What is a capstan and why do I need one?
A capstan is a rotating machine usually used on boats for heaving-in or veering ropes, cables, and hawsers.
Today's capstans are powered electrically, hydraulically, pneumatically, or via an internal combustion engine. Typically a gearbox is used which trades reduced speed for increased torque.
Capstans and windlasses arevery similar. The main difference between a capstan and a windlass is...
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