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    Best battery for electric windlass

    We had a Lewmar H2 on our last boat running off our 2 8D battery bank mounted 25 ft. away and using #2 cable run from previous owner. The unit would pull over 80 amps when pulling 200 ft. Of 5/16 bbb chain and a 45 lb anchor when doing the last 30 ft or so of dead lift. Yes, the system worked...
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    Trawler with 12 x 8 roof cleared for solar

    Hi folks: I’ve been watching Will Prouse for about a year now and have cleared the 12 x 8 roof of my old Krogen Trawler for solar panels. I currently run two 8D lead acid batteries for my house bank and should probably add another to separately power the windlass and bow thruster. This is...
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