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Best Windlass for Small Boats 2026: Three Picks, With Prices
Boats under 30 ft rarely have the locker depth a gypsy windlass needs, which is why the answer is usually a drum winch. Three picks with verified working loads and prices, and the one measurement that decides between them.
Windlass Wiring Guide: Cable Size, Breakers and Solenoids Explained
Breaker, switch and solenoid come with every Muir windlass. The battery cable does not, because it is sized to your boat. Muir’s own cable table by run length, breaker sizes by motor, and where the solenoid goes.
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