No power to Anchor Windlass

[jamesajones2855]

What is the typical problem where electric power does not reach the anchor windlass?

 

[Navicula]

check the main breaker and then the breaker on the fuse panel.......after that take your tester and head to the control box for the windless.....

this is how I would start......do you have foot switches...........its all about trial and error at this piont

 

[Rick D]

Look also for an in-line breaker and check the windlass relay.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

There might also be an in-line fuse !

 

[cjfj]

I worked on a 35.5 ? last year for a broker. The windless is run by a relay under the chain locker. there was a low current line from the control switch to the relay and the power to the switch had a breaker, then a larger line (#6 or #8 wire as I recall) from the battery to the relay and on to the windless. You'll have to trace both circuits down to find the problem

 

[panamajim]

It is very simple. Corrosion on the fittings that attach to the windlass. I would guess 95% of the time. Fixed that many times......get a tester and check for the power coming to the end of cables. IF you find power and I am sure you will then clean the connectors.