Ever imagine what would happen if one of your engine throttle, shift, or stop cables were to fail?  It would surely happen at the very moment a ferry was bearing down on you, when you were docking, or when you were going through the locks.  I’ve heard from more than a few people of their […]

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Yes, another blog post about winch servicing.  I don’t claim to be an expert, this is only my story… What do I care about my winches? Your winches are unsung heroes, performing their grunt work thanklessly.  But, imagine what would happen if a pawl were to give way under a heavily loaded genoa in 25 […]

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