Hello, I have a lewmar Concept 1 windlass that worked fine for May/June, then on vacation in July it started cutting out. If I let it sit for a minute, it would start up again, only to quit again after pulling in 6 feet of chain. I undid all the electrical connections, clean and re-installed them. Didn't help. What do you recommend ?

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Replacing the spring on a Muir VFF 600 windlass can be a relatively simple process if you have the proper tools and experience working with mechanical equipment. Here are some general steps to follow:

1. Turn off the power to the windlass at the circuit breaker or disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the motor cover from the windlass to access the spring and chain.
3. Disconnect the chain from the gypsy and remove it from the windlass.
4. Locate the tensioning bolt and use a wrench to loosen it. This will release tension on the spring.
5. Use a pair of pliers or a spring tool to remove the retaining clip that holds the spring in place.
6. Remove the old spring from the windlass and replace it with the new one.
7. Reinsert the retaining clip to hold the new spring in place.
8. Use a wrench to tighten the tensioning bolt and apply tension to the new spring.
9. Reattach the chain to the gypsy and test the windlass to ensure it is working properly.
10. Replace the motor cover and turn the power back on.

It is important to note that if you are not familiar with the windlass or do not feel comfortable performing these steps, it is best to have a professional do the work.

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I would check the wire leads off the windless to switch and from switch to battery (typically ground) During times of extreme load thoes thick wires heat up expand and contract and might loose a little contact or corrosion. Thoes windlesses are pretty bullet proof and very rarely have i seen one break. So I don't think its the winch itself. I would start there. Good luck Aloha

Hello there.

You will need to write down your SERIAL number from your model/serial tag.
Example: 15114672UY...... UY is the date code. First letter is the year, second letter-month.

1980 E March
1981 G April
1982 J May
1983 L June
1984 N July
1985 P August
1986 R September
1987 T October
1988 V November
1989 X December
1990 B Jan.
1991 D Feb.
1992 F March
1993 H April
1994 K May
1995 M June
1996 Q July
1997 S Aug.
1998 U September
1999 W Oct.
2000 Y Nov.
2001 Z Dec.
2002 A Jan.
2003 C Feb.
2004 E Mar.
2005 G April
2006 J May
2007 L June

Hope that helps,


Mike

The ignition relay is faulty.
Look into that.
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Of course, first check the voltage at the connections to the windlass. Have someone operate the switch while you measure with a volt meter. If no voltage check breakers, or fuses. Heavy current devices like a windlass will often require fuses near where they connect to battery power.


A windlass requires a LOT of current to run. Not just voltage. Trace the wires from the battery connection all the way to the windlass. If possible, loosen any connections (ex; a lug with a nut or bolt) and clean with a wire brush then reconnect. Be sure to disconnect the battery while cleaning. Many times wires will corrode past the insulation. Especially if they were not tinned wire to begin with (tinned wire has a silver shine, regular copper has a copper color and typically turns dark or even black when corroded).

Since a windlass requires a lot of current, often there may be a relay near the windlass that might go bad. Listen to see if this is activating while someone operates the switch.

I had the same problem this past weekend. Took the complete unit apart and found salt and all kind of moisture in the motor itself. It sure was not sealed very well from the factory. I am unable to find the motor sold separately, therefore I am taking my unit to an electric motor shop. I am guessing it will cost me about $100-$125 to get the motor reworked. It was extremely easy to take apart.

With the moisture in the motor, there was simply too much resistance for the windlass to turn, If you get your tension wrench and work the windlass back and forth, then hit the button. It should work temporarily.

Good Luck,
Tony