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Originally Posted by AusCan
Some windlass manufacturers advise against mounting the solenoid in the chain locker. They suggest a dry protected position such as under the v-berth. This may help to avoid future problems.
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I hear ya, but this one came out looking quite well because it is tucked up under a shelf high in the locker. It is a sealed unit. And even if I wanted to execute that fine idea, the nightmare involved in trying to execute it from the rear side of the bulkhead in the cabin of this boat would not soon be forgotten and probably visible to the naked eye.