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The owner of the 1989-era boat *Antidote* performs a full restoration of a Nielsen V3000 12-volt electric windlass.0:44 After disassembling the unit, the owner identifies significant corrosion and pitting on the lower housing caused by water intrusion through the original deck flange.0:55 The restoration process involves sandblasting the aluminum casing, filling pitted areas with JB Weld, and applying Interprotect epoxy coating for corrosion resistance.14:05 To improve reliability, the owner replaces the original Lucas starter motor with a modern 24-volt DC motor, requiring the fabrication of a custom mounting plate and the use of locating pins to align the new hardware.5:36 The internal gears, which show predictable wear, are retained, while new roller bearing shells are pressed into the cleaned bores.3:47 The project concludes with the application of a sealant to protect the bearing caps from future moisture.27:09 Proper surface preparation and allowing sufficient cure time for epoxy and retaining compounds are essential for ensuring a watertight, long-lasting windlass assembly.

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