A level physics mechanics question

Why are we equating the moments of T and F if they are both pulling clockwise?

Its a lever (not in equilibrium) so the aim is to gain a mechanical advantage by increasing the force. Also, F is the force on the lever, but T is the force on the ship. An equal but opposite force would be being applied to the lever.

im ngl i still don't get what any of that means

If you consider the lever, then the two forces being applied are F and -T. -T is anticlockwise.

Its a lever so the aim is to gain a mechanical advantage by increasing the force. F is the force on the lever and T is the force on the ship.. An equal but opposite force to T would be being applied to the lever (force pair).

oh wait so if the lever is being pulled down by force F, there is going to be tension downwards as the boat weight is pulling it down. So that why we consider the tension to be anti clockwise? Might be waffling, sorry im awful at mechanics

The lever is pulling the boat up (tension upwards) and the boat is pulling the lever downwards (tension downwards). In the diagram T is upwards so when you think about the lever, the relevant force is -T and its acting anticlockwise (on the lever).

I get it now thanks. I really need to work on mechanics. Is there a specific youtuber that helped you learn mechanics? Cuz I really need help