Life Expectancy of a Lofrans Windlass

[AEO]

For those of us whose Sea Rays are equipped with the Lofrans Windless, I was wondering, for failure prevention purposes, when we should consider replacing or overhauling them?

 

[ttmott]

I've only had Progress windless products. Regardless, for failure prevention I would consider removing and servicing the unit every 10 years or when visual inspection indicates issues (like corrosion, or unusual operation). Servicing would be to disassemble lubricate, replace seals, inspect/replace wire terminations, and re-bed to the boat.

 

[AEO]

thanks tt. I better make that my next project.