PDQ Power Catamarans

Working with a solidly engineered hull design and commitment to quality, PDQ teams used traditional boat building techniques with the latest in high-tech resins, fiberglass, and application methods.

Besides numerous sailboats, PDQ Yachts produced more than 100 PDQ 34 Power Catamarans and 10 PDQ 41's. The PDQ's are recognized for being high-end luxury cruising yachts with the best fuel consumption available in a 34' or 41' trawler.

The PDQ manufacturer in Ontario sold all of its production as factory direct until 2003. Rhumbline Yachts of Florida and Trawlers Midwest of Wisconsin were the first dealers for PDQ. We especially appreciated the location of the factory because we could take delivery of a new boat in spring and cruise it the 900 miles through four of the Great Lakes to arrive at our business location in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. These were always interesting trips as they helped us to learn about the boat's performance in all kinds of sea conditions. We also were able to become familiar with all of its systems.

As of February, 2008, the PDQ's are being built by Pearson Composites LLC in Warren, Rhode Island. The following is a Press Release submitted by Eric Cressy, VP Sales & Marketing of Pearson Composites:

Pearson Composites, LLC of Warren, RI announced on February 11, 2008 that it has acquired the power catamaran business of PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.

"We are extremely excited about bringing PDQ into our organization. The PDQ boats align perfectly with Pearson's strategy of designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing premium luxury branded products for niche markets", said Patrick Burke, CEO of Pearson Composites. "PDQ is a wonderful complement to our Alerion Express sailboat and True North powerboat products. All of these boats respond to unique yachting lifestyles of our customers".

Pearson's experience in building multihulls is not new. For many years they were the exclusive builder for Lagoon Catamarans in the United States.

The benefits of owning a PDQ Powercat are nothing short of remarkable. These boats deliver approximately 50% more living space than similarly sized monohulls, draft on both models is well under 3', stability is second-to-none and the overall underway performance spectacular. The PDQ 34 is equipped with twin Yanmar 110s and while cruising at 15 knots burns only 4 gallons of fuel per hour total for both engines! The PDQ 41 is equipped with twin Yanmar 260s and at cruising speed of 18 knots burns less than 10 gallons per hour total!

Under Pearson, PDQs will be built using SCRIMP construction which will make the boats even lighter and stronger and the building process is less harmful to the environment, which combined with low fuel consumption will give Pearson one of the most environmentally friendly cruising boats available on the market this year. The first Pearson-built PDQs are expected to launch in September 2008.

Pearson Composites has a 50-year heritage of designing and building innovative sail and power boats for the recreational brands J/Boats, Alerion Express and True North Yachts ranging from 20 to 65 feet utilizing SCRIMP infusion technology. Pearson is currently building 24 new Pedrick 44 sailing vessels for the U.S. Naval Academy for the second time in 20 years.