Just purchased a 2005 282 with the factory option Lawrence-Simpson 600 Sprint windlass. Questions's. Is the windlass capable of "freefall" and is the wrench supplied needed for this ? I assume it is a manual operation but when I try to back off the cap, the entire gypsy turns. Also, as I was loading the new rode in locker and would stop the retrieval on occasion in order to reposition the pile of rode in the locker the windlass would not re-start/ run and would need to sit for a minute or two before it would operate again. It did this several times, I assume it may be an internal breaker but is that normal? The motor did not seem to be "hot" from overheating. I did receive the owners manual but it does not address the freefall feature.
I can't wait to get her out on the big pond and fill the box. I think I will be very happy with her from what I have seen so far. Thanks in advance for your replys.
Ron
I can't wait to get her out on the big pond and fill the box. I think I will be very happy with her from what I have seen so far. Thanks in advance for your replys.
Ron