[PCW] PDQ

[HClews at aol.com]

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 at 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 at 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 at yahoo.com



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