It seems to perhaps be the same size as the two machine bolts that hold down the cover over the hawse hole on a Lewmar vertical capstan windlass. Close also to the bolts on the manual mainsail furler winch handle receiver but I don't think the bolts on the main furler could fail in this fashion. The windlass bolts could...

Joel F. Potter

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On May 18, 2017, at 1:11 PM, portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hugely appreciated.  To all.  Agree with the submarine analogy.  So ascenders out and on tomorrow after work.  Up I go.  Kinda looking forward to the trip.  Good photo op.  

Bill I was not able to see the photo you sent from the Banmar furling motor- if convenient to re-send i'd appreciate it.  Ill look there too as you know I been in there. 

Thanks Again.

Ill keep you posted on the results of my survey!

Porter