I am really pleased to post a review in regards to Anthony Kelhower and Onboard Rigging based in Ft. Myers, FL.
In the aftermath of history's worst hurricane, namely Irma, we were indeed in need of a top-notch licensed rigger for our sailboat which rode out the storm at Boot Key Harbor in Marathon in the Florida Keys.
We checked out the Internet as well as local word of mouth and contacted Anthony and Onboard Rigging and he agreed to come and thoroughly go through our 34' O'Day and tell us what was needed to get her back into shape. This was so important since winds were clocked up to 160 mph with gusts to 200.
He was very prompt at arriving to meet us with his work boat at our mooring ball and quickly checked, measured, climbed and soon gave us a rather in-depth report on what was needed. We were impressed with his friendly and courteous manner and the speed he could get up and down the mast.
Next he went back to his company cargo van which is basically a rolling warehouse with everything a rigger would need, organized and ready to get the job done.
One of the best things about Anthony surfaced when he found a crack in our port spreader and he proceeded to start going up and down the mast over and over again until he realized it would have to be welded and it was his perseverance that got the job done.
Every part he stocks including shrouds, fittings, etc. are first class and name brands.
In the end, when he presented the bill, we were so pleased with his fair evaluations and it was great to see a businessman that didn't try to take advantage of his customers, since there was a lot of this after Irma.
All in all, we are finally leaving in a couple of days to sail South from the Keys to Cuba, Mexico and down to Guatemala. I feel very confident in our rigging and we owe this to Onboard Rigging and Mr. Kelhower.
Michael Houpt
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