[C320-list] Maxwell 1000 Windless Tripping Circuit Breaker

[Ian Neale]

Thanks everyone. 

I think I will start with a full service of the windless and see if that helps. I took a look at all the connections today and they look fine, so it must either be a lack of lubrication or the breaker itself. I haven’t serviced the windless since buying the boat so that could well be the cause.  

I do have a 15 kg Rochna on the boat it comes up fine but trips just on the last few meters of chain, making me think the motor is getting hot through a lack of lube. 

Your suggestion of an annual service is a good plan, I will add it to the list 👍

Thanks, Ian. 

Solutions, 1122. 

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> On Jan 23, 2022, at 11:17 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> That windlass is not designed to break the anchor out and the manual says so. Too much load will trip the breaker. Corrosion on the lugs will also increase electrical resistance and cause the breaker to trip.
> 
> Regards,
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
> 
> From: Joe Luciano
> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2022 4:55 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Maxwell 1000 Windless Tripping Circuit Breaker
> 
> Mine will also trip occasionally.  Ever since I replaced my anchor with a Rocna 15, the anchor has great holding and I love it, but typically the windlass can’t pull it initially without a little help.  So, I have to drive the boat forward after pulling up the slack in order to break it loose.  At that point, the windlass pulls it up fine.  So, the breaker tripping prevents the motor from pulling too many amps and damaging itself.
> 
> Joe Luciano
> #1044
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2022, at 1:22 PM, ptormey at 4square.net wrote:
>> 
>> Sorry no first hand knowledge but I'd check the gearbox for lube.
>> http://www.maxwellmarine.com/support_maintenance.php#:~:text=ABOVE%20DECK%20
>> COMPONENTS%3A%20Clean%20the%20windlass%20with%20a,Maxwell%20gearbox%20is%20a
>> %20totally%20self-contained%20sealed%20unit.
>> 
>> 
>> Pat Tormey
>> Blue Skies s/v
>> Newport, RI USA
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Ian
>> Neale
>> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2022 2:11 PM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Maxwell 1000 Windless Tripping Circuit Breaker
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> The Maxwell 1000 Windless on Solutions has started tripping the circuit
>> breaker, most often towards the end of bringing the anchor up. 
>> 
>> We do slowly bring the boat up. On the prop to reduce the load on the 
>> 
>> Has anyone had similar issues and suggestions as to the likely cause of the
>> issue. 
>> 
>> Thanks, Ian. 
>> 
>> Solutions, Hull 1122. 
>> 
>> Sent from. my iPhone
>> 
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>