Walker Knotmaster log? anyone seen one for sale recently?

Lancer28 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007

I sold a Walker Knotmaster Giant for about $1000.00 a long time ago when I wasn't sailing. Now that I'm back in the hobby of collecting strange and useful nautical items, I could kick myself in the junk for selling it.

Now I'm looking for another one. Anyone know of a good place besides egay to find one? I hate that website.

thanks,

sailhog · #2 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007

Sapperwhite posted photos of his a couple of weeks ago. He'd be the captain to ask.

http://www.sailnet.com/photogallery/...ry.php/cat/581

Tartan34C · #3 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007

E-bay is a good place to look for a log. But are you sure you want the Knotmaster? The Walker MK IV is a better log and without question more accurate. Also it’s less likely to have the fish eaten by passing critters.
All the best,
Robert Gainer

capttb · #4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007

Happened to notice they had an old log at Minney's last time I was in, didn't look closely enough at it to tell what kind, give them a call.
http://www.minneysyachtsurplus.com/surplus.html

Trekka · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan34C

But are you sure you want the Knotmaster? The Walker MK IV is a better log and without question more accurate. Also it’s less likely to have the fish eaten by passing critters.

Why is that?

I see so many on ebya, the Knotmaster, Mk III, KDO, KDS, Trident, Cherub, Excelsior, etc. Is there a place to find descriptions of the differences?

Valiente · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

I have a Seamaster III cathode log on my old boat. It still works perfectly, and it's from 1974. I scavenged one from the garbage at the club in case I ever have to do emergency surgery!

btrayfors · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

Robert,

I have a Walker log Mark IV in excellent condition. Original owner. Might be talked into selling it.

If you're interested, shoot an email to me: bill at wdsg dot com

with your tel number, and we'll talk.

Bill

Sapperwhite · #8 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

These guys may have something you are looking for:
http://www.landandseacollection.com/

http://www.antiquesofthesea.com/

Also give Robert White Instruments a call, they helped me track down one of mine:
http://www.robertwhite.com/

jimmalkin · #9 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

Landfall Navigation in Stamford Ct has a second hand one (or did last time I was by the store) for sale. www.landfallnavigation.com 800 941 2219

Sapperwhite · #10 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007

Also try here. They didn't have what I needed at the time I was looking, but that may have changed.

http://www.chinaseatrading.com/