Peter Hendra wrote:
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

Unless you have an absolutely flawless chain guide system up at the bow, you
will gain nothing from a cockpit remote for the anchor chain. Foul-ups will
have you running up the deck at frequent intervals, and the best place to
operate an electric windlass from is the foredeck.