28 degrees and windy, calling for snow on Tuesday. We will probably get rain, we seldom get enough snow to cover the ground. Maybe the old folks with the IP46...
Ok Paul ..... http://www.iklyx.com/videos/superbowl_funny_ads/cat_herder Still up for it ! Scott S/V Murf the Surf Wildwood by the Sea, NJ Check Out My Book...
You started postings pics and captions of your homeport trip out of NB NC. (Being a former owner I'm alway fasinated on where the vessels end up and how the...
Hi Group, Just wanted to check in and say Happy Birthday to the Watkins Group! In the Ten years since I created this group it has grown to an unbelievable 639...
Thank you so much for starting the Watkins Group. I have owned my W27 for 23 years, but I have enjoyed her more since joining the group and attending the...
Anyone make new ones for their boat? The drop board that come with mine is a one-piece affair with a piece of lexan in the middle. I have repaired large...
Dang Jim, you have owned your boat longer than I am old! Just how old are you and Paul!!!??? Will you guys be okay sailing this summer? Johnnie and I will...
Lol!!! I love it. You sure have that one right!!! We are not in near as good a shape as we use to be, are we Paul! Why, I believe that just the other day,...
My Drop boards are made of 3 pieces of clear Lexan and fit into channels on both sides of the companionway. They are easily replaced by buying sheets of Lexan...
Sid - that is what I want to do on my W29 - it is in 2 pieces. the seams between each piece did you cut it on an angle so the rain would not get in or did...
Thanks Sid. Rick ... of the companionway. They are easily replaced by buying sheets of Lexan at Lowes in the proper width then placing the old ones on the...
My drop boards are 3 pieces of solid teak. The bottom edges are cut on an angle to keep rain our and the bottom board has a louvered lexan insert that can be...
Conrad, I'm older than dirt, unlike Paul in all those years I've learned to hang out in bars and stay off sand bars. Tell Johnnie I take my Geritol with rum...
What is Lexan? My drop boards are just made of solid teak, angled on the bottom to keep the rain out. Deborah W23 H# 223 "Tovah" From: watkins@yahoogroups.com...
Rick, WENDOR (1981 W27) had two painted plywood boards, the upper board having a piece of molding overlapping the lower board to prevent leaks. We replaced...
Hello group I have a Yanmar SB12 for sale if anyone is interested. it has been totaly rebuilt by a profesional diesle tech.-bearings, rings,ect and only run...
Lexan is a high impact resistant form of clear plastic, kinda like plexiglass but much stronger. You can get it tinted bronze or grey as well. ... From:...
Hi, my name is Gyb. What are you asking for the engine? ________________________________ From: watkins@yahoogroups.com on behalf of bahamabound21 Sent: Wed...
Chuck, Actually mine are cut straight across and no sealant is added. I have never had a problem with leakage. My only complaint about them is that you have to...
Mine drop in also on our W33. I plan to build a set of doors that will drop in with screens and a hinged hatch above to make passing in and out easier and more...
Sleep later.... that sounds good to me. thanks. I need to replace my plywood boards so I'll go out and see what I can find. ... From: Sid Ballantyne...
Lol! Got it. I had better head over to Paul's house to make sure he is ok. Have not heard from him in a while. Might be stuck on a bar. Also, Johnnie and I...
Thanks Paul. I did not realize the companionway is not symmetrical. I have traced the hatch board on craft paper, and will look at it tonight for symmetry...
Conrad, Allen and I will arrive on Saturday June 6. Yes cold beer is on store shelves. You don't have to sail the IP46, you can sail on my W27 (where cold beer...
Good point, Bryan. I'd go for a third , some type of screening to let in the air and keep the bugs out! On Wendor, we had Lucite for the forward hatch and the...
Hi All, New Watkins 30 owner here. I currently have my boat docked in Philly but am moving it to the Chesapeake this Spring. pretty much I am looking for...
Rick, I agree those doors are beautiful, but I couldn't stand to lose the space either. I would always be taking them out. I'll stick with my drop boards that...
I recently got my rudder from them for a W-27. Cost about $1500. Tip: I spent $50 extra and shipped the old rudder to them so that they could make sure they...
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