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Windlass Problem

JW
John Wix
Sat, Jan 29, 2011 3:29 PM

My Sprint 1000 windlass stopped working in mid-retrieval this morning. The
reversing relay is working in both directions - 12 volts in and 12 volts out
to the windlass when activated. Windlass motor won't run in either direction
but can be hand-cranked. So, nothing is jammed. I can visually follow the
power cable from the relay box to the windlass and nothing is amiss. So,
unless there is a hidden fuse or CB in the windlass motor housing, it seems to
me the windlass motor decided to die this A.M.  I would call Lewmar for ideas,
but today being Saturday nobody is home. Any ideas for resolution GREATLY
appreciated. Currently southbound in the ICW heading passing West Palm this
P.M.

John Wix
Monk 36 #225
Safe Return

My Sprint 1000 windlass stopped working in mid-retrieval this morning. The reversing relay is working in both directions - 12 volts in and 12 volts out to the windlass when activated. Windlass motor won't run in either direction but can be hand-cranked. So, nothing is jammed. I can visually follow the power cable from the relay box to the windlass and nothing is amiss. So, unless there is a hidden fuse or CB in the windlass motor housing, it seems to me the windlass motor decided to die this A.M. I would call Lewmar for ideas, but today being Saturday nobody is home. Any ideas for resolution GREATLY appreciated. Currently southbound in the ICW heading passing West Palm this P.M. John Wix Monk 36 #225 Safe Return