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Anyone familar with the Watkins 29? Appears to be a good pocket cruiser for liveaboard, with primarily coastal cruising in mind. Would appreciate any comments. Fair winds, John
Do a quick check in the archives this one has been commented on before
Have checked the archives, and shall slightly modify my original question. Can anyone think of a similar sized boat, 28-32 feet, in the 25-30K price range, with the postives of the Watkins, yet better sailing performance? As I mentioned before, this will be a liveaboard, and my plans call for being on the move, more than at anchor (East Coast to Great Lakes and back to the Gulf, eventual transist to Pacific and up to Alaska. And of course, the Bahamas.) Also, I''ll be singlehandeding. I''ve budgeted 50K total for the boat. Unless I find something sooner, will be departing to the Gulf from Kentucky Lake on my H26, Oct 2006, to search as I cruise so any input that targets my search will be appreciated. Fair winds, John
I don''t want to turn you off completely to the Watkins. There are a lot of positives to the boat. It is not a terrible sailing boat, I just wouldn''t compare it to a racing boat. On a reach or run she does very well, she just won''t goes as fast pointing high as some other boats. But then again I can''t point as high as a J-Boat. All boats are a compromise. Obviously another big advantage is the amount of room you get in the same sized boat. I had a Watkins 27 and its was one of the biggest 27''s out there, and if you are going to be living aboard it might be important to you. I think the Watkins is a decently built boat, that provides a lot of room for the money. No the woodwork wouldn''t compare to a Hinckley but I think they put the money into a solid construction and oversized rigging. If you are looking for a shallow keel and a psuedo modified full keel (scheel keel ?) that you wouldn''t be concerned if you beached once in a while then this would be a boat for you. (good for Florida and other parts of the east coast). To me I think of the Watkins as a poor mans Island Packet. In fact they were built near the same town as the IP''s (Largo, Fl). If its a good deal then I wouldn''t discount the Watkins, see if you can take her out sailing in the area you might be using her. (ps....another boat in that size/price range that would be an ok sailing boat with a lot of room might be the 30'' S2 9.2C center cockpit. I know a friend that has one and its not bad for your purposes)
Thanks tsenator, that''s the kind of info I was looking for. Have looked at the S2''s also. For the kind of cruising I intend, I do like the underbody of the Watkins, particularly, the skeg hung rudder, as the occasional grounding is to be expected. As I will be retired, sheer performance is only a concern due to weather, not the need to be somewhere by a specific date. My main concern is a solid, roomy boat that sails decently and your comments seem to indicate the Watkins fits that. With your comments in the previous thread about it''s stability in heavy weather, it seems like a good choice to keep an eye out for. Thanks again. Fair winds, John
You know I was just thinking a catalina 30 might fit your needs. Very popular, decently roomy and a very strong owner support system.. They made thousands and thousands of them and you can probably find them in all sorts of configurations and conditions to match your needs. Not a bad sailing boat too. I even think someone solo sailed one of these around the world too. http://www.catalina30.com/
I looked at a 29 this past summer but passed due to a wet core. Yes they have a lot of interior space for a 29'' boat and better fuel/water tankage than most boats of that size. As stated earlier, they''re not race boats, don''t point well, but if your looking for a good looking coastal cruiser they''re a lot of boat for the money. Check out Yacht World for comparison prices. Last time looked they had six or seven listed. One big problem is moisture in the cored decks. Do have a surveyor check with a moisture meter. Any other questions, give me a shout at [email protected] Good luck!
Since the underbody is a positive for me, and I assume, is the major reason it doesn''t point well, aside from the possible moisture in the deck core, does anyone have any other negatives why this wouldn''t be a good coastal/inland liveaboard for a singlehander? The positives for me are the underbody, roominess, deck layout, heavy weather stability, and bridge-friendly mast height, as well as the going price on them. Oh, and they don''t look too bad either *grin*. Like JeffH, I''m partial to fractional rigs, but I can live with a masthead and the lack of pointing if there aren''t anyother major negatives. Thanks again for the input. Fair winds, John
Every boat''s a compromise. When you have more money the compromises become less and less...;-) It''s your decision which features you want and want compromises you''ll live with
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The Watkins 29 is a 28.92ft masthead sloop designed by Walter Scott / Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1988.
60 units have been built..
The Watkins 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
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| Model | Watkins 29 | ||
| Length | 28.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 13.93 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.32 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 284.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.81 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 370 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 215.35 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 155 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.50 ft | ||
| J | 11.80 ft | ||
| P | 31 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
| Designer | Walter Scott / Watkins | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 60 |
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Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat is equipped with 151.0 liter fresh water capacity.
The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.
The Watkins 29 is equipped with a long keel. A long keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.22 - 1.32 meter (4.00 - 4.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Watkins 29 is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 2GM diesel engine.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 76.0 liters (20 US gallons, 16 imperial gallons).
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Watkins 29 is 2.00, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.6 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Watkins 29 is about 154 kg/cm, alternatively 865 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 154 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 865 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
What is a Ballast Ratio?
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 16m 2 (172 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
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| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Mainsail halyard | 24.9 m | (81.8 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 24.9 m | (81.8 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 24.9 m | (81.8 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 8.8 m | (28.9 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 8.8 m | (28.9 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 22.0 m | (72.3 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 19.4 m | (63.6 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
| Cunningham | 3.0 m | (10.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 6.1 m | (20.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 6.1 m | (20.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
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WATKINS 29 Detailed Review
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WATKINS 29. Built by Watkins Yachts and designed by Walter Scott, the boat was first built in 1984. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 8.81. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.93. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.
WATKINS 29 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about WATKINS 29 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the watkins 29.
WATKINS 29 was designed by Walter Scott.
Who builds WATKINS 29?
WATKINS 29 is built by Watkins Yachts.
When was WATKINS 29 first built?
WATKINS 29 was first built in 1984.
How long is WATKINS 29?
WATKINS 29 is 7.32 m in length.
What is mast height on WATKINS 29?
WATKINS 29 has a mast height of 9.45 m.
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A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and dismembering a transgender teenager he met through a dating app has been charged with murder and related counts.
DaShawn Watkins, 29, of Sharon, was arraigned earlier this month and is being held without bail at the Mercer County Jail. He was represented at the hearing by the county public defender’s office, according to court documents, but that office declined to comment on the case Tuesday or whether it was still representing Watkins, noting it doesn’t discuss pending cases.
Watkins is charged in the death of Pauly Likens, 14, of Sharon, a transgender girl who was last seen June 22 and was reported missing three days later by relatives. That same day, police recovered dismembered human remains in and around the waters of Shenango River Lake, and more remains were found in the area over the next week.
The Mercer County Coroner’s Office determined Likens — who would have turned 15 on Saturday — died from sharp force trauma to the head before being dismembered. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Watkins was charged with murder, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and abuse of corpse. Prosecutors said they also plan to seek hate crime charges, but those have not yet been filed.
Watkins told police he had arranged a meeting on June 22 with someone he communicated with through the dating app Grindr. Surveillance footage, social media records and cellphone records found that Likens appeared to be on the phone and waiting to meet someone near the lake’s canoe launch area that evening, county prosecutors said.
Authorities said the footage also captured Watkins making several trips out of his apartment in the early morning hours of June 23, carrying multiple bags and driving to his apartment in a vehicle that was seen near the lake.
Likens’ relatives said the teen was a prankster who aspired to be a park ranger.
“I just want to say what a beautiful, loving person she was and that the hate has got to stop!!” Likens’ mother, Jen McClure, told Pennlive .
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Southern Cross is a 1984 Watkins 29. She is nice looking, heavily built and easy to sail. Maybe wont win many races, but is sturdy, clean and safe, great to learn to sail on, to hang out with your kids or spouse on, to travel to the Bahamas on, to just enjoy the water on. The sails and rigging are in pretty good shape, engine runs great, lights all work, cushions and canvas are in great shape. Like any almost 40 year old boat, there are things that could use some work. But I use the boat all the time, and you could sail it away today with no problems. This was my first sailboat after years of power boating and have loved every minute with her, but a bigger sailboat has caught my eye and I cant keep them both. Come take a look and make me an offer.
Equipment: Main sail and two 150 Genoa headsails with a roller furler Yanmar 2GM Diesel that is very fuel efficient and bulletproof 100W solar panel and dual batteries that are less than two years old Sunbrella Bimini top and dodger to save you from the sun Waterproof cockpit cushions that don’t get soggy Delta and CQR anchors Garmin GPSMap740 Raymarine ST4000 Autopilot Dinghy davits Pressurized fresh water Electric flush toilet Alcohol stove top 50 gallon water tank 20 gallon fuel tank All required safety gear
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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WATKINS 29 is a fin keel masthead sloop sailboat built by Watkins Yachts from 1984 to 1988. Find out its dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, performance, and more on sailboatdata.
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 ...
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Yes they have a lot of interior space for a 29'' boat and better fuel/water tankage than most boats of that size. As stated earlier, they''re not race boats, don''t point well, but if your looking for a good looking coastal cruiser they''re a lot of boat for the money. Check out Yacht World for comparison prices.
The Watkins 29 is a 28.92ft masthead sloop designed by Walter Scott / Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1988. 60 units have been built. The Watkins 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
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The Watkins 29 continues the Watkins tradition of building quality boats with roomy interiors and excellent sailing characteristics. The 29 has many big boat features as standard equipment plus more as optional items. Reliable power is pro- vided by the standard 15 HP diesel inboard. The huge smoked plexiglass main hatch together with eight open-
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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WATKINS 29. Built by Watkins Yachts and designed by Walter Scott, the boat was first built in 1984. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 8.81. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.93.
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