08-28-2016, 08:48 AM
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Guru
City: Windsor
Vessel Name: Keeper IV
Vessel Model: 44 Viking ACMY
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,350
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Quote:
Originally Posted by caltexflanc
The reason windasses are run off ER batteries is so they are charged/powered by an engine alternator. The engine(s) always run when a windlass is being use, and a windlass can draw a lot of current. Personally, I wouldn't want to fire up the generator every time as a safety measure or depend on whatever charge was left from the last shore hook-up.
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What he said. !!
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