Cable size for 1500 W electrical windlass

[Jammer]

Originally Posted by sailingharry

A one horsepower, or about 1500W, series wound AC motor on Granger is just over $400, 4 in in diameter, and 9 in long. Going back to the original topic of this thread, that 13A load could probably be run on a 12 gauge wire, and 10 or even 8 would be easily justified overkill. I should go down and look at the 1kW motor on my windlass and see how that compares. https://www.grainger.com/product/DAY...tor-Face-2M191

I saw that one too. It's not reversible, so it won't work for a windlass application.

[s/v Jedi]

I do not agree that the electric drive on a windlass is less important than the cooktop aboard. Actually, I consider it a primary system, like electric bilge pumps (even when you have a manual pump as well).

Having an electric windlass can be the thing saving your boat from the rocks when a sudden squall wind 180 degree windveer puts you in a dangerous spot, while the manual backup method is only viable in calm non-urgent situations.