WINDLASS MOTOR REPLACEMENT

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PATPAT

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Sep 24, 2025
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hunter 410 QUEBEC
Hi fellow cruisers!
I am searching for a replacement motor for my Simpson Lawlence windlass on my Hunter 410 2000. it seems that they are discontinued, maybe one of you have a replacement alternative or have a used spair in there garage...part number on the motor is 47045949... any idea is more then welcome, thanks
 
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colemj

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Jul 13, 2004
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Dolphin Catamaran Dolphin 460 Mystic, CT
A lot of different windlasses use the same motors. Any differences are usually in how the shaft connects to the gearbox, but those are usually external pieces or through a common keyway. For example, the motor in our Lofrans windlass is the same one used in our previous Maxwell windlass.

So you may want to broaden your search beyond an old SL part number. Many times peeling back a brand sticker reveals the OEM motor sticker underneath.

Mark
 
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marcham

marcham

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Jun 17, 2022
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Hunter 380 Comox BC
Switch to a Lofrans.... the footprint is nearly identical. I just had to add a hole for the gipsy magnetic sensor for mine....
It's 25 years old.... what condition is the gearbox internals? The deck seal? The gipsy stripper? Is it worth spending more money on it?
 
dLj

dLj

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Mar 23, 2017
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Belliure 41 Back in the Chesapeake
marcham said:
Switch to a Lofrans.... the footprint is nearly identical. I just had to add a hole for the gipsy magnetic sensor for mine....
It's 25 years old.... what condition is the gearbox internals? The deck seal? The gipsy stripper? Is it worth spending more money on it?
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Good idea, but I'd switch the order of questions:

What condition are the gearbox internals?
How's the deck seal?
How's the gipsy stripper?

Not all in excellent shape? Replace. All in excellent shape? Can the current motor be rebuilt? Rebuild motor.

No? Consider finding a new motor. Can't find one? Replace.

Check the Lofrans, similar footprint - may need some modifications. Look at other windlasses to see if any are a better fit.

;)

dj
 
garymalmgren

garymalmgren

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May 29, 2018
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Canel 25 foot Shiogama, japan
Re" Daves' question Can the current motor be rebuilt? Rebuild motor.
I will add / ask
Is the casing of the S/L windlass motor corroded away or are the windings shorted out?

Gary
 
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