davit motor key largo

[D-Cat]

I so wanted my first post on this forum to be in the fishing report section. However, after arriving from the snowy north...yes there was snow in Toronto when we left yesterday; I have faced a small challenge at my inlaws when I tried to put their boat in the water. The traverse davit motor has seized and just makes a hummmm when I try to activate it. I have given it a couple of love taps with the hammer. No Joy. It doesn't look too hard to replace however other than the KLI down the street I have no idea where to go to pick up a replacement in the Key Largo area. I don't even know if KLI will carry them. I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction before I run around all day. I really want to have my first post in the reports section and tomorrow is my only chance to go out...If I can get the boat in the water. HELP!
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Derek

[D-Cat]

hand cranked...almost 2 hrs, 4 corona and a couple of blisters later, 180 degrees traversed. Game on

[sparse grey]

Sound as though you did it. Hopefully you will get out & post some great pic. Also welcome to the Forum & I hope you enjoy your stay. BTW What is this thing you call snow? Also way way back I used to enjoy fishing for Kings & steelhead in the Credit River. Do you know if it is still happening?

[*gps3010c*]

if you cant find what you are looking for at KLI try the ACE hardware store in tavernier on the bayside before you get to the Mcdonalds or theres a davit place down south ocean side think its called atlantic davits good luck

[gtpvette]

Just south of KLI,,,, is HOBO's,,, right next to it is All Keys Boat Lift (A- Frame building). 305-453-0076 Nice gals,,, they did my lift. If they don;t have it I'm sure they can tell you where to find one.

[D-Cat]

Thank you for the welcome and pointing me in the right direction. It is greatly appreciated. I will give the old man the info an hopefully the motor will be replaced before I get to come back in a few months. @ Sparse grey. Yep Steelhead fishery is still strong on the Credit river. They stock the river system with steelhead, browns and atlantic salmon. I actually live in Georgetown and the Credit runs right through our town. I must admit I spend nearly all of my 'fishing' time on Georgian Bay targeting Pike, Muskie and Pickerel/Walleye.
Thanks again guys
Cheers,
Derek
ps I did make it out today...Beautiful day... I will get to post on the fishing reports after all...nothing spectacular but a catch none the less

[mikeloew]

I had the same problem a few years ago, the motor just hummed, I assumed it was a bad motor, it turned out the motor was good, but the drum switch was bad.So you might want to check the motor first by bypassing the switch.

[D-Cat]

Thanks mikeloew. I didn't think the motor was bad. I know often burnt out motors smell...well burnt out. I am back home now and the old man gave the motor to one of his local friends/handyman to have a look at and replace if necessary. I will pass the info re bypassing the switch. I appreciate your help.
thx
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