Benetau electric Windlass Spares

[peasea]

Can anybody please tell me where to obtain replacement make/break relays for controlling the anchor chain handling motor for a 36ft Beneteau?

 

[Tranona]

Make of windlass would help. If it is a Lofrans then EC Smith is the distributor.
On the other hand it could be a Leroy, a Lewmar, Simpson Lawrence, etc etc.

 

[peasea]

Leroy Somer type MB-82l

 

[Tranona]

Leroy Somer is a huge French manufacturer and windlasses are a minor product for them. Not even sure that they still make them, nor have I ever seen a stockist in the UK. Your best bet is Ancasta who are the main Beneteau dealers in the UK.

You may actually find that the relays are standard industrial items, but I don't know enough about them to advise.

Hope this helps

 

[EdWingfield]

I suspect my B331 has the same unit. Mine was successfully overhauled by a mate.

He dismantled the thing and we saw deep pitting on the heavy copper contacts. He cleaned the contacts with a file, and reassembled.

It's been working perfectly for the last 2 seasons.

I would tackle the job myself now.

Good luck.

 

[jerryat]

>>> ..... He dismantled the thing and we saw deep pitting on the heavy copper contacts. He cleaned the contacts with a file, and reassembled..... <<

This exactly what happened on our Lofrans relay many years ago. I stripped it down (incredibly simple!) cleaned/filed the copper contacts, and it's been perfect ever since - around 10 years now.

Well worth the very effort to check this out first before reaching for the wallet!!!

 

[Adamastor]

If rebuilding the contacts doesn't fix it, just go to your nearest supplier: a solenoid is a solenoid. We sell a particular make whose switches and solenoids are absolutely fine for exeryone else's windlasses and electric winches, too!

 

[peasea]

Thanks for your post, however I can't find a spec. or possible supplier . any info will be appreciated on 12volt solenoids.
Regards -- Peasea