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• Anchor windlasses
  • Have you looked at Lighthouse?
    • Lighthouse
      • i have lighthouse envy!
  • I have both foot controls and helm controls...
  • We've had three sets of controls for 16 years...
    • I would think you'd have a primary switch...
      • I agree 100%. I have a master
  • I never use the Cockpit Controls
    • I use the binnacle mounted switch for deployment
      • "Of course, I also use a chain retainer for safety so the anchor can't deploy underway." That reminds me
        • a little story
          • Here's an old picture
            • I always wondered what would have happened
              • I know of a boat that was in a storm and the anchor let go
                • Did he lose the boat? Powering
                  • You hear so many story on the beaches of Mexico
                    • It's always a story about North bound crossings
  • Even with isolated electrical componants
    • Properly mounted deck switches help protect you
      • I've wondered around my anchor for 19 years,
        • It was a mistake. I forgot you weren't the wife.
          • Yeah, that was pretty funny. You recovered
  • I don't like foot switches...
    • Key fob
      • This is what...
        • Thanks! I'm definitely going to try this out.
        • as a side note... gee, "Heathkit" is back.
        • I just ordered one
        • Would you skip installing foot switches?
          • Neil my windlass experience
          • Wireless keyfob sounds risky
            • Yes, it is cheap...
          • I do have backup ...
        • Your remote relay board
          • I run it from...