a.) the chain will run through their hoists, and

ditto most windlasses

dodo, ships are ships while sailboats are sailboat. comparing the two is like
comparing chrome and glass skyscrapers to single car garages.

now, *IF* you really want us to believe you can't tell the difference between a
ship and sailboat just tell us you are too drunk to know the difference.
otherwise, keep to the discussion.