Yea, but I was only going to park it on my empty lot in VA. Use it as a condo.!!! :-) ... From: watkins23xl To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Jan 1, 2005 3:32 pm
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Hello Conrad & Johnnie, I have a Watkins 27 for Sale, if you are interested please Email: gloryriver@... James ... "I use to be a believer that Carver...
You dont say what boat ? In a W30 I have recently found a good place for a rigid plastic tank in the head area itself,above the waterline against the hull...
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Jan 1, 2005 6:00 pm
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Hello, Its a 1979 Watkins 27, I know if i went with a flexible tank the possibilities are limitless but I think I prefer the idea of a rigid tank. Im plannin...
I guess I'm caught up in the moment. I too have a Watkins for sale. Amanda is a 1989 W33 Seawolf with <600hrs on the original Yanmar 27hp. We're done with FL...
Ahoy All! I am new to the list and sail a 1986 Watkins 25 that I purchased in June '04. The head sail is quite tired. In replacing it, I am wondering what...
I agree about flexibles ; my tank is rigid. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn...
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Jan 2, 2005 2:21 am
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Is that North or South of the Gulf of Mexico? Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do...
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Jan 2, 2005 2:28 am
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I have been told by several sources and this is the way I have set my stuffing box up for 10 years without having to have it repacked. With the engine running...
Welcome aboard Steve. I also have a 1986 Watkins 25. I would say the answer to your question depends. I have roller furling but find I still need to change...
Great idea Paul! That's why you are my idol! Johnnie would agree, but she is asleep. Must be something about this page?!? : 0 Oh, and Jack, if you decide to...
Hey guys, I got more response from my mentioning that I want a bigger boat, than I did when I covered myself with honey, in the middle of bee- hive territory...
Steve, Check out Cruising Direct in Rhode Island. I inquired about new sails for my Watkins 27, and they were VERY reasonable. They are a subsidiary of North...
It IS the Gulf of M#@%co....can't bring myself to say the word........Someone on here, the Watkins forum started a couple of years ago, started calling the...
I believe line honors for the Gulf of America go to Dave "SecondWind" Hunter. He keeps his 27 in Biloxi. Have not heard from Dave in a while. Believe he has...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Jan 2, 2005 5:12 pm
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Deryk, on my 79W27 the holding tank is a plastic box affair, located in the forward Port side settee storage compartment, right next to the bulkhead. There is...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Jan 2, 2005 5:26 pm
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Steve, I believe the size of the headsail should be based upon the type of sailing you do and the area (read wind conditions) you sail in. For example, if you...
Bryan, We are on a fresh water canal at the mouth of the Suwannee River where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. James ... Is that North or South of the Gulf of...
Hello Friends Good job on putting the Bug back on its feet. If she ever gives up her ghost, I am betting we can roll up the windows and flip it over. With...
Hi Paul, I went out today and I think the 13 gallon Todd tank will fit thought the opening in the port forward settee... if not it will when I am done with it...
Ahoy Conrad, Nice to know you are still lurking !! I really do not want to sell Wild Thing yet but.... We are hoping to move her to Guntersville,Ala this...
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Jan 3, 2005 12:51 pm
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Todd, Since you are in Florida and need canvas for your boat (assuming you bought the W27), try Florida Boat Tops in Tampa. They have done all my canvas (sail ...
thank you all for your replys. I finally saw the boat today. Let me put it this way.... The fuel leak was the least of my worries!! The boat was an absolute...
Ahoy Terry, Good idea on the bug and the dinghies. We will tow the boat up with the pink bug. Wow, with an orange boat and a pink car (beetle at that0, we...
Thanks for the credit, but Mr. Hunter, who is, in my book, one of the sailing "gods" as is Paul and Captain Parker. I am only the "Porta- potti" man, which...
OK Virginians, where do we be camping out during this event? It won't interfere with our vacation this year, as the band is going to Bahama's during spring...
Thanks Jack, C ... sell Wild Thing yet but.... We are hoping to move her to Guntersville,Ala this spring.I have not had Ginger on her since last spring,and I...