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Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 16:14
Replies: 62
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Posted By Paul J. Nolan
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

Most of the big boat sailing was on half, three quarter, and one tonners (I realize I'm dating myself!) although I spent a season on a 56 footer. She was steered by tiller, her headsails were hanked...
Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 14:25
Replies: 62
Views: 17,955
Posted By Paul J. Nolan
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

Perhaps you're right...it's not about simplicity. It's about judgement. How many stories about lost fingers must one hear before thinking, "Gosh...maybe having an electric winch on board isn't a...
Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 13:35
Replies: 62
Views: 17,955
Posted By Paul J. Nolan
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

A lot of words about switches, procedures, etc. and not one person addressed the basic question: why the heck would you have an electric winch on your boat at all? Or a jib furler? Or a steering...
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