On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:25:11 -0700 (PDT), in message

CAH wrote:

On 13 Aug., 21:58, Ryk wrote:

It is possible to configure most large winches to work either
clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Ryk

Is that a one time deal - or can you do this during saling ?

It involves disassembling the winch and reversing pawls. I would avoid
doing it underway.

Ryk