As Archimedes used to say, in the Doric speech of Syracuse : “Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move the whole world.” Twist and shout!

Tom, that's a beautiful piece of afternoon and casual furniture. I only think of the preaure on all of our boats' main sheets over the years. I believe that is a beautiful, elegant, and stupid detail.

Power winches uber al. WHen the fuse goes, or the battery is drawn down, or whatever....

It is fine piece of furniture, in that regard.