6 years ago today…
Would you believe that 6 years ago today, Rebecca and I took delivery of our PDQ 32? We met the previous owners, David and Jackie, in Toronto and with their help, began an epic 3-day delivery trip back to Kingston. So much has changed since then, it is mind boggling!
Enjoying some champagne on the delivery trip to Kingston.
Later today we’re scheduled to show ZTC to some prospective buyers, and I am happy to report that she’s looking better than she ever has! Wouldn’t it be nice to turn over the helm of our PDQ to someone who will care for her as we have, at a time coinciding with us traveling to look at a new boat?
Yesterday, after getting most of our work out of the way, I spent a bit of time watching Yachting Monthly’s Crash Test videos on Youtube. The one embedded below shows how to stem the flow of water in the event that a through-hull fitting breaks off. One of the great design features of our PDQ is that all of the through-hulls are located in one bulkheaded compartment. A failure in this spot would in no way be catastrophic, especially considering there is a sealed flotation chamber right in front of it. Our friend Drew just recently wrote about this subject on his blog.
All of the through-hulls on a PDQ 32 are located in this one sealed compartment.
Be sure to check out the other Crash Test videos too. I have learned a lot from watching them!
You’ve successfully proved the advise that many others have shared with us when we question the choices we are making, “Just Do It”
Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go.
Thank you for your continued inspirations. Happy Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day!
Like the small pebble that’s dropped into a large pond, the ripples continue to expand outward. You both are an inspiration for so many. Keep splashing!
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Thanks, Kier!
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for including it. It was interesting hearing him say that even under their controlled situation that he felt a bit of panic when the water was rushing in and he couldn’t get to it easily. Controlling panic is surely the #1 survival skill we need to have.
I agree!!!