Powerwinch is not a brand I would have on my boat, when I sold them at WM we got at least half returned because they didn't run, right out of the box. I wouldn't waste my time with it. Put in a good windlass and be done with it.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 3 January 2015 at 07:44, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > How much chain and rode do you have? I haul my 37+ by hand. It isn't > easy but I do it regularly. Have you ever tried? How much anchoring do > you intend to do? I bought a manual windlass but haven't installed it. It > works similar to a vertical electric windlass just without the motor > sticking out the bottom and you attach a winch handle in the top. > Clockwise ratchets the anchor in, counterclockwise loosens the clutch and > plays out the anchor. Fabricating a mount is really my only hold up, that > and the fact that I can haul it by hand. > > Troubleshooting yours should be easy. The motor works with 12v forward > and reverse polarity to change direction. A solinoid is used in line to > carry the high current instead of the push button. An easy go, no-go test > would be to disconnect the motor connections and jumper a portable 12v > battery momentarily to the motor terminals. If it moves then the windlass > is probably good and not the problem. If it doesn't move then I would > remove the motor and perform motor troubleshooting such as brushes, winding > resistance, and hand rotation. Rewinds are cost effective. Brushes are > cheap. If it is bound mechanical then you may have to replace the motor. > > With the motor off try to drive the windlass to ensure it is not bound. > Disassemble and repair as necessary. > > Troubleshoot the electrical. Heavy gauge wire is required and corrosion > at any or all of the terminals could easily be causing you problems. A bad > switch or a bad solinoid are also well within the relm of possibilities. > > Your concerns about parts and repairs is warranted but you will experience > the same challenges from a new replacement which is why I have chosen a > manual windlass and even hesitate to install it. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Jan 3, 2015 10:07 AM, "Richard N. Bush via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi all; I hope everyone had a great New Years! I am looking for feedback >> on an anchor windlass; my boat, (1985 C&C 37, CB, new to me last year) came >> with an older model Powerwinch 502 unit, ( not to be confused with the >> current Powerwinch 500 which is for pontoon boats); I have little >> experience with windlasses, all of my prior boats were easy enough to haul >> the anchor by hand. >> >> This unit is mounted on a heavy stainless bracket and appears to be >> appropriate size for the boat; however, it does not work and so far I >> haven't been able to determine whether it is an electrical issue or a >> mechanical issue; my question is; given the age of this unit, should I >> bother at all? The advertised comparable Powerwinch units are in the >> $600-700 range and I am thinking that in the future, parts availability and >> reliability will be more important than saving a few buck now...so please >> let me know your thoughts, and if you think replacement is warranted, what >> would you recommend? If this unit is worth keeping, what would you >> recommend troubleshooting-wise? >> >> Many thanks...... >> Richard >> 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River; Mile 596 >> Richard N. Bush >> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 >> 502-584-7255 >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album. >> >> Please donate to the C&C Photo Album to keep this list free for all >> subscribers. >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album. > > Please donate to the C&C Photo Album to keep this list free for all > subscribers. > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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