George Rehrl
New Member
- Nov 26, 2019
- 13
- Boat Info
- 2002 Sundancer 340DA
- Engines
- Merc 8.1S Horizons inboard
Hi all - previous owner said he never used the windlass so I would guess it's been at least 5 years since it was last operated. Pretty sure everything is original.
My issue:
I turn on the main windlass switch, lights up, so all good there. Using toggle switch, solenoids at stern and bow click, same using foot switches, but no movement, motor doesn't move or even sound like it's activating (thought maybe I would hear it trying to move and something's jammed). Same thing up and down. I'm gonna try to tap the motor with a hammer to see if something's stuck. Thoughts on what to try if no joy there? Thanks!
My issue:
I turn on the main windlass switch, lights up, so all good there. Using toggle switch, solenoids at stern and bow click, same using foot switches, but no movement, motor doesn't move or even sound like it's activating (thought maybe I would hear it trying to move and something's jammed). Same thing up and down. I'm gonna try to tap the motor with a hammer to see if something's stuck. Thoughts on what to try if no joy there? Thanks!