"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.

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.

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Sir Gregory