S/V Driftwood is a Georgetown, SC based 1998 PDQ 36 LRC (extended to 39') For Sale By Owner. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
The PDQ 36 catamaran offers a superb blend of performance, comfort, and reliability. PDQ stands for Performance, Dependability, Quality or also Pretty Darn Quick. Renowned for their thoughtful Canadian engineering, these catamarans are celebrated for their robust construction using high-quality materials, spacious accommodations, and exceptional sailing capabilities. The PDQ 36 is highly regarded among liveaboard cruisers and bluewater sailors alike, thanks to its efficient sail plan, shallow draft (2’ 10”) enabling access to secluded anchorages, and wide beam for incredible stability both at sea and at rest.
Driftwood was modified to provide more reliability and better ride. Her original outboard engines were replaced with two Yanmar diesels with sail drives. The port 40 hp engine is the primary engine for motoring and the starboard 17 hp engine is used primarily for maneuvering or relaxed motoring. Besides the engine swap the transoms were extended 3 feet to improve both ride and performance. The hull extensions were professionally done using stern extensions from Seawind 1000XL aftermarket additions.
Driftwood is a well equipped cruiser with plenty of solar/batteries, a water maker (15 GPH), comfortable accommodations and ease of sailing (all lines run back to cockpit). She includes an easily removed 80% enclosure that minimizes exposure to weather (new side window isinglass). She includes a large (11 foot) RIB dingy powered by a 20 HP Honda outboard. Davits have remote controlled electric winches for convenient dingy loading. Also includes an installed StarLink Gen1 for connectivity.
Located in Georgetown, South Carolina
Reasonable offers considered
Specifications
| Name | S/V Driftwood |
| Make | PDQ |
| Model | 36 LRC (extended to 39') |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| 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. |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Galley | Down |
Dimensions
| Loa | 39 ft - 5 in (12.01m) |
| Lwl | 37’ 4 in (11.38m) |
| 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) |
| Mast Height | 47’0" (14.3 m) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 60 gal |
| Water Tanks | 85 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 15 gal |
Performance
| Engines | Yanmar 4JH4E/SD40 port; 2GM20F/SD20 starboard |
| Engine Hours | 2500/2000 |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 GPH |
| Generator | None |
| Wiring | 110V |
| Displacement | 10000 lbs. (4545kgs.) |
| Speed | 7 Knots |
| Sails | Standard Main with lazy jacks/stack pack and Genoa (on fuller) in good shape. Two light air sails in usable shape. Spare main - needs updated track slides. |
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Inventory
Construction
- Fiberglass - solid below water line and in structural areas, Klegacell foam core above water like.
Accommodations
- 2 staterooms, 1 head.
Salon
- Large table with folding leafs and two large drawers for storage
- Upholstery in good condition
- LED lighting
Galley
- Galley down
- Three burner stove w/oven
- 4 cu ft 110v refrigerator
- Microwave, Toaster
- New cookware and dishes included
Cockpit
- All lines run to cockpit
- Hard bimini
- Dodger
- 80% removable enclosure
- 9 foot hammock across transom
- Single folding helm seat
- Single speed winch for halyards, topping lift and reef lines
- Two 2-speed winches for jib sheets
Electronics
- NEW - Raymarine autopilot Evolution EV-100 Wheel Pilot
- Garmin echoMAP CV - GPS / Depthfinder
- 3 Garmin GMI 20 data displays
- VHF - Standard Horizon Matrix with AIS receive and MMSI transmit
- Handhelp VHF
- EPIRB - Satellite2 406
- SSB - iCom IC-718
- IPad mount
- Mounted Starling Gen 1
Electrical
- Solar - Four (4) Suntech 370w panels installed; 2 cockpit roof and 2 above rear arch
- 16 3.2V LiPo battery cells (1400ah)
- (2) Victron MPPT 100/30 (FWD/AFT)
- Victron BMV-700 w/ shunt
- 3500W inverter (surge to 7000w)
Deck & Hull
- Ronca style anchor with 90' chain plus rope rode
- Electric Lewmar windlass
- Trampoline in good condition
Sails & Rigging
- Rigging was inspected and tuned spring 2025
- Mainsail is in good condition. Lazy jacks and stack pack
- Genoa had UV strip replaced 2025. Is on furler
- Two light air sails - reported to be in usable condition
- Spare main sale - needs updated sail slides. Condition unknown.
Engines & Mechanical
- Outboard engines were removed and two Yanmar diesels with sail drives installed. Port engine is 40hp 4JH4E. Starboard is 2GM20F. Both in good condition with regular maintenance. Last serviced Sept 2025.
- Saildrives were last serviced and 2023
Tender
- West Marine 11' RIB with chaps. Tubes have been replaced.
- Honda 20 HP outboard
- Hangs on davits. Electric winches with remote controls for loading.
Navigation Equipment
- Garmin echoMAP CV - GPS / Depthfinder
- Standard compass
- NEW Raymarine autopilot - Evolution EV-100 Wheel Pilot
Safety
- Fire extinguishers up to date
- Flare up to date
- Life jackets
- VHF - Standard Horizon Matrix with AIS receive and MMSI transmit
- Handhelp VHF
- EPIRB - Satellite2 406
Anchor & Docking
- Ronca style anchor with 90' chain plus rope rode
- New bridle with Suncor chain hook
Miscellaneous
- Great pocket catamaran. Well equipped and proven performer. Blue water or coastal cruising. A good couple live aboard.
- She is very close to ready for you. Add your preferred water heater and AC is you desire and head out.
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