Re: PDQ 34
In a message dated 11/17/2005 10:29:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Thwhalley@aol.com writes:
I would really appreciate hearing the lists opinion on this catamaran. If
there are any PDQ owners in the Punta Gorda, FL area, I would love to hear how
you like your boat.
Thanks, Tom Whalley
Tom,
Over the past couple years we checked out all the available cruising
powercats in the 32-44' range and decided, for us, the PDQ was the way to go.
Placed our order last summer and expect to take delivery next spring. More detail
s available at our website: http://www.geocities.com/snodoglog/
(http://www.geocities.com/snodoglog/)
As an economical cruiser capable of 15-16kt cruising speed, the PDQ wins
hands down. With two private queen sized cabins, large usable galley, open
living space and inside and outside helms, it's hard to beat. We were also
impressed by the quality of construction -- and, of equal importance, the high
level of customer satisfaction -- we've yet to meet a dissatisfied owner.
PDQ has an excellent website (http://www.pdqyachts.com/
(http://www.pdqyachts.com/) ) and also an owner's forum -- archives for the Powercat Forum are
available at: http://www.pdqforum.com/viewforum.php?f=17
(http://www.pdqforum.com/viewforum.php?f=17)
Happy hunting,
Henry
PS: Just had a call this AM from a fellow in Marco I who has ordered a PDQ
34 for spring delivery, I can put you in touch with him if you like, e-mail
me off-list.
Henry Clews wrote:
As an economical cruiser capable of 15-16kt cruising speed, the PDQ
wins hands down. With two private queen sized cabins, large usable
galley, open living space and inside and outside helms, it's hard to
beat.
The PDQ 34 is indeed hard to beat. We chartered from Sunsail in the
Chesapeake earlier this year and found the PDQ to be an excellent
cruising machine, a genuine delight.
A comment about "two private queen sized cabins:"
It is a 34-foot boat so the cabins are limited in size but, more to
the point, getting in and out of the berths does require a certain
amount of climbing and crawling. Anyone seriously considering the PDQ
34 should personally try out the berths before making a final
decision.
For many, access to the berthjs will be easy, for many others,
acceptable, but some older, less agile folks, may not find it to
their liking.
--Georgs
Georgs Kolesnikovs
Power Catamaran World
http://www.powercatamaranworld.com
I have looked at many builder websites, but have not yet
found even a remote fit for our wants. Basically, we would
like to find a boat for economical cruising with a reasonable
(17-20 mph) top speed. It must have air conditioning, flybridge
definitely preferred, and centerline queen walk-around bed
that is longitudinally oriented (not across the hull[s]). Beds
in the hulls are not acceptable due to problems with arthritis.
We are not interested in "how many the vessel would sleep"
but just how well it would suit TWO people and OCCASIONAL
guests as a home for several months of cruising each year.
Ideal vessel is similar to ideal RV: sleep 2, feed 4, party 6-10.
D C "Mac" Macdonald
m/v Another Adventure
(Carver mono-hull m/y)
Grand Lake in Oklahoma
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From: Georgs Kolesnikovs georgs@powercatamaranworld.com
Reply-To: Power Catamaran List power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com
To: Power Catamaran List power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com
Subject: [PCW] Re: PDQ 34
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 06:30:38 -0500
Henry Clews wrote:
As an economical cruiser capable of 15-16kt cruising speed, the PDQ wins
hands down. With two private queen sized cabins, large usable galley, open
living space and inside and outside helms, it's hard to beat.
The PDQ 34 is indeed hard to beat. We chartered from Sunsail in the
Chesapeake earlier this year and found the PDQ to be an excellent cruising
machine, a genuine delight.
A comment about "two private queen sized cabins:"
It is a 34-foot boat so the cabins are limited in size but, more to the
point, getting in and out of the berths does require a certain amount of
climbing and crawling. Anyone seriously considering the PDQ 34 should
personally try out the berths before making a final decision.
For many, access to the berthjs will be easy, for many others, acceptable,
but some older, less agile folks, may not find it to their liking.
--Georgs
Georgs Kolesnikovs
Power Catamaran World
http://www.powercatamaranworld.com