Why I still love using a manual anchor windlass
There's something uniquely satisfying about hearing a manual anchor windlass click rhythmically as you haul up the chain after a quiet night at sea. In an era where every boat gadget seems to require a microprocessor and a complicated wiring loom, there is a lot to be said for a piece of gear that relies on simple physics and a bit of elbow grease. I've spent years on various decks, and while pushing a button is nice, I keep finding myself coming back to the reliability of a manual setup. ...