Wench vs Winch

[StreamFixer]

My attention has been directed to the differentiation between a wench and a winch...

A winch is one of those devices you use to lift anchors, secure boats onto trailers, raise crab pots... while a wench, on the other hand, has a completely different use.  Probably would not work well as a winch at all.   In literature you may see reference to a wench as follows:

"The Wench at the pub brought us two pints...  Webster says: "...a young woman who is a servant."   I am sure you can imagine other references for the use of a wench, however, this is a 'family' site and further details probably will not be necessary..

Just wanted to clear the air...   

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[La-Z-Buoy]

You just HAD to say something, didn't you  Russ???????      :biggrin:   I knew somebody would but start a whole new thread??  Oh well, keep on moderating.......................

[StreamFixer]

Been seeing anchor wenches discussed for years...  Been looking for one to put on my boat, but, so far, been unable to find one   :biggrin:

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[gar143]

Winch or wench, can't either be on board??

[gfakkema]

Winch or wench...?

[croaker stroker]

Treat your wench with care and you will get many years of service. High maintenance is required lest you risk dangerous consequences. Be careful of an unsuspected wack if your wench is wound too tight.

[GregE]

Treat em nice and they'll hold your pistol  - if not you'll likely ride the anchor-  Winch or not

[Markshoreline]

ARR ARR ARR!
I believe we are seeing your and Judy's best look!

[beancounter]

Probably Greg photoshopping again Mark. Doubt his pistol is that big.

[Markshoreline]

Uh, oh.  Bean's in a mood!!! 

[GregE]

Busted. 
OK, that pic was from 3 years ago at the Commodore's Ball. 
Here's one from last Friday's Bingo night- she brought her own pistol.

[Markshoreline]

She's getting cuter and you're getting an eye patch!

[beancounter]

At our age the more we can cover the better. Looks like fun there Greg and Judy.

[dw]

I had an anchor wench, but then 30 some years ago I married her. Now, I'm the anchor wench. 

dw

[GregE]

She's getting cuter and you're getting an eye patch!

OK, but check out my sundial timepiece....  works under a yard light too 

[StreamFixer]

Wasn't that patch on your other eye in the last picture???   

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