New Moorings 54.5 Reflects Trend Towards Larger Charter Yachts Nov 10, 2009
5 boasts a generator, air-conditioning, electric winches, bow thruster, electric toilets, and an inverter. Dual helms provide superior visibility while under way. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boeing Eyes Defense, Commercial Uses for Trailers Oct 7, 2009
The system uses hydraulic lifts and winches to pull vehicles onto a trailer bed so they can be taken to a safe location for repairs. The trailers, which can be tilted, lowered or raised, can also be used to transport military cargo. (ABC News -- Wire)
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Sep 12, 2009
There s Ford s voice activated Sync technology, navigation, a Sony satellite audio system, and four pre-wired on the center console to hook up all of your off-road bling, like spotlights and winches. Why Ford decided it needed to make something like the Raptor right now is beyond comprehension, but they have created a nearly perfect tool for the task at hand. (Fox News)
Action Report: Loan offer turned down, forcing man into bankruptcy Sep 3, 2009
It is a moment to remember with a picture -- the completion of two heavy duty winches painted in LSU colors, ready for delivery to the state transportation department. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Swiss engine revving up America's Cup court spat Jul 21, 2009
So while BMW Oracle Racing is relying on crewmen called grinders to turn the winches that trim the sails, the Swiss want to do it with an engine. "We're moving things hydraulically," Butterworth said by phone after arriving in New York for Tuesday's hearing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mammoet's Innovative Deep Water Salvage Operation in Canada Jun 3, 2009
The water depth in Robson Bight, up to 400 meters, presented a real challenge and required the use of four mooring winches with a total of 6 km of mooring lines. There were also strong currents which varied with the depth. (PR Newswire)
Going the Extra Mile Apr 16, 2009
The ERT crossed mountains on a boulder-strewn foot-path that was virtually impassable, at times requiring the use of winches to proceed. After two days of slow and strenuous travel, the team encountered the Kajibu people on the way to the village. (AlertNet)
The Impending Resurgence of Small-site Decentralized Power Generation Mar 18, 2009
The control lines of multiple groups of kites are linked to winches and one-way clutches that drive a drive shaft and electrical generation equipment. Some groups of kites pull outward while other groups of kites retract in an ongoing repeating cycle. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Small Biz: Store targets those with rural lifestyle Mar 8, 2009
They also sell tillers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, mower parts, air compressors, outdoor power equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment and tools, hand tools, fencing, trailer hitches and lighting, tires, truck boxes, ramps, jacks, winches, welders, metals and welding accessories. The merchandise includes a wide range of apparel and footwear, including work clothing, for men and women. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Horizon Lines Vessel Sets Sail After Drydocking at Brooklyn Navy Yard Feb 10, 2009
Dock-based winches are usually used to position the ship in the dock - the most dangerous time occurring when support for the ship transfers from water buoyancy to drydock blocks. Containerships, like all ships, go into drydock periodically - in most cases twice every five years - for required underwater surveys of the hull, hull components and propeller. (PR Newswire)
