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gf. "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Thom, you're not thinking clearly. If you're sailing and you need to start the engine, then you discover there's a line in the water, you could be in trouble. It's not a matter of hanging there or being underfoot. Neither is acceptable. I've seen them come out. I've seen people fall on winches, but never on the handles (because they were removed). -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Jon, Not thinking to well. If there is that much line on the handle the Main must be up. If it is up, probably means your sailing. (No engine) Line over the side should be no problem. better than walking over it in the cockpit or getting your feet tangled in it I'm inclined to agree with you about the handle left in the winch. I was taught that, but that was about Sheet winches, which are more active winches. It has carried over on to all winches. In all honesty,Jon, I've lost more handles in the act off inserting and removing them from the winches. In fact, in 58 years of sailing I can't remember ever losing a winch handle any other way. Can you? I've lost my share of them too!! Ole Thom |
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