John, No word yet from Hunter, but last month he told me that he had Second wind on the hard in back bay biloxi (* on his trailer) I don't know if he moved...
Hi Conrad, Phoenix came with a Harken Roller Reefing Furling system and in the 5 years that I've sailed her, I've yet to have any problems with it. Every...
Thanks! Rick in Jax ... ones ... roller ... for ... might ... you ... curtain ... designed ... you ... jib ... system ... some ... product. ... new ... has...
Hi all – Tomorrow is the big day…I'll make an offer on the Watkins 29! It may be hard to wait for an answer over the holiday weekend but I'll be on my...
Rick: Here is the scoop on the head sails I have: I actually have three sails for a W27. The main is an Atlantic and is in very good condition. No tears or...
Great! You tell Ann and Bill I said to give you a good price! They are good folks. We are going to the lake tomorrow night and will sail some later Saturday....
Thanks Jim. I'll let you know. Rick in Jax ... is ... dirt ... with ... The ... furler. ... similar to ... This ... have ... This ... is ... but ... the ... ...
This boat is out of my league but I thought I'd pass on the info. http://www.sailingtexas.com/swatkins29a.html The website is not involved in selling the boat...
I tried to go into my Folder and delete most of the pictures, but it would not allow me to. I select the pictures and hit delete and it tells me to select...
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Hi Paul. I just went in and copied all of your pics and saved them on my machine, then removed them from your folder. The one of you standing on the cabin...
In readings I have done over the years (my 79W27 had numerous small blisters) the type of resin used in the fiberglassing process is a major indicator of...
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Sep 3, 2005 8:37 am
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Henry, I have a 79W27. When I bought the boat 4 years ago it had been on the hard for some time. In cleaning out murky water from the water tank, I found...
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GlacierFinally got in touch with Dave Hunter AKA SecondWind. He is well. No real information on his boat. Sent a couple of pictures of damaged boats in the...
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Very interesting Paul. Johnnie brings up a good point, how about the boats in Florida...year round salt water. Does anyone have any remarks as to the warm...
Conrad, I live down here in the southern Chesapeake with my Idol.Terry. LOL If you are a hardy sole you can sail year round although most people give it a ...
My power boat is in the water year round at Blind Pass Inlet. No blisters on mine or several others I have seen. Barnacles are the worst threat. Even with $200...
Thanks John. Was wondering about that. Guess you have made our decision for us, or reconfirmed our decision. Amen! Conrad ... If you ... and many ... dips...
Thanks Wayne. Where are you located? Not familiar with Blind Pass. I appreciate all the responses and look forward to reading more, if anyone else wants some...
Greetings Conrad: Blind Pass is located South of John's Pass and North of Egmont Key and is on St. Pete Beach. The City of St. Pete lies South of us. We are...
Im baaack!! SecondWind was hauled out and on my trailer then moved to high ground, 25 feets above sea level. This turned out to be just enough. I stayed ...
Hum, I believe that I know someone that eats and sleeps glass work and I believe that his friend that helped him with the rudder skeg goes to Anna Marie Island...
Hello Urathane Man, glad you made it, and both you and the boat are safe. You know, that's "idol" material there! Can't wait to see the pics. Conrad...
Hi all - My initial offer on the Watkins 29 produced a good counter offer. I will plan a survey Tuesday. The AC will be awesome to have (Coleman Marine Mach...
Thanks man. No sailing today for me. Still recuperating from out celebration yesterday of Sylvia's retirement and the retirement of a friend of us, a Delta...
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Hey Paul, LOL means laugh out loud, I believe. Congrats to Sylvia. See you soon, Conrad ... celebration yesterday of Sylvia's retirement and the retirement of...
Great news David. Johnnie and I might go up tonight and spend the night and sail early tomorrow. Is the boat on "A" dock, or where. She would like to see it....
Greetings Conrad: I was waiting to start my project once I learned all the pitfalls from your project...LOL Actually, I have learned a lot and have begun much...
Conrad, April through November some years longer some shorter. Jim ... From: watkins23xl To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 9/3/2005 4:15:01 PM Subject:...
Capt. Dave sure glad to hear you and your boat are OK. Jim s/v Wildest Dream ... From: Hunter To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 9/4/2005 1:45:53 AM Subject:...