pre wired for windlass?

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I was about to order the wire for the installation of our new windlass, when I remembered seeing what appeared to be all the wiring pre run into the anchor locker of an 86 28' Mariner we looked at (though it could have been from a previously removed windlass, but there was no sign of that). We didnt buy that 86 and ended up with our 89. I had my head in the locker of the 89 last summer changing out the rode and there was no wiring there that was visible. So just before I go off and order all the wire for the windlass, I thought it prudent to ask here if anyone knows if the 89 might be pre wired and I just didnt notice it. I'd go check, but the boat is currently buried under 3 feet of snow. I'd appreciate any insights, thanks.
 
Terry,
Pre wiring was an option back then, so it probably doesn't if you don't see it in the locker. Most boats were ordered either with or without windlasses...we didn't really order any prewired, but I can't say that's the case for most dealers in the day. Sorry if this doesn't help, but in answer to your question...I think it is not wired as the wiring would be quite noticable in the anchor locker.
 
Kenny, that is a big help, thank you. If I can impose on your expertise one more time....I am buying enough wire to run straight back to the batteries, but I know the main electrical panel is near the entrance to the v-berth. Is there an area there I can tap into thats got heavy enough cabling, or should I stick with the plan to go straight to the battery? Thanks.
 
Whenever we installed a windlass (they're standard now), we always ran wiring to the battery switch and put the circuit breaker on the battery switch panel. That would be my recommendation..you don't want it to be underpowered.
 
Yes, I agree that wiring should be back to the battery, with an appropriate breaker as close to the battery as possible.
 
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