06-06-2014, 10:07 | |
Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 | ? I know the Tartan is a winner in this regard, but is the Watkins competent enough? Is the overbearing? The engine and pretty much everything maintenance-wise is better on the Watkins... |
06-06-2014, 10:09 | |
Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 | compare to the farryman(sp?)? I believe they're both 12hp, though the Watkins May be an 8... |
06-06-2014, 10:12 | |
on your own, beyond just this website and asking questions on other . is your friend, use it. I'd almost prefer the one which needs less at first so that I could start and give attention to the other areas of my life that need it. You answered your own question. It's fine for coastal cruising. If, later as you said, you want to further, then by then you'll know the boat, your abilities and its abilities to do so and make the decision then, not now. Good luck. | |
06-06-2014, 10:21 | |
will be easier to get for likely... maybe more likely to need them though! haha Is the Yanmar the little horizontal cylinder one? Y series? Not great engines. another deciding factor possibly: is either engine cooled (bad) as opposed to fresh water cooled? - Elmore Leonard | |
06-06-2014, 10:21 | |
Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 | , Stu. Thank you. I think I'm going to go for it. |
06-06-2014, 10:38 | |
Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 | system, but I do know it's a cylinder. I haven't seen the farryman on the Tartan start yet, but apparently it only needs freeze plugs.. Here's the main issues: Tartan has broken cable and who knows what other issues with the .. So I'll definitely be needing to haul it.. Meaning more $$, which I'm kinda in short supply of right now. Also, both main and are rigged onto furlers.. Not necessarily preferable in my opinion, but easier to single-hand than the Watkins, which requires hoisting both at the - no big deal. I would eventually run the lines back to , etc. the other issue is that I would need to sail the Watkins from Mobile Bay to to get it home, but this would be a nice way to get to know the boat.. So no real problem there, either... Would still cost less than a haul-out (which has recently been done on the Watkins). I guess I'm leaning toward the Watkins. I've done much on both thru , etc.. This forum is actually the last place I've turned before deciding. I've heard enough positive about the Watkins that I think I'm just gonna do it. Thank you all for your input and please continue to keep it coming as I'm still gonna wait a few more days before deciding... Can only spend this once! |
06-06-2014, 10:57 | |
- Elmore Leonard | |
06-06-2014, 10:57 | |
system for the on the Watkins. Maybe even a new jib to go with it! On a 27 foot boat you simply don't need a rf main unless you're seriously physically impaired. Google the engine on the Tartan. I issues with it, besides getting for it. The time you spend in the yard with the T you could be sailing the W home. Mobile Bay to NO? C'mon, that's nothing but FUN! | |
06-06-2014, 11:01 | |
. I know it costs money but on either boat, even if you aren't surveying, I would want to haul the boat and inspect the bottom. Sometimes you can just hang in the slings for a half hour to give a good look... saves cost of blocking etc. Just sayin'... a bottom blister situation can be troublesome and costly! - Elmore Leonard | |
08-06-2014, 12:39 | |
Boat: Watkins 27 | my Watkins 27 and can attest that it makes an excellent . The 10' beam, standing for my 6'2" frame and berths that I can stretch out in make it so. I've never been aboard a T27 but just comparing the numbers between the two I'd guess, owing to it's drop , the T27 will point higher than the W27 and the is better protected. I suspect that the W27 will ride better (though no boat this size could truly claim to be comfortable in rough seas) and stand up to her better. |
08-06-2014, 19:20 | |
Boat: Bayfield 29 | or two. Starts within seconds, obviously does not care about quality. One application of Stabil 3 years ago. Shakes the snot out of the boat through vibration at low revs. Great for us for as long as it wants to continue. |
09-06-2014, 09:42 | |
- Elmore Leonard | |
10-06-2014, 21:03 | |
Boat: Watkins 29' | with encased ballast, no to worry about. Not fast sailers though easily handed and a comfortable ride. The rig is strong and the wire size was oversized from the factory. If it's powered with the ysm8 it is dreadfully slow under and will struggle in a good , the good news is it sips , a tank of fuel will go a long way. If the bites the dust I would go with an elect start 15hp mounted on a good bracket. I was aboard a 27' with that set up and it really moved the boat well, you can then get rid of the and pick up some good space and also get rid of the prop that creates a lot of drag.. The are very close in size to 27 so sails are readily available. Things to look for.. Check the post, especially in the . Soft fore , soft sole. Main bulkhead in the . post support on the underside of the cockpit sole. On my last 27 one of the previous owners used 1-1/2" screws to mount the base in the sump, this caused a leak into the encased which consists of a ballast of concrete and scrap , the water froze and cracked the skin on the . These boats are getting old and every production boat of this vintage will have similar issues. All in all they are pretty stout boats and will serve you well, they are very comfortable for their size and usually priced right, there is also a pretty active owners group. |
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The WATKINS 33 is a modified version of the WATKINS 32 (which, in turn, derived from the COLUMBIA 32). The transom was changed from nearly vertical to a more reversed style as well as a number of changes to the interior. ... A sail area/displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered; 16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good ...
Naval architect Ted Brewer reviewed the Watkins 29 last year in Good old Boat magazine. His conclusion was that while this boat was designed as a coastal cruiser with proper preparation and an experienced crew it could make blue water passages. This is typical of the Watkins line. While Watkins stopped making boats in 1990, there is a devoted ...
I want input on a watkins 32 sail boat . And if a guy can sail an old lobster boat around the world with no g. P s . Or any electronics .i dont wont to be told to buy a boat that cost hundreds of thousands of dollers . Ive took a 21 foot cris, scorpian off shore 50 miles all night many times .i dont want to race.
paulk. 5670 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · Mar 30, 2022. Looks like a nice boat: SailboatData.com - WATKINS 33 Sailboat . Welcome to Sailnet! Some other online commentaries mention problems with deck core saturation and delamination. Make sure your surveyor does a thorough check. Like.
Watkins 33 is a 33′ 0″ / 10.1 m monohull sailboat designed by W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts and built by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1989. ... (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33) D: Displacement of the boat in pounds; LWL: Waterline length in feet; LOA: Length overall in feet; Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet; 27.43 <20 ...
Review of Watkins 33. Basic specs. The Watkins 33 is a sailboat designed by the American maritime architect William H. Tripp, Jr. together with Watkins Yachts in the mid eighties. Less than 100 boats have been produced. The Watkins 33 is built by the American yard Watkins Yachts Inc..
I found an online ad for a 33' Watkins Seawolf that was being shown locally. The pictures in the ad looked promising so I dug up some online reviews of the boat. One such review showed a profile view and interior layout for the boat. Amazingly, the interior of this boat is almost exactly what I've put on paper as my own interpretation of the ...
The Watkins 33 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a skeg -mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 11,200 lb (5,080 kg) and carries 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) of ballast. [1] [4]
The Watkins 33 is a 33.08ft masthead sloop designed by W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1989. 47 units have been built. The Watkins 33 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized.
Advertise Here. Interested in folks' thoughts on a Watkins 36. Doesn't seem to be a whole lot of information out there, at least on this size Watkins. This would be serving as a blue water cruiser for us. Thanks in advance. I have a Watkins 27 and can say it is the best boat of it's size I have been on as far as size of living area and head ...
The boat is sloop rigged with a 4 draft and a skeg mounted rudder. Standard items includes diesel engine, pressure water, shower, six opening ports on the W32 and ten on the W33, and shore power. The galley is aft and to starboard with a sink, 2 burner stove, icebox and storage. There is a hanging locker opposite of the head forward.
Watkins 33 for sale in New Orleans Louisiana. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Watkins boats for sale on boats.com. ... Boat Reviews. Hunter 33: A Stronger, Roomier Production Sailboat. Zuzana Prochazka. June 27, 2012. Boat Reviews. Perry Design Review: Hunter 33.5. Bob Perry. September 13, 2000.
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13 sailboats built by Watkins Yachts. The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes "Jopie" Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts.
1987 Watkins / Seawolf 33. This Watkins / Seawolf sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 33.08 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 102 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 470 square feet. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 11200 pounds.
Watkins. There are presently 4 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Watkins. This assortment encompasses 0 brand-new vessels and 4 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable yacht brokers predominantly in United States. Models currently listed on YachtWorld span in size and length from 25 feet to 33 feet. Type of yachts by Watkins
Product / Service Reviews; Electronics: Comms / AV; Electrical: Batts / Gen / Solar; ... But the Watkins is a very roomy boat and believe it will beat out the Tartan in that regard. ... Monohull Sailboats: 0: 02-09-2010 01:33: Watkins 27 Rudder Removal: munkey906: Construction, Maintenance & Refit: 2:
The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes "Jopie" Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts. The Watkins brothers commissioned Walter Scott to assist them in designing the WATKINS 27, which was brought out in ...
jameswilson29. 2150 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Oct 11, 2012 (Edited) The PHRF ratings are a good indication of relative speed differences: PHRF New England - Handicapping - Base Handicaps. According to the N.E. PHRF, the Cat 30 is 180, the Cal 29-2 is 183 and the Watkins 29 is 219, and the Pearson 10M is 135 or 141.
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40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability.
18 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jul 7, 2015. The difference between the two is the XL has about a foot more headroom than the 23. The 23XL has a step just inside the companion way. Another difference is the 23 does not have a finished cabin. In the 23 you see rough finished fiberglass rather than a finished look to the fiberglass.
Agree with others, the W27 was never designed to be a blue water boat and no amount of modifications will change that. Now coastal cruising, sure, go for it. Even going over to the Bahamas should be fine as most of the islands are really pretty close to Florida. Use the boat for this and you'll be fine.