You really start to appreciate them when you no longer have a sore back. I used to use a float method, but you still need to haul in cold wet rope over the side and if its rough with the boat pitching still not pleasant.
Much better sitting comfortably on a seat, pressing a switch and having it raise and lower in rough seas. I once had a Blue ring occy come up with an anchor when I used to do it manually, I came within inches of grabbing it. I prefer to keep a healthy distance from those killer/
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