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ceberon · 11-07-2007, 16:06

To throw my 2 cents in (really only 1.5 cents max I think), I've looked a decent amount into the Gemini / PDQs.

Geminis have a lower bridgedeck, so you end up with more pounding. As someone mentioned, if you're in deep bluewater, I'd be hesitant about their build quality. The way the builder talked about the boat at the boatshow when I talked to him, I got the impression he didn't want to condone using it in deep bluewater.

If you're talking about a small area in the Carib, you're probably not too worried about heavy seas in the middle of the Atlantic, so that shouldn't be an issue. PDQ will probably hold up it's value for longer (resale value that is), as they're still in high demand and not being made any longer.

You can get a new Gemini for the price of a used PDQ (at least last I looked, around $160k?). Of course that greatly varies on what you add to the Gemini, and the condition of the PDQ (and if it's the 32 or 36). Some people would put value on being a "new" owner.

11-07-2007, 16:06	#14
ceberon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	To throw my 2 cents in (really only 1.5 cents max I think), I've looked a decent amount into the Gemini / PDQs. Geminis have a lower bridgedeck, so you end up with more pounding. As someone mentioned, if you're in deep bluewater, I'd be hesitant about their build quality. The way the builder talked about the boat at the boatshow when I talked to him, I got the impression he didn't want to condone using it in deep bluewater. If you're talking about a small area in the Carib, you're probably not too worried about heavy seas in the middle of the Atlantic, so that shouldn't be an issue. PDQ will probably hold up it's value for longer (resale value that is), as they're still in high demand and not being made any longer. You can get a new Gemini for the price of a used PDQ (at least last I looked, around $160k?). Of course that greatly varies on what you add to the Gemini, and the condition of the PDQ (and if it's the 32 or 36). Some people would put value on being a "new" owner.