These articles have been submitted by Watkins owners willing to share their hard earned experiences to help those who will follow avoid many of the pitfalls of the project.

 

Note:  For casual viewing the web page is good but for printing for future reference use the PDF version.  You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the PDF files.

 

How to build bird spikes as a web page

How to build bird spikes as a PDF file

 

Cutless Bearing R&R for a W27 as a web page

Cutless Bearing R&R for a W27 as a PDF file

 

Opening Port Replacement as a web page

Opening Port Replacement as a PDF file

 

How to build and use a Mast Crane for a W25 as a Web page

How to build and use a Mast Crane for a W25 as a PDF file

 

How to build a moveable toe-rail cleat as a web page

How to build a movable toe-rail cleat as a PDF file

 

Photo Gallery of Main Hatches with doors and drop boards

This should provide some ideas of what is possible.

 

How to install a Red Oak and Mahogany Cabin Sole as a PDF file

 

 

LINKS TO HOW TO ARTICLES ON OTHER WEB SITES

How to build a servo pendulum wind vane

Notes from Watkins 27 deck core repair

How to repair deck core on boats with soft decks.

Deck repair comments from Triton owner’s chat site

How to repair deck core and cover with imitation teak decking

How to buy epoxy and materials at fair prices

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Last updated 12/01/2006