Horizon 600 windlass

Black_Diamond

good idea!

Black_Diamond

Update:

so about 90% complete on the windlass replacement. I went with the Lewmar 700 Pro Series to avoid rewiring. 

Access is good once you pull apart the front berth wall. I added in 1/4” AL backing plates for the new windlass. Replacing the switch is a pain as it is not a drop in to the original switch. Hoping to be operational this week!

J3ff

I have my 1000 in - didn't rewire anything (yet) haha... living on the edge over here.. I thought about a backing plate... really seems weak to just have 3 bolts. Going to attempt the re-wiring over the weekend, but for now I'm just not stressing the windlass as to hopefully not burn out the switch. I'll say one thing, the switch that came with the Horizon 600 looks is a MUCH beefier switch than the one the 1000 comes with.. Makes me wonder if a 600 switch is fine.. 

Either way having a windlass that doesn't slip at the chain to rope connection is a dream! 

Handymans342

Thats because of the increased amp draw!!!

J3ff

So you're saying the old switch should be fine ? 

Handymans342

A 50 amp switch contacts will melt eventually with a 70 amp load or whatever The 1000 draws

Dude_Himself

Handymans342 said:

A 50 amp switch contacts will melt eventually with a 70 amp load or whatever The 1000 draws

Hopefully they fail open and not fused together. If there's any damaged wire between the fuse and the winch it could ignite before the fuse pops. The wire runs a long distance - battery to bow.