Good suggestion! A family friend died when an auto battery
exploded.

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"j" ganz @@
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"Joe" wrote in message
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(Ray Cullum) wrote in message
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I am considering adding a electric windlass to my boat and I would like
some
opinions on the best way to connect to the electrical system.

The windlass will be approximately 40 feet from my house battery bank
which is
700amps. It has been suggested to me to place a small battery up close
to the
windlass so you don't have to run heavy battery cable such a distance
and
sustain the power loss. Small cable could be run to the battery
strictly for
recharging.

Thanks for the help.

Ray Cullum
S/V FROLIC



Weight is not an issue. Having an extra battery just for a winch is a
good ideal as long as you can properly ventilate the compartment. Ive
seen more diesel boats blow up due to battery gas than any other
reason.

Joe