Posted by ABC (oldbrochan@…>)
Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor windlass to instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or Gypsy and Drum; Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any recommendations on the best accessories to include - for example deck switches versus radio controlled switch. Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at to run the windlass and where is the best place to instal such a battery - the engineering workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp auxiliary battery under the bunk in the forecabin - sounds like an awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus windlass plus anchor plus chain and lastly not forgetting the holding tank! Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice. Dave
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Posted by Dave_Benjamin (dave_benjamin@…>)
Adding a separate battery just for the windlass gets complicated. You
already have to split the charge from your alternator between the
house and starter battery. I use an isolator/eliminator for that
purpose. I don’t see a reason not to use the house bank battery bank
to power the windlass particularly since you can run the engine whilst
raising the anchor.
You will need some very heavy duty (thick) wire due to the high draw
of the windlass. I have set of huge crimpers to get the ends on those
-/4 wires. Those hammer crimpers can be less than satisfactory.
On our former boat, Entropy, we had footswitches for both up and down.
I have fond memories of retrieving our anchor, a cup of coffee in one
hand and a washdown hose in the other while a guy on a neighboring
boat was hand over handing his rode swearing up a storm. Be a good
time to remember a line from that recent animated zoo picture with the
penguins - “just smile and wave boys.”
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, ABC <oldbrochan@y…> wrote:
Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor
windlass to instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or
Gypsy and Drum; Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any recommendations
on the best accessories to include - for example deck switches versus
radio controlled switch.Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at
to run the windlass and where is the best place to instal such a
battery - the engineering workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp
auxiliary battery under the bunk in the forecabin - sounds like an
awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus windlass plus anchor
plus chain and lastly not forgetting the holding tank!Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice.
Dave
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Posted by Sward (swardfullsail@…>)
I had a Sprint Lewmar 1000 installed in my Hoyt32. We ran the thick wire back to the house batteries. I have foot switches on the bow, a remote from the stern and a switch in the stern. Since I single hand a lot, I use the remote as I would like to be in the stern to drive up on it and see what’s going on at the same time. I wish the cord was longer though. When I have crew, they use the foot switches which I like so they can see what’s going on with the anchor. I got the Gypsy and Drum, not sure I would get the drum again as I have a150 ft of chain and the Drum can’t take that. I do like the fact that it has a manual over ride-I don’t know if only the Gypsy has that feature. For what it’s worth, SwardABC <oldbrochan@…> wrote: Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor windlass to instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or Gypsy and Drum; Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any recommendations on the best accessories to include - for example deck switches versus radio controlled switch. Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at to run the windlass and where is the best place to instal such a battery - the engineering workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp auxiliary battery under the bunk in the forecabin - sounds like an awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus windlass plus anchor plus chain and lastly not forgetting the holding tank! Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice. Dave Yahoo! Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now
Posted by Michel Capel (mike_c_f35ck@…>)
I don’t remember the brand of windlass I had on my 35 catketch. It
was a horizontal axis type with the motor up on deck. only a
chain+rope pulley. It sat on the cathead right over the hawsepipe. I
used battery cable gauge wire to power it from the start battery,
not the house battery. The logic behind this is: you almost always
have the engine running when dropping or lifting anchor. Electics
guru John C. Payne advises this too. I used a remote control with
wire - no footswitch that can develop leaks. The remote had a chain
counter as well. The remote connection plug was just inside the fore
hatch, and another plug just inside the companionway hatch. I don’t
like electric components on deck and I don’t like holes in the deck
either. The remote I bought separately (italian brand Quick) and the
chain counter operates with a sensor that you glue against the motor
housing and a small magnet that you glue in a hole you drill in the
outside edge of the pulley. Always worked fine. I had a 60 amp
switch/breaker close to the battery.
hope this helps.
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, ABC <oldbrochan@y…>
wrote:
Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor
windlass to instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or
Gypsy and Drum; Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any
recommendations on the best accessories to include - for example
deck switches versus radio controlled switch.Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at
to run the windlass and where is the best place to instal such a
battery - the engineering workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp
auxiliary battery under the bunk in the forecabin - sounds like an
awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus windlass plus
anchor plus chain and lastly not forgetting the holding tank!Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice.
Dave
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Posted by crwindy@…> (crwindy@…>)
IMTRA sell their ‘scratch and dents’ on ebay at a very low price. I got mine
there (actually went to see it). It was a brand new Lofrans with a TINY scratch
that would get on the windlass with its first use. It had been rejected by
sea-ray for a new boat, but I love it and the price. They have also given me
great support. Contact me if you have any questions.
From: ABC <oldbrochan@…>
Date: 2006/01/25 Wed PM 01:58:30 EST
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Electric Anchor Windlass for Mull F32Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor windlass to
instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or Gypsy and Drum;
Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any recommendations on the best accessories to
include - for example deck switches versus radio controlled switch.Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at to run the
windlass and where is the best place to instal such a battery - the engineering
workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp auxiliary battery under the bunk in the
forecabin - sounds like an awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus
windlass plus anchor plus chain and lastly not forgetting the holding tank!Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice.
Dave
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Posted by Paul McFadden (pwhitmac@…>)
The “best type” is kinda subjective, however I have a S/L Anchorman vertical windlass on my Hoyt32. There is really no reason to have a dedicated battery forward. I Run my windlass off the house side of the switch (two 6volt in series, 225 amp hrs). I personally don’t like using the starting battery to power the windlass. #1, it is generally of less amp hr rating, and isn’t really designed for a long load duration that a deep water anchor retrieval could have. #2, Idling the engine as most people do when hauling their anchor in really doesn’t keep-up with the rather significant drain of the windlass motor. You could see how you could end up with a depleted starting battery, and not even know it until you try to start your engine. Now if you have been using your house system heavily you could have a situation where you have NO battery for,engine starting Bottom line, a good strong house battery(s), and DON’T skimp on the size of the
cable to power the windlass! My system works great, and I’ve got quite a bit of chain. PWMABC <oldbrochan@…> wrote: Grateful for any feed back on the best type of electric anchor windlass to instal on a Mull F32 (Vertical or Horizontal; Gypsy or Gypsy and Drum; Lewmar/Lofrans etc) together with any recommendations on the best accessories to include - for example deck switches versus radio controlled switch. Also what sort of auxiliary battery power should I be looking at to run the windlass and where is the best place to instal such a battery - the engineering workshop recommend fitting a 100 amp auxiliary battery under the bunk in the forecabin - sounds like an awful lot of extra weight up front - battery plus windlass plus anchor plus chain and lastly not
forgetting the holding tank! Many thanks in anticpation of valued advice. Dave Yahoo! Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now
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