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I'm looking to add an elec

I'm looking to add an electric windlass. Many come in 24v. Is is possible to wire to my bank of batteries (4) or is a converter or another bank of batteries required? Thanks - Tim
 
"Tim:

I've found it is

"Tim:

I've found it is best to stick with one voltage system thruout a given boat. It is very possible to use the 12 volt batteries to get to 24 V if that is the path you decide upon. If you have the space, dedicated batteries would be best. If you have to use your current batteries, you will have to dedicate two to the windlass or get ellaborate with your wiring approach."
 
"Tim, how big is your boat?

"Tim, how big is your boat? A 12volt windlass will handle up to around 45 ft, and some 12V models will handle up to 80ft. As Mako said, keep it simple with one battery bank size."
 
"Tim whatever voltage you use

"Tim whatever voltage you use MAKE SURE the wire size is sufficent, even a size or two bigger won't hurt. It's usually a long run to a bow windlass and the voltage drop can kill you. Not to mention overheated wires and melted connections. Kevin has it right, most 12v windlasses will pull a good size anchor. Just size your wire to the task. Simpler is always better!!"
 
"One alternative is to mount y

"One alternative is to mount your battery that powers the windlass up front near the windlass. The charging wire from the engine compartment then can be a comparatively smaller wire. The high amp loading of the windlass running through a shorter wire will result in lower volatage drop and consequently more power at the windlass.

One must take care to install batteries in a well ventilated place since charging results in the evolution of hydrogen gas which is explosive.

Chuck Hanson
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