Yes, I was referring to a Packless Sealing System (PSS). One of the manufacturers is www.PYIInc.com I hope to put one on the next time I pull my boat. John ......
Sid I was pretty happy when we were checking out the boat. It had been sitting all winter and the batteries were low, but by using the compression release to...
Jim and Sue, I am interested. This is a center cockpit model, isn't it? Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to come down right now as I can't get away...
Lew, Apparently I sent the email on RonBinDang without seeing that the C was behind your inquiry of a 36' Watkins. Sorry. If you have someone else interested...
Taylorspeak1@...
Apr 1, 2005 2:40 pm
10521
In a message dated 4/1/2005 8:06:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, klegolf@... writes: Kevin, Your engine is almost undoubtedly a Yanmar 2QM15. I have an...
One of the Thru hull fittings for the bilge pump (above the water line) has broken and several of the other fittings are cracked. I am wondering everyone's...
Steve: Are your halyards all rope or rope to wire? I've got rope to wire with the rope 3/8". I would expect that a 3/8" sta-set X for an all rope halyard...
YANMAR ENGINE MODELS: The last year the 2qm15 was manufactured was 1980. The first year the 2GM was made is also 1980 as it was the replacement model. The...
Above the waterline plastic is just fine. Below the waterline use bronze. Jim ... From: klegolf To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 4/1/2005 1:06:01 PM Subject:...
Kevin, I'll have to take a look at mine and get back to you on that one. Sid ... From: Egolf, Kevin To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005...
Hello All, Just a note to intoduce myself. My name is Tom Shea and I'm in the process of buying a 1979 Watkins 27 which is slipped at the Washington Sailing...
Welcome aboard, Tom. Always nice to meet another (prospective) Watkins owner. I may be transferred to your area in Summer '06. Rick '81 w27 "Jolly Rodgers" ...
May some of you guys help me find out this questions: Wich measures are the standard W27 propeller ? Wich size is the W 27 79' propeller shaft?... 7/8 ?....? ...
Mino, The shaft on my 82W27 is one inch. Might be good to get a pair of calibers and measure behind the coupling plate to be sure. John ... [Non-text portions...
I just found an information plate that lists the engine as a 2GM20 on the 78W27. From what I am reading, that was not the original engine? The hour meter show...
Greetings Tom: Welcome. I too just signed on here as a "very" recent Watkins owner. Mine is far from joining other Watkins on the water. Reading this forum in...
Definitely not original. The 2GM was first introduced in 1980. The 2GM20 was first introduced in 1983. I don't make this stuff up! You can find all this and...
Mino, I can add a little to what has been mentioned by Wayne and others. The YSM 8hp I had in my W27 had a 7/8 shaft (bronze) and a 13x13 left hand prop. That...
Robert Edwards
edwardsr@...
Apr 2, 2005 7:14 pm
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Speaking of 2GM's and Props, here's a question that someone might be able to help me with. For anyone who has a 2GM 20 (18HP 2cyl Yanmar) in a W27 or a...
Robert Edwards
edwardsr@...
Apr 2, 2005 7:20 pm
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Hi Rick, Both halyards are rope , no wire I can see,,,the" "3/8" stayset X " I an not sure what that is/means??,,,, I guess the issue is I am a newbie and do...
Kevin: BRONZE!!!! beyond any shadow of a doubt! I have considerable experience cleaning boats while in the water. I did this as a cottage industry and I...
I need to replace the forward harch on my Watkins 27. I measured it and thought it was 20x20 but I noticed in looking through some previous postings that it...
Greetings, Tom. I kept a Prindle 18' Catamaran down at the Washington Sailing Marina for several years. Amazingly, it survived Hurricane Isabel unscathed. It...
has anyone had to remove their rudder and if so, could you give me step by step instructions. greatly appreciated. tony g ps is a crack on the lower support...
Hi Folks, The 1979 Watkins 27 I'm buying is "Documented". Is there some advantage to this type of registration oversimply titling with the state? Thanks, Tom...
I'm interested too. My project boat has a full length crack where the rudder support meets the hull. The opposite side shows no break, but I believe it is...
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