Anchors for Muck, for Under 200 Bucks
In soft mud, the low-priced Lewmar Claw stands out in short- and long-scope testing
Hefty Horizontals:Powerful Lewmar H3 is a Rode Warrior
Muir Cougar is mightier than Lewmar when handling chain, but Lewmar’s performance and dual-purpose gypsy is more impressive
Hefty Horizontals:Powerful Lewmar H3 is a Rode Warrior
Muir Cougar is mightier than Lewmar when handling chain, but Lewmar’s performance and dual-purpose gypsy is more impressive
Windlasses: Maxwell, Lewmar Look Good; Lofrans Project 1500 Slips
Among this clutch of mid-size vertical units, we like the Lofrans Project 1000, and Maxwell’s Freedom 800 performs solidly at the right price. Lewmar’s V3 scores well among higher-priced alternatives.
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.
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.
Bungy
Simple, clever, convenient, but not cheap, this little device can take the load off your rode.
Windlass Test
Maxwell’s Freedom 500 speeds past all competitors in an under-$1,000 powerwinch pull-off. The Lewmar Horizon 600 is the top horizontal windlass.
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