Michael, You have my sincere condolences, I can hardly imagine how we'd have felt if this had happened to us two years ago. PDQ's demise came as a complete shock to us, we still feel as though there'd been a recent death in the family! But unlike you, we've at least got a boat - one which we are very fond of, incidentally. My thoughts are that you should seriously consider a used PDQ 34. There are several out there right now in excellent condition. Actually, there are very few differences between a 2007 (or '08) model and a 2006 model. If you go with a hull number above #79, you will have everything (including new galley and overhead panel) except for the new-style aft cabin windows - which, IMHO are a dubious asset anyway. Several of these boats have lots of extra equipment and represent excellent buys. And, having gone through the shakedown period, they may actually be more reliable than a brand new boat. (For more info, contact Beth Simkins or Dick Tuschick at RYS - 866-520-7597 - or check the YachtWorld listings.) Also, feel free to e-mail me off-list: HClews@aol.com. The DSe hybrid looks intriguing, but it will be a while before it has the reliability of a PDQ. There's no substitute for large volume production. Boats are such complicated beasts - the DSe in particular. Realistically, one must expect the early models to be development prototypes. As I said in my recent post, you must be prepared to be a pioneer. If you're willing to accept that, fine, but if you want a boat you can hop aboard right now and confidently head for the Bahamas with a minimum hassles, the PDQ (or perhaps an Endeavour) is your best bet. Just my 2 cents. Henry Clews PDQ 34 "Sno' Dog" www.geocities.com/snodoglog In a message dated 12/14/07 9:54:32 AM, mlkdesign@yahoo.com wrote: > From: Unsatisfied PDQ Buyer, > I was the purchaser of hull #116 and was really > looking forward to picking my boat up at the PDQ U in > May. I had spent my hours and days researching power > cats and what would fit my purposes. There was no > doubt in my mind that PDQ was the best boat for the > money and the people were wonderful to work with in > finalizing the options and color choices. > I agree with your statement regarding the option > to pick up the hull but was never approached with that > option nor did anyone inform me of the impending doom. > I am still in the market to purchase a new power cat > but the only vessel that looks interesting to me is > the new solar/electric cat mentioned in prior > articles. If anyone has more info. regarding the new > hybrid I would be greatly interested. > Michael > mlkdesign@yahoo.com ************************************** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)