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OWNER'S MANUAL

Specifications, wiring minimums, installation, clutch and override operation, finger removal, maintenance and the full parts list for the Lofrans Project 1000 vertical windlass (USA version, standard and low profile).

DocumentLofrans Project 1000 Windlass Instruction Manual
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Lofrans Project 1000 Windlass — Instruction Manual

Specifications

Feature Project 1000
Boat length 10 m (29') up to 14 m (45')
Nominal power (S2, 11 minutes) 1000W 12V or 1000W 24V
Peak power (S2, 1 minute) 1500W 12V or 1500W 24V
Motor Waterproof IP 66, faster payout speed for lowering
Rope and chain 8 mm – 5/16" HT – 5/16" BBB chain with 18 mm – 5/8" rope
Haulage speed 16 up to 25 m/min
Lowering speed (electric) 45 m/min
Current draw 70–110 A (12V), 40–60 A (24V)
Max pull (dynamometer) approx. 900 kg
Weight 19 kg
Construction Chromed bronze finish; nickeled gipsy; cone clutches; AISI 431 stainless main shaft; AISI 440 stainless base bearing; drum independent from gipsy; manual override

Gipsy and Chain Chart

Gipsy code Chain Diameter Pitch Rope diameter
06101 6 ISO 6 mm 18 mm N/A Ask us to source it →
06101 3/16" American Acco BBB 3/16" 0,78" N/A Ask us to source it →
08101 8 ISO 8 mm 24 mm 16 mm – 5/8" Ask us to source it →
08101 8 German DIN 766 8 mm 24 mm 16 mm – 5/8" Ask us to source it →
08101 5/16" American Acco BBB 5/16" 1,00" 16 mm – 5/8" Ask us to source it →
08101 5/16" American G-4 ISO 5/16" 1,03" 16 mm – 5/8" Ask us to source it →
10101 10 ISO 10 mm 30 mm N/A Ask us to source it →
10101 3/8" American G-4 ISO 3/8" 1,23" N/A Ask us to source it →
10102 10 German DIN 766 10 mm 28 mm N/A Ask us to source it →

Wiring Minimum Requirements

Component 1000 W 12V 1000 W 24V
Battery capacity 200 Ah 100 Ah
Power cable size 35 mm² – 2 AWG 25 mm² – 3 AWG
Lofrans circuit breaker (slow time/current curve) 100 A 70 A
Fuse 5 A 5 A
Control wire size 1,5 mm² – 14 AWG 1,5 mm² – 14 AWG
  • Smaller batteries cut performance and wear quickly.
  • Increase the cable size when positive plus negative run is over 25 m. Use marine-grade tinned copper.
  • Keep the breaker dry and reachable; use it to isolate the windlass from the remotes.
  • Wire all switches in parallel and fit at least two, in case one fails.

Requirements

  • Gipsy in line with the bow roller.
  • Flat deck, strong enough for the windlass pull; add a backing pad if needed.
  • Mount directly over the deepest part of the chain locker, with at least 12" between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain.
  • Chain from the bow roller can be inclined up to 5 degrees.

Procedure

  • Position the template, mark and drill. Dress the forward edge of the chain hole at 45°, sand and seal all edges; fit the supplied deck gasket.
  • Loosen the 4 hex nuts (227) to split the topworks from gearbox and motor; set the topworks on deck.
  • Hang the lower unit on two opposing studs with washer, lock washer and nut, then engage the main-shaft key (284) in the gearbox keyway. Turn the motor away from the chain pipe.
  • Fit the remaining nuts, tighten everything and wire per the diagram.
  • Test with rope-chain in the gipsy (never run it empty, to protect the finger 905). If it runs backwards, swap the UP and DOWN wires at the control box. Re-check the nuts after first use.

Operation

Clutch

  • Low profile: release the lock nut (1094) with the handle (272) in the centre socket, turning clockwise. Then turn the gipsy cap (946) anticlockwise from the offset socket to free-fall.
  • To set tension, turn the offset socket clockwise until the handle stops (the anchor seated in the roller provides resistance), then lock the centre nut anticlockwise. Do not over-tension the lock nut.
  • Standard: loosen the clutch nut (912) with the handle to disengage; tighten until the handle will not move to engage.

Sequence

  • Lower electrically: stopper off, clutch on, breaker on, press DOWN.
  • After anchoring / under way: stopper on, clutch on, breaker off. Rope rodes go to a cleat.
  • Raise: stopper off, clutch on, breaker on, engine running; motor slowly toward the anchor. If the breaker trips, wait several minutes before resetting.
  • Drum: stopper on, breaker on, clutch off, 2–3 turns clockwise, press UP.
  • Manual emergency: stopper off, clutch on, breaker off; handle in 912 or 946, turn clockwise against the gearbox spring (924).

Maintenance Program

Yearly use of the boat Less than 2 months From 2 to 6 months Over 6 months Charter
Every 3 months A, B A, B
Every 6 months A, B
Every 12 months A, B, C C C C, D
After 24 months D D E
After 36 months D, E E E
  • A – Clean all outer surfaces and hidden points with fresh water to remove the salt layer.
  • B – Grease the outer rotating parts, especially the main shaft thread and the clutch cones; check for corrosion and stress.
  • C – Check the motor terminals and test the voltage drop at the terminals.
  • D – Replace all outer seals. The gearbox is filled with SAE 90 long-life oil.
  • E – Remove the windlass from the deck to clean the salt from under the base plate.

Removing the Finger

The finger (905) is for rope-chain. With all-chain rodes Lofrans suggests removing it to cut wear and noise, and fitting the plug (945).

  • Low profile: unlock 1094, unscrew 946. Standard: unscrew 912, remove 914. Then remove 915, 910 and 916.
  • Unscrew the two 907 and lift out 908.
  • Turn 908 over, unscrew 905 and 906, fit 945 and refit screw 293. Remove 909 from 904.
  • Refit 908 and the remaining parts.

Project 1000 (USA) Parts List

From parts list B.25.102 Rev.E. Item numbers match the exploded view; kit letters show which kit includes each part.

Lofrans Project 1000 exploded view

Kit code Description
KA25101 Kit A – Seals Ask us to source it →
KB25101 Kit B – Screws & nuts Ask us to source it →
KC25101 Kit C – Keys Ask us to source it →
KD25101 Kit D – Circlips Ask us to source it →
KF25102 Kit F – Finger Ask us to source it →
Item Description Kit
226 Washer for M8 screw Kit B
227 Nut M8 Kit B
255 Key 6x6x25 Kit C
260 Spring washer for M8 screw Kit B
272 Handle –
278 Seal 25-47-7 Kit A
280 Circlip 25 Din 471 Kit D
284 Key 8x7x60 Kit C
292a Stud M8x75 –
293 Hd cap screw M5x16 Kit F
304 Seal 40-55-7 Kit A
308 Washer for M6 screw Kit B
309 Bearing 6203 –
311 Thrust bearing 51105 –
312 Circlip 43 Din 472 Kit D
313 Seal 25-43-8 Kit A
351 Hd cap screw M6x20 Kit B
550 Ring –
619 Hd cap screw M6x10 Kit B
870 Bearing 6008 –
903 Stainless steel bearing 6005 2RS –
904a Base –
905b Stainless steel finger Kit F
906 Spacer Kit F
907 Hd cap screw M6x50 Kit B
908a Cover –
909 Spring Kit F
910 Stripper –
911 Support –
912 Clutch nut –
913 O Ring 3287 Kit A
914a Drum –
915 Cone clutch –
916a Gipsy chain 06101 –
916b Gipsy chain 08101 –
916c Gipsy chain 10101 –
916d Gipsy chain 10102 –
917a Std main shaft –
919a LP main shaft –
920 Gearcase – upper –
921 O Ring 4375 Kit A
922 Sleeve –
923 Washer –
924 Spring –
925 Dog clutch –
926 Wormwheel –
927 Circlip 40 Din 471 Kit D
928 Gearcase – lower –
929 Worm –
945 Cap Kit F
946 Gipsy cap –
948 Bush –
950 Circlip 47 Din 472 Kit D
951a Electric motor 1000W 12V –
951b Electric motor 1000W 24V –
967 Gasket –
1008 Pivot 7x14 Kit F
1011 Hd cap screw M6x40 Kit B
1026 Cap –
1094 Lock nut –

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