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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 10:38
Replies: 14
Views: 16,224
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Watkins 27... Should I go for it?

The Watkins has the yanmar... Started right up. Not sure about cooling system, but I do know it's a single cylinder. I haven't seen the farryman on the Tartan start yet, but apparently it only...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 10:21
Replies: 14
Views: 16,224
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Watkins 27... Should I go for it?

Good advice, Stu. Thank you. I think I'm going to go for it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 10:09
Replies: 14
Views: 16,224
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Watkins 27... Should I go for it?

Also, how does the Yanmar compare to the farryman(sp?)? I believe they're both 12hp, though the Watkins May be an 8...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 10:07
Replies: 14
Views: 16,224
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Watkins 27... Should I go for it?

Thanks skipmac! I'm not too concerned about speed.. But performance, yes. How does the Watkins handle in chop and weather? I know the Tartan is a winner in this regard, but is the Watkins...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 09:40
Replies: 14
Views: 16,224
Posted By Blu Beard
Watkins 27... Should I go for it?

Is anyone familiar with the performance of the Watkins 27? I've been sailing for 16 years... Is it worthy of my skill level? It is very nice and well-maintained for a great price. I plan on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 08:21
Replies: 44
Views: 19,471
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Centerboards- A maintenance nightmare, or no big deal?

Thanks jslade! I really appreciate the feedback. Of course I meant the bilge - not the keel - is full of diesel water. I am definitely leaning more toward the Watkins at this point, though I would...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2014, 07:37
Replies: 44
Views: 19,471
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Centerboards- A maintenance nightmare, or no big deal?

Thanks so much for your input, y'all. Here's another silly question... And no doubt controversial: I haven't bought the Tartan yet - and am quite aware that it is a superior craft by design - yet...
Forum: Crew Archives 05-06-2014, 23:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Female available for crewing

I'm seeking crew to help me bring a Watkins 27 from Mobile Bay to New Orleans... Perhaps I should start my own thread for this...Anyway, it's about a 200 mile trip and I can cover expenses but not...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2014, 20:20
Replies: 44
Views: 19,471
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Centerboards- A maintenance nightmare, or no big deal?

That's a good point.. Perhaps taping dyneema to a length of wire to pilot it thru the tubes and such... Dunno
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-06-2014, 19:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,833
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Sailing Virgin, well, almost

Hello. The Keys are, as captain58 said, a bit jaded toward transients.. However, there are great sailing communities in other parts of Florida and the Gulf. I am currently in New Orleans where...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2014, 18:33
Replies: 44
Views: 19,471
Posted By Blu Beard
Re: Centerboards- A maintenance nightmare, or no big deal?

I'm about to own a Tartan 27 with a broken centerboard cable.. I plan on hauling it out anyway, but is this something I could replace while it's in the water? And is dyneema what I should use?
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