Catain, AdmiraL: I would like to share views or may elaborate on some of Parker's points. As far as the boat goes, I only wish I had a newer models with the...
Terry, Point well taken! .. most folks don't realize how much is taken out of the old reservoir by just hanging on, staying on board, doing the smaller tasks...
1984 Watkins Center Cockpit, freshwater boat, asking $38K Photos at http://www.electrosheep.com/Boat/index.htm Very good condition, ready to sail away. Long...
Daniel, I've been out of town for 2 weeks so this comes a little late in the conversation. Part of that time I was in Beaufort, SC doing some work on Wu-Hsin...
Sid, As someone already said it is more about the sailors than the boat. I have sailed our w 25 in short frequency 6' waves and it was annoying but at no time...
Paul and others: I drove by the German restaurant near Deltaville where you ate last year today; it is closed and for sale. Business opportunity? Steve B....
Thanks for all the help and pictures from everybody on this. I will probably start on this project soon and will inevitably have some more questions as it...
What a heart breaker. That was some of the best German food and beer I have had anywhere in the US. Have you and Rolly given any thought to this years...
Paul LaPointe
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Apr 4, 2004 5:08 pm
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Hi guys!! Know I've been gone a bit, but it's time to get on the stick. Below is the listing of those who have committed or indicated a strong interest in...
Paul LaPointe
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Apr 4, 2004 5:48 pm
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Lou, well said. Paul ... From: Louis Spagna To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 8:16 PM Subject: [watkins] Re: Where do you draw the line?...
Paul LaPointe
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When my computer recently crashed I lost all my saved web sites. There was one that was particulary good for cruising to the Caribean. It even contained a...
Paul LaPointe
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Apr 5, 2004 2:18 pm
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Paul the web site is: http://members.tripod.com Hope everyone finds it useful....
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Apr 5, 2004 2:24 pm
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Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. I feel more confident about my boat now that is for sure! I feel like I we are ready for this trip and I am really...
Paul, et al- There's a German restaurant in Portsmouth, VA called the Bier Garden (757-393-7333). It's on High Street, not sure how far from the water/docks....
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS! I sent the wrong info on the Bahamas web site. Trying to do too many things at once. SOOOO SORRY. Here is the correct site: ...
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Don't know Pat. Perhaps you could bring some of that fine German beer with you to the Raft-up! Hint Hint. :-) ... From: Pat Reid To: Watkins Sent: Monday,...
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Paul- First, I'm an idiot. I forgot what year it is (and that's the start of my problems!!?!) and when I saw the 2005 raft-up was Norfolk/Hampton area, I...
No worries Pat: I'm thinking the raft-up will be in the later half of next June ("2005 raft-up" for those just tuning in) or early July. Love the idea of...
Terry- The Hunter was available and I was tired of spending summers grounded. Of course as soon as I bought it something like three Watkins came on the...
Hi Guys, I've sold my boat and I would like to be removed from this group (no offence). At the bottom of each E-mail there is a link to be removed from the...
You didn't fail...I'm still here, aren't I? Look at it this way, now when I get a Watkins I'll appreciate it that much more! Pat PS how's the new knee? ... ...
Pat, you know I'm just kidding. The new knee is doing great. Its six weeks old and to celebrate I rode my bike a mile and walked 400 yards. Not bad for an old...
To: Paul L. I'm getting itchy to start messing about in boats. It's too early by a couple of weeks to start working on commissioning so I thought I would work...
Now that Spring is here. It is a good time to replace your old worn out Watkins decals. I have posted some pictures in the photo section. Go to "Decals" and if...
With my boat on Lake Ontario I put the Mast up and take it down each year and have tried many different things over the years. What works the best on my 81 27W...
Hey! Good Question about the inflatable. We can't get Wu-Hsin there in time for the raftup but we can throw the deflated Avon inflatable, 'Jeeves', and 'The...
All, Have really enjoyed reading all the posts, past and present, since I learned about the board in Sept. Helped me tremendously in having the confidence in...
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