Lewmar Pro Series Windlass- 700 v 1000

[CJ13]

I'm told by the supplier that the Pro Series 700 & 1000, have the same 700w motor.
Given that the 700 is specified for boats up to 35' & the 1000 boats up 40' or 45' depending on try information source, how do they achieve the extra capability?

 

[pvb]

The installation manual says the 700 version is 500W, and the 1000 version is 700W. Maybe the same motor, but Lewmar are accepting a small warranty risk on people buying the 1000 version. They're virtually the same price, so why not buy the 1000?

 

[macd]

Maybe the same motor...

I suspect so, but Lewmar seem rather coy about saying exactly what it is. Spex rate the 700 at 35A, 1000 at 50A (with max working loads roughly pro-rata), so the latter maybe just gets 'pumped' harder.

 

[GrahamD]

I suspect so, but Lewmar seem rather coy about saying exactly what it is. Spex rate the 700 at 35A, 1000 at 50A (with max working loads roughly pro-rata), so the latter maybe just gets 'pumped' harder.

This is the case, the 700 just has a lower rated circuit breaker and a 7mm gypsy. I managed to get a 700, secondhand but unused, then fitted a new circuit breaker and 8mm gypsy. Lo and behold... a 1000 which has worked fine ever since.

 

[CJ13]

Thanks for that info.
I have a 1000 and so far have burnt out 2 motors. Ours seem to last 5 years, but we are using our anchor all the time in Greece.