Rain is great, and remember it is wind and water we sail on and rain only makes
it slick!
I am so happy for you.  Maybe next weekend I can get up there for a day.

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Please do, if you can.  Giving training classes at the RR in the AM
then plan on sailing in the afternoon.  If not this weekend, just
hollar.  You know where we live!

Porta-Potti Sailor

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "PAUL LAPOINTE" <Lapoints@B...> wrote:
> Rain is great, and remember it is wind and water we sail on and rain
only makes it slick!
> I am so happy for you.  Maybe next weekend I can get up there for a
day.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Conrad:

I have a 8 or 10 channel, ( I can't remember which), Standard Horizon
that we replaced just this year. It works great, but is not digital. If
you are interested, just let me know.

Jim
Watkins 27- Sundew -
On Jul 21, 2005, at 9:11 PM, watkins23xl wrote:

> Hey, the last time I posted this question, brother Jim responded with
> a great deal!  If anyone has an extra or wants to move up, I would
> like to buy your old but working one.  Let me know.
>
> Conrad
>
> Also looking for a Bosains (sp) chair and a bimini, used of course.
> Not trying to go through the dumpster here, but if you want to
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Thanks for the reply, Jim.  How much would you like for the radio?

cheneyc@...

Conrad

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, Jim Shroeger <shroeger@s...> wrote:
> Conrad:
>
> I have a 8 or 10 channel, ( I can't remember which), Standard Horizon
> that we replaced just this year. It works great, but is not digital. If
> you are interested, just let me know.
>
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> Watkins 27- Sundew -
> On Jul 21, 2005, at 9:11 PM, watkins23xl wrote:
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> > a great deal!  If anyone has an extra or wants to move up, I would
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> >
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I would check the current draw of the coffee pot fist.  It should be written
on the pot somewhere.  #14 AWG is good for about 15 amperes.
The lighter plugs on my boat are wired direct to the main power switch
through a fuse panel (No switch) mounted to the bulkhead behind the Power
switch.  It is accessible through the seat hatch in the cockpit.
Other things wired this way include the Auto Pilot and Refrigerator.

John Myers
S/V Y KNOT  86W25 #68

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Ashiko33@...
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:05 AM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] 12 Volt Wiring

Hello,

So, here is what happened....  I have a 12 volt receptacle  plug mounted in
the galley, that must have been installed by one of the previous  owners.  I

plugged in a coffee maker into it.  I smelled burning  plastic and when I
unplugged the coffee maker, the adapter plus the receptacle  outlet plug
itself was
melted!!!   I am thinking the next step  could have been boat-on-fire.  It
is
wired into the "cabin  lights" switch on the control panel.  The fuse never
blew.  The wire  that was used to hook this whole thing up is 14 AWG.   I
have
since  purchased a new receptacle outlet and installed it using the old
wiring
but  new connectors.  One of the guys on the dock said he thought the
problem
was with the old connectors.  I am not so sure about this.  I  am wondering
if the wiring is too small.  If I want to plug in something  like a coffee
pot,
should the wiring be connected directly to the battery with  its own in-line

fuse?  If so, what do recommend?  (that is aside from  using the stove or
buying coffee at Dunkin donuts before getting onto the  boat.)
Thanks!
Susan
s/v Phoenix 86W25


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I was glad to see some intererst.  I'll contact Yanmar and see if they will
give us permission.

Phil
S/V Reuben Ranzo
Tampa Bay

>From: "philip schneider" <theoldsalt@...>
>Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [watkins] just a thought
>Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:19:40 +0000
>
>I haven't been active here for a while but notice that there is a
>continuing
>quest from Watkins owners for engine parts manuals.  Well, I don't have
>one.
>   But, has anyone out there who does ever consider scanning it and posting
>it on the Watkins owners' website?  I know the manual for the YSM-8 is out
>of print 'cause I've tried to find one.  If it has a copyright perhaps
>Yanmar International would allow it being put on the website.  (If not they
>should re-issue it).
>
>I don't know the status of manuals for other engines Watkins used over the
>years.
>
>But, wouldn't it be great to go to the website and be able to look up the
>part you need, or even download it?
>
>Phil
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I have an owners manual for the QM15 that I bought on the net from
Torreson for about 30 bucks. Anyone need that one?
Sid Ballantyne

I would be interested in that one. I have a QM15 parts manual to offer
up as well.

Kevin

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	 I have an owners manual for the QM15 that I bought on the net
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Is the manual still in print and available from Yanmar?  I will be
contacting them to see if we can get permission to put it on the website.  I
have a YSM-8 and will ask also for the QM15.  Are there any other engines
that were put in Watkins that there no longer parts manuals for?

Phil
S/V ReubenRanzo
Tampa Bay

>From: "sidballantyne" <srballantyne@...>
>Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [watkins] Re:  Yanmar QM15 manual
>Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:33:35 -0000
>
>I have an owners manual for the QM15 that I bought on the net from
>Torreson for about 30 bucks. Anyone need that one?
>Sid Ballantyne
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I have a service mannual for the 2QM15 if you get permission.  Just
had the head gasket replaced, $700 +/-.

Regards - Rick
W27 Hotai

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wrote:
> Is the manual still in print and available from Yanmar?  I will be
> contacting them to see if we can get permission to put it on the
website.  I
> have a YSM-8 and will ask also for the QM15.  Are there any other
engines
> that were put in Watkins that there no longer parts manuals for?
>
> Phil
> S/V ReubenRanzo
> Tampa Bay
>
> >From: "sidballantyne" <srballantyne@e...>
> >Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> >To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [watkins] Re:  Yanmar QM15 manual
> >Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:33:35 -0000
> >
> >I have an owners manual for the QM15 that I bought on the net from
> >Torreson for about 30 bucks. Anyone need that one?
> >Sid Ballantyne
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Hi Conrad:
How does $50.00 + shipping sound?

Jim
On Aug 1, 2005, at 8:34 PM, watkins23xl wrote:

> Thanks for the reply, Jim.  How much would you like for the radio?
>
> cheneyc@...
>
> Conrad
>
> --- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, Jim Shroeger <shroeger@s...> wrote:
> > Conrad:
> >
> > I have a 8 or 10 channel, ( I can't remember which), Standard Horizon
> > that we replaced just this year. It works great, but is not digital.
> If
> > you are interested, just let me know.
> >
> > Jim
> > Watkins 27- Sundew -
> > On Jul 21, 2005, at 9:11 PM, watkins23xl wrote:
> >
> > > Hey, the last time I posted this question, brother Jim responded
> with
> > > a great deal!  If anyone has an extra or wants to move up, I would
> > > like to buy your old but working one.  Let me know.
> > >
> > > Conrad
> > >
> > > Also looking for a Bosains (sp) chair and a bimini, used of course.
> > > Not trying to go through the dumpster here, but if you want to
> > > upgrade, I'll buy your old but functional. :  )
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I would be happy to put stuff like this on the Watkins Owners web site as
long as it is legal.  If you get someone to scan a manual, I can convert to
an Adobe PDF which drastically shrinks the size and works well for printing.

John Myers
SV Y KNOT  1986 W25 #68

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From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
philip schneider
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:51 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [watkins] Re: Yanmar QM15 manual

Is the manual still in print and available from Yanmar?  I will be
contacting them to see if we can get permission to put it on the website.  I

have a YSM-8 and will ask also for the QM15.  Are there any other engines
that were put in Watkins that there no longer parts manuals for?

Phil
S/V ReubenRanzo
Tampa Bay

>From: "sidballantyne" <srballantyne@...>
>Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [watkins] Re:  Yanmar QM15 manual
>Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:33:35 -0000
>
>I have an owners manual for the QM15 that I bought on the net from
>Torreson for about 30 bucks. Anyone need that one?
>Sid Ballantyne
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Coffee Drinkers,

Heating element (12 volt coffee pot) amperage on a DC circuit doesn't
seem to be the most efficient way to make coffee on board.  Not only
that, but if it takes that long to make coffee, you will have leached
all the bad flavor, as well as the good, into your coffee cup by the
time you've finished.  There are other options which make as good, or
much better coffee...  They all involve your on-board stove top,
though.

1.  French Press - all you need is hot water, a french press, and
ground coffee.  Fantastic taste.

2.  Mileta filters - Just pour hot water into the filter basket - one
time through - for some of the best coffee you can make at home (or
on the boat).

3.  Stove-top espresso - this is the absolute best, and they are
available for CHEAP (especially online) - the stainless steel variety
are the best tasting, though the cast aluminum works well also.  Two
shots of espresso in 6-8 ounces of hot water makes the best
tasting "American" strength coffee you've ever tasted.  One six-cup
(that's demitoss cups) batch into a one-quart thermos, then filled
with hot water is the perfect amount of coffee to espresso ratio.

4.  You can still get the old-fashioned stove top percolators
(aluminum, enamelware, or stainless) in a variety of sizes -
especially at camping/outdoor shops.  These make fine coffee if you
don't let it perk so long that it becomes bitter.

Try it - you'll like it!  10 minutes to wait for a much better cup of
coffee.

Rick '81w27 "Jolly Rodgers"
Jacksonville, FL

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "John Myers" <jdmyers@w...> wrote:
> I would check the current draw of the coffee pot fist.  It should
be written
> on the pot somewhere.  #14 AWG is good for about 15 amperes.
> The lighter plugs on my boat are wired direct to the main power
switch
> through a fuse panel (No switch) mounted to the bulkhead behind the
Power
> switch.  It is accessible through the seat hatch in the cockpit.
> Other things wired this way include the Auto Pilot and Refrigerator.
>
> John Myers
> S/V Y KNOT  86W25 #68
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of
> Ashiko33@a...
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:05 AM
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [watkins] 12 Volt Wiring
>
> Hello,
>
> So, here is what happened....  I have a 12 volt receptacle  plug
mounted in
> the galley, that must have been installed by one of the previous
owners.  I
>
> plugged in a coffee maker into it.  I smelled burning  plastic and
when I
> unplugged the coffee maker, the adapter plus the receptacle  outlet
plug
> itself was
> melted!!!   I am thinking the next step  could have been boat-on-
fire.  It
> is
> wired into the "cabin  lights" switch on the control panel.  The
fuse never
> blew.  The wire  that was used to hook this whole thing up is 14
AWG.   I
> have
> since  purchased a new receptacle outlet and installed it using the
old
> wiring
> but  new connectors.  One of the guys on the dock said he thought
the
> problem
> was with the old connectors.  I am not so sure about this.  I  am
wondering
> if the wiring is too small.  If I want to plug in something  like a
coffee
> pot,
> should the wiring be connected directly to the battery with  its
own in-line
>
> fuse?  If so, what do recommend?  (that is aside from  using the
stove or
> buying coffee at Dunkin donuts before getting onto the  boat.)
> Thanks!
> Susan
> s/v Phoenix 86W25
>
>
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I was intrigued by the name of your boat. Are you a current or former windjammer
man?

You probably know where they all are but I had a devil of a time finding sites
that would let you listen to "Reuben Ranzo".

Some of them are:
http://www.chants-marins.com/extraits.htm
http://www.clearwater.org/sloop.html
http://www.seashanty.org/lyrics.asp "Ranzo" lyrics but no audio

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   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 7:05 AM
   Subject: FW: [watkins] just a thought


   I was glad to see some intererst.  I'll contact Yanmar and see if they will
   give us permission.

   Phil
   S/V Reuben Ranzo
   Tampa Bay

   >From: "philip schneider" <theoldsalt@...>
   >Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >Subject: [watkins] just a thought
   >Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:19:40 +0000
   >
   >I haven't been active here for a while but notice that there is a
   >continuing
   >quest from Watkins owners for engine parts manuals.  Well, I don't have
   >one.
   >   But, has anyone out there who does ever consider scanning it and posting
   >it on the Watkins owners' website?  I know the manual for the YSM-8 is out
   >of print 'cause I've tried to find one.  If it has a copyright perhaps
   >Yanmar International would allow it being put on the website.  (If not they
   >should re-issue it).
   >
   >I don't know the status of manuals for other engines Watkins used over the
   >years.
   >
   >But, wouldn't it be great to go to the website and be able to look up the
   >part you need, or even download it?
   >
   >Phil
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   >Tampa Bay
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Ah, Milita filter into a thermos jug and we have good hot coffee all
morning.

Jack Wirtz

Chouette, W29



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From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Rick Bailey
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 12:46 PM
To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [watkins] Re: 12 Volt Wiring - Coffee Drinkers



Coffee Drinkers,

Heating element (12 volt coffee pot) amperage on a DC circuit doesn't
seem to be the most efficient way to make coffee on board.  Not only
that, but if it takes that long to make coffee, you will have leached
all the bad flavor, as well as the good, into your coffee cup by the
time you've finished.  There are other options which make as good, or
much better coffee...  They all involve your on-board stove top,
though.

1.  French Press - all you need is hot water, a french press, and
ground coffee.  Fantastic taste.

2.  Mileta filters - Just pour hot water into the filter basket - one
time through - for some of the best coffee you can make at home (or
on the boat).

3.  Stove-top espresso - this is the absolute best, and they are
available for CHEAP (especially online) - the stainless steel variety
are the best tasting, though the cast aluminum works well also.  Two
shots of espresso in 6-8 ounces of hot water makes the best
tasting "American" strength coffee you've ever tasted.  One six-cup
(that's demitoss cups) batch into a one-quart thermos, then filled
with hot water is the perfect amount of coffee to espresso ratio.

4.  You can still get the old-fashioned stove top percolators
(aluminum, enamelware, or stainless) in a variety of sizes -
especially at camping/outdoor shops.  These make fine coffee if you
don't let it perk so long that it becomes bitter.

Try it - you'll like it!  10 minutes to wait for a much better cup of
coffee.

Rick '81w27 "Jolly Rodgers"
Jacksonville, FL

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "John Myers" <jdmyers@w...> wrote:
> I would check the current draw of the coffee pot fist.  It should
be written
> on the pot somewhere.  #14 AWG is good for about 15 amperes.
> The lighter plugs on my boat are wired direct to the main power
switch
> through a fuse panel (No switch) mounted to the bulkhead behind the
Power
> switch.  It is accessible through the seat hatch in the cockpit.
> Other things wired this way include the Auto Pilot and Refrigerator.
>
> John Myers
> S/V Y KNOT  86W25 #68
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of
> Ashiko33@a...
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:05 AM
> To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [watkins] 12 Volt Wiring
>
> Hello,
>
> So, here is what happened....  I have a 12 volt receptacle  plug
mounted in
> the galley, that must have been installed by one of the previous
owners.  I
>
> plugged in a coffee maker into it.  I smelled burning  plastic and
when I
> unplugged the coffee maker, the adapter plus the receptacle  outlet
plug
> itself was
> melted!!!   I am thinking the next step  could have been boat-on-
fire.  It
> is
> wired into the "cabin  lights" switch on the control panel.  The
fuse never
> blew.  The wire  that was used to hook this whole thing up is 14
AWG.   I
> have
> since  purchased a new receptacle outlet and installed it using the
old
> wiring
> but  new connectors.  One of the guys on the dock said he thought
the
> problem
> was with the old connectors.  I am not so sure about this.  I  am
wondering
> if the wiring is too small.  If I want to plug in something  like a
coffee
> pot,
> should the wiring be connected directly to the battery with  its
own in-line
>
> fuse?  If so, what do recommend?  (that is aside from  using the
stove or
> buying coffee at Dunkin donuts before getting onto the  boat.)
> Thanks!
> Susan
> s/v Phoenix 86W25
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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Hi Everyone;

    Just wondering if there will be any more photos heading my way to
assemble a photo CD album of the event?  I have only received pictures
from two others
    Lastly I've been trying to find "clipart" or a drawing of the
Chesapeake Bay to be used on the back of the T- shirts.  My dail up
internet service makes searching for this very slow and truthfully
nonproductive. If anyone has the time (or speed) to find a useful
picture please share what you find.  Terry

David,

I have always had an interest in sailing and when I found out about sea
shanties I, of course, started learning them. I have carried on the
tradition here in Florida by performing a show called Old Salt.

When I got my Watkins I realized that I have a lot of things in common with
ole Reuben.  I was a lubber and only took to the sea later in life.  I also
seem to have a propensity to fall into situations that I don't know anything
about and get into trouble but somehow always survive.  My present wife was
the boss's daughter.  Finally, I used to sing Reuben Ranzo to my two
daughters when they were little as a lullaby.  So it seemed appropriate to
name my boat after the shanty.

Phil
S/V Reuben Ranzo
Tampa Bay

>From: "David Fant" <dfant@...>
>Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>To: <watkins@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [watkins] just a thought
>Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:32:36 -0500
>
>I was intrigued by the name of your boat. Are you a current or former
>windjammer man?
>
>You probably know where they all are but I had a devil of a time finding
>sites that would let you listen to "Reuben Ranzo".
>
>Some of them are:
>http://www.chants-marins.com/extraits.htm
>http://www.clearwater.org/sloop.html
>http://www.seashanty.org/lyrics.asp "Ranzo" lyrics but no audio
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: philip schneider
>   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 7:05 AM
>   Subject: FW: [watkins] just a thought
>
>
>   I was glad to see some intererst.  I'll contact Yanmar and see if they
>will
>   give us permission.
>
>   Phil
>   S/V Reuben Ranzo
>   Tampa Bay
>
>   >From: "philip schneider" <theoldsalt@...>
>   >Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   >To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>   >Subject: [watkins] just a thought
>   >Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:19:40 +0000
>   >
>   >I haven't been active here for a while but notice that there is a
>   >continuing
>   >quest from Watkins owners for engine parts manuals.  Well, I don't have
>   >one.
>   >   But, has anyone out there who does ever consider scanning it and
>posting
>   >it on the Watkins owners' website?  I know the manual for the YSM-8 is
>out
>   >of print 'cause I've tried to find one.  If it has a copyright perhaps
>   >Yanmar International would allow it being put on the website.  (If not
>they
>   >should re-issue it).
>   >
>   >I don't know the status of manuals for other engines Watkins used over
>the
>   >years.
>   >
>   >But, wouldn't it be great to go to the website and be able to look up
>the
>   >part you need, or even download it?
>   >
>   >Phil
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>   >Tampa Bay
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Great story.

I really like reading about the Raft-Up, and everyone's struggles to keep their
pride and joy ship-shape, but I also like to hear the personal anecdotes folks
might be willing to share.

My only experience with sea shanties was during the time I was a new member of
the La Nina crew in the Corpus Christi Columbus fleet. We used some that our
Spanish instructor taught us. I grew up on and around boats but not shanties -
commercial craft no longer use them for obvious reasons; you just push a button
and the winch, windlass or capstan does all of the hard work.

Thanks for sharing.

David Fant
'74 W23 Lady Aimee
Possum Walk Texas

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   From: philip schneider
   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 6:25 AM
   Subject: Re: [watkins] just a thought


   David,

   I have always had an interest in sailing and when I found out about sea
   shanties I, of course, started learning them. I have carried on the
   tradition here in Florida by performing a show called Old Salt.

   When I got my Watkins I realized that I have a lot of things in common with
   ole Reuben.  I was a lubber and only took to the sea later in life.  I also
   seem to have a propensity to fall into situations that I don't know anything
   about and get into trouble but somehow always survive.  My present wife was
   the boss's daughter.  Finally, I used to sing Reuben Ranzo to my two
   daughters when they were little as a lullaby.  So it seemed appropriate to
   name my boat after the shanty.

   Phil
   S/V Reuben Ranzo
   Tampa Bay

   >From: "David Fant" <dfant@...>
   >Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >To: <watkins@yahoogroups.com>
   >Subject: Re: [watkins] just a thought
   >Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:32:36 -0500
   >
   >I was intrigued by the name of your boat. Are you a current or former
   >windjammer man?
   >
   >You probably know where they all are but I had a devil of a time finding
   >sites that would let you listen to "Reuben Ranzo".
   >
   >Some of them are:
   >http://www.chants-marins.com/extraits.htm
   >http://www.clearwater.org/sloop.html
   >http://www.seashanty.org/lyrics.asp "Ranzo" lyrics but no audio
   >
   >   ----- Original Message -----
   >   From: philip schneider
   >   To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >   Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 7:05 AM
   >   Subject: FW: [watkins] just a thought
   >
   >
   >   I was glad to see some intererst.  I'll contact Yanmar and see if they
   >will
   >   give us permission.
   >
   >   Phil
   >   S/V Reuben Ranzo
   >   Tampa Bay
   >
   >   >From: "philip schneider" <theoldsalt@...>
   >   >Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >   >To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
   >   >Subject: [watkins] just a thought
   >   >Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:19:40 +0000
   >   >
   >   >I haven't been active here for a while but notice that there is a
   >   >continuing
   >   >quest from Watkins owners for engine parts manuals.  Well, I don't have
   >   >one.
   >   >   But, has anyone out there who does ever consider scanning it and
   >posting
   >   >it on the Watkins owners' website?  I know the manual for the YSM-8 is
   >out
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   >   >Yanmar International would allow it being put on the website.  (If not
   >they
   >   >should re-issue it).
   >   >
   >   >I don't know the status of manuals for other engines Watkins used over
   >the
   >   >years.
   >   >
   >   >But, wouldn't it be great to go to the website and be able to look up
   >the
   >   >part you need, or even download it?
   >   >
   >   >Phil
   >   >S/V Reuben Ranzo
   >   >Tampa Bay
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We have decided to sell our 1988 W33 Elixir.  This boat is in
excellent condition and has been totally refitted in 2004, 2005. ALL
OF THE FOLLOWING ARE NEW: Hood Seafurl & new headstay with fittings,
full batten main 2 reefs, 110% headsail, all running rigging, many
new blocks & shevees, lazy jacks, Tasco 2 burner stove/oven, Adler
Barbor refrigeration,interior cushions including foam 4" in settees
5" in vee berth, refinished interior wood, Raritan toilet, galley
and head
sink fixtures, Bomar low profile hatches, Kyrocera 120 watt solar
panel with controler and stainless custom mount ( off transom behind
and above the bimini), Quest 15 amp battery charger,4 batteries,
Standard Horizon Depth, Ritchie compass, Blue Seas (extra) elec
panel, 3 way bildge pump switch, custom teak cockpit seat (aft
behind wheel for better visability), teak cockpit grate, total
rebuild on 27 HP Yanmar including  pistons, rings, bearings,
valves,springs, gaskets, hoses & starter, non skid, companionway
pelexiglass. This is what is new ( I'm sure I've forgotten
something).  Additional equipment are: Autohelm 4000, Danforth 35#
plow with 40' chain 150' new 5/8" line, new 33# claw 10' chain 150'
line, Stereo cassette with bose speakers, ships clock, barometer,
refinished countertops.  Elixir has a dark blue hull and light gray
non skid, she's a good looking boat.  She was hauled in the sping of
04 when the bottom was done with 2coats of Triniad SR, at that time
the few blisters she had were repaired with West systems.  This is a
great boat and should be trouble free for some time.

Hope some of these will help at the link below. I'll keep looking for more

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Sorry I forgot the price and contact information.  Asking price
for Elixir is $37,850,  the boat is in Port Charlotte Fl (had no storm
damage) ph # 941-625-5715 Cliff Mann

Conrad:

I just added a folder with photos of the countertop we replaced.  Let
me know if you have any questions.

Rick

Thanks a million.  I'll go look.  Wanted to start this weekend, but
the railroad will probably take up the time!  I'll go look at the pics
and plan.

Conrad

--- In watkins@yahoogroups.com, "howittr" <howittr@m...> wrote:
> Conrad:
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> I just added a folder with photos of the countertop we replaced.
Let
> me know if you have any questions.
>
> Rick

Where have you guys mounted yours?  I am going to put it inside the
hull in a pvc fitting filled with oil.  Was thinking about ahead of
the water tank where I cut the liner for hull repairs, but wondering
if the transducer line will be ling enough.

I'll sit back and wait for responses.  Thanks a million, guys!  Wish I
could go to the boat right now, but it's too early. the dog woke me up
to go pee, he has fleas, and I have to go to work on the railroad in a
couple of hours.  But I will say this, when the dog woke me up, I was
having a dream about mounting a transducer, for the depth sounder, on
the boat!  Now isn't that a sad thing!  But wait, I believe that the
boat was sitting in the parking lot of Hooters!  Ok, that's better, a
little creativity!?! : )  Coedeine is a wonderful thing!

Maybe there were even some sea chanties going on!  .....

Conrad
"desperately seeking the water"
man, I have to get to the lake!

Conrad are you on drugs again?
That location sounds good to me.  Use the oil if you like, but just sticking it
in a big blob of silicone (with no air bubbles) will work fine.
Jim


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To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 8/6/2005 4:21:25 AM
Subject: [watkins] Depth sounder transducer location


Where have you guys mounted yours?  I am going to put it inside the
hull in a pvc fitting filled with oil.  Was thinking about ahead of
the water tank where I cut the liner for hull repairs, but wondering
if the transducer line will be ling enough.

I'll sit back and wait for responses.  Thanks a million, guys!  Wish I
could go to the boat right now, but it's too early. the dog woke me up
to go pee, he has fleas, and I have to go to work on the railroad in a
couple of hours.  But I will say this, when the dog woke me up, I was
having a dream about mounting a transducer, for the depth sounder, on
the boat!  Now isn't that a sad thing!  But wait, I believe that the
boat was sitting in the parking lot of Hooters!  Ok, that's better, a
little creativity!?! : )  Coedeine is a wonderful thing!

Maybe there were even some sea chanties going on!  .....

Conrad
"desperately seeking the water"
man, I have to get to the lake!






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Conrad..
Worst Marine sell a vey nice, adjustble  in-hull mounting kit.. I used
it and liked it..On the other hand a nice "baggy" filled with tap water
serves well for finding the best location.. A dock neighbor of mine is
still using his baggy after three or four years!
Is codeine worse that Percocet?  ( as a mental carborundum?)
Cheers
Dr dave

Are you-all using through-hull transducers or transom mount ones?  West Marine
told me to use a transom mount one, but it doesn't seem to work well through the
hull.

Steve B.
Ripple

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Conrad..
Worst Marine sell a vey nice, adjustble  in-hull mounting kit.. I used
it and liked it..On the other hand a nice "baggy" filled with tap water
serves well for finding the best location.. A dock neighbor of mine is
still using his baggy after three or four years!
Is codeine worse that Percocet?  ( as a mental carborundum?)
Cheers
Dr dave




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I cut an access hole and mounted an access port just between the two access
doors on each side of the V-berth.  I mounted the transducer there in silicone
and am happy with the results.  That placed it slightly ahead of the keel but
not up on the curve of the bow.  The line was long enough to run back to the
wheel where I mounted the head unit.

Paul L.

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For years I have had a puck style transducer in my W-27.  It was
manufactured by Uniden and I tried to contact the Unident people for advice
on installing but couldn't.  I did talk so some guy in West Marine's
customer service who had installed one in his boat.  He told me that the
puck doesn't have to be perfectly flat and can be on a slight angle.  Oc
cource you don't want to mount it over the keel.  I mounted mine beside the
engine oposite the raw water intake.  I used an epoxy paste (it was grey
when mixed but don't remember where I got it).  I made sure the transducer
was pushed down into a good puddle of it so there were no air bubles.  I
secured it with duct tape (what else?) until it cured.  It has worked fine
since.

Phil
S/V Reuben Ranzo
Tampa Bay

>From: "watkins23xl" <cheneyc@...>
>Reply-To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>To: watkins@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [watkins] Depth sounder transducer location
>Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2005 08:21:16 -0000
>
>Where have you guys mounted yours?  I am going to put it inside the
>hull in a pvc fitting filled with oil.  Was thinking about ahead of
>the water tank where I cut the liner for hull repairs, but wondering
>if the transducer line will be ling enough.
>
>I'll sit back and wait for responses.  Thanks a million, guys!  Wish I
>could go to the boat right now, but it's too early. the dog woke me up
>to go pee, he has fleas, and I have to go to work on the railroad in a
>couple of hours.  But I will say this, when the dog woke me up, I was
>having a dream about mounting a transducer, for the depth sounder, on
>the boat!  Now isn't that a sad thing!  But wait, I believe that the
>boat was sitting in the parking lot of Hooters!  Ok, that's better, a
>little creativity!?! : )  Coedeine is a wonderful thing!
>
>Maybe there were even some sea chanties going on!  .....
>
>Conrad
>"desperately seeking the water"
>man, I have to get to the lake!
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Yesterday with the help of a friend who is probably one of the best
marine mechanics on the Chesapeake area we installed a new water
pump Racor filter new belts filters, new air silenrcer and backing
plate on my new Watkins 33. He has shown me where and how to service
her for the future. We both agree that cutting an access port
through the counter top behind the ladder would be the smart thing
for future repairs. I have seen pictures of this access port on the
net and have received dimensions from another W33 owner. DOES ANY
ONE HAVE CLOSE UP PICTURES OF THEIR ACCESS COVERS ON A W33

Next week she goes on the hard for rudder repair or replacement,
cock pit sole repair, complete bottom job, tabbing of bulk head,
repairs to just about all the plumbing, repair or replacement of
depth sounder. lighting. I will be doing the work myself and welcome
any and all advise pictures suggestions and counsel for example
anyone know where there may be parts for a DS-1 Depth sounder. I
will try to take pictures along the process and maybe this will help
another owner in the future! The best ideas I've found always come
from fellow owners (this is my 3rd boat)!!!

The goal is to make her back to a pristene condition as possible and
make next years raft up

Bob Looman W33
Seas the Dream Hull 34