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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finally installed the big relay on Captain's Cat. In a demo to the new owner a couple of weeks ago, it worked great. I had already replaced the little switch which worked for awhile but got quirky again. Very easy to wire up, a couple of new red ones and all the old ones just "bolted" on.

Thataway only has the little switch and Capt. Bob never mentioned any problems with it and the couple of times I've been out and used it, it was fine. Not sure what that is due to except maybe b/c CC has the V700 and Thataway has a horizontal one (not sure if it's the ProFish or not, never looked).

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just got through changing the Lewmar windlass switch from a V600 to a V700 option. Installed the V700 last summer, but used the old switch.

The V600 has a manual switch, which is NOT the same as the switch that comes with the V700. The V600 switch is heavy enough to take the V600 motor current but certainly needs to be changed out for the V700.

The V700 comes with a relay and micro switch for the relay control. It seemed reasonable to use the existing windlass power wires and just rewire them to the relay. I found a place on the front of the V-berth bulkhead that could accommodate the relay and the wires would reach. As Sea Wolf/Joe said, it makes no difference where the relay goes, but keep it protected. C-Dory used 8 ga wire for the windlass, as usual a good job. I drilled out the wire lugs to fit on the relay. If/when you screw that up, WM sells new ones.

The new manual control switch is smaller than the old V600 switch so I used the existing mounting place and ran the required wires. Lewmar suggests a 3 amp fuse in the power line to the switch, got one from an auto parts store.

Lewmar also supplies a 35 amp breaker, don't forget to install that, if it's a new install. Again doesn't matter where it goes, just between the battery and relay. I used the existing one, same size.

So there's a number of wires, each needs to be terminated and dressed. Mount everything where you can get easy access, both to install the relay/breaker/control switch and run the wires. Hate to quote Joe twice in one post, but he's right.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anyone know whether the little switch that comes with a 700H is different than the 700V switch? It might explain why Thataway has had no problems while Captain's Cat did. It certainly LOOKS the same on the dash but I have not looked at the back and the terminals.

Charlie
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never had any problems with the switch. I had the Pro fish on the 25, and didn't not use the free fall feature. For my personal use I would not opt for that feature.

The current draw of these is not a lot, if you use them properly. But I would prefer a set of relays. To put 35 or 50 amps thru a toggle switch is a lot!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Charlie,

I don't know the difference between a 700H or a 700V. Looking through the various catalogues and the Lewmar site, all I can find is a Lewmar V700, and not a H700 (or 700H.) Any of the other Lemar windlasses claim more pulling power, and thus must draw more current. Nevertheless, I assume that whatever works for a Sprint 600 (the original Lewmar cheap windlass) will also work for a V700. It seems to me that a relay can handle more switched current than the manual switch.

Don't confuse the switch that operates the relay with the direct manual switch. They're different animals. The relay switch is a microswitch, whilst the manual switch has buss bars and can switch the full motor current.

Also, I noticed that Defender is now selling a replacement motor for both the Sprint 600 AND the V700, for ~$140. I guess I'm not the Lone Ranger. Too late for me, but if the V700 falters, I have a reasonable way to rebuild it.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The 700H is shown on this Page next to the 700V. Primary difference is that, on the H, the motor is above deck, not below. Additionally, the gypsy head is at right angles to the one on the V model. I replaced a 600 with the 700V on Captain's Cat shortly after I got the boat, it suffered water intrusion. I shipped it to Starcraft Tom, who, I think, fixed it.

The switch that came installed on my first TC255 (Captain's Cat) (and the one on Dr. Bob's boat) was the small up/down switch on the dash. Captain's Cat's was originally connected directly to the windlass, no contactor, if that's what you call the solenoid relay. That operates much like the starter solenoid on an automobile that carries the full starting current of the starter (like the windlass). The little rocker switch is like the ignition switch on the car and only carries a few amps. Without the solenoid relay, hooked directly to the windlass, it carries the full motor current which is considerable.

The 700H can be ordered as a ProFish too and it, I believe has a freefall option. The one on Thataway (the dash switch) is the same but has, to my knowledge never had the problem that my old one had. Don't know why.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:39 pm    Post subject: Lewmar V700g Vertical Windlass Reply with quote

I am ready to purchase my Lewmar V700g Vertical Windlass. I have found all of the info I need reading the posts except the starting dimension where I measure from. So the rode drops where it is supposed to.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Start from where the rode will fall (the rope locker). Drill a small hole UP and use that with the template you'll get with the windlass.

Oh, and take instructive pictures for our archives.

Charlie
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:51 pm    Post subject: Lewmar V700g Vertical Windlass Reply with quote

I am sure that would be close enough but I thought I read that information somewhere on this site before but cant rember where.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Lewmar V700g Vertical Windlass Reply with quote

equip wrote:
I am sure that would be close enough but I thought I read that information somewhere on this site before but cant rember where.


HERE it is. To find it I used the site google function and searched for <windlass AND V700 AND installation>. It's fast and simple to find stuff that way. Hope it helps. Happy Turkey Day!

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:35 pm    Post subject: Lewmar V700g Vertical Windlass Reply with quote

Thank you Charlie
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:16 pm    Post subject: Great thread. Great forum. Reply with quote

First post, but hoping to enter quietly and absorb knowledge Smile

Installation tips here all make sense and seem doable.... my big question is how is it possible to ensure that the anchor can self-launch without having to go forward to give it a helpful push off the bow roller.

We run a Bruce type claw that sits pretty secure, and would like to avoid having to kick it over in order to then lower remotely with switch at helm. Of course, it would be ideal to do everything from the helm.

What are the best strategies for this?

Was thinking about some kind of wedge arrangement in which the anchor would be pulled up and held by the windlass on an incline... then when the tension is relaxed, maybe the anchor would launch by gravity alone?

Surely would appreciate experienced opinions here,

Thanks from Cape Lookout area of NC,

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LookoutNC- you might try searching the C-Brat site for "anchor roller" or similar topics. (see the search box on the upper left of this page) Here's one to begin with; http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=2425&sid=07820377eb6d5cd8db1f9c3fcc27e2bf'
Here's a picture of a split roller that will fall forward when tension on the rode is released (thanks SeaWolf Joe) Sometimes it's even a problem to insure that the anchor doesn't launch when you don't want it to.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:51 pm    Post subject: Lewmar V700 windlass installation Reply with quote

Marty, is that gel coat dings on your bow by the anchor flukes? I have a non-self launching Bruce on Nomad. My anchor wench holds the anchor away from the boat before lowering.

Martin.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

actually, the picture is from SeaWolf Joe's album and I assume his boat. Here's a thread which discusses the issue you raise-
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?p=208171
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