Happy Seadog!
4 juin 2021 · 19 min · 102K vues
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Installing an electric anchor windlass on a steel boat requires drilling through thick bulkheads to route heavy-gauge power cables from the bow to a battery bank and a control unit. To prevent corrosion from water ingress, the controller is mounted inside the boat, with a custom-built mobile remote unit that allows for operation from the cockpit.4:51 The installation process involves using a pilot hole to verify cable paths, employing a zip-tie loop as a puller for routing through confined spaces, and using professional-grade crimpers to secure cable lugs.12:54 During a period of gusty 40-knot winds, the boat remains secured in the marina while the owner monitors weather patterns and protects a dinghy by sheltering it behind the vessel.9:07 The project concludes with a successful test of both the forward and cockpit-based remote controls.18:18 Proper cable routing and watertight sealing are essential for maintaining electrical systems on steel vessels.
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