Hey Chuck, I sail my W27 Entropy out of Newlondon CT. There are a few around here but I never see any post from them.I sail up to the Cape at least once a year...
I've got to repair the foredeck on our 1980 (built Dec. 1979) W27, and wondered if anyone knows the material and thickness of the deck core? Thanks - Rick W27...
I glad your boat did so well, but not surprised. Watkins the sail boats built like a tank (the Army kind). Jim ... From: desasak To: watkins@yahoogroups.com ...
Paul, Susan and I have been out of town for a week. Jim ... From: Paul To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 7/27/2006 5:14:22 PM Subject: [watkins] Any one there?...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know that I am selling my Watkins 17 daysailor. My darn HOA has informed that I have too many boats, so I'm having to get...
I've been looking at this vessel for a few days and wanted to know if anyone else here had visited with the owner? The guy has come down from his original...
I checked the spec sheets and it gives info on the fiberglass layup, but nothing about core thickness. Thanks for the suggestion. Rick W27 Hotai ... W27, ... ...
"How To" Tab @ www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> has article on Port Replacement. "New Parts" TAB has link to OEM website for the ports. ...
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The Watkins website @ www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> or www.watkinsyachts.com <http://www.watkinsyachts.com/> has the specifications...
Steve, hope you have been enjoying your Watkins this summer. Been in and out somewhat in mine. Thought you might want to know that I am selling the Watkins ...
John - Thank you very much for the information. I will contact the companies you mentioned and pass on any info I get regarding mast specs and toerail...
Surprise, I am back, for a moment! Anyway, my friend John has been wanting a Grady White for a long time, so I found a Watkins 22' "cuddy cabin." (sp on the...
I do not have much besides what is printed in the history section on the website. I have several times searched the boat listings and not found any Watkins...
Rick, There are lots of old posts about this subject. From what I remember, Thickness varies depending on location, the two mating surfaces are not planar or...
Concerning you hand rails: Most urethanes will not hold up to Ultra Violet light. Sikens Cetol is a marine grade varnish/urethane with lots of UV inhibitors...
Christine, i haven't been down to my boat yet for the mast info, but call Brooks at 305-632-0298. he knew the Watkins brothers when they were in business and...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for and information or advice concerning rudder posts in W27s. My W27 is an '83 and just recently I have noticed a slight groaning...
John: Thanks for the reply. I found out the hard way last weekend. Used my new Harbor Freight cut-out tool and took the skin off the foredeck. Our boat had...
Thanks John. I called the guy yesterday and he is heading to the boat and sending pics next week. It's a 1989 with a 200 hp mercury out- board. I will post...
What a summer! I have had some awesome sails on my Watkins 27. So much so that I decided not to go to the Carribean to sail with my girlfriend out of Tortola...
Sounds like your having a great Summer. I suggest you remove the alternator and take it to a auto electric shop to be tested. What part of the Bilge is the...
I agree with Walt. You may have an oil leak. Does it use any oil? Wou can buy oil absorbent sheets...or disposable pampers. Same thing and they will suck...
John, No real help for you here - just to echo my concern for my own steering setup. I have a tiller. Have become concerned about the amount of rust on the...
Thanks Walt and John! Great to hear from both of you. I should have added that the engine compartment was leaking warm water into the bildge just last week...
As some of you already know, we decided to forgo the Watkins raft-up this year in order to spend two weeks in the North Channel of Lake Huron with the ...
Hi John - I was up there but on the Tall Ship at that time. Saw some of the damage at my friends cottage on Manitoulin Island. Took his skylight out and some...