confirm lewmar 700 to replace 600

trip_n

morning fellas 
hope all had a good weekend of yachting 
finally got hot on table rock.

my 600 is making noise like it never has = 06 270 ec
ive searched and seen where y'all are  replacing with the lewmar pro-fish 700 horizontal ?
is this pretty much plug n play ?
free fall or no free fall ?
any one get the remote ? = i think this would be helpful 
i read where it needs the  1/4 chain / 1/2 rope

your thoughts and experiences with this = please 

Handymans342

Why don’t you call Lewmar??

Ian

I have the 1000 and has free fall and that’s a great option so I’d recommend it. As @Handymans342 says call them and they will advise of compatibility with your ride now and Gypsy accordingly. 

trip_n

@Handymans342 = number plz

Handymans342

Techsupport@lewmar.com

Handymans342

(855) 646-5015

Handymans342

Am I relevant to you now @trip_n????

trip_n

i think campground bingo starts @ 2
dont be late 

aero3113

trip_n said:

i think campground bingo starts @ 2
dont be late 

  

Handymans342

No bingo here guys. Covid

J3ff

1000 requires a wire upgrade to do it correctly. 

Cableguy Greg

What is wrong with your 600?

trip_n

its making a metal grinding noise = loud
seems last 2 seasons its always been something = granted some could be rode.
chain comes up fine = rope will jump out on letting down and coming up
couple times this weekend chain kinked or wedged coming up = never has

just thinking / looking ahead + i think the remote would be nice

Black_Diamond

Just note if you go to the 1000 you will likely have to totally rewire.  

J3ff

Black_Diamond said:

Just note if you go to the 1000 you will likely have to totally rewire.  

For now my 600 wiring is working okay with the 1000, but it's only 5 feet deep here usually, so it barely gets used.  I've run the new wires, just need to get from the switch to the breaker then to the battery.. just one of those things that gets put on the back burner that really shouldn't. 

tk1973

I replaced mine with a 1000 and luckily the wiring was already 4awg from battery and to the junction box so you can check. 

You’ll need to rewire the small connector box with low voltage for the new switch and make something for the new switch plate as it’s smaller than the old one  I just reused my old plate and cut a hole in it for the new switch. As far as the windlass goes, dropped right into the same holes. 

davidbrooks

Looks like i am the next one to replace his 600 for a 700.  I have just had enough of it chewing up flemings and getting bound up.  I received the new one today and it looks like they definitely improved the design.  This one is going in this weekend.

Cableguy Greg

davidbrooks said:

Looks like i am the next one to replace his 600 for a 700.  I have just had enough of it chewing up flemings and getting bound up.  I received the new one today and it looks like they definitely improved the design.  This one is going in this weekend.

Can I have your 600 for parts?

davidbrooks

@Cableguy Greg sure. Will be pulling it this weekend. Shipping for 30lbs isnt gonna be cheap.

Black_Diamond

Switch over to 8-strand plait rode too. https://www.americanrope.com/anchor-rode-8-strand-plait.html

Worth the upgrade while you have it all apart. 

Aqua_Aura

Cableguy Greg said:

davidbrooks said:

Looks like i am the next one to replace his 600 for a 700.  I have just had enough of it chewing up flemings and getting bound up.  I received the new one today and it looks like they definitely improved the design.  This one is going in this weekend.

Can I have your 600 for parts?

Woohoo cable guy finally got his parts windlass!! 😁

Dream_Inn

davidbrooks said:

@Cableguy Greg sure. Will be pulling it this weekend. Shipping for 30lbs isnt gonna be cheap.

@davidbrooks @Cableguy Greg  why don't you two just meet up at Rinkervous?  Save the money on shipping!

Cableguy Greg

Dream_Inn said:

davidbrooks said:

@Cableguy Greg sure. Will be pulling it this weekend. Shipping for 30lbs isnt gonna be cheap.

@davidbrooks @Cableguy Greg  why don't you two just meet up at Rinkervous?  Save the money on shipping!

That works for me. Barring anything unforeseen, we are still planning on coming down. Right now we are thinking about leaving Wednesday afternoon so we have extra time. 

davidbrooks

@Dream_Inn and @Cableguy Greg   I want to come also.  Even if it is just for a night.

Dream_Inn

davidbrooks said:

@Dream_Inn and @Cableguy Greg   I want to come also.  Even if it is just for a night.

If you are to come for just one night, come up early (in morning) on Saturday & stay Sat night.

monster

I have and ready to install the 700 pro series. It recommends 1/2 line 1/4 chain. I want to go with what’s on my 600 horizon which is 5/8 line and 5/16 chain. Has anyone done this my boat is the 312

davidbrooks

without changing out the gypsy it will not work.