I concur! We just bought a W33 as well and lots of room and amenities. She handles great and is fairly fast. I just sailed her across Lake Michigan 66 miles...
I would suggest you revisit the rebuilding ideal. I am in the process in rebuilding the head on a ysm8, the smaller horizontal yanmar. Purchased parts from...
Hi All, I'm trying find out about a fuel gauge on my Watkins 30 and am not sure that I have the standard fuel tank. I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20 and the...
I have the same on my 1987 29ft. -- the gauge is on top of the tank. a glass dome with a red dot that suppose to float right or left depending on how...
Thanks Chuck. I'll probably end up doing the same thing. I can't see the red dot even with a flashlight and a magnifying glass. Len [Non-text portions of...
If, you are going to install a sending unit and a gauge on the panel, get a bimetallic sending unit instead of a float. They are well worth the price...
Jim, I have the miserable float gauge, and might as well have nothing at all, even though this one is only 3 years old (new engine, new fuel tank, new gauge...
Rick, its been so long since I got mine I don't remember the brand name. I found a source 2 years ago for about $40.00, but I'm having trouble finding the...
Thanks for looking, Jim. ... name. I found a source 2 years ago for about $40.00, but I'm having trouble finding the info. I will keep trying. Its worth the...
I was chatting with a friend that owns an 81 W27 and he told me that the boat drew 4'6"....and its a fixed keel boat, not a centerboard...could this be true?...
... Well, I believe it is 3' 8", unless you are on a boat with Paul, and it would draft 4' 6' plus, due to his BS degree and such. Lets see, 4' 6" would be 10"...
My 81W27 draws 3'8" I think your friend may be mistaken. Sid Ballantyne Sid Ballantyne ... From: fbrillo0113 <fbrillo0113@...> Sent: Tuesday, October...
Maybe the guy was confused about which model he owns??? That seems strange but maybe he has a w25??? Beats me but some people like to brag about how, well you...
I have a W30 and it draws 4' so it make sense a 27 would draw less, not more. Len W30; English Rose Cocoa Beach, FL [Non-text portions of this message have...
Hello Folks I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading the postings in this group although I don't contribute very often. Thank you to all who post and...
Hi, before jumping into the costs of hauling and survey, could the list give me some items to check particular to the W29? The boat *looks* nice, however, it...
Hello to Jan and Mark. We also purchased our first Watkins this year a 33( the stretched 32) and are throughly in love with the boat. Ours is W33 #32(I think)...
Jan & Mark, Congrats on Winter's Dream! We are the owners of a W30, "English Rose" who hails from Cocoa Beach, Fl. Since my parents bought me a Styrofoam...
Buy my '89 W30 - it is already up on the hard, feel free to crawl all over it at leisure - not a blister in sight anywhere..Jump on the deck - no core...
Hello Jan & Mark and welcome to this wonderful list and congratulations on your great new boat! I am new (3 months) to this list and as a Watkins owner as...
But survey's are an absolute must for they are professional fault finders. Brian does give you good clues as to what to look for in any boat. Specific to...
W27 fixed keel draws 3'8". Jim ... From: fbrillo0113 To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:47 AM Subject: [watkins] W27 Shoal...
My W27 Wildest Dream has been on the hard since mid May. Gel coat blister repair (it took along time to dry out). Blisters repaired. 4 coats of barrier coat,...
Take your wife on a trip to the wonderful Florida Keys...........you need to sell her on the sail-boat idea. The best 29/30 in S.E.USA is in Marathon. Fl. ;-) ...
Hi All, We are new to the group and new to sailing. We purchased a 1979 Watkins 23 that is in good condition. How ever the trailer needs some work, bunk...
If you have not been to the Keys, it is worth the drive/flight to go down and see Brian's Watkins. You'll enjoy the keys. I bought my W33 in Key Largo in...
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I haven't found my bimetallic unit yet, but check this site out. It sounds good, but no price list. You might want to give them a call. ...
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