The motor on my Good windlass seized up a couple weeks ago. It is only my second season and it has limited use. I was anchored in 300 ft' out by Montague and I was retrieving the anchor (chain was almost to the surface) when I heard a change in the pitch of the motor. The speed of the retrieval slowed for about 3 or 4 seconds and then it completely died. I reached under and touched the motor and it was so hot I could't even touch it. Good is sending a new motor but required payment up front for the new one. They apparently want to inspect the old motor to see if they will honor the warranty on it. So we shall see.....