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Glad to see I am not the only one using these industrial crane units (y).

I recently fitted one of these I initially bought one of the cheap non waterproof ones off Amazon but decided it was nasty and I...

This looks like the same unit we had on a previous yacht. It was recommended to us by a Greek charter manager who was frustrated by the...

I'd expect the industrial ones to be better waterproofed. The wireless unit I bought (which didn't work) made no attempt at all to be...

The biggest advantage I have noticed with the wireless industrial units over the 4x4 wireless units (such as those pictured post #4) is...

If it is a conventional electric anchor winch with a solenoid, you just need two buttons as you assumed. If you want a wired model, the...

I have only been around half a dozen times, but it has always been the outside passage.

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I think that we all indulge a bit in self-justification for our decision-making, but that doesn't mean that we can't make valid...

This is true. Manufacturers will build the boats that buyers want. Unfortunately, the average buyer uses their boat for a very small...

A significant disadvantage of rope rode is its susceptibility to chafe. Although the risk is not substantial, there are potential...

When ordering 10mm chain, it is crucial to be aware of the existence of two distinct sizes, commonly referred to as DIN and ISO. While...

It's little wonder that it's difficult to get agreement when the anchoring usage and requirements are so different. For example, here...

This indicates you are supplying a large quantity of hi test thinner chain. There is nothing wrong with selling products, but any...

Jonathan, you are not a liveaboard. You sail the season then lay your boat up. Our chain and anchor are on the seabed full-time unless...