The winch (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption The winch is a small footprint, frameless winch adaptable for a variety of marine applications. The smaller footprint saves deck space, a valuable commodity on research vessels. Credit Image by Joshua Eaton © WHOI Usage Restrictions With proper photo credit and caption License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.