Groups.IO has a feature that permits sub-groups to be created. I created one for Refit/Remodel topics. Recall, Weebles is in Ensenada undergoing a major face lift, and I'll drop updates to the sub-group to keep clutter off the general WBO list and to allow anyone who doesn't want the email clutter to be selective. Anyone interested will need to subscribe to the subgroup. https://willardboatowners.groups.io/g/RefitRemodelReconfigure. -- M/V Weebles 1970 Willard 36 Sedan Hull #40 Ensenada, MX

*Hi and welcome to the Willard Boat Owners list!* ------------------------------------------------ This discussion group was founded in 1998 on eGroups, which was bought by Yahoo in 2000. Yahoo shut down Groups in 2019, at which time the archives were transferred to this platform, Groups.io. Over the years, the list has been very active, and contains a wealth of information from a steady stream of knowledgeable owners. For any questions you might have, it has probably been discussed here-- use the search function to find messages on any topic you can think of. In addition to this platform, there is an active Owners Group website at https://willardboats.org. If you own a Willard, please check your boat's listing there and provide any updates to it -- particulars, names, locations, owners, cruising adventures, etc. (Registration on that site is separate from this site -- use the links there to register yourself as an owner.) Cheers! -The WBO Team: Peter P, Rick E, & John R *TIPS & TRICKS -from Peter P:* ----------------------------- *Add A Signature [Recommended!]:* Try adding a signature block! Much of the WBO traffic has been owner questions on repairs, how things were constructed, etc. - stuff where the year/model of the vessel is helpful. If you're comfortable with adding a signature block, here's how to do it (if you aren't an owner but considering or actively seeking to purchase, maybe put "seeking Willard XX" in your signature?). CLICK HERE - HOW TO ADD A SIGNATURE BLOCK TO YOUR GROUPS.IO MESSAGES. ( https://groups.io/g/TentecArgonautVI/topic/how_to_create_an_e_signature/10289297?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,10289297 ) *Add A Profile Picture:* Want to add a picture to your profile or change the name displayed when you post? 1. Go to WBO on Groups.IO (groups.io/g/willardboatowners) and login to your account. 2. On left margin, go to <SUBSCRIPTION> and select <GROUP PROFILE> in the main body of the screen 3. Follow the instructions to add a photo, change the display name, and insert a profile. 4. Be sure to click <UPDATE GROUP PROFILE BUTTON> at bottom of the page to save changes! *Help Us Maintain the Willard Boats Database- * --------------------------------------------- As these old Willards become collectors items, it is very helpful to have a database of known Willards, to keep track of their whereabouts, owners, etc. The moderators of this site are maintaining such a database, both on this site, and on the Willard Owners Group site. If you own a Willard, please take a moment to check the database listings for your boat to be sure they are up to date, including recent photos, ownership status, location, and any other interesting facts about the boat. Here is information about these databases: * A full list of all know Willard trawler yachts is contained in the Databases section of this site: https://willardboatowners.groups.io/g/main/table?id=26530 ( https://willardboats.org/yacht-list ). This list is visible only to registered members of this site. * You can also search for your boat here: willardboats.org/search/node ( https://willardboats.org/search/node ) If you see anything that needs to be corrected, there are several ways to do it: * Fill out the Change Request Form at willardboats.org/form/change-request ( https://willardboats.org/form/change-request ). * Email the corrections/additions directly to info@.... * You are also welcome to set up an account there if you want (it's separate from this list), which will enable you to edit your own boat page, upload photos, and access files there. Accounts are free. Non-Willard owners may join as well, but their accounts must be renewed annually. Any other good tips out there?

Peter posted somewhere else that "Signatures" are a great feature for a list like ours. They can be used to indicate your boat name, model designation, location, etc. and are very helpful to others reading your posts. But we haven't seen many members doing it. Here's how to set it up: But while you're there, you may also want to change some of your Delivery Preferences. You have the option of getting all messages as soon as they are posted, or getting a digest every day containing all the messages from the previous day. Or you can have them saved up until there are 12 messages. Also, under "Advanced Preferences", you can have it only send the first message of a topic, so you won't get all the follow-on messages. If you like the topic and want to get the follow-ons, you can still select to "follow" it. There is also an option for following only messages that contain specific hashtags. That could be very useful in a group like ours. More about that in another message . . . -- Rick E., Vega Nomad "Sunshine" willardboats.org