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(AnchortownJim) Windless control in my hand. The cord is long enough when passed through the open front window for me to operate it from the bow. It also has a built in line out counter. Very handy to know how much rode is out.

(AnchortownJim) Baystar hydraulic steering replaced the cable system

(AnchortownJim) Side view of drawer with added wood block for the retaining pins

(AnchortownJim) Simple method to keep drawers from sliding open in rough seas, stainless steel pins

(AnchortownJim) View from the captain's seat

(AnchortownJim) Another view of the solenoid mounting

(AnchortownJim) Quick windless solenoid mounted behind the engine throttle block

(AnchortownJim) Flowscan sending unit, mounted under the starboard lazerette above the fuel tank

(AnchortownJim) Flowscan Accutrol fuel flow meter

Sadly; no, Gary King's closed up shop here in Anchorage a couple of years ago after the big box stores moved in. :cry I really liked Gary King's when they were still in business. :) Jim King operates his Alaska Series business out of a warehouse here in town and only deals through the web...

90HP 5400 RPM (WOT) 31 MPH (GPS)

Big Dave, The reason I took my ice box out and built drawers is I NEEDED the storage space! :shock: A cooler in the cockpit serves several purposes, one as a cooler for drinks and food storage, and two as a nice place to sit or use as a coffee table in the cockpit. Can't tell you what I...

Don, I have removed my tanks several times. I have 2003 22' Cruiser. Simple answer to your question; no, you can not move the tanks forward without disconnecting the fill and vent hoses. Those hoses by the way are not easy to get off the tank. I usually disconnect them from the through deck...

Dan, You are right on. I will not become complacent about watching for water in my Wallas fuel tank. Wish it had a bottom drain to draw off any of the water that will accumulate. Will certainly be emptying the tank for winter and not let it sit. Byrdman, I added a little over 3% isopropyl to...

Last outing on the boat I had problems with the Wallas stove/heater shutting down several times. :cry: What always preceded the shutdown routine was the unit producing lots of white smoke out the exhaust. Called Scan Marine down in Seattle and spoke with Karl. After explaining to him what...

From the National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Marine Mammal Viewing Guidelines and Regulations: "Federal Laws And Marine Mammal Viewing The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits the TAKE of all marine mammal species in U.S. waters. Take means "to harass, hunt, capture, or kill, or...

Ken, When I did some work on my boat, I just took a piece of the Decraguard to the local Home Depot and had them do a color match. Then then mixed me up a quart of perfectly color matched latex paint that I used on the plywood edges. All came out great. Jim

I have one of Gary King's "Alaska Series" inflatables and think it is great! :D It is their 220 TDS model and fits very nicely on top, believe it is 7'2" long. The inflatable floor is really nice, and easy on ageing knees. And like Doug said, they are built tough for Alaska use. Take a...

(AnchortownJim) End of Willard Island, Blackstone Bay, PWS, 7/31/04

(AnchortownJim) Blackstone Glacier, PWS, 7/31/04