diver dave
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- Jan 13, 2017
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- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Coquina
- Vessel Make
- Lagoon 380
Foot switches do lead a harsh life on some boats, while I prefer them, I have not had much luck with them.
I may try one last set but mount them higher and on a 45 degree angle to shed water better.
I forgot the name of my foot switch, but it was working at least 10 years on a very low bow in the salt. Got flooded a lot. It did drive only a relay, not the motor directly.
THe helm works great as long as the anchor comes up in the correct orientations. My plow was 50/50, so it requires twisting manually. Our foot switch was just out of reach when we had to lean over the pulpit and spin the silly anchor. So, it had to be a remote. And would have been a bit dangerous for the helm to manage power with someone holding the chain at the roller.
If your anchor plants itself right side up, you will find the helm switches are the most used. Since, now it becomes a solo deal for most. Though, consider snubbers, rinsing the chain, and chain locks thru all this too.