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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I have been trying to find a replacement for my Depth gage. It is the same size as the DS45 (4" cutout), but Westmarine and other stores are out of stock. If...
Terry, I need to ask you a question about a situation I discovered with the boat. If you get a chance, please give me a call at 404-625-0732. I'll keep the...
Hello, Well, I really need some very quick info. In fact, I will stay on the page until I get a response (that could be a long night, based on the activity!)....
getting ready to start preping for a considerable trip. seem someone replaced halyard with undersized lines. can anyone give me the correct size of the 2...
Hi all, My name is Kermit I'm a hang glider pilot in Ct. While flying in Fla. last mounth at wallaby ranch I took a day to visit my 75 year old uncle in tampa,...
I just received some pics of my Vandestadt from a friend. If interested, they are in the JR Memories folder. Just thought you "snow/ice"; birds might enjoy...
On the Yanmar with the engine dying problem. I have experienced the same problem on my 36 hp Yanmar. I could change the Raycor filter and all would be good for...
As long as we're discussing Yanmars... We have a 79 27' Watkins that, fortunately, was repowered with a Yanmar 18hp in '95. When we bought the boat in 2002, I...
Folks, Does anyone have information/advice on replacing the motormounts in a 1979 W27? My son, Andre, is finishing up his fitting out for a trip to the...
Ok, I need smaller sailboat. I have a W27 that needs TLC in the water at Lake Lanier in Ga. I would like to trade someone for a smaller boat that would be...
Glacier Greetings and Salutations from the frigid, snowy south!! As I sit here in my flannel lined jeans, and layered tops, the sight from my window reminds...
I have been having problems with my Yanmar Diesel. We have had to motor a couple of times this past season. The engine seemed to lose power and then shut...
Take a look friends, let me know what you think. http://www.cafepress.com/watkinsstuff <http://www.cafepress.com/watkinsstuff> Rick Allen (West Coast Rick) s/v...
I am looking for information on the Watkin's boats, such as the history, and designer. We are looking at purchasing a Watkins, but no one seems to know...
Dear fellas, May someone tell me wich correct size are the ports of a watkins 27 from '79. I am finishing my sailboat (a W27 '79) and the final touch are to ...
I'm selling the spinnaker that came with my recent W27 purchase. I need roller furling more than a spinnaker right now. The spinnaker is in excellant cond. I...
While I'm not a Watkins owner I've lurked in the shadows here learing as much as I can about these boats while looking for a 29 of my own. I'd like to hear 29...
I've got a 1980 W27 with a Yanmar 2Qm15. There is a 30 amp fuse mounted on the back of the engine that I think powers the ingnition switch. It blew, and...
Hey there Paul and Jim , This is barnacle bill in Northern Va with the 1978 watkins sloop Jenstu-II , she is nicely tucked in at the new docks of the...
