[Rhodes22-list] Motor Lift

[THOMAS POLISE]

Hi!, I’m a;so a Long Beach Island Rhodie.  I had the same problem and due the age and condition of motor replaced the entire assembly.  Have you checked all connections and for voltage at motor?  If the motor is old and rusted, like mine was you may be better off replacing the entire system for about $125 instead of messing around with trying to find parts. 

> On Jun 11, 2021, at 6:44 PM, Robert Baldi <rob.o.baldi at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello gang. I have a Rhodes I sail on Long Beach Island. I have not posted
> on the list for years. I had my boat redone after Hurricane Sandy. General
> Boats added a motor lift. Last weekend it stopped working. There may be a
> problem with the rocker switch or maybe it’s the motor. Can anyone tell me
> who manufactured the motor, where I can get replacement parts and is there
> a design description printed somewhere to guide me on how to service it or
> repair it?
> I have no idea how to get it repaired or what is wrong with it. To me,
> motors on sailboats are great. They are a great asset unless you need them.
> My outboard motors have always worked perfectly in calm weather when they
> were not critical. I have sailed back into my slip on a number of occasions
> swearing at technology.
> Your advice would be greatly appreciated.I probably should not have agreed
> to add the motor lift knowing this day would come.
> rob
> Years ago I posted as moses2you.......(for anyone who has been on the list
> for more than 15 years)
> -- 
> rob
> 
> From my IPad
> Robert O. Baldi