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Since it did not blow the fuse, it was not an overload condition. Your description sounds like an overheated problem. It sounds as if there is a high-resistance-contact (loose connection) at one side of the fuse holder. Where there is resistance on an electrical line, there is heat. Since the circuit started working when you touched the fuse, you caused a temporary reconnect.

sgtjoe, Please email me for more detail on swapping-out a MSW inverter with PSW Inverter.

You will have to change the remote control panel for the new inverter.

Probably just an old inverter. To be sure, when installing the new one, place an inline fuse in the output line equal in amperage to the Mfg. specified output amperage. If it blows, ya got another problem causing inverter to self destruct. If it doesn't blow, you are good-to-go.

Thanks for the welcome and Thanks for the info.

I have a defective Reel and understand that there are tiny gears in it (designed to make you buy another). I did buy another but want to repair the old one. Can anyone direct me to Shoreline's Illustrated parts catalogue for this device?