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  • Page 1 PDQ 36 Capella PDQ 36 Capella Ow n e r ’ s M a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Head Holding Tank 4-10 APPENDIX Seacocks 4-11 List of Major Equipment Data & Contacts OPTIONAL & SPECIAL Maint. & Repair Record EQUIPMENT ......5 Drawings & Data Sheets Anchor Options Sail Options Galley Options PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Introduction Ii

    Disclaimer Although PDQ Yachts Inc. has prepared this manual carefully, the company makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy of the contents of this manual. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from any defects or inaccuracy in this manual.

  • Page 4: General 1

    GENERAL 1 General Description 1-1 Your 36 Capella cruising catamaran combines comfortable accommodation, good performance and pleasing appearance. It is intended primarily for coastal cruising and island hopping, and is capable of offshore passages. This is a strong, safe boat, built by experienced boat builders with best-quality materials, to the design of a professional engineer who is an experienced multihull cruiser.

  • Page 5: Weights And Measures

    321 l. Holding Tank 35 US gal. 132 l. Electrical AC – 115 volts. 60 cycle, 30-amps. DC – 12 volts. 450 amp hour service batteries: Classic- one start battery, LRC- two start batteries. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Safety 2

    • Develop simple instructions for reacting to emergencies such as fire, man- overboard, etc. Fire Extinguishers: Life Jackets: Throw able Devices: Visual Distress Signals: Sound Signaling Devices: Seacock Locations: Propane Shut-Off Valve: PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Your Responsibilities

    • Navigation – basic to advanced • Radio communication • Safety at sea • First aid • Dealing with serious storms • Distress communication • Weather prediction • Pollution control • Respect for others on the water PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Statutory Requirements

    • Knowledge of federal, state or provincial and local regulations respecting Safety; Discharge of wastes (gray water or sewage); Speed and wake; Noise; • Knowledge of accident reporting requirements. • Understanding of the obligation to render assistance to persons in distress. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Navigation Lights

    Federal Requirements for Recreational Boating Guide. In Canada, ask for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Safe Boating Guide. Keep an up-to-date copy on board. Remember that regulations may change from year to year, so a regular check is highly recommended. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Safety Equipment

    • Fire extinguishers: Two Canadian Coast Guard approved. Check once a month to ensure that these are fully charged. • Life Jackets or PFDs: One Canadian Coast Guard approved for each person aboard. One Canadian Coast Guard approved throwable device. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 These should be stowed in a watertight compartment prominently marked Distress Signals. They must be replaced frequently in accordance with CCG regulations. • Sound signaling devices: power whistle or power horn and bell. For more information contact the Canadian Coast Guard. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Propulsion And Steering 3

    (You may simplify this by colour-coding the port and starboard keys with red and green tape or a key tag) Do not try to force the key, as this may damage the ignition lock. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Auxiliary Engines

    Do not try to force the key, as this may damage the ignition lock. Caution: Incorrect operation or failure to perform required maintenance might jeopardize manufacturer’s warranty. Starting Batteries These are described in section 4-2. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Fuel Systems

    We recommend that you try fitting and using this tiller while under sail and under power at the earliest opportunity. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Rigging And Sails

    Rigging and Sails 3-4 The PDQ 36 Capella is rigged as a masthead sloop with anodized aluminum mast and boom. The sails are of Dacron, with covers to protect the sailcloth from unnecessary degradation by the sun. The mainsail is fully battened with lazy-jacks and two single- line reefing points.

  • Page 16: Ship's Systems 4

    SHIP’S SYSTEMS 4 AC Electrical System 4-1 Note: Reference to the electrical drawings in the Appendix will assist in understanding the electrical features of the 36 Capella. A 30-amp, 115-volt shore power connection is located at the helm. Outlets are provided in the galley, head and navigation area.
  • Page 17 Generally, a fully charged battery will indicate approximately 12.8 volts with no load connected. While charging, the voltage will be in the range 13.8 to 14.2 volts. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Bilge Pumps

    Bilge Pumps 4-3 The 36 Capella is supplied with two high-capacity manual bilge pumps located under the forward hatches with removable handles. Propane Systems 4-4 The propane tanks are located in the aft locker on the port side. In addition to its manual valve, the tank in use is provided with an electronically operated solenoid valve.

  • Page 19: Fresh Water System

    DC load, but does not store hot water. The electrical unit is specified when there is an on-board generator, or when shore-power is available when hot water is needed. This unit stores 6 gallons of hot water. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Refrigeration

    An icebox located in the galley provides the stand and cold food storage. To prolong the life of the icebox, it is recommended that the door should not be opened more frequently or longer than is necessary. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Head

    The number and exact location of the seacocks on each Capella depend on the particular combination of equipment fitted. The Owner is advised to identify the locations of the seacocks and record them with the safety equipment in Section 2-1. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Equipment

    The optional refrigeration system uses a 12-volt DC compressor charged with coolant gas (HFC 134A) to cool a plate and thus provide refrigeration. Caution: Whenever you have problems with the system, this item must be checked out by a specialist PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 4-4 and 4-5. Microwave The microwave oven can be used when the AC power is available from shore, from a generator, or from the service batteries through an inverter, according to availability. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Electronics

    Therefore, the switch should be set to DISABLE unless AC output is necessary. 4. Controls The display switch may be OFF, which does not affect the functions of the unit. When set to DISPLAY, the status of the system can be monitored. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Generator

    2. Warm up for 2-3 minutes, 3. Switch to GEN mode and add AC loads gradually. Normal stopping is: 1. Switch off AC loads, 2. Switch off GEN mode 3. Cool off for 3-5 minutes and stop. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 250 to 300 hours. Valve clearance should be checked at the same interval. Caution: Raw water is exposed to sand etc. in the water. impeller and seals may therefore experience high wear, and routine replacement every second change recommended. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Air Conditioning

    Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for details of operation and maintenance. Caution: If AC from shore or the generator is not available, and the inverter is switched to ENABLE, the service batteries may discharge quickly. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Operation 6

    • Cast off lines and maneuver away from the dock, • Stow dock lines and fenders, • Find a clear patch of water, raise the sails, than shut down the engines. In the Classic, raise the outboards. • Enjoy yourself. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Returning To Harbour Checklist

    • Closing seacocks when the boat is to be left for any length of time is recommended • Switch off 12-volt power within the boat at the electrical panel. • If you keep the boat on salt water, hose it down to remove the salt, PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Cruising - Sail

    Best of all, get out with experienced owners whenever you can. Additional information on rig setup for your PDQ (which is different from monohull setup) is found in section 3-4. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 This is of little consequence while at the dock or while making a Sunday afternoon trip around the harbour with a group on board. For longer passages, you should exercise good PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 When do you reef? An old rule of thumb that’s still worth remembering says, “reef when it first occurs to you.” Do it before people start getting worried, and do it before it becomes a struggle. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 18-knot breeze. If you are caught in a squall while traveling downwind, use the main to blanket the foresails and get them down before rounding onto a reach. Speed is also discussed in the heavy-weather section below. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 34 All this talk of heavy weather and survival sounds alarming. Remember that all accounts show that yachts of any type are almost always tougher than the crew. The crew, often with fatal results has abandoned many, and the yachts have been found PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Together, two engines will push a lightly laden PDQ Capella at 7 to 8 knots in calm conditions. Forty knots of wind on the bow will slow progress to 3to 4 knots over the ground. Fuel consumption should average 0.57 gallons per engine hour. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Anchoring

    Spring lines also must be made as long as possible. (See Appendix) When docking with pilings, bow or stern-to, the same principle can be used. (Illustration in Appendix). PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: On Shore

    The ground should be level, and some protective material must be placed on the blocking, such as softwood, with rubber or carpet on top, to protect the hulls. Transportation on shore should be entrusted to professional boat movers. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Maintenance & Repair

    Caution: Note particularly any checks or maintenance required during the break-in period, such as the 50-hour service. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 • Check all watertight compartments for signs of water entry. Move loss gear as required to get a clear view. • Check operation of all seacocks – open and shut them several times to ensure smooth operation. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 (Section 7-6) • Clean seacocks. After cleaning all seacocks, open and close them ten times to prove smooth operation. • Check the condition of corrosion-protection zinc anodes on underwater parts, of the auxiliaries. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 They may give you a long tail in everyday conditions, but we recommend that you keep these lengths when replacement is required. Replace any line that shows obviously broken strands. The running rigging specifications are included in the Appendix PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 In salt water, hose them down with fresh water weekly. Approximately quarterly, clean and lightly grease the sheave and cam bearings with a Teflon-based marine gel lubricant. Make sure the gel is fully worked into the working parts. Remove any excess. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Engines

    Check it annually and re- glue if required Steering 7-5 PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Service Systems

    If an electrical device is performing poorly or seems hot, check its connections. If connections or fasteners are tight, check the wire with a Multimeter or call an PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Teflon lubricant or vegetable oil. Connections in the propane lines should be checked when changing tanks, and at least quarterly, to ensure they do not leak. You can do this easily by turning off all the PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Apply a little soapy water to each connection. If the connection is leaking, bubbles will form. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Hull & Deck

    • Protect yourself when sanding and painting by wearing protective clothing, safety glasses and breathing mask. • Please dispose of toxic dust and left over paint correctly. Check local laws for appropriate procedures. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 All the stripes are a 3M vinyl product that can be serviced at any of the 3M franchises called Trim- line. These are an automotive supply company, but they are willing to help with any problem. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Interior

    (hot and cold) systems, the toilet, refrigerator, air conditioning, engines, generator, etc., which contain water or are water-cooled. The various manufacturer manuals must be used to ensure that the correct products and procedures are used. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Recommended Spare Parts

    • Anchor and miscellaneous shackles • Sail tape, whipping twine • Silicone sealant • Spare fuel can and funnel • Teflon-based marine gel lubricant • Generator impeller and seals • Other parts recommended by equipment manufacturers PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Recommended Tools

    40727 (set) 7/16" 3/8" 5/16" 40602 Hacksaw, blade holder 90337 Scissors 22297 Allen key set Metric 4193 Standard 40193 Feeler gauges Multi- meter Electrical repair kit (wire strippers, crimpers) 110v/12v Multimeter 12v Test light PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Run the halyard up and down with a light load (for instance, with a light load on a PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Make sure that the electrical pumps are Can’t get water out of the boat switched on at the main panel and at the helm station. Use the portable manual pump PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 54 Check on/off switch or indicator lights (if any) at shore supply. If shore supply is a ground Fault Interrupter (GFI), press the Test button. If the Reset button does not pop out, press the reset button and try the PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 (see No electricity – no DC power in this section.) Refer to Section 4-7, to make sure that all Water won’t heat up of the elements in the water heating system are functioning correctly. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 Breaker or the sump pump must be switched on (see Section 4-8). The shower sump’s filter must be cleaned. Check the connections at the base of VHF is on but does not transmit the mast. PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Major Equipment, Data and Contacts A-1 Data Manufacturer Equipment Model No. Serial No. Contact Included PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Maintenance & Repair Record A-2 Engine Hours Date Port Starboard Work Done PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Drawings & Data Sheets

    EL-06 (specific to actual boat) Wiring Code EL-01-01 Tying Up Alongside SA-04-07 Tying Up Fore and Aft SA-04-07 Lifting and Storage on shore Reefing Gear See Selden Manual Asymmetric Spinnaker Deployment SP-01-01 Running Rigging Specifications PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 PDQ Yachts Assymetric Spinnaker Deployment Suggestions tack to sheets tie to clew bridle or bow sprit tack line snatch block straps to cleat rope bridle ties to cleats The diagram above is for guidance in setting the asymmetric spinnaker of your catamaran.
  • Page 65 Schedules..........7-2 Federal requirements for Striping ...........7-7 Recreational Boats........2-3 Topsides & deck........7-7 Water............4-8 Filters Fuel............3-2 Engines Water............4-8 Controls ..........3-1 Safety interlock ........3-1 Fire Extinguishers.........2-5 Synchronizing........6-4 Fresh water system........4-8 Navigation..........2-2, 2-3 Fuel Navigation Instruments………………….5-4 Filters ............3-2 PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Index (Continued) Parts, Spare ..........7-10 PFDs ............2-5 Propane Checking Connections......4-6 Storage on shore........Appendix System.............4-6 Stovetop............4-7 Propulsion ............3-1 Steering............3-3 Starting Batteries...........3-1 Pump Bilge ............4-5 Steering, Emergency ........3-3 Fresh water..........4-8 Shower............4-8 Synchronizing engines .........6-4 Refrigeration………………………..4-8, 5-3 Tank Fuel............3-2 Responsibilities ..........2-2 Holding ..........4-10 Water............4-6 Return checklist..........6-2 Tank capacities ..........1-3...

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