Ideal Windlass Repair

echo455 · 22-09-2008, 09:27

The vertical capstan on my Ideal Windlass is frozen. The electric motor has checked out OK so I believe I need new bearings and bushings.

Does anyone know of a source for repair in the Ft. Lauderdale area? Ideal has suggested I ship the gearbox to them but I would like to avoid the time and shipping.

johnar · 22-09-2008, 09:39

I am not sure about here in Florida but you could check Bearing headquarters for replacement parts.

Best of luck,

John

**GordMay** · 22-09-2008, 09:54

In Fort Lauderdale try:

Florida Bearings
4621 Powerline Rd.
Tel: 954-491-6222
Fax: 954-492-0102
Email: Ft.Lauderdale@millerbearings.com

Southeast Bearing Motors
3880 Davie Blvd
Tel: 954-584-3335

Sterling Marine Systems
3700 Hacienda Blvd, Suite I
Tel: 954-584-9898

echo455 · 22-09-2008, 10:16

Thanks! Those sound like great sources.

22-09-2008, 09:27	#1
echo455 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Boat: Bristol 45.5 - ECHO Posts: 2	Ideal Windlass Repair The vertical capstan on my Ideal Windlass is frozen. The electric motor has checked out OK so I believe I need new bearings and bushings. Does anyone know of a source for repair in the Ft. Lauderdale area? Ideal has suggested I ship the gearbox to them but I would like to avoid the time and shipping.

22-09-2008, 09:54	#3
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	In Fort Lauderdale try: Florida Bearings 4621 Powerline Rd. Tel: 954-491-6222 Fax: 954-492-0102 Email: Ft.Lauderdale@millerbearings.com Southeast Bearing Motors 3880 Davie Blvd Tel: 954-584-3335 Sterling Marine Systems 3700 Hacienda Blvd, Suite I Tel: 954-584-9898 __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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22-09-2008, 09:39	#2
johnar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Boat: Morgan, O.I. 33' Dutch Treat Posts: 105	I am not sure about here in Florida but you could check Bearing headquarters for replacement parts. Best of luck, John

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echo455 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Boat: Bristol 45.5 - ECHO Posts: 2	Thanks! Those sound like great sources.