FizFisho wrote:
$2600 winch and a $50 snorkelling set saves the day :-)? I always carry my spearing gear. The amount of times ive got stuck around Tiri, ugggggh. I also tend to now carry the two anchor types for this reason. |
FizFisho wrote: So for the purpose of anchoring, would you run a parralel battery? From a safety perspective clearly you dont want to be using the main battery. I really have no idea on the battery requirements so appreciate the info. |
letsgetem wrote: I have a anchor winch. I have never experienced any problem that indicates a need for a second battery. |
Steps wrote: Its been best practice to always fire the engine up then pull anchor up.. be it a winch or capstain. |
FizFisho wrote: Thanks MA, marine electronics as in batteries and cable. I have a am comfortable running phone line copper and fibre, but just not overly experienced with battery relaying etc. |
Catchelot wrote: FF... This may be of interest to you, I have been using this method for years. |
MikeAqua wrote: I suggest you get hold of "the 12-volt Bible" great intro to marine electrics. |
Steps wrote: not anything on the kota web site I can find on battery use.. |
Grunta wrote: Time to just focus on the topic rather than the writer. There's always going to be the odd person who has to have their 5c worth on everything and also the odd person who feels they have been blessed with knowing absolutely everything there is to know.... The forums are a great resource so if you think you might just fall into either of the two categories above then maybe just do a bit more thinking before hitting the old keyboard. |
letsgetem wrote: Wow - never thought of that - launch off the beach, set the min Kota to hold the boat away from the beach, later call it in with the remote. Cool. Will it put the boat up onto the trailer by itself? |
Joker wrote: I think its correct. No1 son in Australia has one and put a 30AH breaker fuse on it and it trips at speed 10 but not at 9. |
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