Hello all: When tightening the rigging, does anyone know whether to turn the turnbuckle clockwise or counter clockwise. I think it's counter clockwise but I'm...
I was going to suggest that you name the boat "After You". Then, if any of the aforementioned females ask, you can look deeply into their eyes and reply...
Alen, just arrived back from Florida where we took possession of our new (to us) 1988W33. Unfortunately for us we ended spending the month working on new and...
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May 2, 2008 11:39 am
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Just to let you know John, that not only do I read the site, I use much of the information located there. You do a tremendous job and I know that I am not the...
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May 2, 2008 11:54 am
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It should be counter clock wise to tighten and clock wise to loosen. If unsure, use a magic marker and put a mark on the threads. When you turn the...
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May 2, 2008 3:24 pm
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YES, hip, hip, hooray for John Meyers who single handedly convinced my wife and I that a Watkins was a good investment! And now we are in the process( the...
I think this went to the wrong recipient somehow. What size Watkins do you own though?? I have a W36AC. But, I did not ask about rigging. - Mike ... From:...
1979 Watkins 23'XL for sale, red and white, excellent condition, dinette style interior, sleep four comfortably, 3 sails like new, rigged for one man sailing,...
Hi Marilynne: Jim S./Sundew here. We talked about a Lake Michigan/Huron meeting last season, but were not able to make connections with you, due to distance...
Jim, I fixed the Website. Sorry, I did not realize how bad I botched it up until I got on this evening. I apparently loaded the "Downloads" page over the top ...
I have a Watkins 27 in Virginia and a Watkins 33 in Florida (for now). My first Watkins was a 23XL. ... From: engineeringmgb@... To:...
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May 3, 2008 11:03 am
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Hi John: I'm happy that I was able to help, if even just a little. I also would like to commend you on doing a great job on our Watkins web site. I use it...
I have just joined this group and would like to get more information about the Watkins 33'. There is one coming available and I know nothing about Watkins...
There is a W30 for sale in Marathon, FL. Bryan is leaving for England and has a Morgan 41 Out Islander and is wanting to move his W30. Check post over the...
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May 4, 2008 12:00 am
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Jim, We are tentatively planning to go with three other boats from our club. We start in Charlevoix and possibly make it to Beaver Island before returning. ...
Try visiting www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> . Also, you can read posts on this site that go back over six years. The posts are...
Allen, where is the boat located? I looked a three different W33 and a couple of W36 in Florida and may have some observations. You can contact me off line...
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May 5, 2008 12:51 pm
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From: guestallan Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:05 PM To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Subject: [watkins] W-33 I have just joined this group and would like to get...
... John I have checked that site out. But I was hoping someone here might actually have owned or at least sailed a W-33. That way I could get some real...
Using wi-fi and our email is screwed up. so: All, We're fine with anything but would like to keep it nautical and not in the malls, also. We are anchored...
Sitting at home in Atlanta. Awaiting North Sail to return my main and then heading down back to Key Largo (Middle of May) to await a weather window and head...
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May 6, 2008 7:06 pm
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John: WE plan to leave from Elk Rapids sometime around 6-14-08. Our itinerary is not set in stone, but we plan to wander north until we get to Hessel and/or...
To: Jim Shroeger, Always interested in "How To" projects. Sorry about the website being hosed over for a couple of days. Hope you can get the Boat of the Month...
I was looking here at photos of a W-33 named Wind Chime. I saw a pic down below and it appeared the starboard settee was removed and storage lockers were...
--Congradulations Alan! We are also in the market for a W-33 although we are looking at others as well! Perhaps when you have had some time sailing her you...
My wife and I are in the process of buying a W-33 located in St. Pete. We chose this boat because it is so "stiff". One of the reviews I read online...
Suggest go to akaphoto.ca/seawolf ? Bryan Phillips ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend,...
Paul are you getting any of my E-mails? I'm not getting any replies. Jim ... From: Lapointe Paul To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:06...
Hi Allan from the other similar age Alan(with a W and a wife Marge). I looked at those also and Gary told me that he was searching for photos of the W33 when...