Benefits of Radio Remote Operation
Hand held remote allows
windlass to be operated from anywhere on deck.
Can be operated from the
cockpit if boat is short handed.
Receiver is in a rugged
waterproof enclosure which can be mounted anywhere convenient.
The hand held remote is also
waterproof and has a wrist lanyard for extra security.
Single handed operation
leaves other hand free for holding on to the boat or using a boat hook or
water spray to clear mud or weed from the anchor.
No need for holes to be
drilled in the foredeck.
Unique coding system gives
very high immunity to radio interference.
Problems with conventional systems
Foot
Switches
Awkward to use and limit the
crew’s freedom of movement around the foredeck.
Notoriously unreliable due to
salt water corrosion of switches and wiring connections.
Expensive to install and
requires holes to be drilled in the foredeck.
Pendant Controls
Electrical connections
unreliable due to salt water corrosion.
Connecting cable is easily
damaged.
Limited cable length
restricts movement.
Awkward to stow and liable to
be easily damaged.
Normally require two handed
operation.
Often deployed through fore
cabin hatch which can be dangerous in poor weather.
