Windlass wiring size

Oct 10, 2011
76
CATALINA 28 MK II MONTREAL QC CANADA
Getting ready to install the Lewmar 1000 Pro I bought on my Catalina 28 Mk II.
Expected to need wire size like awg 0 or 2 but the windlass is already pré-wired
On a 8 feet lenght with wire around 8 gage or close.I don't want to hook 2 wires
With so much size différence together. Windlass draws 50 amp. To a Max of 70
Amp. Comes with a 70 amp. Circuit breaker. Would like some advise about the size I Need. 8 Gage seems kinda small to me .
 
Oct 5, 2010
322
Catalina 30 mkII St. Augustine
Calculate gauge based on length of run roundtrip. Can find charts on web that will tell you what gauge to use based on run length and maximum current draw.