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My 12 year old Concept '0' Windlass has finally bit the dust. My tech is checking into a motor replacement but I want to know if there is a replacement windlass since it is no longer manufactured? I read where the Lewmar V-700 seems to be the best replacement. Has anyone ever replaced their Concept '0' with a V-700? Thanks.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

My tech got the motor rebuilt and working as good as new again.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

You're a lucky person, my Concept 0 motor couldn't be rebuilt and I've bought a new Maxwell which is still sitting in the garage waiting to be installed. Hope your motor lasts you another 12 years!

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1969 Chris Craft Commander 47
1999 Four Winns 328 Vista - SOLD

OP Update #2: My tech stated it only cost around $70 to have the windlass motor rebuilt and the problem was moisture was in the motor due to it being so tightly sealed to meet boating regulations. I guess they worry about sparks since the anchor well has access to bilge fumes.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

It sounds like my issue may be the same. I have 2 questions.

1. How do you access the windlass motor? Is it behind the V-berth mirror?

2. Can you tell me what company rebuilt the motor for you and your tech? I'd love to have them rebuild mine if it's rebuildable.

Yes, there is an access hatch behind the mirror. Not sure where 298VISTA2000 took his, but any motor shop should be able to repair it, if possible.

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1969 Chris Craft Commander 47
1999 Four Winns 328 Vista - SOLD

There should be only 3 bolts holding the windless in. I think it would be easier to remove it than to try to work on it by removing the mirror.

Some of the boaters up here have brought in theres to places that rebuild starters. Both are 12v motors so they don't have a problem in working on them.