Conrad, My version? I am bringing Phoenix into port in 24 kts of wind with a swiftly moving and choppy current. The winds want to slam me up against the ...
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watkins23xl
Aug 10, 2005 1:50 am
Yup, no sailing tonight. Made you think though! Didn't install it on my watkins, but helped my friend John put his motor and outdrive back together tonight....
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watkins23xl
Aug 10, 2005 1:38 am
Hey Gary, Conrad Cheney here. I had the Nemo on the Y dock last year and I believe that I met you guys. I am at sunrise L3L now with the W27 Moonlight Bay....
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Gary Davis
sh1nnecockbay
Aug 9, 2005 10:41 pm
Definitlely a Watkins 29 on Y dock. 1985 model that I have just completed a general update. Now if I only had more time to actually saiil it I would be...
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watkins23xl
Aug 9, 2005 7:50 pm
Thanks for all the great replies. Hey, I'll go out again in high wind and maybe I'll even get it right next time!?! Might even wear an oxford blazer with an...
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Rick Bailey
rick_rew
Aug 9, 2005 7:21 pm
Conrad, Thanks for sharing your experience. Let me assure you, we all have them, but not too many of us are as transparent about them as you are. Our...
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howittr
Aug 9, 2005 7:00 pm
Conrad: Sounds like the experience which solved my delusions of competence, only, it was the river current that pinned me to the outboards of my neighbors....
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Wayne Steinard
cntrlflm2
Aug 9, 2005 6:00 pm
James: That's the yellow spring line...LOL Wayne... 78W27 ... From: James Brewer<mailto:w27sail@...> To:...
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James Brewer
w27sail
Aug 9, 2005 3:48 pm
Conrad, you have the right idea, if you are going to screw up do it in front of a large group. Some tome I'll tell you about moving my boat from one slip to...
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howittr
Aug 9, 2005 2:37 pm
Deryk: Haven't the faintest idea what he used, but it's not teak. The panels are cloth covered plywood, so there isn't breathability. That is a good idea if...
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Wayne Steinard
cntrlflm2
Aug 9, 2005 11:28 am
Conrad: While these things may feel somewhat discomforting while the boat is crashing into other vessels and various protrusions, feel rewarded that you did...
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watkins23xl
Aug 9, 2005 3:57 am
Here is a quick admit: Johnnie left to go to her sisters yesterday due to the rain. I was headin out (hime), but the rain stopped. Now, don't tell anyone...
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Wayne Steinard
cntrlflm2
Aug 9, 2005 3:44 am
Hi Deryk: Blind Pass is one of the less expensive live aboard marinas. They just recently raised non live abord to $10 p/ft hull length (they don't count...
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watkins23xl
Aug 9, 2005 3:25 am
Well, I ended up going to the railroad late Friday agfter school and getting everything done there so that I could go to the boat Saturday and Sunday. I...
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watkins23xl
Aug 9, 2005 3:02 am
Thanks Jim, and I'll try to keep away from the work and do more sailing soon! Conrad ... thought I would check and see if you are still using the soy bean ...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 9, 2005 2:12 am
Hi Rick, Just out of curiosity, is it made out of teak? Thought teak didnt warp as bad. I think down the line I would like to do something similar since...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 9, 2005 2:09 am
Hey Wayne, Can I ask how much your marina is asking a month for your watkins? Im definatly lookin for a place and since I dont have all the extra's yet like...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 9, 2005 2:06 am
Hi Dave, Thanks, I wish your marina accepted liveaboards... the price is pretty nice. I have no idea how long I plan on staying aboard... might drive me crazy...
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David Baker
daveb19652002
Aug 9, 2005 12:25 am
Deryk.....greetings! Perhaps I can can shed some light on your relocating from NJ. I relocated from RI in 1982 to Orlando, Fl. I purchased my 1979 27' ...
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JIM LANE
seadrift15
Aug 8, 2005 10:11 pm
Hi Paul This is not about transducers but when I saw your name come up I thought I would check and see if you are still using the soy bean diesel oil in your...
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Bill Clouse
wacbjc
Aug 8, 2005 9:21 pm
Terry <douwuna@...> wrote: Hi Everyone; Just wondering if there will be any more photos heading my way to assemble a photo CD album of the event? I...
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howittr
Aug 8, 2005 8:18 pm
Deryk: The previous owner added them. They are a pain due to warping with the change of seasons. I've though about going back to the plexiglass panels, or at...
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watkins23xl
Aug 8, 2005 10:13 am
Thanks Dr. Dave. The baggy thing worked great! Then mounted under the head area, as I have a porta-potti. I don't think I get the "great visions" under the...
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watkins23xl
Aug 8, 2005 10:10 am
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Wayne Steinard
cntrlflm2
Aug 8, 2005 2:09 am
Hi Deryk: We're at a "live aboard" marina on St Pete Beach. 1 mile from the Intra-Coastal to the Gulf. The only people who are not working now in Florida are...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 8, 2005 1:53 am
Hi Wayne, I was seriously contemplating tampa area, but have been looking at cocoa beach area as well for its closeness to orlando... destination is still kind...
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Wayne Steinard
cntrlflm2
Aug 7, 2005 11:48 pm
Deryk: Which coast/area do you plan on making your home port? Wayne... 78W27 ... From: Deryk<mailto:deryk_macleod@...> To:...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 7, 2005 8:53 pm
Hello All, In a month and a half Im heading south to florida, and I was wondering if anyone has any charts from between capemay nj and florida that they dont...
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Deryk
deryk_macleod
Aug 7, 2005 8:46 pm
Hey Rick... Just wanted to say your countertop looks great! Can I ask, did you add the doors to access the storage area, or did your Watkins come that way......
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James Brewer
w27sail
Aug 7, 2005 8:32 pm
Bob, I had hoped to meet you at this years raft-up. Please try to make next years. Its a a lot of fun. Where are you hauling out? Jim s/v Wildest Dream ... ...
