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1. This switch wire is for the positive (red)
lead.
2. Cut a 6” section of 12-gauge red wire
and crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to one
end.
3. Crimp an insulated female disconnect
to other end.
4. Crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to 8-
gauge red wire coming from anchor
winch.
5. Using a 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screw, connect
8-gauge red wire coming from anchor
winch to ring terminal on red switch
wire. Tighten a 1/4”-20 nut to secure
ring terminals together. Protect
junction by placing a 1” diameter piece
of heat shrink tubing over connection
and applying heat until tubing is
secure.
6. Plug insulated female disconnect on
end of red switch wire to rocker switch
on terminal marked “A”.
7. To construct second switch wire and
make connection to switch, cut a 6”
section of 12-gauge black wire and
crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to one end.
8. Crimp an insulated female disconnect
to other end.
9. Crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to 8- gauge
black wire coming from anchor winch.
10. Using a 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screw, connect
8-gauge black wire coming from anchor
winch to ring terminal on black switch
wire. Tighten a 1/4”-20 nut to secure
ring terminals together. Protect junction
by placing a 1” diameter piece of heat
shrink tubing over connection and
applying heat until tubing is secure.
11. Plug insulated female disconnect on end
of black switch wire to rocker switch on
terminal marked “B”.
Make sure all crimps and
connections can withstand
at least 25 pounds of pullout
force. Failure to make strong enough crimps
between wire connectors and wires could
create a fire hazard.
1. Measure and cut 8-gauge red and black
wire to run from switch location to the
battery. Allow some slack to prevent
Make
sure all crimps/ connections
can withstand at least 25
pounds of pullout force.
Failure to make strong enough
crimps between wire connectors and wires
could create a fire hazard.
1. Select a suitable location (console,
etc.) to locate switch. Make sure
there is enough room behind switch
mounting surface for entire switch and
wires.
2. Cut a hole 1 3/8” high and 7/8” wide.
3. Apply a thin bead of silicone sealer
around edge of switch mounting plate
and attach plate using four #8 round
head wood screws.
4. Measure and cut 8-gauge red and
black wire to run from anchor winch to
switch. Allow some slack to prevent
connections from being too short and
so connections can be crimped to
end of wire. Install wire in boat before
crimping any connections. Cable ties
can be used to secure wiring to boat.
5. When running wire from anchor winch
to switch, be sure to keep wire away
from sources of intense heat or areas
where the insulation of wire could be
worn away.
6. After wire is installed and secured,
connection to anchor winch can be
made.
7. Crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to 8-gauge
red wire just cut.
8. Using a 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screw, connect
8-gauge red wire to ring terminal on
the green wire coming from anchor
winch. Tighten a 1/4”-20 nut to secure
ring terminals together. Protect
junction by placing a 1” diameter piece
of heat shrink tubing over connection
and applying heat until tubing is
secure.
9. Crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to 8-gauge
black wire just cut.
10. Using a 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screw, connect
8-gauge black wire to ring terminal on
black wire coming from anchor winch.
Tighten a 1/4”-20 nut to secure ring
terminals together. Protect junction
by placing a 1” diameter piece of
heat shrink tubing over connection
and applying heat until the tubing is
secure.
Due to the size of the switch
connectors, the Sport Fishing 450
switch cannot directly accept the 8
gauge wire connections coming from
the battery and windlass. Switch
conversion wires need to be created
to make this connection. These wires,
although 12 gauge wire, are short in
length and will cause little power loss.
Sport Fishing 450 Windlass
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A
B
C
D
Figure 3 - Wiring Diagram for Sport Fishing 450 Windlass
Sport
Fishing
450
Windlass
Black
Wire
Green
Wire
*8-Gauge Black Wire
*8-Gauge
Red Wire
12-Gauge Red Wire
6” Max. Length
12-Gauge Black Wire
6” Max. Length
Control Switch
(Back View)
*8-Gauge Black Wire
Battery
*8-Gauge Red Wire
Circuit
Breaker
12-Gauge Red Wire
6” Max Length
12-Gauge Black Wire
6” Max. Length
SWITCH INSTALLATION
Installation (Cont’d)
CONNECTING SWITCH TO WINDLASS
WITH SWITCH CONVERSION WIRES.
* 6 gauge wire must be used for runs of
over 40 ft for proper windlass performance
Switch to Battery