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Looking at a modest windlass used to raise the anchor of, say, a mid-sized motor yacht, we'll have some kind of electric motor to drive it. This will usually have a foot switch that actuates a solenoid to run the motor. The motor will drive a gear or gear set to spin the main drive shaft. This will drive the gypsy (which is used to engage the chain) through a clutch of some kind. There will be a locking mechanism of sorts as well as a manual recovery option, which will allow the anchor to be "ratcheted" or "hand cranked" and recovered. A housing of some kind will cover or enclose most of the working parts.
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What is a windlass used for?
A windlass is used to move heavy weights. They usually have a horizontal barrel that is turned with a belt or handle.
Does windsor mean anything?
Windsor means 'a landing place with a windlass'. The town of Windsor is situated on the River Thames, an important transport route. A windlass is a hoisting device using a horizontal roller which when turned, winds a rope around itself. Thus useful for hauling boats ashore
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The windlass was not very successful in the 1850's because it only went into a hole...That is all
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