battery and windlass

[tgebler]

I have a 2000 396 Aft Cabin. The windlass is running very slowly and to get it to work I have to turn off all other electrical devices. Could I need a new battery and, if so, which battery is sending power to the Maxwell Freedom 800 windlass? Help!!

Thanks.

[bud37]

Not sure of wiring, maybe the house battery....but the question, do you have the engines running when you operate the windlass ?

If you check the batteries separately with a voltmeter as the windlass is operated ( you will see a volt drop ) you should find the battery it is wired to in my opinion. Also check all your battery connections for corrosion and loose connectors etc.

[tgebler]

Thanks. There are six batteries so I will need to check each one. And I do have the engines running when operating the windlass.

[tomschauer]

Also check the power cable connections at the windless motor.
May want to check there first.

[tgebler]

So..... I checked the batteries, all better than 12v and checked all the connections and no problems there. Is it possible I need a new windlass motor? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[bud37]

Qr Bbpost So..... I checked the batteries, all better than 12v and checked all the connections and no problems there. Is it possible I need a new windlass motor? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

When you say better than 12volts....how much....because a fully charged battery should be around 12.7 volts after the surface charge is gone.

[tgebler]

My multimeter shows over 13 volts. any thoughts?

[tgebler]

Will is the best!!! I just him an email and he called me with in 15 minutes. He gave me several things to check and explained electrical service to a novice. If anyone has a windlass issue, reach out to him first. Thanks for the referral.

[tgebler]

that is Will at Vetus/Maxwell. wvrooman@vetus.com