472:. A number of Yanmar engine models were used, including the YSB8, YSB12, YSE8, YSE12, YSM8, YSM12 and the 22 hp (16 kW) 2QM. After 1980 the 1GM and 2GM models were employed. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal).
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522:of 6.52 kn (12.08 km/h).
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402:The Watkins 27 is a recreational
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198:3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
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898:"Watkins Yachts 1973 - 1989"
238:34.80 ft (10.61 m)
1148:1970s sailboat type designs
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551:List of sailing boat types
109:3.67 ft (1.12 m)
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27:Development
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645:Hunter 27
442:-mounted
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655:Irwin 27
615:Edel 820
605:Crown 28
590:Cal 3-27
585:Cal 2-27
575:Aloha 27
545:See also
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292:Mainsail
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