[PCW] PDQ 34 Review in Powerboat Reports

[David Noel]

Henry,

Thanks for the heads up on the new PDQ 34 review. It was good to see one 
more example of why the boat has proven so popular. It also makes it easier 
to understand why owners such as yourself are such zealous advocates. I'll 
take you up on your offer of receiving a copy of the piece, I'm too 
impatient to wait for PDQ to post it.

For a couple of months now I've been exploring the world of motor cruising 
catamarans on the web, preparatory to my wife's retirement in 2009 (I 
retired in 2000) and the possible inclusion of some catamaran cruising in 
our new lives. We've owned smaller motor and sailboats over the years and 
been guests on a couple of larger ones, but now I'm following the adventures 
of such people as you to get a second-hand taste of seasonal cruising on 
something a bit larger. Please keep up the SnoDog log, as it makes 
enjoyable, and informative, reading.

Your postings give me the impression that you very willing to share your 
experience. Thus, I'm adding two specific questions to this e-mail in the 
hopes you will be willing to comment. While boat buying is probably a year 
or two away, getting some gear that we could use then and sooner if we go 
ahead and participate in some chartering or trawler instruction. So, what 
are your recommendations concerning binoculars (especially the traditional 
vs. image-stabilized models) and what about PFD that would be comfortable 
and convenient enough so that we would really wear them and thus have them 
on in case of an accident? Any information or opinions would be appreciated.

Meanwhile, best wishes on future SnoDog cruising.

David.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <HClews@aol.com>
To: <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:17 PM
Subject: [PCW] PDQ 34 Review in Powerboat Reports


> Hello again,
>
> I'm still trying to figure out why  my PCW list postings change format
> when I post them.  Georgs says they  should be sent in plain text -
> I'm trying to keep it as plain as  possible.
>
> Anyway, further to my last post, I've found  that the Powerboat
> Reports review is now available online:
> (http://www.powerboat-reports.com/issues/20_3/features/5768-1.html)
> however you must enter a subscriber number  in order to view the whole
> thing.
>
> If however, you would like a copy of the  article, e-mail me off-list
> (HClews@aol.com) and I'll forward it to  you.  I suspect it will available
> on the PDQ web site in the near  future.  Also, I have added the
> Powerboat Reports Performance Graphs to my  website where they
> can be viewed for free  at:
> http://www.geocities.com/snodoglog/PERFORMANCE_PDQ34.pdf
>
> Happy cruisin',
> Henry
>
> PS: Temp here in Hanover, NH this AM was  MINUS 21 degrees
> (that's -29.5  C_anadian!)
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