This is another episode of our reviews of common cruising catamarans. We spoke with Eric and Bonnie who own a PDQ 36. They contacted us because they enjoyed our PDQ 32 interview with Aurora and Dennis and agreed to tell us about their boat, Desert Star. Very thankful for their interest in our project and to all of you watching our videos and reading these transcripts. We welcome those who own catamarans and want to see them reviewed to please contact us to setup a Zoom call at your convenience. Eric, do you want to start off by telling us a little bit about your background and who you are and how you came to choose a PDQ36? Eric: Sure. I’m a semi-retired systems engineer. I’m a licensed captain. I do some boat deliveries, run a little video production company, and trying to live a semi-retired lifestyle, wintering on the […]
Specifications | |
Make: | PDQ |
Model: | 36 Capella |
Length: | 36 |
Builder: | PDQ Yachts Inc (Whitby, Ontario, Canada) |
Designer: | Alan Slater |
Construction: | The hulls are solid fiberglass below the waterline and cored with Klegacell foam above. The decks are also foam-cored, except in areas where high-load fittings are attached. Those areas are solid fiberglass. |
Build Start: | 1988 |
Build End: | 2005 |
Number Built: | 100 hulls (Mark I, II, and III version with Classic, LRC, Sport Cruiser specs) |
Loa: | 36' 5 in (11.10m) |
Lwl: | 34’ 4 in (10.5m) |
Beam: | 18’ 3 in (5.5m) |
Headroom: | Salon 6’2" (1.93 m.) / Hulls 6' 5" (2.0 m) |
Draft: | 2’ 10 in (.85 m) |
Displacement: | 10000 lbs. (4545kgs.) |
Mast Height: | 47’0" (14.3 m) |
Speed: | 7 Knots |
Mfg Engines: | 2 stroke Yamaha outboards, twin 4 stroke Yamahas, or twin 18 HP diesel saildrives |
Mfg Accommodations: | The interior plan is one of PDQ most appealing features. She has a practical arrangement that is well suited for extended cruising. Her saloon features a large Cherry folding table with comfortable wraparound settees and unobstructed visibility. Three steps carry you down into each hull. The starboard side features a full-sized chart table amidships and a large molded head compartment with a separate shower aft. The port hull houses the galley, which includes a two-burner stove and oven, double sinks and a generous amount of counter space. Aft to port is a cabin that is designed as a galley pantry and storage room. Her two double sleeping cabins are forward, side-by-side on the bridge-deck. These spacious cabins include queen berths with overhead deck hatches and large hanging lockers. Her head is extremely spacious and has a glass-doored, separate shower. Her overall interior finish truly is practical and very beautiful.
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