PDQ Yachts 36 Capella User manual

PDQ 36 Capella
PDQ 36 Capella
Owner’s Manual

PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ii
GENERAL ............................................. 1
General Description 1-1
Your Warranty 1-2
Weights and Measures 1-3
SAFETY ................................................. 2
Locations of Safety Equipment 2-1
Your Responsibilities 2-2
Statutory Requirements 2-3
Navigation Lights 2-4
Safety Equipment 2-5
PROPULSION AND STEERING ....... 3
Auxiliary Engines 3-1
Fuel Systems 3-2
Steering 3-3
Rigging and Sails 3-4
SHIP’S SYSTEMS................................. 4
AC Electrical System 4-1
DC Electrical System 4-2
Bilge Pumps 4-3
Propane System 4-4
Galley Stove 4-5
Fresh Water System 4-6
Water Heater 4-7
Refrigeration 4-8
Head 4-9
Holding Tank 4-10
Seacocks 4-11
OPTIONAL & SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT ............................ 5
Anchor Options 5-1
Sail Options 5-2
Galley Options 5-3
Electronics 5-4
Inverter/Charger 5-5
Generator 5-6
Air Conditioning 5-7
OPERATION .........................................6
Preparing for Departure - Checklist 6-1
Returning to Harbour – Checklist 6-2
Cruising - Sail 6-3
- Power 6-4
Anchoring 6-5
Docking 6-6
Handling, Storage & Transport
On Shore 6-7
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ..............7
The Importance of Preventative
Maintenance 7-1
Suggested Schedules 7-2
Rigging & Sails 7-3
Engines 7-4
Steering 7-5
Service Systems 7-6
Hull & Deck 7-7
Interior 7-8
Winterize 7-9
Recommended Spare Parts 7-10
Recommended Tools 7-11
Troubleshooting 7-12
APPENDIX
List of Major Equipment A-1
Data & Contacts
Maint. & Repair Record A-2
Drawings & Data Sheets A-3

PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual
Introduction ii
This manual is the product of building more than 170 PDQs. It reflects our experience
of working with the boats and their owners, and includes a great variety of ideas,
improvements and, inevitably, solutions that we have shared. We hope that as you
settle in to your new PDQ Capella, you will share your ideas and experiences with us
so they may serve to benefit others as the experiences of others have benefited you.
We update this manual to reflect our policy of continual improvement. We are
confident that it covers your vessel accurately when used in conjunction with the
equipment manuals supplied. With the many possibilities of options and layouts,
however, we have never built two boats that are exactly alike, so there may be points of
difference in equipment and options. The equipment manufacturers also continually
change their products.
PDQ Yachts Inc.
202 South Blair St. 1-6
Whitby, ON. Canada
L1N 8X9
Toll free: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: info@pdqyachts,com
Web Site: www.pdqyachts.com
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. No employee or agent of the company is authorized to make any modifications
or additions to this policy.

PDQ 36 Capella - Owner’s Manual
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. There are six watertight compartments: 4 forward and 2 aft. The fin keels
have a sacrificial section to allow the boat to stand up to grounding at relative high
speed.
The layout of the boat gives two double berths forward. A large open-plan saloon
places the galley on the port side and navigation station on the starboard side. The
large head is located in the starboard aft cabin. The port aft cabin is normally custom
fit to individual requirements.
The “Classic” version is the original concept, providing lightweight, economical and
reliable auxiliary power with two Yamaha outboard motors, specially designed for this
purpose. The “LRC” or Long Range Cruiser version is equipped with Yanmar Diesel
Sail drive inboard engines, for the dedicated sailors who want the additional power and
security of twin Diesel engines and skeg protected rudders.
Your Warranty 1-2
The terms of your Warranty are included in your purchase contract,
which should be referred to for details.

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Weights and Measures 1-3
Measurements
Basic Dimensions Standard Metric
LOA 36' 5" 11.1 m
LWL 34' 4" 10.5 m
BOA 18' 3" 5.6 m
Beam (hull centres) 13' 0" 4.0 m
Beam (waterline) 3' 0" 0.9 m *
Draft - Classic 2' 10" 0.9 m *
- LRC 2' 11" 0.9 m *
Weight - Classic 10,000 lbs Kg *
- LRC 10,700 lbs Kg *
Height with mast
above water 47' 0" 14.3 m
* Note: Weight and draft are dependent on equipment, fluids and stores on board
Sail Area
Main 640 sq. ft 25.5 m²
Jib 224 sq. ft 30.2 m²
Genoa 455 sq. ft 17.6 m²
Capacities
Diesel fuel 55 US gal. 208 l.
Fresh water 85 Us gal. 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.

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SAFETY 2
Location of Safety Equipment 2-1
Please complete this section as a quick reference for others on board this vessel.
Canadian and US Coast Guard requirements are listed in section 2-5.
• Distress signals and fire extinguisher charges expire and must be replaced or
recharged,
• A strong bucket does double duty as a fire extinguisher and emergency bilge
pump.
• Life jackets should be kept clean and dry; try them periodically.
• From time to time, try your skill at throwing your life ring or other
throwable device to someone in the water.
• 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
Your Responsibilities 2-2
The yachts we build are a product of our experience, and the thoughts and suggestions
offered by people who have chosen and used our yachts. We believe that they are
among the best multihulls built in the world. Our policy of continual improvement
ensures that each is better than the last.
Caution: Marine law requires that the owner must keep his vessel in a
seaworthy condition, properly equipped and properly
manned, and must only allow his vessel to be operated by
competent persons with the ordinary requisite skill.
In the end, therefore, enjoyment of your PDQ power yacht and your success in its
operation depends on the care and quality of effort you devote to knowledge of vessel
operation and the care of the yacht itself.
Knowledge
Instruction in the safe operation of a large vessel cannot be taught in the confines of this
manual. Parts can be taught in classrooms, but the conscientious sailor must actively
seek much knowledge on the water. Courses in navigation and seamanship are taught
by:
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons US Power Squadrons
26 Golden gate Court [phone]
Scarborough, ON. Canada in VA., [phone]
M1P 3A5
[phone]
Advertisements with local contact addresses are frequently posted in yacht clubs,
marine supply stores and marina bulletin boards. Boat owners in your area may ha ve
other suggestions.
These courses lay a firm foundation of knowledge in:
• Seamanship and boat handling, basic to advanced
• Regulations for prevention of collision, international and inland
• 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

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Your Responsibilities 2-2
(Continued)
Please note the US Coast Guard boating information line
[phone] or [phone]
Also,
www.vscgboating.org
The Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance Corps and others offer courses in first aid and
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which is reassuring to know when sailing far
away from home.
Statutory Requirements 2-3
Depending on where you document or register your boat and where it is operated, you
and the boat will be the subject to a number of legal requirements.
These requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Complete and current documentation or registration certificates
• Required safety equipment, in good condition. (See section 2-5)
• Operating, understanding and license for VHF radio.
• Charts for the boats operating area.
• 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.

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Navigation Lights 2-4
Your PDQ Antares is shipped with navigation lights as required by the government of
Canada, The United States and by international law.
• Masthead anchor and running light; 360 degree – white
• Mast steaming light; white
• Mast deck light; flood white
• Port running light; port forward - red
• Starboard running light; starboard/forward – green
• Stern running light; white
This conforms to the international regulations for a sailing boat under 20 meters (65'
7½") at the time of delivery. However, please note the following points.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the vessel complies with regulations
currently in force
• If the navigation light regulations change, you must make the unless the
current arrangement is grandfathered,
• If you cruise outside the United States or Canadian waters, you may
encounter different requirements. You are responsible for meeting those
requirements.
• This information is accurate at the time of publication of this manual, but not
that the owner must accept responsibility for meeting legal requirements.
For safety information in the United States, contact
US Department of Transportation
US Coast Guard Information Line
[phone]
Alternatively, contact your local Coast Guard District or state boating agency and ask
for the booklet, 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.

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Safety Equipment 2-5
You are responsible for providing and maintaining safety equipment appropriate for the
jurisdictions in which you are cruising. If you sail outside United States or Canadian
waters, you may encounter different safety requirements. You are responsible for
identifying and meeting those requirements. To assist you in managing your safety
equipment, we have provided a section for you to complete Location of Safety Items, in
section 2-1.
US Regulations
Required safety equipment includes:
• Fire extinguishers: two US Coast Guard approved B-I portable, or one US
Coast Guard approved B-II portable. Check once a month to ensure they are
fully charged.
• Life jackets: one type I, II, III, or V for each person aboard and one type IV
throwable device.
• Visual distress signals: minimum three pyrotechnical devices for day and
night use, or three pyrotechnical day devices and three pyrotechnical night
devices. These should be stowed in a watertight container prominently
marked Distress Signals. They should be tested regularly.
• Sound signaling devices: power whistle or power horn and bell.
For more information see the information booklet titled, Federal Requirements for
Recreational Boats. Bear in mind that:
Safety equipment is your responsibility.
Canadian Regulations
• 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.