Some time back in Louisiana when we were pulling up anchor, we managed to bend the shaft a good 15 degrees- so if it lands on its flat side, the blade is parallel to the shaft and doesn't dig in. Not good in a hard wind. I was truly amazed the winch could bend a steel rod 3 inches thick. Yesterday we hoisted the anchor up on this barge we're tied to, put it in bondage, and bent the shaft back straight again using the same winch. Lots of fun. In fact, we went out to lunch at Pepe's to celebrate our injury-free accomplishment. Tomorrow we fill our fuel tanks up and think about other chores.
good picture! How did the head repair go?
ReplyDeleteWe are in Venice FL heading for Punta Gorda today as soon as the fog clears.
Steve