LOL, Can someone cut and paste this MOD,, It's not that I am portly, but I am over 6'2" AND LARGE,big smile,,,,, ...I cannot get to anything from starboard or...
WOW, Thanks for the replies,,,,The motor is a ( YSM 12 G ) single cylnder, the boat is a 1979 model, my boat was chock full of equipment and every weekend I...
Before dropping the mast myself (fingers crossed) I need to know what is stopping the base of the mast moving around. It ends on (in?) a quarter inch thick...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 1, 2004 7:46 pm
9804
I can give you some information. I have the mast step (aluminum, painted black) that my mast sat on in my car. It needs to have glue and other stuff cleaned...
A little more info. When my mast was taken down by the marina, a a strap connected to a hook was put around the mast below the spreaders. Men on deck tilted...
Removing the large bulkhead wall from the cabin. From the measuring I did this piece cannot be removed in one piece. Which means that I cannot put the same...
I have a Watkins 27 (1979). I had to cut it out and then replace it with two pieces. I used some nice trim work to make it look like a judges panel. I have...
Thank you very much for your response. Would also like to see the pictures. There are photos on this website, but I am not sure how one goes about getting...
Hey everyone - I guess it was my turn... Everyone eventually seems to have engine troubles they can't sort out. Perhaps it's because we are all so accustomed...
Rick, I had the same problem on my Watkins 29. I had the prop cleaned and it cured it completely. You might check it this way, put the transmission in reverse...
To what rpm does it rise in neutral? If the same then it 'aint the prop. Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo!...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 2, 2004 10:38 pm
9815
I would have to guess that water is the problem. Drain your fuel tank and put in fresh diesel. Sid ... From: rick_rew To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Check two things: First remove your air cleaner element and see how it runs. If no change then replace the old one. My engine smokes when it is digesting the...
Thanks for all the great ideas, folks. I will be slowly working through all of the suggestions beginning with least expensive, and gradually increasing $$...
A similar issue is being argued through on Morgan-list@... ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. ...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 3, 2004 3:18 pm
9819
I assume you have taken the old plastic bag or lump of fishing net off the prop? Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new...
...Ummmm... good thought. I didn't think it would have any effect on engine performance... Seriously, it's something to check out. Not easy, though (yuck)....
thanks Caroll, The reference to oval shape hole helped clarify things. y'all cross-fingers now... Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 4, 2004 7:36 pm
9823
The dodger on my boat is geting a little long in the teeth and I would like to replace it before I get a tear or break a zipper. My question: Does anyone know...
Brian, I have an '83 W27 which I have hauled and stored at my home. I can take a few pictures of the mast step, etc. this weekend and post them in the photo ...
Ah! "Extends into the mast a bit" is what I guessed but led in the other direction by Caroll's "oval hole" I would like to see a picture. v. much. I am...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Nov 5, 2004 12:04 pm
9826
If you want an exact replacement, a competent shop should be able to duplicate it if you send them the original. I plan on making a duplicate of my sail cover...
Replacement of Wood - first store I called and then visited was not a comfortable experience. One price on the phone non-marine teak covered plywood in stock,...
As a matter of fact we do....We have a 1980 Watkins that we have loved and had even lived on for a couple of years. We now are both retired and live in the...
Taylorspeak1@...
Nov 6, 2004 12:32 pm
9830
If you have a 27 it will not ""hinge". I have a 27 which I take down and put up each year and you must pull it straight up until it is clear of its "boot" at...
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