TheOtherLine
Well-known member
I am replacing the windlass on my boat.
The manual on the OLD windlass calls for 10g wire for runs up to 44 ft, then 8 gauge for any run longer than 44 ft.
The manual on the NEW windlass calls for 8 gauge up to 33 ft and 6 gauge from 40 to 53 ft, then 4 gauge for anything longer.
I understand that you have to measure the run from each connecting point ( the full run, both ways )
My question is, How critical is it to re wire if I am within a few feet of the guidelines? For example, If I currently have 8 gauge and the run is just a few feet longer (requiring 6 gauge), do I really need to re wire?
I am just trying to avoid a total rewire if I can.
Also, if I have to rewire and the manual calls for 6 gauge, can I just use 4? Any problems with that?
The manual on the OLD windlass calls for 10g wire for runs up to 44 ft, then 8 gauge for any run longer than 44 ft.
The manual on the NEW windlass calls for 8 gauge up to 33 ft and 6 gauge from 40 to 53 ft, then 4 gauge for anything longer.
I understand that you have to measure the run from each connecting point ( the full run, both ways )
My question is, How critical is it to re wire if I am within a few feet of the guidelines? For example, If I currently have 8 gauge and the run is just a few feet longer (requiring 6 gauge), do I really need to re wire?
I am just trying to avoid a total rewire if I can.
Also, if I have to rewire and the manual calls for 6 gauge, can I just use 4? Any problems with that?