Welcome aboard and to the group. You are in for a lot of fun and good times. Jim s/v Wildest Dream ... From: Robert Pinder To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
14112
Robert Pinder
netrnnr1972
Nov 1, 2006 5:05 pm
Thanks that helps a lot. ... watkinsowners.com ... slightly ... companionway opening ... necessary. ... Behalf Of ... on a ... this...
14113
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 1, 2006 5:13 pm
Mr. Cantrell, thanks for the message on the engine manual. What a surprise. I tried to contact you on the cp but your voice mail was full. I will go by the...
14114
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 1, 2006 5:14 pm
Ok, now that I have information on the motor, can anyone teach me how to sail? What is this "main sail" and jib thing? Is it a mixed drink or something?...
14115
John Myers
watkins25
Nov 3, 2006 12:22 am
Does anyone know how to contact Parry Dolle. His 1982CC W36 " KARTOON" is for sale and my emails are rejected by his old service with error "Unknown User". ...
14116
Barry Berger
gipasina
Nov 3, 2006 4:32 pm
Wow...so much discussion about rudders lately. I'm happy to say that I was able to get a new rudder built for Gipasina by Foss Foam and while she was out had...
14117
Jim Shroeger
boone6129
Nov 3, 2006 8:14 pm
Barry: Please let me know when you have posted the pics and inventory details of Gipasina. What price range were you considering? Thanks Jim Sundew 78W27 p.s....
14118
John Myers
watkins25
Nov 4, 2006 1:05 am
Could you tell us what the cost was for the new rudder and if possible separate parts and installation costs? This would be valuable for the next time someone...
14119
martin schoenbauer
jansea6815@...
Nov 4, 2006 1:58 am
My son lived aboard a Watkins 36 ay Gangplank Marina for about a year. He liked the marina plus it is very convenient to downtown. The channel is not real...
14120
chuck gagnon
redsails_new...
Nov 4, 2006 2:17 am
yes please - what was the cost - I need to have a new rudder put in 87 W29. I like to know if I'm getting ripped off when the yard does the work this winter. ...
14121
Barry Berger
gipasina
Nov 4, 2006 2:15 pm
Jim, I'll certainly let you know when I get the pics and details posted. That will probably be sometime this weekend. (so much to do - which is part of the...
14122
Barry Berger
gipasina
Nov 4, 2006 2:48 pm
New rudder :) Well, here is my experience. I actually tried to remove mine several years ago because it had a slight bend in it which I missed when I bought...
14123
Terry
douwuna
Nov 4, 2006 10:06 pm
Sailing lessons- for those with high-speed Internet connection, lol, 15 meg is kind of big. Last weekend our race was canceled due to high winds. Anyway,...
14124
ron_quednau
Nov 5, 2006 4:24 am
I just today saw your post. if you still want to know: a trailer for a W 25 fits a W23, if you lower/shorten the support posts. Many motor boat trailers with...
14125
John Myers
watkins25
Nov 6, 2006 2:51 am
Terry, Great videos! I had to watch them a couple of times, then forwarded the links to several sailing friends. I also plan to replay whenever I get depressed...
14126
tuletaflash
Nov 6, 2006 3:06 pm
I have a 1983 Wakins 25. I would like to have an owners manual for it. Does anyone know where I can get one? Thanks, Al Bell...
14127
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 6, 2006 3:17 pm
Thanks for posting the video! The link looks great but my school computer will not let me go there. I believe that anything connected with the "Watkins...
14128
Bosworth, Nathan R (N...
baronmalcom
Nov 6, 2006 4:48 pm
Try going to a public library. you may be able to see it there. _____ From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Conrad Sent:...
14129
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 6, 2006 8:05 pm
Great idea! I don't read, so I did not even think of the library! I will head over there and look like I know what I am doing! Hey, if you guys get a chance,...
14130
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 6, 2006 8:33 pm
caution ! Will the swinging doors take the impact of a wave over the stern ? Bryan ... ...
14131
John Myers
watkins25
Nov 7, 2006 3:03 am
Welcome aboard Al, I don't remember seeing you Post before. This site is a great place to get questions answered. Your boat, like your house does not come...
14132
southsider33883
Nov 7, 2006 3:05 am
Where can I access the video? ... several ... the hard ... Behalf Of ... lol, ... We ... the ... 40yahoogroups.com> .com, "Conrad"...
14133
Terry
douwuna
Nov 7, 2006 3:33 am
Dear Sir, You are welcome to download, save and enjoy the movie/video clip I put together. It is really not a "sailing lesson", I was just playing off of a...
14134
James Brewer
w27sail
Nov 7, 2006 6:12 pm
Conrad, I think your right. Jim ... From: Conrad To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 11/6/2006 10:18:08 AM Subject: [watkins] Thanks Terry Thanks for posting the...
14135
Jim Miller
clownpirate23
Nov 8, 2006 2:39 am
Did anyone happen to catch the results of this Ebay auction? I was watching it for awhile, then lost track of it. The reserve had not yet been met last I...
14136
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 8, 2006 3:26 pm
Thanks Jim. I believe that this is the first time I have been right in 52.5 years! : ) C ... connected ... seeing...
14137
Conrad
watkins23xl
Nov 8, 2006 3:28 pm
Here is one for you: Do notice that you talk to yourself, outloud, and even answere yourself when you are sailing "single-handed?" Man, I have some of the...
14138
rathmann
rathmann001
Nov 9, 2006 11:51 pm
Before you buy new sails check out somersetsails.com, several of us at the marina where I keep my boat in North Alabama have been very pleased with both price...
14139
John Myers
watkins25
Nov 10, 2006 2:27 am
The bidding on the Pilothouse on eBay did not reach the minimum reserve. The wife of the owner has asked me to post it on the Watkinsowners.com website which I...
14140
Sid Ballantyne
sidballantyne
Nov 10, 2006 3:09 am
Terry, Awesome video I really enjoyed watching it (5x now). It really got my blood flowing! Thanks for sharing. Fair Winds my friend Sid [Non-text portions of...