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August 1, 2005 
Equipping for Crew Overboard Safety In anticipation of a landmark test of COB retrieval gear scheduled for later this summer, seamanship authority John Rousmaniere assesses the gear we currently rely on. Windlasses Under $1,000 — Maxwell Victorious Again Maxwell's new HRC 8 horizontal windlass speeds past the competition and garners our top pick. Quick's Crystal 1000 vertical is the choice when power is more important than speed. Powerwinch lags behind. Norseboat 17.5 This versatile daysailer combines traditional aesthetics with contemporary construction. The downside? A proper jib would make for better tacking. Knife Sharpeners Surveyed Three main approaches to knife sharpening exist—freehand devices, angle-assist devices, and variable-angle devices—along with a bewildering array of products. | ||||||||
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