Windlass remote control recommendations?

[ridgy]

My greek syndicate is planning to install one of these to facilitate mooring stern to if single handed.

This sort of thing:
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I said I'd look in to choosing a model. Wondered if there were any recommendations or are they all the same?

 

[Irish Rover]

Your first link is what I installed and it works fine. I use something similar for my tender davit. Easy to fit and does the job. I'd say they're all much of a muchness.

 

[dunedin]

The eBay ones will do the job. But some of the handsets are a bit flimsy.
If you like spending a bit more for some better quality we fitted a Quick wireless remote which is great Hand held transmitters

 

[Irish Rover]

The eBay ones will do the job. But some of the handsets are a bit flimsy.
If you like spending a bit more for some better quality we fitted a Quick wireless remote which is great Hand held transmitters

I've been using my cheapie since I bought the boat and no problem. The 2nd r/c is in a drawer if ever needed. I had the same on my previous boat and used for 4 years no problem and I anchor on average 360 days per year.

 

[awol]

Having got used to a wired control I found the hysteresis of a cheap eBay remote disconcerting and bordering on the dangerous. I understand others have no problems but I do know a man with a missing finger crushed by an anchor chain!

 

[Irish Rover]

Having got used to a wired control I found the hysteresis of a cheap eBay remote disconcerting and bordering on the dangerous. I understand others have no problems but I do know a man with a missing finger crushed by an anchor chain!

I have a wired handheld remote adjacent to the windlass, and a chain counter at the flybridge, as well as my cheapie wireless remote and I can honestly say I've never noticed any difference or lag in their operation. The wireless is a Godsend in certain situations like med mooring, which is what the OP wants.

 

[noelex]

The cheap wireless remotes are OK, but for a bit more money, the commercial wireless crane units have some advantages.

This link below is similar to mine:

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Check the voltage is suitable the receivers come in 12v DC, 24 V DC, and 230V AC units.

 

[Stemar]

Your first link is what I installed and it works fine. I use something similar for my tender davit. Easy to fit and does the job. I'd say they're all much of a muchness.

Same. Paul Rainbow recommended it to me, and it works well. I wouldn't guarantee that the remotes are completely waterproof at that price, but you get two anyway.

 

[Porthandbuoy]

I bought one of these.

QWORK® Wireless Winch Remote Control Kit for Car Truck Jeep ATV SUV, 12V 100ft ​

Comes with two remotes and two years on it works fine. The remote's connection to the relay times out after about a minute to save the remote's battery life. A usefull feature I think.