![Chrome Lewmar nautical winch](http://www.albates.com/data/uploads/ideas/lewmar-nautical-winch.jpg)
![Cutaway of an Arco nautical winch showing the brass body and roller bearings](http://www.albates.com/data/uploads/ideas/nautical-winch-cutaway.jpg)
Having spent most of the last week staring at one of these I thought I'd post a couple of images of a nautical winch. These things are beautifully made, with a solid brass machined body, stainless steel roller-bearings and a loud, reassuring tick from the ratchet during use. Perfectly designed for their purpose and built to last a lifetime at sea.
Cutaway photo via www.arco-winches.com