When I purchased my boat the windlass was only wired to pull the anchor in, even though Maxwell provides for the motor to run in either direction. I purchased a battery switch and rerouted the original positive lead from the foot switch to the common post on the battery switch. I then wired "Battery #1" to the post for anchor retrieval and wired "Battery #2" to let the anchor out. A piece of starboard material blocks the "ALL" position which would burn out the motor windings. The "OFF" position allows me to use a washdown pump, which is wired to the same 12V feed as the windlass with an in-line fuse, independently of the windlass. I can also use the washdown pump with the windlass to wash off the rode as it is being retrieved.