[Rhodes22-list] Motor winch

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Does anyone have an idea of how long to expect the remotes to work? Stan I don't know if this is a newer feature on the Rhodes and no one has prolonged experience or if the remotes last for years. 

John Waldhausen
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> On Jul 11, 2014, at 2:54 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I have the Chicago Electric Power Tools Model 95912 12 volt electric winch
> from Harbor Freight and have searched far and wide for a new remote... no
> luck. Stan said he has no replacement. I ended up buying what may have been
> the last winch on the market from an ebay seller. I figured if I lose my
> remote I can just install the new winch (which also came with a remote). I
> tested the new remote with my current winch and it doesn't work so I assume
> each remote came with a code matched to its specific winch.
> 
> You could consider installing a wired winch remote. I believe I saw
> explanations on how to do this somewhere on the Internet. Good luck.
> 
> PS: I keep a Schaefer BoomVang Kit on board that I could quickly install
> between the stern rail and the motor in case I drop my remote overboard or
> my winch motor quits.
> 
> Geoff
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 4:16 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> Dear all
>> I have a Rhodes with the Chicago power tools remote control winch to raise
>> and lower the motor. It comes from Harbor freight. I have searched both
>> company websites to find a replacement remote. I cannot find one. ( my
>> original works but is corroding) does anyone know where to obtain a
>> replacement?
>> 
>> John Waldhausen
>> Bainbridge island
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