• PDQ U
• Hands-on Boat Handling
• PDQ U Agenda
• Accommodations

From servicing generators and changing oil filters, to navigational systems and understanding electrical panels, all participants leave the Warren, RI factory well versed on their boat's systems. [more]

As one recent graduate put it, "Graduation from PDQ U is an 800-mile shakedown cruise south from the Canadian factory."

Read more about Jim Stalnaker's experience in Soundings magazine.

As part of the PDQ U program, professional delivery captain Nanette Kruze of Marine 16 facilitates a full-day course for women only (we do have a separate course for men).

This hands-on course gives new and experienced boaters the chance to practice docking skills, become familiar with navigational systems and brush up on boat handling skills. [more]

Unfortunately, the 2009 PDQ University has been put on hold. With no new boats in production and an attempt to keep expenses down for the year, Pearson has opted to put this successful program on hold for a year. Hopefully buy this time next year, the boating industry will have recovered and new boat sales and production will be in full swing. In the meantime, last year's agenda can be viewed below as it will be very similar.

During this year of flux, Rhumb Line Yacht Sales, our largest dealer, is offering the program with every used PDQ they sell. Contact RLYS at info@rhumblineyachtsales.com

2008 Agenda (a guide until the next agenda is available)

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PDQU is typically held at the Bristol Harbor Inn in Bristol, RI. The facility offers accommodations, class rooms, dockage and is only 5 minutes from the Pearson Marine Group factory.

Bristol Harbor Inn:
259 Thames Street Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 866-254-1444 http://www.bristolharborinn.com

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