Thanks for the reply. I'm located in Rock Hall, MD on the Eastern Shore, about 11 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. I recently purchased a 2 axle...
Mike, Great boat!!! Built for offshore cruising. Very sturdy and reliable. Large H20 and fuel capacity. I have an '82 aft cockpit. Go for it!!! Parry Dolle W36...
Parry, Thank you for the kudos on the boat. You are so very right, it is the best sailboat I've ever owned - and I've had my share. I can go out for three...
To: Mike Allen Mike, You almost for certain own the last W30 made and possibly the last Watkins boat to leave the factory since all others on record are 1989 ...
Hello there fellow Watkins people. The sailing content of this message is "I am with a mainsail and a roller furling jib," and my sail number is 1540. Nemo...
Posted 4 new pics, 2 of Nemo at Lake Hartwell, GA., then one of Johnnies 72 Beetle (you check the color), and the other of my 72 Porscheeeeeee...........914....
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the watkins group: Who's sailin' this winter!? o Yes, every chance I get! o Yes, only when warm enough...
watkins@yahoogroups.com
Dec 4, 2004 3:41 am
9916
First of all, when I clicked on the word "love" in your letter, it took me to a love page! Very funny. I like that! Ok, please send me the monitory details....
This boat is for sale on Ebay. Current bid is $500. For someone needing parts it could be a deal. Sale ends December 4th. Enjoy! Lots of good stuff:...
That's not better ballast you be a draggin, that be an oversized anchor hanging off of your backside!! :-) No wonder that poor little orange boat squats so...
PAUL LAPOINTE
Lapoints@...
Dec 5, 2004 12:51 am
9920
Not as standard equipment. I had a grounding plate installed when I bought by 79W27. The 6 or 4 gauge wire (I can't rememver which one and will have to...
PAUL LAPOINTE
Lapoints@...
Dec 5, 2004 1:59 am
9921
Paul, Thanks for the information about wire size and using the chain plate as a conductor. How did the installer connect the chainplate to the grounding plate?...
actually, the only reasonably certain protection from lightening on a sailboat is a deepwater, high ceilinged cave. I'm told they are rare on the open water,...
did the w27 come stock with the same wheel size? what were optional wheel sizes, if any? does anyone have a smoked plexyglass companion way hatch and if so...
Hello, I was out looking at a 1979 Watkins 27 today and really liked the looks of her. She has the pedestal Steering, 18hp diesal motor and was owned by an...
Hello, I am seriously considering purchasing a 1979 Watkins 27 with a 15hp Yanmar diesel with 55 hrs. The Boat is in pretty nice shape, looking for some...
Deryk, These are good boats, and a good value for the money you spend on them. There are many issues to be aware of when buying any sailboat, and it is...
Ditto what Rick said! Good job Rick I couldn't have said it better myself. Sid 81W27 "Eternity" ... From: rick_rew To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Hi Rick, Thanks for the reply, I have Don Casey's This Old Boat and think its a great book. Tomorrow I am haveing it surveyed, with about a 2 hour or so sea...
A 15hp Yanmar cannot have only 55 hours in 25 years !! Ask what he means. 55 hours since rebuild ? [who did the re-build? ] If seller insists it has run 2...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Dec 7, 2004 5:47 pm
9931
I have never heard of a centre-board Watkins. Tell us more anyone? Bryan ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about...
capbrian
capbrian@...
Dec 7, 2004 5:49 pm
9932
If its not raining tomorrow I can try to take a pic of the centerboard and post it. Was told its made of just fiberglass hence a maybe 1/2 inch line is used...
Deryk, Don Casey has a book out ( I just bought a copy) entitled "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat". Sells for $14.95 in most bookstores. It is excellent. Jim...
Thank you Jim, this is the book I was referring to - knew it was something like that... The Yanmar 2qm15 was an option for the w27. In fact, it was the best ...
You know, we've heard reference to a centerboard model w27 before on this board - I think it was determined that there were very few of this configuration...
Hello, Well the survey went pretty well, and he said for the price it was definatly a good deal. Found out a few areas that need a little attention, like the...
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