I have been successfull in installing a remote windlass wired control box that I can carry with me to raise and lower the anchor.
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Very cool. Where's the cable for your remote connected?
Looks like the PO of my boat had all the parts but never installed it. I have the box and a remote switch that I would likely put at the helm and add the second foot switch at the anchor box.
I used 2 gulf cart relays - 85 AMP contacts, 12 VDC coil, to turn on the motor. The relays are located in the V-birth close to the windlass motor, behind the panel using 00 AGW cables connected to the motor. I ran a cable from there to the storage under the starboard seat. There I have a 4-pin plug. I used 24 AGW 4 conductor microphone wire ( they are very flexible and have a soft jacket) with 4-pin plug and at the other end is a 2-way switch - that you see used to rotate the windlass both direction. This is a wired remote - there are no batteries used. When I am at the helm I use the switch to lower the anchor while I am backing up. The motor stops as soon as I release the switch.
My understanding is that the remote units available - the motor des not stop immediately after the button is pressed.
I will post images of the control relays next week on this post. I have previously posted those images of the control relays.
Search for windlass control relays - you find the post.
Were you able to view the video?
I have up/down foot switches, so I just ran wires from them back to a cockpit terminal and made a remote from a high current 3-way momentary switch. I only use the remote when I am single-handing and can't leave the cockpit...
Very cool. Where's the cable for your remote connected?
Looks like the PO of my boat had all the parts but never installed it. I have the box and a remote switch that I would likely put at the helm and add the second foot switch at the anchor box.
2000 C36 MKII 1825
I used 2 gulf cart relays - 85 AMP contacts, 12 VDC coil, to turn on the motor. The relays are located in the V-birth close to the windlass motor, behind the panel using 00 AGW cables connected to the motor. I ran a cable from there to the storage under the starboard seat. There I have a 4-pin plug. I used 24 AGW 4 conductor microphone wire ( they are very flexible and have a soft jacket) with 4-pin plug and at the other end is a 2-way switch - that you see used to rotate the windlass both direction. This is a wired remote - there are no batteries used. When I am at the helm I use the switch to lower the anchor while I am backing up. The motor stops as soon as I release the switch.
My understanding is that the remote units available - the motor des not stop immediately after the button is pressed.
I will post images of the control relays next week on this post. I have previously posted those images of the control relays.
Search for windlass control relays - you find the post.
Were you able to view the video?
Sail La Vie 1999 Catalina 36 MKII, M35B-17031, Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA
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I have up/down foot switches, so I just ran wires from them back to a cockpit terminal and made a remote from a high current 3-way momentary switch. I only use the remote when I am single-handing and can't leave the cockpit...
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--- 1999 C36 MkII #1776 M35BC ---
The PO installed one left of the wheel, so kids, dogs, and adults can hit it when I least expect it!
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1987 Catalina 36 MKI
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