Surely the design of the 27 and of the 29/30 are so similar that they must have come from the same board? Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Mar 1, 2005 10:32 am
10291
If the DS1 that you're talking about is by SR Mariner, I sent my old 1982 gauge back to them for refurbishment last year at about a 90% discount from what a...
Welcome aboard, I'm a W27 owner and can't be much help. I'm sure you will hear from our 23XL owners and 2 former owners. Jim s/v Wildest Dream ... From:...
I have a W23XL (77) for two years and quite happy with her. It¡¯s not a speed boat, but very spacious with her 8' beam comparing with other types of boat in...
Welcome Danny & Voja, I have had a 79 Watkins 23 for about 3 years now and am a novice sailor. It was my middle age crazy purchase (I'm getting too old and...
Hey, h. If you want the quick, cheap and not too tidy solution, get the smallest the smallest tube of 5200 sealant and disposable plastic gloves. Then use...
Congratulations! We are the proud owners of a 1980 Watkins 23, going into our second season in Rochester, NY. Thats if it ever stops snowing!! I have a few...
Thanks Rick. When I went to West Marine they said that the DS45 is discontinued. I may need to get my hands on one of those three remaining ones they have in...
I will take a look at the unit and give them a call. Thanks for the suggestion. ... old 1982 gauge back to them for refurbishment last year at about a 90%...
Dear David and Karis, I'm the owner of a 79 Watkins 23 my information is listed in the Watkins data base. I would be interested in seeing the original sales...
Danny, I have 6 in my family and when we owned the Jolly Roger (77 23XL) we use to take 8 on board. Looked like a cuban refugee boat, but she sailed great and...
I'm just starting on a rather rough 1976 W23XL. Whatever raises the swing keel control cable is either missing or I just haven't found it. The swing keel is...
Hello Terry and all. The 27 is running great. Going to haul out tomorrow and check the bottom. Trying to find a cutlass bearing. I have the 7/8" ppropeller...
You're welcome David. Always glad to be of some service. I no longer have my 77W23XL Jolly Roger, but still many fond memories and do miss that boat at...
PAUL LAPOINTE
Lapoints@...
Mar 5, 2005 1:05 am
10304
Bob, on my 77W23XL the cable came up through the aft end of the centerboard box, through a small metal tube (about 1 inch tall) and through a semi clear (age...
PAUL LAPOINTE
Lapoints@...
Mar 5, 2005 1:16 am
10305
Ebay has a Watkins 27 which washed ashore in Ft. Pierce for sale. The boat has minor hull damage, with no apparent damage to rigging. Has a diesel engine. No...
Hi All, For Sale 1986 Watkins 25 Sloop rigged, Shoal draft 2.5', 1996 9.9 Evinrude O/B , mast height is DWL 32'9", the boat is in very good condition, Hull is...
How in the world do you become so knowledgeable on boats that you are able to come up with solutions for any problem, no matter how big or small?! And, how in...
Thanks Conrad, but you'r making me blush. As I've said before, this IS the Watkins family. I know just how you feel. I have felt the same when I have looked...
PAUL LAPOINTE
Lapoints@...
Mar 6, 2005 1:43 pm
10312
A year or two ago I posted pictures of my forward hatch for a Watkins 27 (see "Forward Hatch W27" under "Photos"). I have been trying to come up with hardware...
Dear fellas, Seven months ago i got a Nice Watkins 27 '78 in very, very good conditions. By today Its almost fully turned into my dream cruiser. But i need to...
Mark, I have forward hatch handles that were salvaged from my 1984 W29. It was a Bomar hatch fitting a 20 1/4 inch opening. The handles are in good working...
Can be found in the denfender catalog, in the Ventilation/hatch/accessories or On their site -www.defender.com Ventilation/hatch/others. A WORD OF CAUTION:...
Mino, www.marinedieseldirect.com <http://www.marinedieseldirect.com/> has several starting handles listed for the Yanmar. You may need to call them to get the...
Yes, we are back. Where is everyone! Hey, what's the deal with this gal on the left side of my screen looking for me? I don't want to click there and find...
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