August 11, 20241 yr What are the symptoms? I've repaired quite a few winches in the past. I don't charge, but then I don't guarantee either. Success rate is about 50%. Mechanical parts are usually custom made for the manufacturer and so these days are some of the chips but if you know what's wrong sometimes they will sell you the parts (e.g. RMG will - at a price!). Often repair is not economic (especially if it has to be posted to Oz and back) and you always have that concern that a repaired winch will let you down at the crucial moment. Let me know if you want me to take a look at it.
August 23, 20241 yr As the UK sole distributor for ARS sail winches I can confirm that they cannot be repaired.
August 23, 20241 yr That's quite a statement Bill. Is this because you can't get the parts, they are permanently sealed or some other reason? It's hard to believe that some faults couldn't be fixed.
August 24, 20241 yr As you would expect I’m discussing this with ARS now. The style of construction and the parts in use do not lend themselves to repair. Except as a complete replacement of the module which is what happens with a Red Ant. As you well know an RMG winch can be like “Trigger’s Brush” all parts can be replaced economically and the parts are available. When I know more I’ll post here
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