VENDOR LIST

Bainbridge distributes Italwinch: bainbridge intusa.com/italwinch; from $1,060.

Imtra offers windlasses from Muir and Lofrans: imtra.com; from $1,200.

Lewmar: lewmar.com; from $1,000.

Vetus distributes Maxwell windlasses: vetusmaxwell.com; from $2,210.

Quick SPA: quickitaly.com; from $1,500.

Schaefer Marine carries the Ideal windlass brand: schaefermarine.com; from $4,000.