I just bought an older Watkins 23 XL. Any advice on things to look for that might be problems or any helpful advice will be appreciated. Thanks, george...
Toe rail leaking. Check standing rigging, if mast has been lowered and or raised with the turnbuckles too tight the toggles that screw into the turnbuckles...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 3, 2004 1:30 am
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I don't have anything to add except I am trying to make time to get mine ready to use again. If you have something come up there will be someone here who can...
I imagine most list members get this information from BoatUS, but I thought I might post it for those who don't. There have been a few requests for information...
Thanks Paul, I just ordered mine after reading your email. How are you doing and how is everything up there in Sweet New England? ... From: Paul Windt To:...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 6, 2004 9:56 pm
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I have a 1980 watkins 23 that had been left to weather for 4 years. Spent the last 4 months cleaning, buffing, waxing and re-rigging. Last night my wife and I...
Thanks for the kind words Dave. So happy to hear from another satisfied Watkins 23 owner. She really is a sweet boat. I found some of the fit and finish to...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 7, 2004 2:05 pm
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Hi members my friend and I have purchaced an older 23' Watkins which needs alot of tender loving care. The rudder is missing does anyone have a template or...
Need some more help Paul (or anyone with this experience) My W23 does not have a mast head light or steamins/deck light combo. I am planning on adding both...
Paul, What's up with your boat? Drove by your marina this afternoon and found it on the hard. Having work done on it? Does your boat have a barrier coat on the...
Hi Jim. I am doing well. Leave for Columbus this morning and into an apartment. Do not want to continue the 4 hour a day drives and 240 miles. The doctors...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 9, 2004 10:59 am
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Yes, when I grow up, I want to be just like you guys..........own a boat with a real toilet! Glad to hear you are doing better Paul. Also, Jim, hope all is ...
Conrad, good to hear from you. I'm still working on Wildest Dream (when its not raining). We just completed the instillation of a color chart plotter. If the...
Just don't get to much in it or it will "lock" up the engine. Just a mist is all it needs. Bill ... From: Larry Czikra To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Bill, I know this sounds too simple, but are you getting fuel all the way to the injector? Is the de-compression valve stuck open? A diesel only needs fuel,...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 14, 2004 12:32 pm
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Bill: I had a Volvo diesel that I couldn't get started and finally tried cracking the fitting at the top of the injector pump on the feed line to the...
I may still have a picture or two of the rudder from my old 77W23XL. I also have an old emergency rudder that I carved out to the general dimensions, but it...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 14, 2004 11:53 pm
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Hi Paul, Whatever you can do to help with the dimensions of the Watkins rudder would be greatly appreciated. At your leisure please send whatever information....
I have a 1980 Watkins 23. I would be happy to forward anything that could help. Photos, Diamensions or Templates would be no problem. I do not beleive that our...
Hi David, Would love to find out how good but without the rudder sailing is out. I would love a template if that is possible. Than like you either learn how...
I have 3 Watkins 2 - 23's one being an XL which I believe is the one with the deck has a sloped portion from the coach roof to the deck in the area over the V...
Actually Charles, I had a 77W23XL and the forward portion of the cabin roof was vertical. I think the slope roof came in later. Glad you were able to get on...
PAUL LAPOINTE
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Aug 23, 2004 12:35 am
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On the checklist of options available for the W27 is a port bert that converts to a double. Does anyone have a W27 with this feature? If so, could you let...
My 82 Watkins 27 has the convertible berth. It consists of a sheet of plywood the size of the port settee with a small lip to keep te cushions from falling...
Jim: On my W27, the port settee converts to a "double" berth. (t's really comfortable for me alone.) There is a board, with three legs (pipes) that attach to...
I too would like to see the pics and diagrams of the Convertible berth. My W27 does not have that. Sid ... From: slb43@... To: watkins@yahoogroups.com ...
Count me in as well, I would love that option on mine! Ken D. ... From: Sid Ballantyne To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 11:08 PM ...
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