I have never opened a bleed screw in the 9 years since I repowered with the Perkins. I didn't have a squeeze bulb on my old Yanmar (and had never seen that set...
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to update those of you interested in the Mushroom caps for the front hatch. I will be talking to the machinist soon and will get...
So how to you get the stink of diesel out of the engine compartment once it gets in there? Len, W30 "English Rose", Cocoa Beach, FL [Non-text portions of this...
the solvent for gasoline and diesel fuel is rubbing alcohol (best to use 90% proof). Rub down the area with alcohol soaked rag(s), two or more times (as...
I wash down area and bilge with Simple Green soap and water. I always place a paper towel over bleeder valve to catch fuel and wipe up any drips immediately. ...
A little pinesol??? . In the first place, it's best to use the absorbent pads that take in only oil based products. Any spillage that could hit the bilge gets...
I've owned four cruising boats; Pearson Commander, Pearson Vanguard, Yankee 30, Bristol 32 .. just sold the Bristol. It is a tough time trying to sell a...
I know you can get rammed by a power boat and rescue the drunk boaters then you have to get the scratches all fixed up on the hull and all that bother with the...
Most of your questions should be answered by going to www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> . See History, Construction, W29 sections. John...
What are you doing while our boats are not sailing this winter? What sort of projects are you planning? Here's what's on my list: 1. New stereo - my old one...
Stereo: On the W25 and most boats, in the quarter berth, there is a 3-4 inch gap between the bottom of the cockpit seat and the ceiling (inner liner) on the...
I flush mounted all 4 of my speakers and piggy backed my stereo and VHF. Give me your E-mail address and I will send you pictures. Jim s/v Wildest Dream 78W27 ...
I am a little different about stereo on a boat. I am one of those rare birds called an audiophile and so am quite often dissatisfied with many speakers and...
Good ideas in your opinions, Alan. I'll have to think about disconnectable speakers in the cockpit. I'm with you about the most inconspicuous speakers, even...
Terry H., (Do U Wanna) uses detachable speakers for his cockpit and they sound real good and easy to remove in bad weather or sailing. Have not heard much...
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Use 1/4 inch jacks rather than speaker wire connectors or mini jacks because they will be more resistant to contamination and corrosion I think. I definitely...
The speakers also do really neat things with the suto pilot!!! Just ask Johnnie! Lol. Hey, I am looking for someone to talk sailing with, but it doesn't look...
OK, I have some slack in my steering cable. It is an Edson Steering System w/quadrant. I ahve gone throughntheir site, but am still baffled about how to take...
Rick, Thanks for contacting me. I;m looking forward to being in the group. Ed From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick...
Thanks John, I will talk to the yard mechanic about some of your helpful hints…He is an expert on Yanmars, but I just haven’t been able to get him aside...
Jim, Yes it does. However the amount of fuel that comes out of bleed screw is less than a teaspoon. I generally spill that much changing oil and fuel filters....
Aye!! 'might just keep on board some extra jugs of me Cap'n Morgan . From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ron_quednau ...
Under the cockpit and around the rudder post is a large wheel the cables run around. The cables are attached to the wheel with I (eye) bolts. If you tighten...
Suto pilot is the new word for auto pilot on coediene. Just wanted to say that. Love you guys, Conrad "Where is my man, Terry!" ... deck. ... have ... easy ...
Hurry up and retire and move your butt up here! Jim ... From: Conrad To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:31 PM Subject: [watkins] Re:...
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