The Quick FVSSM1012000A00 — marketed as "OSP," Quick's abbreviation for Original Spare Part — is a genuine 12V, 1,000-watt replacement motor for Quick windlasses, not a standalone complete windlass. It's the part to order when the motor in an existing Quick 1000W windlass (models across the DP2 and Aleph lines) has failed and needs replacing, not something you install on a boat that doesn't already have a compatible Quick windlass body, gearbox, and gypsy.
Quick OSP 1000W Motor at a glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model / part number | Quick OSP — FVSSM1012000A00 |
| What it is | Original Spare Part — a replacement DC motor, not a complete windlass |
| Power | 1,000 W, 12V DC |
| Compatible windlass lines | Quick 1000W models including DP2 and Aleph — confirm your exact model with Quick before ordering |
| What's not included | Gypsy, gearbox, body/housing, and solenoid — this part is the motor only |
What is a windlass on a boat?
A windlass is an electromechanical device mounted on the foredeck that retrieves and deploys the anchor rode — the chain, rope, or combination that connects the vessel to its anchor. A traditional windlass uses a gypsy (a toothed drum sized to grip anchor chain links) and, optionally, a rope drum for mixed rodes, driven by a DC motor through a gearbox. In plain terms, the windlass replaces the labor of hauling anchor chain by hand.
The motor is only one component of that system — the part that spins, not the part that grips the chain or bears the load. On a complete Quick windlass, the motor bolts to a gearbox and drives the gypsy inside a sealed housing; when that motor wears out or fails, Quick sells it as a standalone spare (this FVSSM1012000A00 part) so owners can replace just the failed component instead of the whole unit.
What should I check before ordering this motor?
Because Quick sells this as a spare part rather than a complete product, it doesn't carry its own independent pulling-power or chain-compatibility rating — those specs belong to the complete windlass (gearbox, gypsy, and housing) the motor drives, not to the motor alone. Before ordering, confirm with Quick or your dealer that FVSSM1012000A00 is the correct motor for your specific windlass model and serial range; Quick's spare-parts catalog lists motor compatibility by model, and an incorrect match won't mate correctly with your existing gearbox.
If you're not replacing a failed motor but are specifying a new windlass from scratch, size the complete unit — not this motor — against your boat's ground tackle weight and length, following the windlass manufacturer's own sizing chart. Our windlass sizing and selection guide covers that process, and the Aleph AL3 1000W shown above is a real complete unit in the same power class.
How does the windlass anchor system work?
A complete windlass anchor system includes the windlass unit (motor, gearbox, and gypsy), the anchor, the rode (chain, rope, or combination), a chain locker below deck, a deck pipe or hawsepipe, and the electrical control circuit (solenoid, breaker, and deck switches or helm controls). The motor is the powered heart of the system, but overall performance depends on how well the rest of the components are sized and integrated — undersized wiring, a poorly positioned deck pipe, or an overloaded chain locker will all degrade performance regardless of motor power.
Most Quick windlass installs use a momentary-contact up/down switch circuit, typically a pair of deck-mounted footswitches at the bow plus an optional remote or helm rocker switch, wired through a solenoid contactor. When replacing only the motor, the existing solenoid, switches, and wiring in your installation stay in place — you're swapping the motor itself, not the control circuit around it.
Replacing this motor, or specifying a new windlass?
If your existing Quick windlass motor has failed, ordering the matching spare motor is normally far cheaper and faster than replacing the whole unit — provided the gearbox, gypsy, and housing are still in good condition. Confirm the exact model and serial range with Quick or your dealer before ordering, since 1000W motors are shared across more than one product line and are not universally interchangeable without checking fit.
If you're starting from scratch and need a complete windlass, don't size the decision around a bare motor spec. Start with your boat's length and total ground-tackle weight against the manufacturer's own sizing chart, choose vertical or horizontal based on your anchor locker depth and deck geometry, and confirm the gypsy is cut for your exact chain size and pitch. See our windlass sizing and selection guide for that full process.
How do I install this replacement motor?
A motor swap is an electro-mechanical repair, not a new deck installation — you are not drilling new mounting holes or cutting a new deck aperture, since the existing windlass body, base plate, and chain exit are already in place. That said, treat the job with the same care as a new install:
- Disconnect power at the battery or bus bar before starting any work on the motor or wiring.
- Follow Quick's official service manual for your specific windlass model to remove the old motor and mate the new one correctly to the existing gearbox.
- Inspect the wiring, solenoid, and fuse/breaker sizing while you have access — a motor failure is a good moment to confirm the rest of the circuit is still within the manufacturer's spec, not just to swap the failed part.
- Test the up and down function under no load before reconnecting the anchor rode.
MAURIPRO recommends consulting Quick's official service documentation for your exact windlass model, or contacting Quick's technical support, to confirm this motor is the correct match and to get the correct torque specifications before beginning work.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Quick OSP 1000W a complete windlass?
No. "OSP" stands for Original Spare Part — FVSSM1012000A00 is a replacement motor for existing Quick 1000W windlasses (including DP2 and Aleph lines), not a standalone unit. If you need a complete windlass, look at a full model such as the Aleph AL3 1000W.
How do I know if this motor fits my windlass?
Confirm your exact windlass model and serial range with Quick or your dealer before ordering. 1000W motors are shared across more than one Quick product line, so matching by wattage alone isn't enough to guarantee fit.
Does replacing the motor mean replacing the gypsy too?
No. The motor and gypsy are separate components. A motor swap doesn't require touching the gypsy or chain calibration, provided the failure was in the motor itself and not elsewhere in the drivetrain.
Can I use this motor to build a windlass from scratch?
Not practically — it has no gearbox, gypsy, housing, or mounting base of its own. It's designed to replace the motor inside an existing compatible Quick windlass, not to serve as the basis for a new installation.
What should I check before installing a replacement motor?
Confirm fit with Quick or your dealer, inspect the existing wiring, solenoid, and fuse/breaker sizing while you have access, and test the up/down function under no load before reconnecting the anchor rode.