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13997
Craig, I did the same and I'm pleased with the results. Jim ... From: CRAIG To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 9/30/2006 1:35:24 PM Subject: [watkins] Re: bimni...
James Brewer
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Oct 1, 2006
2:47 pm
13998
Hello: I have a 1989 Watkins Seawolf 30. I need to replace the Hatch Lenses. Does anyone know who made the hatch and what the style is? Does anyone know the...
Robert Smith
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Oct 1, 2006
3:47 pm
13999
Conrad: It seems that we we have unleashed a plethora of opinions regarding reefing systems. Each could be the answer to your original question, depending on...
Jim Shroeger
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Oct 1, 2006
11:54 pm
14000
Conrad: To properly reef a main you must first slack off the halyard, s-l-o-w-l-y, until the grommets at both the foot and clue are even with the boom. Most...
Jim Shroeger
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Oct 2, 2006
12:00 am
14001
The graphic is still in the files section and it's called "1 line reef.jpeg" Rick ... set...
Rick Bailey
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Oct 2, 2006
1:21 am
14002
Thanks a million Jim! Great advice. 3430 Pilot Road, Covington, GA. 30014 I just found out that the book is still in print, so I am going to try to find one....
Conrad
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Oct 2, 2006
1:18 pm
14003
Thanks Sid. I've got it1 Also, I have only one reef point. C ... and then loosen the boom traveler and pull the sail down at the back of the boom with the...
Conrad
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Oct 2, 2006
1:29 pm
14004
Hey guys, What a great wealth of knowledge. Thanks for all the great responses. I have printed all the information for study and practice. In addition, wel...
Conrad
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Oct 2, 2006
1:52 pm
14005
Conrad: The offer still stands. If you cannot find the info on your Yanmar, just let me know and I will copy and mail you the stuff you need. Jim Sundew 78W27 ...
Jim Shroeger
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Oct 2, 2006
7:06 pm
14006
Conrad: Here is a web site for Yanmar. There is a service link, so maybe you can get the oil change info directly from the web. Good luck. ...
Jim Shroeger
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Oct 2, 2006
7:12 pm
14007
http://www.boattraderonline.com/dealeraddphotos.html?77639195 I was looking for a watkins on line and came across this 1984 Watkins 25. I am not certain if...
alan_21_us
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Oct 2, 2006
11:21 pm
14008
Alan: Definitely seems a bit high! JIm Sundew 78W27 ... Jim Shroeger shroeger@... Please note our new email address! [Non-text portions of this...
Jim Shroeger
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Oct 2, 2006
11:52 pm
14009
Thanks Jim, C ... Yanmar, ... to ... secure ... to ... have ... prior ... copy ... cannot ... need, ... how ... pig- ... main...
Conrad
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Oct 3, 2006
10:44 am
14010
WYM27466M82E - how can I decipher this number. Any help will suffice as I see it is for sale. Alan...
alan_21_us
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Oct 3, 2006
7:21 pm
14011
John Myer is our resident expert on this. His website is www.watkinsowners.com. You can also Google HIN and several websites come up on how to read HINs. ...
john.peterson@...
daburro
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Oct 3, 2006
9:01 pm
14012
Boat looks clean and well kept for it's age. However, as a W25 owner, myself, the trailer is a little light weight for the boat. The cushions are missing in...
John Myers
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Oct 3, 2006
11:32 pm
14013
John, Thanks for taking the time to answer my request. I appreciate your comments. Alan ... <http://www.boattraderonline.com/dealeraddphotos.html?77639195>...
Alan Sch
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Oct 3, 2006
11:53 pm
14014
Alan, The boat looks great. The price is high for a 25. A few 25's in the area have sold for close to 14. I was talking with a broker looking to price my 25 ...
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Oct 4, 2006
1:22 am
14015
Terry Hunsicker has spent hours on Photo Shop turning the old low resolution Watkins decals into high resolution images. I uploaded the images to the ...
John Myers
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Oct 4, 2006
1:41 am
14016
I've noticed some questions on Yanmar specs and repairs. I had to do a partial rebuild on mine and have acquired the complete Shop E-Manual as well as the...
Wayne Steinard
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Oct 4, 2006
2:21 am
14017
Matt, Thanks for the response. Choosing the right boat is a very confusing prospect. I was pretty well set on a 27, but now I am rethinking the size as my...
Alan Sch
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Oct 4, 2006
11:12 am
14018
If you have not seen it yet, check out the pics of Paul sailing the MLB on Lake Lanier this past Sunday. I created a folder titled "A Great American Sailor"...
Conrad
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Oct 4, 2006
6:03 pm
14019
Craig Thanks, I guess I willl hav to bite the bullet and have a custom made one installed. I was hoping that I could find one off the shelf at a more...
James Gillmore
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Oct 4, 2006
10:14 pm
14020
I sold a 27 last year -- a bit older, no trailer, but with lots of updates for less than half the price of this one. Location makes a difference -- I'm in...
martin schoenbauer
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Oct 5, 2006
1:09 am
14021
Alan, That is one of the reason I am not moving up is because the 25 is such an easy boat to single hand. My wife goes with me and takes in the sun. I enjoy...
mbd54
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Oct 5, 2006
12:21 pm
14022
OK folks here is some information from a recent article in the Star Ledger with quotes from Mack Boring team in New Jersey. I have followed this advice for 17...
mbd54
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Oct 5, 2006
12:27 pm
14023
Matt and Alan, Don't mean to jump in the middle of your dialog but the W25 is so easy to single-hand compared with larger boats and that is why I am still...
Bob C.
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Oct 5, 2006
1:00 pm
14024
Bob, That is what is great about this board. The Watkins group is not afraid to share info. I have been thinking about how nice it would be to move up to a...
mbd54
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Oct 5, 2006
8:32 pm
14025
Matt, "Let the good times roll"...... Sounds like Moriah will be part of your family for a long time to come and that is great news. Look forward to reading...
Bob C.
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Oct 5, 2006
10:04 pm
14026
This months edition of "SAIL" mag has a great article on "Test-Sail A Boat" might be good to read through before signing the bill of sale. ... ...
chuck gagnon
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