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Windlasses: the gut issues

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Twelve windlass models have been given focus to provide sailors with information on choosing the windlass that will suit their particular needs. A quality windlass must have gears strong enough for the loads intended, better sealing and parts readily available for use.

Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
Boating industry, Windlasses

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The beast in the bilge: even if you don't believe in miracles, internal combustion is a force to be reckoned with

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Sailboat enthusiasts often dislike using the internal combustion motors in the bilge. Despite being a useful equipment in troublesome situations, they often malfunction and are the cause of other problems.

Author: Neale, Tom
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
Sailboats, Internal combustion engines

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