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Dumbasses and their 12volt windlasses
On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:59:13 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·"
åke wrote: "Ian Malcolm" wrote in message ... Bruce in Bangkok wrote in : 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. -- Cheers, Bruce in Bangkok |
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