Electric winch conversion

Oct 23, 2013
9
Hunter 450 Passage Solomons Island, MD
I am considering converting a Lewmar 44ST on a 2000 450 Passage to electric and wanted to determine if the electric power requirements are within the electric distribution compartment. I would want to be able to run winch off house batteries that are then charged by autostart generator. The house batteries go to inverter/charger under port settee, and I'm not sure if a cable to handle the winch load runs to compartment above engine. Anchor windlass runs off starter battery switch, so I only run windlass with engine running. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Our 44ST halyard winch is powered by our house (Group 27 x 2) set. Works fine with or without diesel running. The winch has dedicated 0-gauge wire running from battery switch to the Lewmar breaker to winch. Entire run is 24 feet, (5+7)x2.