When looking at prop sizes with "engine" rpm and resulting boat speed, one would also need to know the transmission ratio to compare and use the data on other...
Hey Terry, the prop on the right appears to be the same as mine. Hum, on my ysm8. I know it's hard to tell about pitch, but I think I am judging a slider...
Yes, drove the Porsche to the lake again, motored out and just drifted in 83 degree temps. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it! Eat drink and be...
Jim and Marilynne, Deb and I are booked at the Marl Inn B&B in Yorktown just across the bridge from the marina. The phone is 1-800-799-6207 but we got the ...
Hi gang, If anyone is interested in lodging in Williamsburg, I can help out. There is a huge Days Inn on the Colonial Parkway about 15 min from York River...
1979 Watkins 23XL For Sale I have had a permanent injury to my right hand and can no longer grip the lines so I must sell. Boat in currently in a wet slip...
You cant hurt it up to at least 3600 for short runs. I suspect you are over propped with the 14" dia. The smoke inplies you are not reaching the governor speed...
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Of course, but Does not Yanmar fit the same ratio with all 2gm series engines? Bryan ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? ...
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Thanks Lou, I hope this info helps Marilynne. Jim ... From: Louis Spagna To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 4/2/2006 10:42:55 PM Subject: [watkins] Re: Yorktown...
Bill, thanks for the hotel info. Please go to the site data base and add your 2006 raft-up info. That helps us with the food and drink plaining. See you at the...
Answering my own question, (first sign of sea-madness) there are 3 different ratio transmissions fitted to the 2gm series. . To have meaning, our reports of...
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I need to do some work in the bilge this weekend anyway so I'll take a look and see what the transmission label says. Man do I hate going down there. At 6' and...
78W27 2GM20 My engine is still in the shop, so all I have is the prop size which is 7/8 shaft, 13 x 13 Answering my own question, (first sign of sea-madness) ...
Good luck John. I'm 6'3" 250 lbs. Its been 25 lbs and a long time sense I made it to the port side all the way aft. Jim ... From: john_everson02635 To:...
I'm thinking an access hatch or deck plate in the quarter berth may be in order. We'll see.......... John -FogDog- ... sense I made it to the port side all the...
John This is a time when it really pays to have a small friend, girlfriend, wife, child etc. I spent most of a month down there getting my boat ready last ...
I agree, better now that July. I broke a cable 8 miles offshore in 25 knot winds and 4' seas July 2004. I spent some quality time down there in 90 degree...
6'0" - 180lbs. suitable candidate for wiggling.... 2GM20F with a 2.62 forward ratio and 3.06 for reverse. Specs. in the yanmar guide indicate a prop speed of...
I know from talking to owners that for the 1GM and 1GM10 fitted to both W25 and W27 boats, Watkins used at least two transmission ratios for either boat. The...
That's not a bad idea, I may try that. I have a rain leak in the aft end of my quarter berth and an access hatch might help me find the source. Jim ... From:...
Hi there! I am officially signed up for the Raft Up. I have never driven this far on my own, but I am sure it will be a great road trip. I have a fun car to...
The forecast is for sunny weather this weekend and with the boat going into the water in only 4 weeks (May 6th) I am trying to take advantage of any sunshine I...
My W27 is a 1978 and has a fiberglass hatch so I'm no help on that. I have a leak in the aft end of my quarter berth. I think the toe rail is causing the...
Marilynne: If you are talking about your companionway hatch cover (wasn't sure about the sliding description), I believe those are after market additions....
Some of those engine and other lessons may be good discussion topics for the raft-up. I am extremely UN-mechanical and would appreciate someone showing me...
... Marilynne, My W27 is an 83 (#505) and has the same companionway hatch as you describe. I have seen W27 #506 and it also has the same companionway hatch so...
My 82W27 also has the plexiglas hatch cover. The teak strips are also stained and somewhat ugly. Previous owner had a heavy duty lexan tinted companionway...
Greetings Watkins Sailors: Hope mine will be ready for the water by then, but too far to try for the raft up with her. I plan on driving up from Central...
John: Where are you engine controls located? On my W27 they are very close to the end on the quarter berth. When I re calked around the instrument cluster, my...
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