How to remove Horizon 600 series windlass

Ravens1274

I am having issues with my windlass.  It goes out with no problem, but it won't come back in.  It starts slowly, then just stops.  I am trying to remove it from the boat to look at it, but I can't seem to figure out how to remove it.  I have a Fiesta Vee 250.  Thanks for any help.

aero3113

Welcome to the forum!
In the cabin, remove the mirror in the “V” birth. Be careful the Velcro is very strong. There should be an access hatch behind to access the nuts for the windless.

Ravens1274

I've done all of that, but I'm missing something.   These 4 nuts are for the anchor cleat.  I cant seem to get access beyond those 4 nuts 

aero3113

It seems like your access hatch is very low? You don’t see any nuts if you look up in the hole? Maybe use a small mirror and flashlight.

Willhound

I'd bet that if you stick a mirror and a light in that rode locker access and look up you'll see the mounting nuts. Gonna be a biatch to get at though.

Ravens1274

ok.  Thats what I thought.  Making sure I wasn't missing something.  Thanks.  

Black_Diamond

Be bold!  Where that square cut out is, run a saw across horizontally on one side. Will get you the access you need. Get a piece of flat aluminum to use to reinstall the piece (screw / bold & nut). 

Ian

Or cutout below the square and keep the piece, put back with a piano hinge and latch.