent condition, new lashing line 2019
Two boat hooks
Fishing pole holders
Fenders and docklines.

PDQ's are known for their construction quality, with solid fiberglass below the waterline, and above the waterline and all decks fiberglass cored with Klegacell or Corecell foam except in areas where high-load fittings are attached which those areas are solid fiberglass. All fiberglass is the finest quality tri-axial knitted fabric and vinylester resin that is vacuum bagged with vacuum assisted injection, reinforced in high stressed areas. PDQs match up or beat any catamarans constructed today!

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Jack lines and two tethers
Throwable device and life ring
Visual distress signals (flares) and flare gun
First aid kit
Sound signal devices, Horn plus spare canister
Radar reflector x 2 (one mounted on shroud)
Smoke alarm, CO detector
Garmin Inreach
3 x fire extinguishers
Anchor ball

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29-10-2014, 04:13
Boat: Westerly 43	36 , but am wondering about its suitability for long passage-making. While most of my sailing would be coastal, I would like to sail one across the Pacific to and possibly even circumnavigate. My suggests the 36 is a good quality, fast cat offering decent space for two people at a reasonable point. I guess the main objection to them for ocean passages is their limited load bearing capability and their outboards' lack of range. However, given their good sailing performance would motoring range be such big deal? Would a help address the weight issue? How big an issue would it be for two people? Would transom extensions help? Are there any other factors affecting their suitability? How safe would they be in a big blow?

29-10-2014, 06:14
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40	- indeed, people have even done it in a . While the construction, bridgedeck clearance and stability of a PDQ 36 are much more suitable than a , I would still have some concerns. Size does matter and a 36 foot cat is more likely to capsize/pitchpole than a cat that is 10% longer (or about 40 feet). In addition, is also a factor in resistance and the PDQ is much lighter than most 38 to 40 foot cats. PDQ did produce a version with diesels (the LRC, or 'Long Range Crusier') although frankly, I would prefer the version for various reasons, not the least of which would be sailing performance and load-carrying capability. The leading edge to the bridgedeck is also rather blunt and I would have some concern about being able to use the forward berths in any kind of seas. Some versions do have a berth in the small aft , so if you are sailing as a couple with someone always on watch, you could always use that as a sea berth. Yes, a could overcome the tankage problems - although I would be a bit nervous about relying totally on a , especially on a with a limited capacity (virtually none from the outboards should prove inadequate to cover the watermaker, the , instrumentation, , running lights etc).. You would also have to increase the size of the house bank - and that, of course, would only add more weight. Could it be done? Yes. Although the load carrying capability is a significant issue and every 1000 pounds added has a much greater impact on a boat that displaces under 8,000 lbs than one that displaces 20,000. Brad

29-10-2014, 06:26
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now

29-10-2014, 08:49

Boat: TRT 1200

is also a factor in resistance and the PDQ is much lighter than most 38 to 40 foot cats.

PDQ did produce a version with diesels (the LRC, or 'Long Range Crusier') although frankly, I would prefer the version for various reasons, not the least of which would be sailing performance and load-carrying capability. The leading edge to the bridgedeck is also rather blunt and I would have some concern about being able to use the forward berths in any kind of seas. Some versions do have a berth in the small aft , so if you are sailing as a couple with someone always on watch, you could always use that as a sea berth.

Yes, a watermaker could overcome the tankage problems - although I would be a bit nervous about relying totally on a watermaker, especially on a boat with a limited capacity (virtually none from the outboards should prove inadequate to cover the watermaker, the , instrumentation, , running lights etc).. You would also have to increase the size of the house bank - and that, of course, would only add more weight.
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Could it be done? Yes. Although the load carrying capability is a significant issue and every 1000 pounds added has a much greater impact on a boat that displaces under 8,000 lbs than one that displaces 20,000.

Brad

29-10-2014, 09:05
Boat: Manta 40 "Reach"	out there would find seaworthiness increased with increased length - particularly in the sterns. I was shocked at the difference in ours - certainly unexpected. The difference is the ability to carry a bit more load, much less hobby-horsing and much less stress in the rigging/hull because of less drag and easier (and longer) surfing on runs. The difference was so great that we had to go through the setup procedures on the autopilot again and let it retune itself to the new hulls. The result was much reduced values for primary and counter at high and low speeds. This tells me that the appreciates the decreased also. Mark You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

29-10-2014, 09:26

Boat: TRT 1200

length - particularly in the sterns. I was shocked at the difference in ours - certainly unexpected.

The difference is the ability to carry a bit more load, much less hobby-horsing and much less stress in the rigging/hull because of less drag and easier (and longer) surfing on runs.

The difference was so great that we had to go through the setup procedures on the autopilot again and let it retune itself to the new hulls. The result was much reduced values for primary and counter at high and low speeds. This tells me that the appreciates the decreased also.

Mark

29-10-2014, 09:46
Boat: PDQ Altair, 32/34

29-10-2014, 09:52
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now

29-10-2014, 11:49
Boat: Multihulls - cats and Tris	to all the way there.

29-10-2014, 12:11
Boat: Outremer 45/pdq36

29-10-2014, 12:19
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40	. Yes, they will also provide not only additional bouyancy aft, but also some additional load carrying ability aft (for additional etc.). While the BOA to ratio would be reduced, that would not have an adverse effect on transverse stability unless the sail area and/or Ce of the sailplan were also raised. Some naval architects have developed formulae for wave heights that can cause a capsize in a catamaran and, while I do not fully understand the physics, the required wave height is proportional to not only BOA (which I do understand), but also LWL. Regardless, due to the increased displacement that will result with the hull extensions, the resistance to capsize will also be increased slightly due to that factor (all else being equal, in both monohulls and monohulls, a wave will move a heavier displacement hull less than a lighter displacement one). So, in the final analysis, your resistance to capsize will increase with hull extensions, even though the BOA to ratio has decreased. Moreover, resistance to pitchpoling actually with not only an increase in LWL, but also with a decrease in the ratio of BOA to LOA: Think of two joined that are side by side and separated by a distance of only four feet. If you stood on the end (bow) of one log, it is less likely to be submerged than if the were separated by 10 feet. Why? Because you are getting more resistance to burying the end of the log you are standing from the end of the other log if they are closer together. Furthrmore, additional length has the same effect: if you stood on the end of a 4 foot long log, it would be much more likely to tip end over end than if you stood on the end of a 10 foot log. It is for these reasons that many naval architects warn of the increased risk of burying a bow on many of the new catamarans that have BOA to LOA ratios significantly in excess of 50%. In any event, not only will your resistance to capsize increase, so too will your resistance to burying a bow and pitchpoling. As if any more justification is needed, we must add to the above the reduction in hobbyhorsing and the ability to have a proper swim/dinghy boarding platform aft and it really is a win/win/win/win situation in terms of performance and stability. While I have little doubt that a PDQ 36 with 4 foot hull extensions would be as capable of safely handling the same seas as other 40 foot catamarans, I still have concerns about the load carrying capacity for something as long as a Pacific crossing. Yes, it could be done. However, one would have to be extremely careful so as not to overload the boat with , supplies and stores. While on a boat such as a , one could readily carry not only a watermaker, but the additional weight of more charging capability and a large house battery bank, I suspect that the same may not be true on the PDQ. In the end, I suspect that even with a crew of two, you would have to be careful in rationing your . Brad

29-10-2014, 12:49
Boat: TRT 1200	1000 that we did stern 4' extensions on 5 years ago. It was an easy picture to get as we are Moored next to them at the moment. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0fNVtOsSq0IfHPIbsVGFdOOxDqAXgRV 8H Sent from my using Tapatalk

29-10-2014, 13:08
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40	to the top of the extension, but rather only a hull extension in the form of a swim platform. I believe that someone on this site with a PDQ 32 did similar extensions and was very happy with them. One other concern that came to mind with the PDQ 36 (apart from load carrying capability and the blunt leading edge to the bridgedeck), are the holes on the inside of the hulls aft of the bridgedeck to of the exterior tube that connects the rudder heads. I have always wondered whether they would take on in following seas. Perhaps some kind of silicon or rubber baffles, or even a Sunbrella cone could be installed which would allow the tube to move in and out of the hulls, but eliminate, or at least reduce the potential for water intrusion. Brad PS smj, you change cats more often than I have changed spouses - in fact, way more often! I somehow failed to realize that you were now the proud owner of a PDQ 36. I am quite familiar with the , livng only a short distance from where they were built and having one stored beside me over the years at my marina. In fact, I had the pleasure of a test sail on hull#1 after the Toronto Fall In-Water many years ago (although at that time it was the PDQ 34, prior to the addition of PDQ's own hull extensions).

29-10-2014, 13:17
Boat: Westerly 43	is rated as a blue water capable boat. Same length and only slight higher displacement. Maybe it's down to wider, more buoyant hulls. Are there some advantages to a lightweight cat? In reality don't cats simply get pushed forward out of harms way rather than getting pooped when in large, breaking, following seas? A light displacement cat would be pushed forward more easily. Perhaps a bigger concern is getting pushed forward too fast and burying bows in the trough (although a would mitigate this risk).

30-10-2014, 02:59
Boat: 34' Crowther tri sold 16' Kayak now	volume. The Mahe was a purpose built 36 which should have more space. It is also over a foot wider so more there as well. I haven't been on either so this is just my view. One interesting detail is the PDQs haven't been built for quite a while and the value has bottomed out I suspect. Some of the newer Mahes will probably depreciate a bit more before hitting bottom.

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