[PCW] New PDQ 41 just launched

[Suzanne & Lloyd Kubis]

I'm sorry to have missed the launch as we are now back in OZ!!!

To me,the boat looks very interesting as it is different from most of the
other Cat's and finally gives some choice. I have been critical of most Cat
designers of designing mostly similar layouts without much creativity. My wife
particularly hates the traditional "side entry over the tunnel bunks" as
offered in most of the Cats up to the mid 40's. Once she see's one of these on
a prospective boat, she shuts down and no amount of persuasion will change her
mind!!! It will be interesting to see how PDQ have resolved this issue!!!!

Our Cougar Cat has at least foot entry Queen  sized bunks, which although not
ideal are at least workable in that one's partner is not crawled over all the
time during the night for trips to the head, but then younger folks would not
be aware of this nightly routine yet!!

If this PDQ performs as well as expected, it will certainly be high on my list
for a new boat for Canada/US!!

BTW -- re the lack of cockpit space, personally I am not all that concerned
about this. I'd rather have a nice raised , well equipped lounge area on an
extended fly bridge for entertaining and relaxing in because it provides good
visibility and ventilation!! There is also more privacy on the upper deck when
tied up in a marina. I had a Krogen Whaleback which had both a huge cockpit
and a much larger upper deck. We spent most of our time on the upper deck even
though it was a struggle to get the refreshments/food up from the galley.
However a small galley on the upper deck like the Mainships folks are
providing would have solved that chore!!

Contrary to some of the negative comments from the "experts" , this boat is a
refreshing change from the old stereotyped offerings out there!! I recall
hearing similar comments when PDQ's first Power offering appeared in Annapolis
---  look at their track record, perhaps the previous "designers" missed the
needs of the market!!

I wish PDQ all the success with their new "baby" as they have had with her
earlier sibling!! I know I am anxious to have a run in the 41 but alas will
have to wait until I am back in NA in '07!!

Cheers!
Lloyd
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Georgs Kolesnikovs
  To: Power Catamaran List
  Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 12:23 AM
  Subject: [PCW] New PDQ 41 just launched


  Has anyone had an opportunity to check out the new PDQ 41? If so,
  what are your impressions?

  --Georgs

  http://www.pdqyachts.com/power/41Trial/index.htm


  >Here are the first photos of the new PDQ:
  >
  >     http://www.pdqyachts.com/power/41Launch/index.htm
  >
  >The public debut of the PDQ 41 will be at West Marine Trawler Fest in
  >Stuart, Florida, January 25 - 27, 2007, and at the Miami
  >International Boat Show, February 15 - 19, 2007.
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