The consequences of a boat not fitted with rope stripper can be varied. Engines wrenched off their mountings, sterngear and gearboxes damaged as shown in the photos below.

These photos were from the gearbox of a Mussel Industry vessel, wherein no rope cutter was fitted to the shaft. "To install a rope cutter is minimal compared to the price to get a new gearbox, however the cost of life is even far more greater."