On Tue, 8 Sep 2015 16:12:14 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 9/8/2015 12:04 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

Amazing the size of these things:

http://gcaptain.com/watch-crazy-hail-storm-pounds-small-fishing-boat-near-naples/#.Ve8Fv_kuM5s



Anyone know what that contraption with the wire cage that was mounted
near the bow is?

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I wondered about that also, think it's a hydraulic windlass, possibly
for pulling pots or other fishing gear. I suppose it could be used
for weighing anchor also.