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Anchor Windlass Project

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Dulcinea:
Just an update on my windlass project for what its worth.  Hope I have attached the pics correctly.  I decided on the Lofrans Tigres.  It's overreach in terms of capacity - 12V 1500 watts and draws about 85 amps while operating.  Lofrans says it's for boats yup to 46 feet, so should be more than I'll ever need. You will note that the motor housing extends over the door of the anchor original anchor locker.  After considering several solutions to this, including cutting the door so that it swings open and 5200'ing the forward part or just not using it, I drilled out the hinges and inserted removable pins so that the door could be removed if/when necessary. In looking at it in comparison to the pics of others installations, it's not as clean but this is the windlass I wanted.  The teak pad is 2 inches so the angle of the wrap around the gypsy seems also to be ideal.
Dennis on Dulcinea

Dulcinea:
Additional pics, hopefully.

rbrtfeld:
I'll bet your glad to get this project over with. Mine turned out to be a lot harder to do than expected and cost way more than thought. There are a lot of options for the windlass. I think you have to just make a decision and go for it. I am gulity of overthinking and spent way to much time on mine. I am sure you will be happy when that chain starts coming aboard wihout your back blowing out a disk. Have a great sailing season. Thanks for the pics

Dulcinea:
You're right.  Too much time and more than a little expense even AFTER buying the windlass.  I actually have not wired it yet.  That comes next weekend (hopefully).  After studying the wiring diagram on the solenoid and the wired remote switch, it all seems pretty straightforward.  One question, I am under the impression that you can run the windlass off the starting battery while the engine is running. I have a 70 amp alternator.  Would be interested in hearing how others on this list have decided which battery to run it from. 

rbrtfeld:
That is a good question. I had my windlass wired by a marine electrician who at the same time replaced my AC shore power panel. I have a starting battery, but I am pretty sure the windlass is wired to the house battery's. I have a 100 amp alternator. I would want to make sure my starting battery is always going to work so I would think it best to go to the house first. I also carry a Honda 2000 generator just to make sure I can start the motor or charge at anchor. He did put the solenoid in the head area under the sink unit if that helps you decide where to put it.  I am going to put foot switches to back up the remote when I get time. Good luck with the final phase of the windlass project.

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