“ANCHOR REMOTE!”

Installing a wireless remote control on our Bavaria 37 anchor windlass sounded simple… until we started digging into the wiring! In this video we install and test a WINCHMAX wireless windlass remote system so we can control the anchor from anywhere on board. We explain how the contactor system works, how the wiring is arranged, and how the remote interfaces with the existing deck switches and helm controls. We also cover: ⚓ How anchor windlass control systems actually work ⚓ Contactor wiring explained simply ⚓ Safety considerations when installing a wireless remote ⚓ Real-world testing aboard SV Impavidus ⚓ Why this might be one of the best upgrades for short-handed sailing The ability to raise or lower the anchor while standing at the bow — or even elsewhere on the boat — completely changes anchoring and docking flexibility. As always, this is a real-world installation aboard our liveaboard Bavaria 37 cruiser, with all the practical problems, head scratching and testing included! #sailing #boatwork #windlass #bavaria37 #liveaboard #boatprojects #anchoring #diyboat #electrical #sailinglife ⛵ Support the channel & get early ad-free access: Patreon: www.patreon.com/svimpavidus ☕ If you’d like to support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/svimpavidus Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️ =================================================== 👋 We’re Ant & Cid aboard SV Impavidus – two adventurers sailing full-time since 2018. From stormy crossings to quiet anchorages (and plenty of dad jokes), we share family-friendly stories of life at sea 🌊 🎥 New episodes every Sunday – honest & safe for all ages. 📌 Links 🛒 Shop https://www.svimpavidus.com/general-5 💻 Website https://www.svimpavidus.com/ 👌 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/SVImpavidus 🍻 Buy us a beer https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/svimpavidus 😎 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/impavidus.ontheboat.5 ▶️ Playlists https://www.youtube.com/@SVImpavidus/playlists 🌱 Our Philosophy We live by a “Pay It Forward” ethos – where those taught become teachers, and goodwill multiplies. 🙏 📣 Sponsors & Contact We’re currently looking for sponsors to support our video production 🎥 📩 Email impavidussailing@gmail.com 📺 Our Second Channel 🎶 Stunning drone footage + eclectic music YOUR DRONE TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYQUohmJ3yLq1zeRd9s3wg