[C320-list] Maxwell Capstan/windlass problems

[Millers]

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> On May 5, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:
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> My Maxwell windlass has stopped working. Fine one day, then nothing the next time I tried to use it.
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> I hope that I am correct that the only way to access this item is to remove the wood panelling at the bow end of the forepeak cabin and then cut a hole in the thin GRP panel behind it - I hope so because thats what I have done!
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> I have checked that power is getting to the foot-switch and the foot-switch is operating correctly and that the return circuit to ground is also good.
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> So this sort of implies the winch motor has burned out or failed in some other way.
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> I see from the manual that the motor can be replaced without removing the entire windlass assembly, but I am guessing that these motors can no longer be  bought, being so old?
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> Has anyone else had a similar issue and if so, how did you cope?
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> Thanks
> 
> Graeme
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> #366, Jaskar, 1996
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