Thanks to all for the input. My lastest idea is to mount my dinghy 4 HP 4 Cycle motor on a transum mount and use it as a extra pusher when I get into a strong...
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nick.leva
Mar 3, 2010 2:52 am
Hi, I am new to this group. I am looking at a older Watkins 36 that may be a AG Porter. I do not have the hull number but she is a 1979. She has the aluminum...
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Jim
w27sail
Mar 3, 2010 1:32 pm
Nick, go to http://www.watkinsowners.com/w36.htm and a lot of your questions about construction will be answered. I'm sure W36 owners will answer the rest. I...
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Tom Duncan
oshkosh_susi...
Mar 4, 2010 1:31 pm
 Nick:  I have a W36AC. The AC refers to Aft-cockpit. I have had this boat since last April. It has an encapsulated keel. My boat was ,also,built in 1979....
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craterlake333
Mar 4, 2010 5:36 pm
hello to all the group,thanks to everyone who helped me in the planning stages of my new boat purchase,especially Alan wilson .thanks again Alan for all the...
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john herraghty
jherraghty
Mar 4, 2010 6:05 pm
That sounds like an epic journey. Well done! I sure I don't have the expertise to answer the questions posed in your missive, but someone on the forum will. ...
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Steve Butts
slb431946
Mar 4, 2010 7:41 pm
John: Where do you plan on sailing? Will you do white-water sailing in the mountains? I don't recall any water around there except Crater Lake, and I don't...
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John Myers
watkins25
Mar 4, 2010 11:21 pm
A new Boat Of The Month has been added to the Watkinsowners.com website. It is Do U Wuna a Watkins 27. John Myers Webmaster [Non-text portions of this message...
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John Myers
watkins25
Mar 4, 2010 11:34 pm
For removing tape/residue use Goof Off. It is sold in Lowes and most hardware and Lumber stores. You may need to scrape some of the tape off so the liquid...
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Sean O'Halloran
seanfohalloran
Mar 5, 2010 12:05 am
This may be a stupid question....is goof off safe on gelcoat? I have residue from a decal on the back of Phoenix and I've had a hell of a time trying to remove...
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John Myers
watkins25
Mar 5, 2010 3:03 pm
Goof off is commonly used to remove residue from vinyl Graphics and pin striping as well as soften 3M 5200 and other sealants used as bedding on hardware...
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Jim
w27sail
Mar 5, 2010 3:58 pm
Goof off won't hurt gelcoat, nor will acetone or my favorite 3M general propose adhesive remover. Jim ... From: "Sean O'Halloran"; <drohalloran@...> To:...
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Kevin Egolf
klegolf
Mar 5, 2010 5:02 pm
I have to vote for the 3M adhesive remover for the bet answer for tape residue and other stuff along that line. Kevin ~~~ _/) ~~~ From: watkins@yahoogroups.com...
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Brandon Miller
brazilian_ba...
Mar 5, 2010 5:20 pm
Goof off has worked great for me for adhesives and also silicon. I have the aerosol and also the can with the applicator. From: watkins@yahoogroups.com...
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Leonard
lperry55
Mar 8, 2010 12:25 am
Hi all, i've been having a problem adding fuel to my W30 and before I start breaking things, thought I'd ask about it here. I have an Yanmar 2GM 20 with an...
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Bill Clouse
wacbjc
Mar 8, 2010 11:39 pm
Hi! leonard, We had a similar problem on HAPPI .       we found the fill hose had a kink in it.  I used a hose clamp to straighten out the hose . ...
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nick.leva
Mar 9, 2010 1:21 am
Thanks Jim The specs mention the W36 had bolt on ballist to the keel, this came from a 1983 brochure? Do you still have the Perkins, what kind of hours should...
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watkins25114@...
watkins25114...
Mar 9, 2010 4:31 am
Hello. A prior owner of my Watkins 25 painted over the non-skid areas for some reason and it is starting to come off in places. I plan to renew the non-skid...
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rick_rew
Mar 9, 2010 9:17 am
Darrell, If the paint is starting to come off on it's own, I would definitely remove it before using Kiwigrip. A couple things you can try: bottom paint...
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rick_rew
Mar 9, 2010 9:44 am
Len, I had a similar problem, but it also resulted in slow filling and foaming at the fuel fill fitting, in addition to fuel leaking out the overflow/vent...
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rick_rew
Mar 9, 2010 9:50 am
Sean, Also try gentle heat from a heat gun in conjunction with Goof Off or 3M. Rick in Washington DC w27 in Deale MD...
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rick_rew
Mar 9, 2010 10:11 am
Jim, Congratulations on purchase and successful transportation of your boat. Sounds like it was quite a journey. Good luck with the tape removal. It is a...
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Brandon Miller
brazilian_ba...
Mar 9, 2010 1:21 pm
What about just gently cutting/scraping it off with a carpentry knife? From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rick_rew ...
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deborah.gouin@...
deborah.gouin
Mar 9, 2010 1:28 pm
When I redid the deck on Tovah we repainted the deck, because it had been painted grey then I installed Seadeck for the grip surface. There is a picture of...
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deborah.gouin@...
deborah.gouin
Mar 9, 2010 1:42 pm
Nick, I bought a 1980 W36AC last fall. I don't know what specs you are looking at, but mine is sitting on the hard, and there is nothing bolted to the keel....
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Brandon Miller
brazilian_ba...
Mar 9, 2010 1:58 pm
I redid my decks last year. Used Perfection, then Kiwi Grip. Came out great. You just need to hit any loose stuff on the current deck with a wire brush and...
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Jim
w27sail
Mar 9, 2010 2:13 pm
Nick, I have a W27 that I had a Perkins installed in 11 years ago. No problems so far. The W36 owners that I know love the Perkins that came in them. Jim ... ...
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Brandon Miller
brazilian_ba...
Mar 9, 2010 2:26 pm
Have you tried a wire wheel/brush on a grinder? From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of watkins25114@... Sent: Monday,...
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Alan C. Wilson
kacansas03
Mar 9, 2010 7:27 pm
Nick I do not know where you are reading this but to give you accurate information please go to http://www.watkinsowners.com/ and Please read the...
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John Myers
watkins25
Mar 9, 2010 8:49 pm
Careful, Careful If you read the construction section of the website www.watkinsowners.com <http://www.watkinsowners.com/> it specifically says the W36 has a...
