Bumper pull can also refer to towing with a chassis receiver hitch as you said
in you message.  For the W33's trailer that we tow it is on a extra heavy duty
class 5 chassis receiver rated at 17,000 lbs. There are one that go even higher
in rating but for an RV type tow over 18,000, like a boat, I would highly
recommend a "fifth wheel" in the bed over the rear axle.
Alan W.

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Lapointe" <Lapoints@...> wrote:
>
> Please excuse my ignorance, but by a bumper pull, do you mean a trailer ball
attached to your trucks rear bumper?  If you do, I strongly recommend you
reconsider.  Bumper are not strong enough to pull a boat the size and weight of
a W27.  You need a chassis class three trailer hitch.  If a bumper pull is
something else, I do not know what it is and would appreciate it if you could
describe what it is.  I use to tow a W23 all around the Southeast.  It did not
have trailer brakes.  Anything larger I would not tow without trailer brakes. 
Alan Wilson tows a W33 and should be able to provide some good information. 
Also, John Myers tows a W25 all over the country and is a great source of
information.
> Good luck.
> Paul L.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: craterlake333
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: 2009-11-22 22:59
>   Subject: [watkins] trailer for w27
>
>
>
>   hi to all the group,i am new to this group .i am planning on buying a w27
and i am looking for a used, preferably galvanized ,trailer to haul the w27 on.i
would like a bumper pull as well....i plan on trailering it across country and
wet launching it.i have a balboa 27 on a trailer in my yard and i am going to
sell it and get a w27.any ideas or help would be very much appreciated.i have
read a number of the threads already and there is a wealth of info on this site.
thanks for your help. jim
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Please excuse my ignorance, but by a bumper pull, do you mean a trailer ball
attached to your trucks rear bumper?  If you do, I strongly recommend you
reconsider.  Bumper are not strong enough to pull a boat the size and weight of
a W27.  You need a chassis class three trailer hitch.  If a bumper pull is
something else, I do not know what it is and would appreciate it if you could
describe what it is.  I use to tow a W23 all around the Southeast.  It did not
have trailer brakes.  Anything larger I would not tow without trailer brakes. 
Alan Wilson tows a W33 and should be able to provide some good information. 
Also, John Myers tows a W25 all over the country and is a great source of
information.
Good luck.
Paul L.
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: craterlake333
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: 2009-11-22 22:59
   Subject: [watkins] trailer for w27



   hi to all the group,i am new to this group .i am planning on buying a w27 and
i am looking for a used, preferably galvanized ,trailer to haul the w27 on.i
would like a bumper pull as well....i plan on trailering it across country and
wet launching it.i have a balboa 27 on a trailer in my yard and i am going to
sell it and get a w27.any ideas or help would be very much appreciated.i have
read a number of the threads already and there is a wealth of info on this site.
thanks for your help. jim





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Marilynne, it's been some time since I redid my old W27.
The short answer to your question is yes, one of the blocks has to attach/bolt
down inside the boom.  That allows the other block, the one with the steel cable
attached to it, to move back and forth.  For clarification purposes, the
unsecured block will only pull into the boom up to the point where either it
runs out of scope (the two blocks literally come together, or the fitting at the
end of the steel cable comes up short against the aft end of the boom.  You have
to manually pull the cable towards the end of the boat to get scope back into
the system.  I believe that on my old boat the through bolt used to hold the
bail on to the boom is also used to hold the stationary block in place.  If you
do not have a bail on the underside of your boom, there should still be a bolt
going through.  I would then cleat off the line to a small cleat on the
underside of the boom up near the gooseneck.
Hope this helps.  If you want you can contact me off line at lapoints at
Bellsouth dot net.
Paul L<
----- Original Message -----
   From: rainbowmoonw27
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: 2009-11-20 21:48
   Subject: [watkins] Boom needs to be put back together



   Hi there! Need some help in assembly of my boom. Help !
   We were having some problems setting and maintaining outhaul tension on our
Watkins 27.
   I noticed that when we adjusted any other lines that ran thru the boom we
would lose outhaul tension again .
   After getting a feeling that it may be tangled inside we jerked the lines
back`n'forth till it felt loose ,then OOps! All this scthuff fell out of the end
of the boom.
   Does anyone know where it was connected inside the boom?We suspect that it
must hook up somewhere inside near the mast end.
   Does it hook to another line? or some fitting inside.
   pulleys with steel cable attached(to outhaul on
   sail) Mast end of boom ,possible anchor points ?
   I have taken pictures which I can email you or can add to my watkins photos on
this site. Hope someone can help
   Thanks and Hope everyone is doing great! Rainbowmoon Marilynne Heather
   up her in Canada





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hi  to all the group,i am new to this group .i am planning on buying a w27 and 
i am looking for a used, preferably galvanized ,trailer to haul the w27 on.i
would like a bumper pull as well....i plan on trailering it across country and
wet launching it.i have a balboa 27 on a trailer in my yard and i am going to
sell it and get a w27.any ideas or help would be very much appreciated.i have
read a number of the threads already and  there is a wealth of info on this
site.  thanks for your help.  jim

Thanks to all.  If I didn't have something like these little projects to
work on I'd go stir crazy.  Since this is sort of a new boat to me it helps
me learn every inch of her hull and hardware.  That gives me confidence that
all will work well if I get into a jam.   Thanks Again,  RJ W



   _____

From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Machinists Mate to my Admiral
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:51 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] Re: Foggy Plastic Ports





From what I have learned about polycarbonate it is not so much chemicals
that clear it up as abrasives. This is the same stuff that is used for
bullet proof glass so the industry is used to UV rays slowly fogging and
weakening the material. Since we aren't concerned about stopping bullets the
mild abrasives to "sand" the fogged surface and then clean it very
thoroughly is supposed to get it clear again. However if you have a lot of
what look like cracks through the material you will not get it clear again.
Such as my main companionway hatch which is not only all cracked looking but
is a whole variety of colors from clear to black when it should be dark
tint. So I have to fix it! That's why we love our sailboats, the work is
therapeutic, educational and fun usually!
Alan W.

--- In watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com, "Jim"
<w27sail@...> wrote:
>
> I use Meguiar's #17 cleaner and #10 polish. I have had good results. For
ports as bad as yours it may take repeated applications to get the best
results.
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ronald Woodward
> To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:37 PM
> Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
>
>
> That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try.
>
> Thanks,
>
> RJ
>
> _____
>
> From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
[mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
Behalf Of
> Tim Keefe
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:40 PM
> To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
> RJW
>
> I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of
those
> kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works,
then
> pursue the rest of the ports.
>
> I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.
>
> Tim Keefe
>
> Irish Wake W27
>
> From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
> Behalf Of
> Ronald
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
> To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
> I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over
with
> oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
> the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?
>
> Thanks
> RJ W
> Watkins 25 #27
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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The work is definitely therapeutic.  I look forward to winter projects almost as
much as I look forward to summer sailing.

Rick

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Machinists Mate to my Admiral"
<alancwilson51@...> wrote:
>
> From what I have learned about polycarbonate it is not so much chemicals that
clear it up as abrasives.  This is the same stuff that is used for bullet proof
glass so the industry is used to UV rays slowly fogging and weakening the
material.  Since we aren't concerned about stopping bullets the mild abrasives
to "sand" the fogged surface and then clean it very thoroughly is supposed to
get it clear again.  However if you have a lot of what look like cracks through
the material you will not get it clear again.  Such as my main companionway
hatch which is not only all cracked looking but is a whole variety of colors
from clear to black when it should be dark tint.  So I have to fix it! That's
why we love our sailboats, the work is therapeutic, educational and fun usually!
> Alan W.
>
>
> --- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <w27sail@> wrote:
> >
> > I use Meguiar's #17 cleaner and #10 polish. I have had good results. For
ports as bad as yours it may take repeated applications to get the best results.
> > Jim
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Ronald Woodward
> >   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:37 PM
> >   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
> >
> >
> >
> >   That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try.
> >
> >   Thanks,
> >
> >   RJ
> >
> >   _____
> >
> >   From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of
> >   Tim Keefe
> >   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:40 PM
> >   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> >   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
> >
> >   RJW
> >
> >   I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of
those
> >   kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works,
then
> >   pursue the rest of the ports.
> >
> >   I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.
> >
> >   Tim Keefe
> >
> >   Irish Wake W27
> >
> >   From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> >   [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
> >   Behalf Of
> >   Ronald
> >   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
> >   To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> >   Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
> >
> >   I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over
with
> >   oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
> >   the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?
> >
> >   Thanks
> >   RJ W
> >   Watkins 25 #27
> >
> >   No virus found in this incoming message.
> >   Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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>

From what I have learned about polycarbonate it is not so much chemicals that
clear it up as abrasives.  This is the same stuff that is used for bullet proof
glass so the industry is used to UV rays slowly fogging and weakening the
material.  Since we aren't concerned about stopping bullets the mild abrasives
to "sand" the fogged surface and then clean it very thoroughly is supposed to
get it clear again.  However if you have a lot of what look like cracks through
the material you will not get it clear again.  Such as my main companionway
hatch which is not only all cracked looking but is a whole variety of colors
from clear to black when it should be dark tint.  So I have to fix it! That's
why we love our sailboats, the work is therapeutic, educational and fun usually!
Alan W.


--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <w27sail@...> wrote:
>
> I use Meguiar's #17 cleaner and #10 polish. I have had good results. For ports
as bad as yours it may take repeated applications to get the best results.
> Jim
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Ronald Woodward
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:37 PM
>   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
>
>
>   That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try.
>
>   Thanks,
>
>   RJ
>
>   _____
>
>   From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
>   Tim Keefe
>   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:40 PM
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
>   RJW
>
>   I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of those
>   kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works, then
>   pursue the rest of the ports.
>
>   I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.
>
>   Tim Keefe
>
>   Irish Wake W27
>
>   From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
>   [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
>   Behalf Of
>   Ronald
>   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
>   Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports
>
>   I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
>   oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
>   the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?
>
>   Thanks
>   RJ W
>   Watkins 25 #27
>
>   No virus found in this incoming message.
>   Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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Levi,

Welcome aboard!

As keeper of the Watkins Yachts boat registry, I would like to add you/your
boat to the database.  Could you tell me the former owner and boat name so I
can remove them and put you in their place?  I have several W27's in
Virginia and do not know which one if any is your boat.



John Myers

Webmaster  of www.watkinsyachts.com <http://www.watkinsyachts.com/>





   _____

From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
levi.tarr
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:30 AM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] Re: a belated introduction...





Brewer! I "remember" now! Sorry Jim...

and thank you and Rick both for the welcome!

I've just posted an album of phonecam photos of and around her, have a peek!


First Photos, W27 "Isla"

levi

--- In watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com, "Jim"
<w27sail@...> wrote:
>
> Levi, my name is Jim Brewer.
> Welcome friend.
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: levi.tarr
> To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:32 AM
> Subject: [watkins] a belated introduction...
>
>
>
> Hello all, another newbie rears his recently waterlogged (watkinslogged?)
head...
>
> I have been stalking this group obsessively since August, and the purchase
of my '79 W27.
>
> Sorry for the delay in a "formal' introduction. I did chime in once to ask
about buying a cockpit table that "Wildest Dream Jim" and Paul Lapointe had
offered up.
>
> Jim, please forgive me, I have only a few brain cells left - it's seems
the only thing I can really remember is "get beer"- and I have forgotten
your last name... and you slyly have it nowhere on the group, or in your
correspondence ;-)
>
> back to our program, already in progress...
>
> Jim and I emailed a bit and spoke on the phone a few times, and the next
thing I know, I hear two gentlemen talking in the marina parking lot, and my
name was mentioned.
>
> Turns out, it was Jim and Paul, toting the cockpit table, and a piece of
trim for the head doorway!
>
> Then, I see Paul in a cap from the Jackman Trading Post. A place on the
same lake in Maine that I have spent every chance I had, every summer of my
life, so right away, he was ok by me!
>
> When we hit the boat, they gave her a good once over (finding the diesel
seized-up was a downer) and overwhelmed me with information about the
Watkins boats, things they'd done that I might use on my boat, tales of
raft-ups and the group, thoughts on what I would need to do to my new love,
and even offers to help with her restoration.
>
> All with a very obvious love for these boats, and showing in-person the
collective personality I've seen from this group.
>
> The affection and loyalty that you all have for Watkins boats has given me
a lot of confidence in what my boat is, and what I'll be able to do with
her.
>
> ok... enough of that sappiness... the story... already in progress...
>
> and then, when I asked how much he wanted for the cockpit table, Jim
answered "Free to a good home".
>
> I have been welcomed to online forums and groups before, but this... wow!
>
> I am genuinely excited to be a apart of this community, and looking
forward to babbling more in the future... tell me to stop at any time you
feel necessary... ;-)
>
> damn! the "sappy" snuck back in!
>
> as for the trim, I didn't need it... I'll let Paul tell you it's fate. ;-)
>
> and Jim, the photos of Wildest Dream you emailed me have me more inspired
than I thought I could be... and that's a high bar!
>
> speaking of bar, can you toss me a beer? Believe it or not, I actually did
forget "get beer" tonight... no kidding... I really am that daft at times.
;-)
>
> Levi
> aboard the yet to be re-christened s/v Isla
>
> ps. I did work out a barter deal with a marine diesel mechanic to pull the
yanmar and overhaul it in return for a website design. The mechanic is also
a good friend of my good friend, the previous owner of the boat. to quote
him "He will work on it like it's his own boat".
>
> His boat is on the next dock.... I am in good hands.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.74/2515 - Release Date: 11/20/09
08:02:00
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Brewer! I "remember" now! Sorry Jim...

and thank you and Rick both for the welcome!

I've just posted an album of phonecam photos of and around her, have a peek!

First Photos, W27 "Isla"

levi


--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <w27sail@...> wrote:
>
> Levi, my name is Jim Brewer.
> Welcome friend.
> Jim
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: levi.tarr
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:32 AM
>   Subject: [watkins] a belated introduction...
>
>
>
>   Hello all, another newbie rears his recently waterlogged (watkinslogged?)
head...
>
>   I have been stalking this group obsessively since August, and the purchase
of my '79 W27.
>
>   Sorry for the delay in a "formal' introduction. I did chime in once to ask
about buying a cockpit table that "Wildest Dream Jim" and Paul Lapointe had
offered up.
>
>   Jim, please forgive me, I have only a few brain cells left - it's seems the
only thing I can really remember is "get beer"- and I have forgotten your last
name... and you slyly have it nowhere on the group, or in your correspondence
;-)
>
>   back to our program, already in progress...
>
>   Jim and I emailed a bit and spoke on the phone a few times, and the next
thing I know, I hear two gentlemen talking in the marina parking lot, and my
name was mentioned.
>
>   Turns out, it was Jim and Paul, toting the cockpit table, and a piece of
trim for the head doorway!
>
>   Then, I see Paul in a cap from the Jackman Trading Post. A place on the same
lake in Maine that I have spent every chance I had, every summer of my life, so
right away, he was ok by me!
>
>   When we hit the boat, they gave her a good once over (finding the diesel
seized-up was a downer) and overwhelmed me with information about the Watkins
boats, things they'd done that I might use on my boat, tales of raft-ups and the
group, thoughts on what I would need to do to my new love, and even offers to
help with her restoration.
>
>   All with a very obvious love for these boats, and showing in-person the
collective personality I've seen from this group.
>
>   The affection and loyalty that you all have for Watkins boats has given me a
lot of confidence in what my boat is, and what I'll be able to do with her.
>
>   ok... enough of that sappiness... the story... already in progress...
>
>   and then, when I asked how much he wanted for the cockpit table, Jim
answered "Free to a good home".
>
>   I have been welcomed to online forums and groups before, but this... wow!
>
>   I am genuinely excited to be a apart of this community, and looking forward
to babbling more in the future... tell me to stop at any time you feel
necessary... ;-)
>
>   damn! the "sappy" snuck back in!
>
>   as for the trim, I didn't need it... I'll let Paul tell you it's fate. ;-)
>
>   and Jim, the photos of Wildest Dream you emailed me have me more inspired
than I thought I could be... and that's a high bar!
>
>   speaking of bar, can you toss me a beer? Believe it or not, I actually did
forget "get beer" tonight... no kidding... I really am that daft at times. ;-)
>
>   Levi
>   aboard the yet to be re-christened s/v Isla
>
>   ps. I did work out a barter deal with a marine diesel mechanic to pull the
yanmar and overhaul it in return for a website design. The mechanic is also a
good friend of my good friend, the previous owner of the boat. to quote him "He
will work on it like it's his own boat".
>
>   His boat is on the next dock.... I am in good hands.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>   No virus found in this incoming message.
>   Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>   Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.74/2515 - Release Date: 11/20/09
08:02:00
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Levi, my name is Jim Brewer.
Welcome friend.
Jim
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: levi.tarr
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:32 AM
   Subject: [watkins] a belated introduction...



   Hello all, another newbie rears his recently waterlogged (watkinslogged?)
head...

   I have been stalking this group obsessively since August, and the purchase of
my '79 W27.

   Sorry for the delay in a "formal' introduction. I did chime in once to ask
about buying a cockpit table that "Wildest Dream Jim" and Paul Lapointe had
offered up.

   Jim, please forgive me, I have only a few brain cells left - it's seems the
only thing I can really remember is "get beer"- and I have forgotten your last
name... and you slyly have it nowhere on the group, or in your correspondence
;-)

   back to our program, already in progress...

   Jim and I emailed a bit and spoke on the phone a few times, and the next thing
I know, I hear two gentlemen talking in the marina parking lot, and my name was
mentioned.

   Turns out, it was Jim and Paul, toting the cockpit table, and a piece of trim
for the head doorway!

   Then, I see Paul in a cap from the Jackman Trading Post. A place on the same
lake in Maine that I have spent every chance I had, every summer of my life, so
right away, he was ok by me!

   When we hit the boat, they gave her a good once over (finding the diesel
seized-up was a downer) and overwhelmed me with information about the Watkins
boats, things they'd done that I might use on my boat, tales of raft-ups and the
group, thoughts on what I would need to do to my new love, and even offers to
help with her restoration.

   All with a very obvious love for these boats, and showing in-person the
collective personality I've seen from this group.

   The affection and loyalty that you all have for Watkins boats has given me a
lot of confidence in what my boat is, and what I'll be able to do with her.

   ok... enough of that sappiness... the story... already in progress...

   and then, when I asked how much he wanted for the cockpit table, Jim answered
"Free to a good home".

   I have been welcomed to online forums and groups before, but this... wow!

   I am genuinely excited to be a apart of this community, and looking forward to
babbling more in the future... tell me to stop at any time you feel necessary...
;-)

   damn! the "sappy" snuck back in!

   as for the trim, I didn't need it... I'll let Paul tell you it's fate. ;-)

   and Jim, the photos of Wildest Dream you emailed me have me more inspired than
I thought I could be... and that's a high bar!

   speaking of bar, can you toss me a beer? Believe it or not, I actually did
forget "get beer" tonight... no kidding... I really am that daft at times. ;-)

   Levi
   aboard the yet to be re-christened s/v Isla

   ps. I did work out a barter deal with a marine diesel mechanic to pull the
yanmar and overhaul it in return for a website design. The mechanic is also a
good friend of my good friend, the previous owner of the boat. to quote him "He
will work on it like it's his own boat".

   His boat is on the next dock.... I am in good hands.






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I use Meguiar's #17 cleaner and #10 polish. I have had good results. For ports
as bad as yours it may take repeated applications to get the best results.
Jim
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ronald Woodward
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:37 PM
   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports



   That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try.

   Thanks,

   RJ

   _____

   From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
   Tim Keefe
   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:40 PM
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports

   RJW

   I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of those
   kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works, then
   pursue the rest of the ports.

   I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.

   Tim Keefe

   Irish Wake W27

   From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
   [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
   Behalf Of
   Ronald
   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
   To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
   Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports

   I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
   oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
   the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?

   Thanks
   RJ W
   Watkins 25 #27

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Welcome aboard, Levi.  You fit right in with us Watkins folks.

Rick

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "levi.tarr" <levitarr@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all, another newbie rears his recently waterlogged (watkinslogged?)
head...
>
> I have been stalking this group obsessively since August, and the purchase of
my '79 W27.
>
> Sorry for the delay in a "formal' introduction. I did chime in once to ask
about buying a cockpit table that "Wildest Dream Jim"  and Paul Lapointe had
offered up.
>
> Jim, please forgive me, I have only a few brain cells left — it's seems the
only thing I can really remember is "get beer"— and I have forgotten your last
name... and you slyly have it nowhere on the group, or in your correspondence
;-)
>
> back to our program, already in progress...
>
> Jim and I emailed a bit and spoke on the phone a few times, and the next thing
I know, I hear two gentlemen talking in the marina parking lot, and my name was
mentioned.
>
> Turns out, it was Jim and Paul, toting the cockpit table, and a piece of trim
for the head doorway!
>
> Then, I see Paul in a cap from the Jackman Trading Post. A place on the same
lake in Maine that I have spent every chance I had, every summer of my life, so
right away, he was ok by me!
>
> When we hit the boat, they gave her a good once over (finding the diesel
seized-up was a downer) and overwhelmed me with information about the Watkins
boats, things they'd done that I might use on my boat, tales of raft-ups and the
group, thoughts on what I would need to do to my new love, and even offers to
help with her restoration.
>
> All with a very obvious love for these boats, and showing in-person the
collective personality I've seen from this group.
>
> The affection and loyalty that you all have for Watkins boats has given me a
lot of confidence in what my boat is, and what I'll be able to do with her.
>
> ok... enough of  that sappiness... the story... already in progress...
>
> and then, when I asked how much he wanted for the cockpit table, Jim answered
"Free to a good home".
>
> I have been welcomed to online forums and groups before, but this... wow!
>
> I am genuinely excited to be a apart of this community, and looking forward to
babbling more in the future... tell me to stop at any time you feel necessary...
;-)
>
> damn! the "sappy" snuck back in!
>
> as for the trim, I didn't need it... I'll let Paul tell you it's fate.  ;-)
>
> and Jim, the photos of Wildest Dream you emailed me have me more inspired than
I thought I could be... and that's a high bar!
>
> speaking of bar, can you toss me a beer? Believe it or not, I actually did
forget "get beer" tonight... no kidding... I really am that daft at times.  ;-)
>
> Levi
> aboard the yet to be re-christened s/v Isla
>
> ps. I did work out a barter deal with a marine diesel mechanic to pull the
yanmar and overhaul it in return for a website design. The mechanic is also a
good friend of my good friend, the previous owner of the boat. to quote him "He
will work on it like it's his own boat".
>
> His boat is on the next dock.... I am in good hands.
>

Hello all, another newbie rears his recently waterlogged (watkinslogged?)
head...

I have been stalking this group obsessively since August, and the purchase of my
'79 W27.

Sorry for the delay in a "formal' introduction. I did chime in once to ask about
buying a cockpit table that "Wildest Dream Jim"  and Paul Lapointe had offered
up.

Jim, please forgive me, I have only a few brain cells left — it's seems the only
thing I can really remember is "get beer"— and I have forgotten your last
name... and you slyly have it nowhere on the group, or in your correspondence
;-)

back to our program, already in progress...

Jim and I emailed a bit and spoke on the phone a few times, and the next thing I
know, I hear two gentlemen talking in the marina parking lot, and my name was
mentioned.

Turns out, it was Jim and Paul, toting the cockpit table, and a piece of trim
for the head doorway!

Then, I see Paul in a cap from the Jackman Trading Post. A place on the same
lake in Maine that I have spent every chance I had, every summer of my life, so
right away, he was ok by me!

When we hit the boat, they gave her a good once over (finding the diesel
seized-up was a downer) and overwhelmed me with information about the Watkins
boats, things they'd done that I might use on my boat, tales of raft-ups and the
group, thoughts on what I would need to do to my new love, and even offers to
help with her restoration.

All with a very obvious love for these boats, and showing in-person the
collective personality I've seen from this group.

The affection and loyalty that you all have for Watkins boats has given me a lot
of confidence in what my boat is, and what I'll be able to do with her.

ok... enough of  that sappiness... the story... already in progress...

and then, when I asked how much he wanted for the cockpit table, Jim answered
"Free to a good home".

I have been welcomed to online forums and groups before, but this... wow!

I am genuinely excited to be a apart of this community, and looking forward to 
babbling more in the future... tell me to stop at any time you feel necessary...
;-)

damn! the "sappy" snuck back in!

as for the trim, I didn't need it... I'll let Paul tell you it's fate.  ;-)

and Jim, the photos of Wildest Dream you emailed me have me more inspired than I
thought I could be... and that's a high bar!

speaking of bar, can you toss me a beer? Believe it or not, I actually did
forget "get beer" tonight... no kidding... I really am that daft at times.  ;-)

Levi
aboard the yet to be re-christened s/v Isla

ps. I did work out a barter deal with a marine diesel mechanic to pull the
yanmar and overhaul it in return for a website design. The mechanic is also a
good friend of my good friend, the previous owner of the boat. to quote him "He
will work on it like it's his own boat".

His boat is on the next dock.... I am in good hands.

I only recommended acetone was for things like the white plastic combing
boxes and speaker grills.  The acetone literally melts the plastic and you
wipe away the outer surface.  I have no idea what would happen on the clear
windows.



I have purchased one of the Headlight lens polishing kits from Harbor
Freight and also a polycarbonate polishing kit for removing scratches from
windows.  Stay tuned for results.  This is another rainy day project for me.



John Myers



   _____

From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Ronald
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports





I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?

Thanks
RJ W
Watkins 25 #27





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Jim,
There is an entire section of the website photo album dedicated to the W25
trailer.  Sorry but trailers are pretty much custom made for the boat to be
carried.  I have radically altered my trailer as you can see from the photos
on the website to make it easy to launch.  When I got the boat, the first
time I tried to launch it, the boat would not float off.  This was a very
steep ramp which had worked for other sail boats I had owned.  I welded up a
13' tongue extension which worked fine for a few years until I found ramps
that were only 5' deep no matter how far you backed down.  This is typical
of lakes (not reservoirs) or ocean in (Florida) where there is little
variation in water level.  With the modification I made to the trailer I can
now launch on about any ramp without getting my feet wet!

Towing:  I have towed my W25 to the Chesapeake 3 times and to Canada to the
North Channel 3 times.  Also I have towed the boat many times to Lake Huron
(Michigan side), a mere 365 miles one way.  It takes a big HEAVY tow vehicle
with a long wheel base.  Think Buba truck 3/4 ton 4 door crew cab pickup,
Chevy Suburban or Ford Excursion.  The reason for the crew cab is you need
weight and the vehicle to be long....  I tried a full size 3/4 ton Chevy
custom van for a few years.  It was strictly white knuckles all the way.
The suspension was too soft and the vehicle was not heavy enough.  I now use
a Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton with 1 ton springs and a 454 engine, the truck also
is a 4x4.  Now I forget the boat is back there! Surly I am preaching to the
choir, for a guy in Texas where a Suburban is a Cowboy's Cadillac! P.S. The
boat weights about 1,000 Lbs. more than the brochure weight.  Technically
you need a 10,000 Lb. trailer as the boat weights about 6,500 Lbs. so a
7,000 lb. trailer is too light since the gross weight includes the weight of
the trailer it's self.  Thus you need either two 5,000 lb. axles or 3 3,500
lb. axles.


John Myers
S/V Y KNOT, 1986 W25 # 68

TO ALL:
The 2009 Watkins Raft-Up Photo Album has finally arrived on the website.
IE www.watkinsowners.com click on Photo Albums on the left side.

With my boat in dry storage for the winter and a spell of cold rain for 4
days straight I finally got enough indoor time to work on the website.

Note:  The PDF file in the 2009 photo album loads slow so be patient.
This year I took the liberty of deleting some duplicate or nearly duplicate
photos.

Enjoy!

John Myers - Webmaster


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I have posted photos which I took of my boom parts which I need help in knowing
how to put them back together.  Just look under Photos and Rainbowmoon and you
will see the Boom photos.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me to put it all back together
again.  Cheers  Marilynne Heather

Hi there!  Need some help in assembly of my boom.  Help !
We were having some problems setting and maintaining outhaul tension on our
Watkins 27.
I noticed that when we adjusted any other lines that ran thru the boom we would
lose outhaul tension again .
After getting a feeling that it may be tangled inside we jerked the lines 
back`n'forth till it felt loose ,then  OOps! All this scthuff fell out of the
end of the boom.
Does anyone know where it was connected inside the boom?We suspect that it must
hook up somewhere inside near the mast end.
Does it hook to another line? or some fitting inside.
pulleys with steel cable attached(to outhaul on
sail) Mast end of boom ,possible anchor points ?
I have taken pictures which I can email you or can add to my watkins photos on
this site.  Hope someone can help
Thanks and Hope everyone is doing great!  Rainbowmoon  Marilynne Heather
up her in Canada

That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try.



Thanks,

RJ



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From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Tim Keefe
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:40 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports





RJW

I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of those
kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works, then
pursue the rest of the ports.

I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.

Tim Keefe

Irish Wake W27

From: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
[mailto:watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com] On
Behalf Of
Ronald
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups <mailto:watkins%40yahoogroups.com> .com
Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports

I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?

Thanks
RJ W
Watkins 25 #27

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I used acetone on a mostly ruined polycarbonate window in my old drop boards
once - the window was completely fogged anyway, so I had nothing to lose.

Good thing I wasn't trying to wipe off a smudge, because the acetone proved to
be a solvent for polycarbonate.  I just got more profound smearing, and the
surface was obviously "melted" to some degree after applying a saturated rag to
it.

I would stay away from acetone as a cleaner of "clear" plastic.

Rick

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "Ronald" <rjwoodward@...> wrote:
>
> I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
oxidation.  Has anyone ever tried cleaning these?  John mentioned acetone on the
plastic lights.  Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?
>
> Thanks
> RJ W
> Watkins 25 #27
>

RJW



I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of those
kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works, then
pursue the rest of the ports.

I like to keep applications with Acetone limited whenever I can.



Tim Keefe

Irish Wake W27



From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Ronald
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 4:35 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] Foggy Plastic Ports





I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on
the plastic lights. Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?

Thanks
RJ W
Watkins 25 #27



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I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with
oxidation.  Has anyone ever tried cleaning these?  John mentioned acetone on the
plastic lights.  Would this be to strong a solvent for the ports?

Thanks
RJ W
Watkins 25 #27

Hi Matt,

Thanks for the nice welcome note.
No, my hull is white with dark blue
stripes on the top and bottom.

By the way, I am looking for a trailer.
Could you point me in the right direction
for information about trailers for sale
and trailer design for a Watkins 25?
Have you ever pulled one on a trailer?

Also, if anyone would ever like to charter
a Watkins 25 in the Florida Keys, one is at
http://www.treasureharbor.com/watkins25.htm
at a reasonable price. I have chartered it twice
and had a great time both weeks.

Thank you,

Jim

On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:51 PM, <mbd54@...> wrote:

>
>
>
> James,
> Welcome aboard. It seems like our loyal 25 foot owners are coming out of
> the wood work. I remember seeing a W 25 in New Jersey that had a light blue
> hull. Just checking to see if the last hull was light blue.
>
> Regards,
> Matt
> Moriah W25 1987
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Sherwood <james.m.sherwood@...<james.m.sherwood%40gmail.com>
> >
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>
> Cc: James M. Sherwood
<james.m.sherwood@...<james.m.sherwood%40gmail.com>
> >
> Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:01 pm
> Subject: Re: [watkins] New Watkins 25 Owner
>
> Hello,
> I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
> er name is About Time, which was given to her by the
> revious owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
>
> 5 and last Watkins sailboat ever built. She is in great
> hape and has most of the options that were available.
> he lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
> am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
> nd eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
> am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
> wners about their boats and experiences. Please feel free
> o drop me a line.
> Thanks,
> Jim Sherwood
>
> n Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM,
rjwoodward@...<rjwoodward%40charter.net><
> jwoodward@... <jwoodward%40charter.net>> wrote:
> >
>
> Welcome Darrell,
>
> I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.
>
> RJ Woodward
> 1984 Watkins 25 #27
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net> <watkins25114%
> 40att.net> watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net><watkins25114%
> 40att.net>
>
> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com> <watkins%
> 40yahoogroups.com>
>
> Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner
>
> Hello,
>
> Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
> #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey
> items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
> start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with
> "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
> Thanks!
>
> - Darrell
>
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Hi Rick,

Thanks for the nice welcome note.
The site has been very helpful
already.  Lots of good information.

By the way, I am looking for a trailer.
Could you point me in the right direction
for information about trailers for sale
and trailer design for a Watkins 25?

Thank you,

Jim


On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 6:56 PM, rick_rew <rick_rew@...> wrote:

>
>
> Welcome aboard, Jim. This is a great community of sailors. One of the cool
> aspects of this site is the access you have to old posts. You can get to
> know everyone by reading through some of the 18,000-plus posts that have
> been made since the group began about 10 years ago.
>
> We're looking forward to getting to know you better!
>
> Rick
>
>
> --- In watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>, James Sherwood
> <james.m.sherwood@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
> > Her name is About Time, which was given to her by the
> > previous owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
> > 25 and last Watkins sailboat ever built. She is in great
> > shape and has most of the options that were available.
> > She lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
> > I am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
> > and eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
> > I am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
> > owners about their boats and experiences. Please feel free
> > to drop me a line.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim Sherwood
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM, rjwoodward@... <
> > rjwoodward@...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Welcome Darrell,
> > >
> > > I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.
> > >
> > > RJ Woodward
> > > 1984 Watkins 25 #27
> > >
> > > Original Message:
> > > -----------------
> > > From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net> watkins25114@
> ...<watkins25114%40att.net>
>
> > > Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
> > > To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com> <watkins%
> 40yahoogroups.com>
>
> > > Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf)
> hull
> > > #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some
> survey
> > > items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
> > > start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar
> with
> > > "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner
> forum.
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > - Darrell
> > >
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> > > http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
>


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James,
Welcome aboard. It seems like our loyal 25 foot owners are coming out of the
wood work. I remember seeing a W 25 in New Jersey that had a light blue hull.
Just checking to see if the last hull was light blue.

Regards,
Matt
Moriah W25 1987



-----Original Message-----
From: James Sherwood <james.m.sherwood@...>
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Cc: James M. Sherwood <james.m.sherwood@...>
Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:01 pm
Subject: Re: [watkins] New Watkins 25 Owner


Hello,
I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
er name is About Time, which was given to her by the
revious owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
5 and last Watkins sailboat ever built.  She is in great
hape and has most of the options that were available.
he lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
  am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
nd eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
  am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
wners about their boats and experiences.  Please feel free
o drop me a line.
Thanks,
Jim Sherwood

n Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM, rjwoodward@... <
jwoodward@...> wrote:
>

  Welcome Darrell,

  I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.

  RJ Woodward
  1984 Watkins 25 #27

  Original Message:
  -----------------
  From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net>
watkins25114@...<watkins25114%40att.net>
  Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
  To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>
  Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner

  Hello,

  Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
  #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey
  items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
  start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with
  "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
  Thanks!

  - Darrell

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Darrell,

As a fellow owner of a 1987 Watkins I say welcome aboard. This is a great group
to get info on the Watkins. Moriah is on the hard for the winter here in New
Jersey. I am looking forward to April when I rip off the cover and get ready for
another season in May.
Regards,
Matt
Moriah W25 1987



-----Original Message-----
From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114@...>
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 7:39 pm
Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner




Hello,

Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull #114
that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey items
addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to start the
"to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with "Windsign" and
reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum. Thanks!

- Darrell







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Welcome aboard Darrell,

I also have a W25 which I have owned since 1994.   Besides this message
board there is also a Watkins website - www.watkinsowners.com
<http://www.watkinsowners.com/> .  You will find lots of W25 information
there such as photos, brochures, magazine advertisements, spare parts lists,
where to find new and used parts, how to projects like building a mast
crane, etc.

I also have a personal section for my boating vacation photos with more to
be added soon @  www.watkinsowners.com/yknot



John Myers

S/V Y knot, 1986 W25 #68



   _____

From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
watkins25114@...
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:39 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner





Hello,

Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
#114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey
items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to start
the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with
"Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
Thanks!

- Darrell





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Welcome aboard, Jim.  This is a great community of sailors.  One of the cool
aspects of this site is the access you have to old posts.  You can get to know
everyone by reading through some of the 18,000-plus posts that have been made
since the group began about 10 years ago.

We're looking forward to getting to know you better!

Rick

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, James Sherwood <james.m.sherwood@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
> Her name is About Time, which was given to her by the
> previous owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
> 25 and last Watkins sailboat ever built.  She is in great
> shape and has most of the options that were available.
> She lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
> I am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
> and eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
> I am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
> owners about their boats and experiences.  Please feel free
> to drop me a line.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Sherwood
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM, rjwoodward@... <
> rjwoodward@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Welcome Darrell,
> >
> > I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.
> >
> > RJ Woodward
> > 1984 Watkins 25 #27
> >
> > Original Message:
> > -----------------
> > From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net>
watkins25114@...<watkins25114%40att.net>
> > Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
> > To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
> > #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey
> > items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
> > start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with
> > "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > - Darrell
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > mail2web.com – What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you?
> > http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Welcome aboard and congratulations on buying a great boat.
Jim Brewer s/v Wildest Dream  78W27
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Sherwood" <james.m.sherwood@...>
To: <watkins@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "James M. Sherwood" <james.m.sherwood@...>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [watkins] New Watkins 25 Owner


Hello,

I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
Her name is About Time, which was given to her by the
previous owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
25 and last Watkins sailboat ever built.  She is in great
shape and has most of the options that were available.
She lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
I am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
and eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
I am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
owners about their boats and experiences.  Please feel free
to drop me a line.

Thanks,

Jim Sherwood


On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM, rjwoodward@... <
rjwoodward@...> wrote:

>
>
> Welcome Darrell,
>
> I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.
>
> RJ Woodward
> 1984 Watkins 25 #27
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net>
> watkins25114@...<watkins25114%40att.net>
> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner
>
> Hello,
>
> Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
> #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some
> survey
> items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
> start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar
> with
> "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
> Thanks!
>
> - Darrell
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> mail2web.com - What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you?
> http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint
>
>
>


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Hello,

I am also a new owner of a 1989 Watkins 25 hull # 133.
Her name is About Time, which was given to her by the
previous owner, who told me that she is the last Watkins
25 and last Watkins sailboat ever built.  She is in great
shape and has most of the options that were available.
She lives at anchor in Vandemere Creek, North Carolina.
I am looking forward to cruising her around North Carolina
and eventually south to the Florida Keys and Bahamas.
I am also looking forward to hearing from other Watkins 25
owners about their boats and experiences.  Please feel free
to drop me a line.

Thanks,

Jim Sherwood


On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM, rjwoodward@... <
rjwoodward@...> wrote:

>
>
> Welcome Darrell,
>
> I'm also a new Watkins owner this year. The group has been great.
>
> RJ Woodward
> 1984 Watkins 25 #27
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: watkins25114@... <watkins25114%40att.net>
watkins25114@...<watkins25114%40att.net>
> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:29 -0000
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com <watkins%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [watkins] "New" Watkins 25 Owner
>
> Hello,
>
> Just wanted to say Hello. I just bought a 1988 25' Watkins (Seawolf) hull
> #114 that I moved from Clear Lake, TX to Lake Conroe, TX. I had some survey
> items addressed by the boatyard and and now have her in my own slip to
> start the "to-do" list at my pace. Looking forward to getting familiar with
> "Windsign" and reading all the helpful advice in the Watkins Owner forum.
> Thanks!
>
> - Darrell
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> mail2web.com – What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you?
> http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint
>
>
>


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