The spindle of the capstan can be disconnected from the engine to enable the capstan to be worked by hand in ships provided with capstan bars.
Intonya yomatshini wokunyusa iankile inganokuqha wulwa kwingini ukwenzela umatshini wekunyusa iankile asetyenzwe nyesandla kwiinqanawe ezinentenga yecapstan.