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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-07-2022, 16:25
Replies: 82
Views: 12,388
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Anchor buoy - useful? what line?

we lost a Bruce anchor to rocks in Taku Inlet here in Alaska. Probably a trip line might have helped.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-01-2022, 22:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Finish for teak cockpit grating?

I use Allguard on mine each season. they have advice on how to apply if you want a non slippery surface.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-12-2021, 11:54
Replies: 37
Views: 5,943
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Prop Shaft Flex Coupling

I have a Evolution coupling and it is reliable and built like Tank. I like anything to reduce noise and vibration on my Fuji 35.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-10-2021, 16:55
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By JON REISWIG
how to set a new mooring

I have lost my mooring which was an 80 lb anchor. I would like to set up a new one. Do any of you have experience placing a mooring using one boat one person using 3 anchors. I am 84 and can't...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-04-2021, 12:35
Replies: 51
Views: 12,086
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Beautiful boats? (30-35 foot)

i would point you to one of the best looking 35: Fuji 35 designed by John Alden
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-02-2021, 12:14
Replies: 157
Views: 19,898
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Why are so many in Love with AGM's

years(decades) ago we refitted in Seattle before returning to Juneau Ak. I was offered to AGM batteries that were used taken out of a vessel headed out for a long ocean cruise. I purchase then and I...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-01-2021, 14:32
Replies: 20
Views: 2,188
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: I'm looking for a dual gypsy head windless

look up Lighthouse winch in Rubidoux Ca suburb of Riverside Ca.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 29-12-2020, 17:32
Replies: 51
Views: 8,428
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Is a tent worth owning?

It is a good idea when cruising in remote coastal area to include a backpacking type of tent in your ditch bag. Especially in Alaska or Canada
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2020, 14:21
Replies: 28
Views: 3,024
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Supply of Poly Anchor Line

Bill could you explain what you mean by the warp of your anchoring rode?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 13:40
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Best Roller Furler ?

I have Profurl past 20 yrs. never have touched it no upkeep. main sailing in SE Alaska & inside passage to Seattle. boat stored in water here in Ak. exposed to weather all those yrs. Jon Reiswig ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-10-2020, 11:43
Replies: 111
Views: 18,571
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Why do we have electric anchor winches when they clearly do not work. Anchor winc

I have a electric anchor winch "Lighthouse" very well made and I purchased a ratcheting winch handle so can use manual as well for emergency or exercise
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-08-2020, 12:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,673
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Petit Sea Gold over varnish?

I have a little experience with the Petit Sea Gold the non-gloss. i live in SE Alaska which is in a rain forest so difficult to find a string of days without rain. The Sea gold appears to last well...
Forum: Our Community 31-07-2020, 14:27
Replies: 109
Views: 8,443
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: New Boater - is it normal protocol for a marina to not cover damages from dock ha

my experience is marina's will not cover much of anything. my boat was in a berth in Seattle and during some rough weather a nail pr screw worked its way out of the dock and caused a gouge in the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-07-2020, 09:56
Replies: 46
Views: 27,033
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: What do you all think of "Flex Seal"

I used some of the flex seal glue on a dolly that had broken that I use to haul large sections of wood I split for fire wood I was surprised that it worked well. Problem I ran into was getting the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-01-2020, 12:33
Replies: 33
Views: 6,108
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: The beauty of twist lock connectors...

Hey Denali Rose I could not access your post on the smart plug
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-01-2020, 12:38
Replies: 41
Views: 10,615
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Dinghy recommendation for SMALL boat...

My comment regarding using a kayak as a dinghy is initial stability. With an inflatable dinghy I can if needed sort of fall into it & not go overboard. I would like the lightness of the kayak and...
Forum: Powered Boats 06-11-2019, 13:23
Replies: 34
Views: 5,593
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Going down the Yukon?

A group of us floated down the river 15 yrs ago with canoes. We put in a t Carmacks as some in our group had only a week of vacation. We took out at Dawson. Then our son took a bus back to Carmacks...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-10-2019, 10:30
Replies: 42
Views: 7,997
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Which is the more powerful windlass of these two?

you might want to look up the Lighthouse brand for comparison. Made in Califoria.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2019, 10:50
Replies: 37
Views: 15,295
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Anyone use Deks Olje

I would suggest you try Petite Seagold water based finish. Very easy to apply. It comes in non-gloss and gloss but for some reason many stores do not carry the Gloss which just came on the market...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-03-2019, 23:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: raymarine E70 uncommanded right turn

I have this problem that I think is related to bad wires in the hand held device. I have two hand held controllers. One wireless and one wired that you plug in. It only does this problem when usng...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2018, 12:04
Replies: 51
Views: 17,192
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Is water cooled small refrigerator really a good idea.

I did not know that the sink thru hull required a zinc so no I have never replaced it. Jon SV Shannon Taj
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-02-2018, 12:48
Replies: 51
Views: 17,192
Posted By JON REISWIG
Re: Is water cooled small refrigerator really a good idea.

The Isotherm SP using my galley sink works well in SE Alaska We have had it for many decades on a FUJI 35 Jon Reiswig
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