Wind it up
Article Abstract:
There are two basic windlass types: the vertical and the horizontal. In vertical units, the motor mounts are below deck, requiring little planning of chock and bitt locations. In horizontal units, the motor mounts are above deck, entailing careful planning of mooring and anchoring units.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
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Welcome aboard
Article Abstract:
Yacht owners have several options on how to connect their boats' decks to the dock. They can either install a boarding ladder, a boarding stair, accommodation stairs or transom gangplanks. Boarding ladders have been found to be the least expensive and the simplest to install.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
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The pod squad
Article Abstract:
Propulsion pods are increasingly common on ships in 2001 and even a few yachts have had them fitted. These pods offer advantages such as flexibility and greater efficiency, but they are expensive.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2001
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