Thread: Shake and Break, part 8 - April 30
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Default Shake and Break, part 8 - April 30
On Fri, 08 May 2015 07:30:12 +0700, wrote:

Strange, you know. I've been aboard a number of vessels ranging from
super tankers to ocean going fishing boats and they all, I say "all",
have anchor winches.

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Yes, the navy and merchant marine have been using chain rodes and
anchor winches/windlasses for hundreds of years, and with a great deal
of success. Small, weight sensitive boats, not so much. It's amusing
that folks with boats under 30 feet who rarely cruise anywhere feel
qualified to offer a "one size fits all" solution.
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