Thanks for the replys, guys. Well, I guess I should explain better. I am going to use one battery for the lights and one for the starter. The isolation switch...
I was just rereading the howto written on the Watkins Owners website about replacing the "gray" ports with the Beckson ports. I went to Sailnet to try to find...
I was just reviewing the messages and ran across the one about sending sails to Sailcare. I can't say enough about these guys, I sent my 22 year old Genoa to...
Sid, Sailnet no longer sells them. Beckson's are not the same port. Another Watkins member asked the same question a couple of months ago and I "Googled" the...
Steve, I know of two different engine control systems used on the early W27 (mine is a 1979) The service manual identifies a Morse one-handle remote control...
Lapointe Paul
Lapoints@...
Sep 2, 2006 10:27 pm
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Hi, just brought a Wakins 27 and found a leak at the mount where the rudder comes thur the hull. Has anyone repaired this and can it be done in the water. ...
Hey Daryl, I have removed and rebedded the rudder post stuffing box. I also found a crack in the blocking used to raise the stuffing box above the waterline....
Hello: I just purchased a 1989 29' Watkins Seawolf and I need an emergency tiller. Does anyone know where I can get one? Maria [Non-text portions of this...
Thanks Jim It looks like the stuffing box mount base bolts to the inside of the hull. Do not know what the four screws mount to. There is no fiderglass riser. ...
Has anyone ever taken the STCW course? And do you know if a Canadian can take it? Also want to take on a fall project of avoiding any future water leakage to...
Steve, What engine do you have? Mine is a 2QM15 and I used cables from Defender. They are the universal type 10-32 I bought 2 ten footers to replace both...
What is STCW ? Bryan Stick To Centre of the Waterway course sounds sensible . Soon To Collide With...... Sail True Course Without deviation or variation ? ... ...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Sep 6, 2006 12:13 am
13915
You probably cannot buy a tiller, however I have put plans I drew in the Photo Albums under "Emergency Tiller" My 82W27 did not have a tiller when I bought it...
Sid, Redden Marine carries the 5X12s for $117 ($143 at Pompanette.com the manufacture) http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/new-detail.cfm?id=BOMG512AD28 I...
I liked your version of the course. Made me smile. Here is the real stuff... Who Needs an STCW Certificate? Basically any Mariner sailing beyond US Boundary...
Just getting caught up on my reading of all the watkins emails. Have been off doing summer stuff including sailing Rainbow Moon. Thank you! This information...
I guess I was wrong on the price. You can take the 3 day STCW course in BVI for $350. This allows you to work on the charterboats in BVI as a cook, firstmate...
Marilynne, Sharon and I are renting a Benetau 34 out of Maya Cove, Tortola 3-10 November through SunSail . We can't wait. We're hoping hurricane season will be...
you are going out at the end of it which is said to be the worst part of it.. They have not been to bad this year though so you might get lucky ... _____ ...
When you ask about history, I am wondering if you have read the history section of the website at www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> Also,...
Is this an emergency tiller that you need or a replacement? I make tillers and repair "porta-potti's". Actually, I used a 2x4 cut at about 3.5 feet on MLB...
Ok, went to Wal-mart and got their huge Maxx battery for $68, got the Perko switch for $39, ran the cables, drilled the holes, and , tah tah, instant 4 days...
Yeah, Conrad, we have snakes in the Bay, but moccasins only in Newport News, Hopewell, and the Dismal Swamp. Northern water snakes are everywhere! We do have...
I found a large socket that fit the top of the tiller post and had a steel handle welded on. Phil s/v Reuben Ranzo Tampa From: "Conrad"...
philip schneider
theoldsalt@...
Sep 7, 2006 12:55 pm
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Yes we have snakes, but I haven't seen but one in the last 10 years (they don;t like all the people and boats). Come on up, sooner is better. Jim ... From:...
Steve, it messed up the first 30' of my dock and wet the floor in my shop. Not nearly as much damage as Isabell. The local weathermen missed the forecast a...
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