On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:59:13 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·"
åke wrote:

"Ian Malcolm" wrote in message
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Bruce in Bangkok wrote in
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On Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:52:54 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·"
åke wrote:


Stupid, stupid stupid. Why doesn't anybody manufacture
a 120 or 240 VAC windlass so as to require less thick
cables strung the length of one's boat? A thick cable to
the inverter and regular house-type, 30-amp rated wires to
a 120 or 40 VAC windlass from a properly-sized inverter
would solve the problem.

More news from the Pseudo Sailor.

But the answers are simple, few cruising boats have an honest 1,000
watts of AC electrical power available.

(Skip reports a 80 amp windlass times 12 Volts = 960 watts)


It would also be electrocution waiting to happen.

A hydraulic powered windlass would be a better option . . . .


Wrong! That is way more complication than needed. Why is
it that so-called sailors wish to clutter up their vessels with
systems detrimental to safety and well-being?

1) sail a boat the right size so that one can manually handle
the ground tackle and other systems.

And of course, the arm chair sailor know all about it. Ever tried to
anchor in 100 ft of water and try hauling in the 300 ft, or more of
anchor chain and a, say 35 lb., anchor?

And of course you will respond with a suggestion that rope will work
and be lighter and I'll reply, "ever tried anchoring in coral with a
rope rode?"

2) if, for some reason you can't abide choice number one then
sail a larger boat but not so large that one needs electric
or hydraulic assistance.

3) instead, rely on muscle power as in a good manual windlass
or even a large, two-speed (with a granny gear) sheet winch
placed on the foredeck.

HTH.

Of course, of course, we bow to your experience and knowledge. I
remember you once made on an epic voyage, lovingly reported here on
these pages, all the way down the bay and anchored on a mud bank for
the evening.

And, of course, this gives you the necessary experience to advise
those brave souls who actually cruise out of sight of land.
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Cheers,

Bruce in Bangkok