PDQ Catamarans For Sale

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median sold price
$137,500
sales on record
14
years built
1989–2005
length range
32–42 ft
for sale now
2

PDQ is a Canadian manufacturer and stands for Performance, Dependability and Quality founded in 1987 in Whitby, Ontario. PDQ’s are known for their construction quality, with solid fiberglass below the waterline, and above the waterline and all decks fiberglass cored with Klegacell or Corecell foam. All fiberglass is the finest quality tri-axial knitted fabric and vinylester resin that is vacuum bagged with vacuum assisted injection, reinforced in high stressed areas. PDQs match up or beat any catamarans constructed today!

PDQ 32
PDQ 36
PDQ 42 Antares

PDQ Yachts For Sale

PDQ Antares 42
$14,000 (USD) Price Drop! (Aug 30, 2026)
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PDQ Antares 42 (New England)

Asking $395,000 (USD) Reduced!
Location East Greenwich, RI (New England)
S/V Dreamer is a 2002 PDQ Antares 42 Antares for sale by owner.

Dreamer is a beautiful example of the PDQ Antares 42, which was produced for a couple years prior to being officially rebranded as the Antares 44.  The PDQ Antares 42 includes all the same design features and exceptional build quality that have earned the Antares 44 a reputation as a robust bluewater cruising catamaran.  This is the exact same layout and hull design as the Antares 44 which has extended aft steps. 3 cabins: (2) queen aft in each hull a guest cabin with full midship in port hull that can also be used as an office.…

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PDQ 36/39 exterior exterior

PDQ 36/39 (South Carolina)

Asking $95,000 (USD) Survey
Location Georgetown, SC (South Carolina)
S/V Driftwood is a 1998 PDQ 36 LRC (extended to 39') for sale by owner.

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.…

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Educational Articles

PDQ 36 Review with “S/V Desert Star”
Apr 17, 2021

PDQ 36 Review with “S/V Desert Star”

This is another episode of our reviews of common cruising catamarans. We spoke with Eric and Bonnie who own a PDQ 36. They contacted us because they enjoyed our PDQ 32 interview with Aurora and Dennis and agreed to tell us about their boat, Desert Star. Very thankful for their interest in our project and to all of you watching our videos and reading these transcripts. We welcome those who own catamarans and want to see them reviewed to please contact us to setup a Zoom call at your convenience.…
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PDQ 32 Review with Aurora and Dennis of S/V Serenity
Mar 6, 2021

PDQ 32 Review with Aurora and Dennis of S/V Serenity

We spoke with Aurora and Dennis who have a 1998 PDQ 32 named Serenity that they bought in 2017. They tell us about why they chose the PDQ 32, the strengths and weaknesses of the model, and why it has been the perfect catamaran for them. They compare the PDQ 32 to Geminis, Maine Cat 30, Seawind 1160. Please watch the interview below and read on for a transcript with additional photos to illustrate the features spoken about. Key Takeaways of the PDQ 32 Inexpensive, simple learning catamaran that allows for weekend sailing with kids and longer travels as a coupleLight and small enough that you can manhandle at docks which lowers stress and likelihood of scratches.Powered…
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