Windlass circuit braker not on the DC electric panel

From the text lesson: "... The windlass circuit breaker is often located not on the DC electric panel but, for some reason unbeknownst to anyone, in a very hard-to-find location. ..." From ChatGpt: "Windlass Circuit — Why the Fuse or Breaker Is Usually in the Bow Excellent question — and a very sharp observation. Indeed, the fuse or circuit breaker for the windlass is almost never located on the main 12 V switchboard inside the saloon. It’s usually installed close to the windlass motor itself, in the bow — often inside the anchor locker or under the foredeck. Here’s why this is done, from an electrical and safety perspective: ⚙️ 1. The windlass draws very high current A windlass motor typically draws between 70 A and 150 A, sometimes more (up to 300 A on large boats). That means the positive cable from the batteries to the windlass carries a very heavy current. The longer the cable run, the greater the voltage drop and the risk of overheating if a fault occurs.