Progress 1 Windlass Problem

[hanger505]

Hi Guys, I searched the threads but could not find the exact issue. After splashing this year, I went on the hook using the windlass and when time to leave tried to have the windlass pull up the anchor. I heard a click coming from the Windlass each time I pressed the up button on the dash switch but nothing happened. When putting out more scope the windlass worked fine, but still would only click when I tried to retrieve it. I then journeyed to the bow and tried the foot switches, when either was pressed nothing happened.. not even a click.

After reading some threads I feel it may be the control box in the anchor locker, Has anyone had a similar problem?

 

[Havana Shamrock]

I'm going through this now, I swapped the selenoid before splashing to use on the generator, and bought a new one for the windlass but went to use it and nothing just a click from the control box in the anchor locker, I'm wondering if I bought a bad selenoid?

 

[PMC]

Not the Progress 1, but a similar problem on the 280 where it would sometimes work, others just click. It was at a point where I needed to beat the motor, or jump on the deck to get it going again. I diagnosed it to be the motor itself. The brushes were plenty long, just really dirty making a crappy connection. I cleaned up the armature, and re-ground the brushes...good as new.

Pull the windless, and work on the bench.

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Paul, I have no power to the motor itself so I don't think it's the motor, I opened the control box and the contacts where showing some arching. imtra recommended sanding the contacts and if still not working replace the control box. Keeping my fingers crossed a new motor is a lot of money!!!

 

[Madifonzo]

I just replaced the control box on my 280 which has the solenoid inside of it. I ordered it from http://www.ahoycaptain.com/imtra.solenoids.html

I have the original winch installed by Sea Ray...a Lofran Marlin I believe. The install was easy...just keep track of the wires and all should be fine. The folks at Anoycaptain were very knowledgeable with windlass issues...you could also give them a call and they could guide you.

 

[PMC]

If you don't have power to the motor, your problem is up stream. is it a problem only in one direction? Diagnosing a solenoid is not too difficult (requires 2 people). Do you have power energizing the the heavy side of the solenoid? Do you have power to the thin side of the solenoid when using the foot or helm switches?

 

[Havana Shamrock]

I get power only on the thin side when using only the helm switches, nothing at the foot switches nothing showing at the heavy side at all

 

[PMC]

You are supposed to have a heavy gauge wire feeding the solenoid with a constant 12V, if not check the breaker (most likely in the engine room). A picture would go a long way here.

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Breaker is good. There is a latching solenoid in the ER labeled windlass that I replaced a week ago, only because I took that one to use on the generator
I'm getting power on one side of that solenoid.

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[quality time]

Not the Progress 1, but a similar problem on the 280 where it would sometimes work, others just click. It was at a point where I needed to beat the motor, or jump on the deck to get it going again. I diagnosed it to be the motor itself. The brushes were plenty long, just really dirty making a crappy connection. I cleaned up the armature, and re-ground the brushes...good as new.

Pull the windless, and work on the bench.

Had this exact problem and repair with a Progress 2 a few weeks ago.

 

[PMC]

Breaker is good. There is a latching solenoid in the ER labeled windlass that I replaced a week ago, only because I took that one to use on the generator
I'm getting power on one side of that solenoid.

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You have power on the battery side (heavy gauge wire), solenoid is engaging (you hear the click), and no power on the motor side...sure sounds like a bum solenoid to me

 

[hanger505]

Hi Guys, I searched the threads but could not find the exact issue. After splashing this year, I went on the hook using the windlass and when time to leave tried to have the windlass pull up the anchor. I heard a click coming from the Windlass each time I pressed the up button on the dash switch but nothing happened. When putting out more scope the windlass worked fine, but still would only click when I tried to retrieve it. I then journeyed to the bow and tried the foot switches, when either was pressed nothing happened.. not even a click.

After reading some threads I feel it may be the control box in the anchor locker, Has anyone had a similar problem?

Whelp, gave in and bought a new control box... working great now! Although trying to utilize the same mounting holes in the anchor locker was fun :smt009

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Well confused now. I jumped the selenoid in the ER and everything works correctly, but when hooked up properly I only get clicking from the windlass control box.

 

[Got2Cuff]

This weekend went out & used my anchor for the first time this year (always rafted up). Anchor went down but didnt come up at helm switch. Both foot pedals inop since over a year. Any suggestions? I will try cleaning up anchor box connections. Should the wiring be sprayed w/ wd40 or crc?
Thx,
Mario

 

[Got2Cuff]

This weekend went out & used my anchor for the first time this year (always rafted up). Anchor went down but didnt come up at helm switch. Both foot pedals inop since over a year. Any suggestions? I will try cleaning up anchor box connections. Should the wiring be sprayed w/ wd40 or crc?
Thx,
Mario

Looked inside my anchor locker & noticed the ground was lose. Went to take nut off and the bolt snapped off motor. Is there another ground in the locker or do I have to get a new motor? If so anyone know how much or part #?
Thx,

 

[JeffM]

Take it to an electric motor repair shop. They should be able to repair it for under $100. A new one is in the $4-500 range.

Jeff