- Builder:
- PDQ
- Category:
- Catamaran
- Sub Category:
- Cruiser
- Model Year:
- 2002
- Year Built:
- 2002
- Country:
- United States
- Fly Bridge:
- Yes
- Cockpit:
- Yes
Unfortunately, this boat is not available for sale. It will be removed from the website soon.
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INSTEAD is a unique offering on the market. She offers all the performance and comfort that the PDQ's are known for, but not all the expensive upgrades that came in later models.
As you enter
the large Salon you will be immediately impressed with the excellent ventilation
and visibility, dinner seating for six and entertainment seating for 10. The PDQ
34 boasts a lower and upper helm, twin queen berths (down two steps into the
hulls) and a very functional Head. The Flybridge is large with excellent
visibility. The decks are wide and easy to navigate when moving around the
boat.
The performance and economy of the boat has yet to be matched by any other boat on the market. With the twin 75 HP diesels she consumes less than 1.5 GPH at 7 knots and has a top speed of about 15 knots.
The screws are so far apart that handling for docking is in increments of inches, not feet, even in the windiest of weather.
INSTEAD has
been cruised in Florida and the Bahamas for the last eight years. The owners
have found her to be ideally suited for this type of cruising. Her speed, low
fuel consumption, ease of handling, and shallow draft all make for an enjoyable
cruising experience. If you are looking for a less expensive PDQ 34 you definitely should take a look at INSTEAD.
Entering through the glass sliding door aft, you step down into the spacious Salon including the Lower Helm Station with seat and complete set of electronics. Moving forward, the Salon is centerline with a large Square-shaped lounge and table that converts into a King Size berth. The Galley is down and forward in the port side hull along with one Stateroom aft. The Head & Shower is down and forward in the starboard side along with another Stateroom aft.
The Topside includes an enormous Bridge area with Upper Helm Station and Electronics, numerous storage lockers, wide walk-around side decks and Transom Stairs on each hull.
The Galley is well laid out and uses its space very efficiently. It is located mid-ship in the port hull. The Galley is open to the Salon and Dinette area and provides good ventilation and the ability to socialize with people in the Salon while performing Galley chores. Storage is remarkable with lots of cabinets and under floor storage. There are two opening ports to add ventilation.
The Salon area of the MV/34 is one of her most appreciated features. With lots of large windows, excellent ventilation and comfortable seating, she is hard to beat. In this model year, the Salon features a square seating area that converts into a king size berth. The lower helm seat for two is also convenient for entertaining large groups.
Each Stateroom features a Queen Size Berth, ventilation hatches aft and opening ports, large hanging and storage lockers. The owner has also installed fans, and an additional 16" hatch in the master for outstanding ventilation. There is also extra under floor storage.
The Head is located on the Starboard Side forward. It contains convenient storage spaces, manual toilet and shower.
The PDQ 34 electrical system is designed for efficient live-aboard cruising. The critical components are a good reliable generator, larger house battery bank, large capacity charger / Inverter and minimum reliance on shore power. Details include:
New energy selector switch (a redundant feature allowing use of both A & B circuits dockside in the event of an inverter/charger malfunction)
INSTEAD is powered by Twin 75 HP Yanmar Turbo-Charged Diesels. This provides cruise speed of 13 knots and a fuel burn of about 4.5 GPH. These engines have been very well maintained and now have only 1800 hours on them. They are in excellent working order. Both engines had a major 1500 hour service completed in 2012. This included New turbochargers on both engines, New elbows on both engines, Overhauled both turbo pumps, new heat exchanger on port engine, New thermostats on both engines. In 12/2014 they also received overhauled all injectors, heat exchangers cleaned, new engine mounts and SS hold-down bolts, new Drivesavers, engine shaft alignments, raw water impellers, hoses, clamps, etc. These engines are now in 100% condition.
INSTEAD has all the necessary navigational equipment.
LOWER HELM ELECTRONICS:
The Flybridge from the factory is a beautiful layout. The Radar Mast and Bimini Top can easily be dropped down by one person for cruising under low structures. There are not many cruising boats that offer as comfortable a Flybridge in just 34' of LOA. Truly remarkable.
UPPER HELM ELECTRONICS
In addition to the deck equipment, this boat has a Heavy Duty Radar Mast with GPS Antenna, Radar Dome, VHF Antenna, and the required navigational lights. The PDQ 34 features a large storage locker in each hull at the bow. The generator is installed in a sound insulation box in the port bow locker, and is very accessible for maintenance. Each hull has a water-tight "crash" bulkhead built in below the waterline in the forward section of each hull. There are also nice storage areas located on top of the auxiliary fuel tank and the water tank.