[C320-list] Fusing the windlass??

[Scott Westwood]

Yes there is a switch on the starboard Settee near V-berth but a switch isn't a (Safety) fuse. Something that draws that much current should be fused. If nothing else than to protect the wire.   IMHO
I since found my manual for the VC500 windlass.  For 12V working load is 80-120 amps.  At Stall is 305 amps. (According to the manual).  It is powered by a 4awg wire.
FWIW. My washdown is wired to that Windass switch so it comes on with the windlass. I still have a switch in the anchor locker for my old washdown.  I plan to connect up it so I will have a switch in the anchor locker for the washdown.  Maybe later this summer???




Thanks,




Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185
 

    On Sunday, March 17, 2019, 9:17:54 AM EDT, Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 I thought that was the purpose of the windlass switch in the salon near
bulkhead for the head. It is on-off like the main batter switch selector.
Just my two cents.  Brian. s/v Serenity #1075

On Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 8:43 AM Stephen Cox <scox at timmin.com> wrote:

> >
> > I noticed that my (original) windlass is not fused.  While I
> > am re-wiring things I think I would be wrong to NOT install a fuse.
> > Anybody know what size?  I really don't want to pull the
> > inside bow panel off to look at the windlass rating.  That is
> > if I can even see it if on back side of motor.
> >
>
> Are you sure there isn't a circuit breaker/switch controlling power to the
> winch?  Check the wiring diagram in the manual for your boat.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stephen Cox
> Tegwen #1141
>
> --
Brian McLamb