I just purchased a 1980 Watkins 27, hull #353. The port locker in the cockpit is an icebox. Molded in during the lay-up, insulated with foam and a drain with...
Barrie, I think all W27s have the cockpit icebox (my 1978 W27 does). What are your questions? Jim s/v Wildest Dream PS I think mine drains to the bilge. ... ...
Jim, I thought the ice-box in the cockpit was unusual as I hadn't seen it mentioned or depicted in any brochures. Anyway, in my 27, the drain hose from the box...
New member, and in the process of purchasing a 1998 Watkins 30. Boat is being hauled for survey this morning, but surveyor started in the water late Saturday...
Sorry - I have a w27, and just serviced the masthead crane - It was not set up like that at all. No slots in the mast, just shroud attachment points on the...
I have taken out my own mast,(with a few volunteers ) overhauled the masthead and and put it all up again while afloat at a dock in the past.. I feel sure I ...
I have a Watkins 27 '81 with size engine leaking ports crunchy cockpit and fore deck with a leak at the ruder pole that is looking for TLC, any body...
I have the same set-up on by 1983 W27, I just didn't know it is was meant to be an icebox. I thought they just added a drain for the cockpit locker, but...
I believe the surveyor is right. Early Watkins boats had Kenyon masts but Watkins Boats from mid 1980's on had Isomat masts. These masts use stemball...
To the hull: Possibly nothing but more likely any tendency to blisters will be accentuated by never drying out To the interior: it depends on maintenance and ...
Hi guy's! I just tried to order this part and was told it is no longer available. It's part of the cooling system and holds the zink in the front of the...
... likely nothing too bad - get a good surveyor to check it out, the boats are bullet-proof - it may be a great investment! Rio II - W27 1980 St Pete, FL...
brian, thanks for the responce.I belive the owner of the boat has cared for the boat, just never pulled it out. but thanks to your advice i will look closely...
... I'd say that like with my 1980, likely very little to nothing - Capt B seems to have a boat for sale. mold, mildew, some bugs, some wood rot, maybe some...
Me too...It never crossed my mind that was an ice box. I use it for my rope locker. Only problem is that your guest have to get up every time you want a beer....
capt B not just seems, but actually _has_, a boat for sale ;-) at akaphoto.ca/seawolf . That does not affect my warning of what happens to boats just left in...
oops! left out the wwwww's : www.akaphoto.ca/seawolf bryan ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shape...
Lost my original reply. Very nice note and informative. Now I'm too pissed to rewite the whole thing. Staying two nights here in Oklahoma City. If I don't...
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... I see someone wrote answered that there may be some blisters. I don't think they are a great concern. I found them on my W27 4 years ago. I think that...
My 81 W27 was in the water constantly in North Carolina for god knows how long. I have had very few blisters and the boat yard managers at two sites here have...
We take it you like the boat then ? ;-)) ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't let your dream ride...
hey, have you had any luck in finding a tailer? I too am looking for one. will most likely make one from an 10000# equipment trailer. let me know what you come...
No luck yet, made one for a 28 ft Spirit about 10 years ago. Used a double axle boat but it was a basic yard trailer. Still need measurements for stands to...
Hello... I adapted a trailer which was originally built for a C-dory. I hauled the boat from Fl to Lake Superior. It worked great. I believe it started out ...
Hi to all you sail happy people: I've go a problem on my watkins, the holding tank has what looks like little rust spots in it, i beleive the tank is some...
Just checking in from Atlanta. I still have MLB but have 2 interested folks. The boat sails and runs great, I just have no time to get to the lake, as you...
Hopefully, a simple question. What tool do people use, other than a strong handed grip, to tighten the fuel filter on the Yanmar YSM 8 horse motor? The filter...
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