Yes, I enjoyed that story. I traded email with PDQ powercat owner Dave Mensel and learned there's a second part to his story (covering Chicago to his hometown, Nashville, TN) but he's holding on to it pending possible publication in Passagemaker. Incidentally, he's the only PDQ owner I've communicated with who's got the 100-hp engine option. He cruises at 16 knots, top speed is 18. There's a PDQ owner's website at: _http://www.hometown.aol.com/leadfree01/sailing.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/leadfree01/sailing.html) which documents owners Larry and Sharon Duhaime's exploits aboard their PDQ 34 (hull #17) "Leadfree Too". They are live-aboard snowbirds who commute between Lk St Claire and FL/Bahamas every year, currently they're in Georgetown, Exuma. As you've probably noticed, PDQ has an excellent website. They also host an owner's list at: _www.pdqforum.com_ (http://www.mymailout.net/MyMailout/Redirect.aspx?u=4730&q=2869487&lm=1935592&r=4871&qz=f5089e6f9f99e32cb09adefe0a01a370 ) which I believe is open to all, I believe. If you scroll down, you'll find a "PDQ Powercat Forum" (currently has 27 posts). This is a good place to find out what owners, and would-be owners, are discussing. Henry (would-be owner) In a message dated 3/13/2005 11:05:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, georgs@trawlering.com writes: Henry and others, what power-catamaran sites do you find especially interesting? In a message dated 3/13/2005 11:39:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, georgs@powercatamaranworld.com writes: http://www.pdqyachts.com/ver2/yachtsPower/startup/pagesPower/powerFrameSet.htm l Oops! Click on the tab marked PASSAGES to get to the page I mean. --Georgs