Check the heavy wiring connections for corrosion, especially the ground.
Water and moisture tends to find its way to anchor winch connections because
of their location. A friend was on his way out to buy a new winch when I
suggested a bench test his old one connected to a battery. Ran fine. His
ground connection on the boat was corroded. Also cleaned up all connections
at solenoid while we were at it.
Len
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Hi,
Before I call in the marine electrician does any one have some
thoughts on following?
Haven't used anchor winch for 12 months but occassionally ran it for
a few seconds back and forth without problems. Took the boat out 2
weeks ago and anchor winch just clicked (relay?) when I tried to run
it. Llater found that the line to the mooring buoy I was on was
tensioned across the top of the winch. Relocated line and winch worked
ok. i.e ran for a second to secure in roller.

Last trip found that winch wouldn't work at all just clicked away.
Checked voltage and quick check of contacts. Since have found that
winch will sometimes run for a second or two but only in retrieve
direction. The release button for some reason now also runs the winch
in retrieve direction.

Any suggestions on course for troubleshooting?

Thanks