What is a capstan barrel cover, and what is its use?
Thanks. ANSWER: Ahoy Lena, Thanks for your email question. The capstan is the vertical part of the anchor windlass that is mounted on the bow. As it spins, the anchor line is wrapped around it to hoist the anchor. The barrel cover is mounted below deck in the anchor locker to shield the gear that turns the capstan. Listen to the live broadcast of “Nautical Talk Radio” with Capt Lou and crew, Sunday mornings from 11 – 12 noon (Boston time) on radio station 95.9FM WATD, Marshfield, and streaming around the world on www.959watd.com. You can also listen to a replay of the most recent show anytime during the week at www.nauticaltalk.com. * Winner of Mass/Rhode Island Associated Press “BEST TALK SHOW” * Recipient of Coast Guard’s Joshua James Lifesaving Medal for public service * Recipient of American Lighthouse Foundation’s “LEN HADLEY AWARD” * Winner of Boston’s Achievement In Radio “BEST INTERVIEW” AWARD * Nominated Boston’s A.I.R. “BEST PRODUCED PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM” * Recipient of Man
