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rwappleton
06-28-2015, 07:38 PM
Our 12volt Ideal windlass was persona non grata today when time to weigh anchor! Lucky for me we were in 5 feet of water and I had my 275 lb Son on board!

Has been working fine with no issues. Today nothing does not have a breaker labeled I can find. Anyone have an easy troubleshooting guide? I have not looked for a diagram yet.

79 43 DC original installation

Thanks!:cool:
GJH
06-28-2015, 08:33 PM
Call Ideal in the morning, they are very helpful and likely to know how yours was installed and wired.
Sailor John
06-28-2015, 11:32 PM
Follow the leads right back to the battery, you may have a high (150 amp) in-line breaker installed instead of one on the panel. I do.
Sailor John
johnjen50
06-29-2015, 07:28 AM
I have a switch in my port engine room. Granted I have a 58 yachtfish, but maybe the battery line go to your engine room.
Blaine Thorpe
06-29-2015, 09:51 AM
Our 1975 36C had an ANL fuse mounted in the engine room.
rob71
06-29-2015, 10:37 AM
1971 43DCMY. Barrel fuse mounted inline in anchor locker. I have also had to replace foot switch after water seeped past the cover.