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Can't get the anchor to go down.

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:29 am
by paulamaxim
We are unable to put down the anchor. We use the up/down switch but there is no response. No motor seems to come on.

What else do we do?

Is there a possible electric issue?

We need to try and fix it before Sunday.

Any help is appreciated!

We have an 1999 Albin 28.

Re: Can't get the anchor to go down.

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:57 pm
by Serenity
Did you check the clutch nut on the gypsy? If it is back off too much it won't grip the rode/

Re: Can't get the anchor to go down.

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:39 pm
by catalina_mike
The main breaker on most is in the dinette for the windless. The up down at the helm (that pulls in the solenoids by the windlass) can be on a separate fuse or circuit if you will. Get a DC voltmeter and get more intell.. Check for 12 vdc.