If your anchor windlass is anything like mine or the majority that I'm aware
of, you already have a set of solenoids under the deck that are activated by
your foot switches. If so, you can just attach a set of wires in parallel to
the foot switch, then to a NO-OFF-NO toggle switch.

I did this on a 15 foot light cable lanyard that allows me to walk out on
the bowsprit and 'jog' the windlass as I ensure the anchor is entering the
roller 'right-side-up'.

I have considered having plug in the cockpit to allow me to be at the engine
controls but then I couldn't be sure the anchor was coming in clear of the
bobstay and properly entering the bow roller.

For dropping the anchor, I prefer a gravity drop, rather than power down so
the cockpit control wouldn't work for that.

My experience and opinion, FWIW

--
Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Peter Hendra" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am contemplating running a light wire back to the cockpit to operate the
anchor winch from there. At present the power is switched for up and down
from
foot switches at the bow.

What is best - solenoids or relays? What is the difference please?
Peter H
NZ yacht Herodotus