Wow, sure am glad I took all the paint off. Found 7 more by removing the old powder paint. The whole in the hull is layered and sandwhiched strong. Used the...
Conrad: When I was using microballons with the System 3 epoxy on our last boat, I was amazed at how much the liquid would absorb. A friend who was experienced...
Thanks for the input fellas....I've looked at powerwinch Capt. and thought it was a good choice too. Anyway, sounds like we have a split on to, or not to,.......
Thanks Rick. Got it thick and filled the crack in the keel and filled 30 more blisters! Worked much better. Thanks. Oh, and the rudder skeg is now back...
Step one after installing ss 3/16" plate and bolting - dam up and pour miled fiber and resin mixture (MAS Systems). Back this morning - dried hard as steel...
Hello Watkins owners, I am refitting a 1988 Watkins 25 "Wild Thing" and wondered if anyone had a good source for deck mounted waterproof electrical connectors....
Pics of second pouring, removed dam material this evening for a look. Will pour the final time Tuesday AM. 6 AM finishing on about 100 blisters and working on...
How many items will you have on your mast? I will be running a ofshore nav light, anchor light, steaming light, and a fore deck light, for a total of 4...
Hi Carl, I am in need of those as well. Mine are very tempremental... Someone mentioned having the NJ Watkins meet... I think there are quite a few of us....
Man, I had better proof my responses a little better. Sorry for all the mis-spellings and incorrect grammar: ie. "I will be running a ofshore (well, an...
My wife and I just bought a Watkins 23. It's the first sailboat we've ever bought. It's in Tampa, FL and we need to get it to New Orleans, LA. If anyone has...
7 boats arrived Sunday. Put a few photos in photo section under 2005 Watkin's raft up. We are sailing , so need to keep it short. More info and pictures later....
Hi, Steve, Just thought i'd give 2 cents worth of my thoughts on your question. I'm sure every sailor experiences the situation you're talking about. For me,...
Hello, Folks I have been in the background for months waiting for the finalization of the purchase of a 84W36CC. It is VIN# WYM36058M84J. My wife, Carrie,...
Hello, Jack. I have a trailer for the Watkins 23 that I bought in Tampa a few months ago. It ain't pretty, but it'll carry it. Bob James Orlando, FL...
Hello Jack, I have a trailer for my Watkins 23 here in the state of Ohio. If Mr. James is unable to help you I might be able. I'd have to take time off from...
We're moving inland and will be selling our 27. She is in good shape with a new fuel tank, filters, bilge pump, head, Bimini and Sunshade. The Yanmar 12HP...
Years ago I saw one of these on Galveston Bay. Now one is available for sale - but needs much work. Anyone in this group own one, or is familiar with this...
Hi Bob, Thank you for your response. Just a couple of questions: Would you be able to tow it to New Orleans? If so, for how much? (by that I mean that I...
Hugh, Thanks for your reply. I am going to see if Mr. James can help me because he is so close. If we cannot figure something out I will let you know. Thanks...
Just wondering if anyone has a manual for a W33. Finally got my new boat to her home slip in Mobjack Bay. Engine ran Ok and she handles rough seas like a lady....
I see you have a few responses. I do have a W23 and I have it on a trailer now. It would take a day or two to get it off the trailer. I think at least one of...
Hello. Conrad Cheney here. I sold my W23XL to Joe Bonds here in Atlanta. The boat is in Lanier, so maybe you can get in touch with him and work a deal....
Bob, I've done mine, and they work just like your faucets at home. Sounds like they just need a new faucet washer to seal up the leak. That's what worked for...
Jack, after looking at my calendar, I won't have the time to tow the boat until after Thanksgiving. So you'll probably want to make other arrangements. If I...
For all you folks who are planning to take care of moisture-laden decks, Jamestown Distributors has balsa coring available. They have a LOT of other stuff,...
Hi Bob, Hey, I just appreciate the fact that you responded. I'm going to see what else I can drum up. Thanks again, Jack Bob James <skingk@...> wrote: ...
Conrad, I went to upload some pictures of the damage and ongoing repairs and there seems to be no room on the site. I have the photos organized from the mast...
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