http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/ watkinssailboats Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:41:16 GMT John Myers http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18373 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18373 I only recommended acetone was for things like the white plastic combing boxes and speaker grills. The acetone literally melts the plastic and you wipe away Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:30 GMT John Myers http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18372 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18372 Jim, There is an entire section of the website photo album dedicated to the W25 trailer. Sorry but trailers are pretty much custom made for the boat to be Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:11 GMT John Myers http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18371 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18371 TO ALL: The 2009 Watkins Raft-Up Photo Album has finally arrived on the website. IE www.watkinsowners.com click on Photo Albums on the left side. With my boat Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:07:59 GMT rainbowmoonw27 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18370 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18370 I have posted photos which I took of my boom parts which I need help in knowing how to put them back together. Just look under Photos and Rainbowmoon and you Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:48:24 GMT rainbowmoonw27 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18369 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18369 Hi there! Need some help in assembly of my boom. Help ! We were having some problems setting and maintaining outhaul tension on our Watkins 27. I noticed Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:48 GMT Ronald Woodward http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18368 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18368 That's a good idea Tim; I'll give that a try. Thanks, RJ _____ From: watkins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:watkins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Keefe Sent: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:13 GMT rick_rew http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18367 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18367 I used acetone on a mostly ruined polycarbonate window in my old drop boards once - the window was completely fogged anyway, so I had nothing to lose. Good Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:18 GMT Tim Keefe http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18366 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18366 RJW I would suggest going to Wal-Mart or any auto parts store and get 1 of those kits that is designed to clear up older headlight lenses. If it works, then Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:14 GMT Ronald http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18365 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18365 I have the plastic ports on my W25 and they are just about frosted over with oxidation. Has anyone ever tried cleaning these? John mentioned acetone on the Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:56 GMT James Sherwood http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18364 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18364 Hi Matt, Thanks for the nice welcome note. No, my hull is white with dark blue stripes on the top and bottom. By the way, I am looking for a trailer. Could you Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:35 GMT James Sherwood http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18363 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18363 Hi Rick, Thanks for the nice welcome note. The site has been very helpful already. Lots of good information. By the way, I am looking for a trailer. Could you Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:39 GMT mbd54@... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18362 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18362 James, Welcome aboard. It seems like our loyal 25 foot owners are coming out of the wood work. I remember seeing a W 25 in New Jersey that had a light blue Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:35 GMT mbd54@... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18361 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18361 Darrell, As a fellow owner of a 1987 Watkins I say welcome aboard. This is a great group to get info on the Watkins. Moriah is on the hard for the winter here Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:24:53 GMT John Myers http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18360 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18360 Welcome aboard Darrell, I also have a W25 which I have owned since 1994. Besides this message board there is also a Watkins website - www.watkinsowners.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:51 GMT rick_rew http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18359 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins/message/18359 Welcome aboard, Jim. This is a great community of sailors. One of the cool aspects of this site is the access you have to old posts. You can get to know