Dear sirs, I am working on painting my watkins 27, the deck is finished, now its time for the interior / cabin. My ship still have the original color in the...
I am getting my sails cleaned and reconditioned. I am considering replacing the logo on the sail at the same time. I thought I ran across a source a while ago...
Hello Mino, I think if you ask 20 people what color it is, You would get 20 different answers. My wife and I have a 1979 W27 and we say it's cream. The best...
The digital versions of the logos are in the Photos section of the site. If we get enough interest we might be able to get a bunch made up along with the...
Al & Carrie: To date I have had only two individuals express any interest. Yourselves and Marilynne, ( Rainbow Moon). She is clean down on the southern end of ...
Hi there! Does anyone know if this AutoHelm would fit my Watkins W27?? I would like to buy one and not sure if this would work on my boat. The boat had an...
I believe it is called "eggshell." Any of you other guys help out here, is that correct or do I just need to go to Waffle House for some eggs (think I will...
Autohelm, I used an Autohelm 2000 last year , tiller model. It worked fine. If you have Yahoo or Google search "autohelm 3000" I found at least 100 pages of...
Lou, Bruce is getting the ball caps. Jim ... From: Louis Spagna To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 3/2/2006 3:26:44 PM Subject: [watkins] Re: Sail logo The...
Jim, the first Watkins Raft-up on the Chesapeake had only 5 boats on site and 2 boats represented (arrived by car). Getting people to commit is tuff. Last year...
Just a reminder: This years event is starting on a holiday weekend, make your reservations early (marina or hotel) if your plains change you can always cancel....
Please send some pictures of your cruise off of the Maine Coast, if you get a chance. That is what Johnnie and I want to do after settling down in VA. I am...
Marilyn, I have an Autohelm 3000 on my 83 W27 and it works well. I have the remote control option which I like when I am sailing single handed, as it comes in...
I'm preparing to replace the cabin sole in my Watkins 32. I originally thought that the sole was held in place by screws. However, I removed the teak plugs...
John what did you decide to do with your instruments? Jim ... From: john_everson02635 To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 3/3/2006 2:27:56 PM Subject: [watkins]...
I have one more lodging option for the Raft-up. Gloucester Inn Motel if you are looking for close, cheep, and basic this is the place. Phone 804-642-3337...
Hey Jim, that is where Johnnie and I stayed last time. Great hotel and cheap. Breakfast even walked across the bed.................... nice big Palmetto...
I have discovered that the largest bottom batten for my mainsail on my W33 is twisted. I was thinking of trying a heat gun to try to flatten it out any...
Hello Bob. You can try using a heat gun to straighten, but I believe that it will become brittle. However, it is worth a try. If not, you can go to any sail...
Hi there! Thanks for all the information on the Autohelm. Trying to buy one on Ebay but being patient to get the right one at the right price. The Lake Huron...
We got an email from Andre today. It just about summs it all up so I'll just cut and paste it here exactly as he sent it! Im on bernards boat right now...
Marilynne, Here is my advice for any new boat owner (of an old boat) Now would be a good time to start learning about your engine. If you don't know how, you...
Bob, be a big help and come to the Raft-up. May 27-29 at York River Yacht Haven then we move to Mobjack Bay and then on to Cape Charles. Please join us and add...
We can always count on You for good advise John. John please up date the "2006 Raft-up database so we have a good head count. I look forward to seeing you and...
Pic in the photo section under "Moonlight Bay." What a fantastic day to sail! 67 degrees with winds 7 to 12. Sunburn and smooth water at 3.5 to 5 knots of...
Conrad, we had dolphins all around Wildest Dream on the way home from YRYH last Oct. The largest school I have ever seen was just 1/2 mile from my dock. Jim ...
Conrad: I tried to sink the boat the other weekend. Got busy the night before talking with a friend and proceeded to forget about tightening the drain plug....
Wow, great action and reaction. Glad you don't own a submarine! I have a Rule 1500 that works great. We sailed and floated for about 6 hours yesterday and...
Wow, Johnnie and I can't wait to see that! Reminds me of "Ace Ventura, Pet Detective." What a stupid but funny movie. I don't let Dylan watch it, but he did...
Thanks for the nice note, Donovan. Hey guys, he appreciates my going to the hospital with a kidney stone, but not checking in to save the $500 for the boat!...
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