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Old 03-19-2019, 03:55 PM   #19
McGillicuddy
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City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Scot Free
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 53' Efficient
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It is an easy windlass to service. A few Allen bolts and it’s all apart. I had the same issue with mine. Took it apart and found all internal grease hard as rocks. After it was apart found the one roller bearing was seized so replaced it for $15. Cleaned it all up with fresh grease and, voila, back in business. About a month later it stopped dead. Trouble shooting indicated good power to motor, so obviously motor had quit. Was in the Bahamas so I removed the two Allen bolts and took the motor to an alternator/starter rebuild shop and next day came back good as new after changing brushes, Springs, etc. $50.
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I have no idea where that middle pic came from. It’s not mine and didn’t come from my photo gallery. Weird. Lol.
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