Pulleys and ropes and handles and cranking and winching and.. and..

[Steve Wright]

Where is the modern technology??

Modern worm-drive angle gearboxes, variable-speed variable-torque programmable AC drives, multi-KVA level inverters - it's all cheap as chips now. We can program that winch to limit weight on that sheet with a few options in a menu.

Just a simple snatch block is $US200. I can buy a three-phase motor and worm gearbox for that money..

I don't get it. Why are we still doing this the old way?

 

[TANSL]

I don't get it. Why are we still doing this the old way?

Probably because, among other reasons, there are still some boats that work in the "old way".

 

[M&M Ovenden]

We just finished making up blocks for our boat - all rope stropped. Old technology with modern materials (dyneema rope, delrin sheaves).... but we can fix them anywhere. Not the same as the equipment you mention. I think that's the reason.

Mark

 

[griffinb]

Also, durability and reliability in a harsh environment.