Bob, I went thru the prop thing last year and downsized from what I think was the original also. Looking around, there are calculations you can make (similar...
You do you prefer to believe , the maker who has made millions of engines with a hugely expensive R&D dept or a mechanic who has serviced a few? The mechanic...
Brian, you seem pretty convinced! 3000 RPM continuous....so do you run your engine at 3000 RPM? Doesn't it sound like it is gonna blow or something? How hot...
Thought I'd try again. I appreciated all the great advice regarding rpms , etc. frankly i learned a lot. But, I am still need to know what the prop. diameter...
Bob, I wish I could help you on that. I do have an 81-27 but other than knowing that it is a 12 inch prop, and original with the boat I don't know what the...
Hmmm.... you're probably thinking "oh no - more bogus information from Rick in Jax." Well, could be, in fact, bogus, but here's what I know. My forward...
Sid, They measure out to about 8" x 18" (large, of course) Smaller ones were 4.5 or 5" x 12" Look for the Grey opening ports that are close to those...
Rick, Thanks that does help. That is what I was guessing that they were. I would really like to replace them. I have one over the v-berth and one over the...
Greetings Sid, There are manufacturers 1 hour ratings and there are manufacturers continous ratings. Each means what it says. Your particular book says 3000...
Regarding the Yanmar "molly codle." I have the 1GM10 and have had good service from it. However, I have a severe vibration when attempting to put it in gear...
Brian, You have made a very convincing arguement. I am convinced enought to feel like I need to do more research in this area. I tend to feel that you are...
Thanks you guys for all the great feedback!! I will try a couple of things, post a few pics of our progress, and let y'all know how it goes... Niki BTW The...
Sid it should be spamped on the prop. Jim ... From: Sid Ballantyne To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: 2/1/2007 6:06:37 PM Subject: Re: [watkins] prop for 1982...
Marilynne, you have the sight of the poet. Perhaps Lake Huron is sending you a "MoonBurn" for Rainbow Moon. Just another affirmation that the name is correct...
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hi... my Watkins 27 has a centerboard and its just fiberglass. I was able to lift it by hand granted it was a little heavy. When I first bought the boat...
Paul: Welcome to the age and state of carefree-ness! I wrote this last December when I got there: We're only as old as we let ourselves believe! I’m thirty...
Is there a sailnet watkins list? I tried to subscribe , but some girl called Lyris said I am already subscribed. But I do'n't seem to see postings other than...
Yes Bryan, there really is a Watkins list on sailnet. I am a subscriber. They changed the format of the site a year or so ago and almost killed it. I...
Well 'ole buddy, please tell me how to subscribe? Bryan ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Music...
better still post something on it so I can see if it arrives? Bryan ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...
Hi everyone - I have a W29, 1987 "Salty Dog" she has Standar Horizon Wind equipment. The wind spend twirlly thing on top of the mask is not working and needs...
Bryan, Let me apologize. I spoke from memory which is fading. When I checked my email records I realized that the "OTHER" list is at sailboatowners.com not...
Chuck, if you bought (if you are the original owner) the unit Standard Horizon will replace the mast head sending unit for $99.00 plus shipping. Any other...
Hi Jim - I'm the 2nd owner of the boat (got her last year. The previous owner can't not find anything relating to Standard Horizon. If you don't mind sending...
Chuck, the number is 714-827-7600. I'm sorry I could not find a tool free number (I have that some where). The west Marine store should have given you this...
thank you - I'll give then a call ... http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php ... http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367 ......
If you log onto <sailnet.com> and go to the Boat Reviews there are several for Watkins. If you go to Forums you will see some posts from Watkins owners from...
That first picture of the Boat of the Month shows clearly the affect on sailing performance of a heavily balasted boat and the advantages of movable ballast! ...
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