[Rhodes22-list] Motor Lift

[Michael D. Weisner]

Rob,

Troubleshooting the electric motor lift may not be a simple task. 

Several Rhodies have fixed or replaced their winches and/or components.

I suggest that you start by taking a look at the archives, particularly the following threads:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2019-September/083504.html
http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2019-November/083767.html
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2021-January/086910.html

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)



-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Robert Baldi
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 6:44 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Motor Lift

Hello gang. I have a Rhodes I sail on Long Beach Island. I have not posted on the list for years. I had my boat redone after Hurricane Sandy. General Boats added a motor lift. Last weekend it stopped working. There may be a problem with the rocker switch or maybe it’s the motor. Can anyone tell me who manufactured the motor, where I can get replacement parts and is there a design description printed somewhere to guide me on how to service it or repair it?
I have no idea how to get it repaired or what is wrong with it. To me, motors on sailboats are great. They are a great asset unless you need them.
My outboard motors have always worked perfectly in calm weather when they were not critical. I have sailed back into my slip on a number of occasions swearing at technology.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.I probably should not have agreed to add the motor lift knowing this day would come.
rob
Years ago I posted as moses2you.......(for anyone who has been on the list for more than 15 years)
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rob

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Robert O. Baldi