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Did We Do It Wrong? | Windlass Update

29 Ιουνίου 2026 · 4 λεπτά · 15K προβολές · Northern Australia & Kimberley

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A windlass installation on the Rival 34 drew roughly 100 critical comments out of 150 on a recent upload, with viewers citing an undersized backing plate and wiring too thin for the load.0:49 Adam and Luke address both complaints directly.1:09 On the wiring, they concede the fault and confirm they replaced it with heavier cable at a cost of £200.1:19 On the backing plate, they acknowledge it is small but argue a windlass experiences no meaningful vertical pull — only horizontal force — and that their snubber and bridle system means the gypsy and motor carry no anchor load at all.1:23 They explain the upgrade from the original 700-watt unit to a 1,200-watt windlass was necessary because the old motor couldn't retrieve chain in 15 metres of water on a boat displacing roughly seven tonnes loaded.2:48 They also address the windlass name, confirming it is pronounced "Murr," not as they had been saying.0:04 The crew considered pulling the original installation video but decided against self-censorship to keep the channel authentic.3:21 A brief mention places them near the top of Australia, visas cleared, preparing to depart for Indonesia.3:52

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