Winch handles, at least most modern ones, lock in the winch.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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Hey, stupid, don't you know that winches ratchet?

Only an idiot turns a winch 360 degrees so he can
fall overboard doing it or lose the handle overboard.

S.Simon


"DSK" wrote in message
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"Bobsprit" wrote
Welcome, my friends! Welcome to Jurassic Winch!

http://captneal.homestead.com/files/winche.jpg



Simple Simon wrote:
It's a beautiful thing, isn't it?

The most beautiful thing about it is that the winch handle can't be
turned because of the bimini.
Obviously this winch never gets used to trim a sheet, which is hardly
surprising on a boat that never
sails.

DSK