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Old 19-12-2015, 16:09   #16
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Re: Windlass
I have a winch with a capstan on one side and wildcat on the other. Normally I use all chain, but when running a 2nd anchor in storm conditions, I use 2" line with 50' of chain. The capstan handles the line/chain fine. Sometimes some paint comes off.
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