Good windlass motor replacement

[Max366]

I have a Good AFD windlass and the motor needs replacement. Can someone tell me how this is done and if this is done from below in the anchor/rode locker or does the windlass have to be removed? Mine is a 1988 and I'm not sure how easy it will be to get it apart..

 

[Don B]

I would look up a electrical motor rebuilder, as they often do DC motor starters. I had my Merc and Bennett hpu motors rebuilt. the service shop was very familur with the rewiring requirements as to boating.

 

[Max366]

Thanks for the reply but I'm Ok with buying a new motor- I'm really interested in how to replace the motor. The motor appears to have studs on it- how does that mate up with the windlass? Good does not supply drawings/service info.

 

[gcolton]

Do you not have a manual on the windlass? Is it a vertical or horizontal windlass. My Lewmar Sprint 1000 is vertical and the studs hold the windlass to the boat. I had to remove the entire thing and then the motor comes off.

George

 

[Skeetobite]

I had the same windlass. It's pretty simple. Four bolts from underneath and wiring. They also have a plug and play upgrade for that windlass to their F850, which I opted for. I think the total install time was less than 30 minutes, which included a coffee break.

Edit: Done in the rope locker from underneath. There are a total of eight bolts. Four for the windlass and four for the motor attached to the windlass. Seriously, very easy to do.

 

[Max366]

Skeetobite- thanks for the reply. I'm still unclear how the 2 studs on the motor attach to the windlass body. Did you unbolt the windlass from the boat? Sorry for being somewhat dense but I just can't picture how it goes together.

 

[Skeetobite]

No problem. This is "plug & play". The motor is mounted horizontally under the windlass. It is not necessary to remove the entire windlass assembly. In fact, you can't remove the entire windlass assembly without removing the motor in the first place.

Once your new motor arrives, just access your anchor locker and set the new motor under the old motor in the same configuration. You'll see there are only a few bolts to deal with and they are directly on the mating surface of the drive motor. Don't worry about unbolting the wrong bolts, because there are no other bolts visible except those that hold the windlass to the deck. I found it harder to reach the wiring terminals (ten thumbs) than to swap the motor.

 

[rblochli]

I'm sure if you called Good, they'd walk you through it. Nice folks there.

 

[Reel Antsy]

Hey Max,

Did you replace the motor yet? I have a new one from Good, which I need to replace this weekend. A couple of quick tips are appreciated. Otherwise, I'll figure it out when I get down to the boat.

Thanks.