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Do you know what size of rope and chain does the lofrans progress 1 use?Does anyone know where I can find a Lofrans Progress 1 finger kit? My windless broke and I need one. Apparently they discontinued it.
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Do you know what size of rope and chain does the lofrans progress 1 use?Does anyone know where I can find a Lofrans Progress 1 finger kit? My windless broke and I need one. Apparently they discontinued it.
https://www.imtra.com/COLLATERAL/DOCUMENTS/ENGLISH-US/PRODUCTS/LOFRANS_CHAINWHEEL_CHART.PDF
Same specs as Project 1000. 5/16" HT chain and 5/8 three strand rope.
Standard anchor is a danforth style. Not sure the size. They don’t go by weight of the anchor but rather size of boat. I replaced mine with a 15 kg stainless claw style. Its good for mud or sand. Not so good in weeds or stones. Lots of factors choosing an anchor. But to answer your question I would say min 15 kg for a delta or claw or plow. Another limit is the bow pulpit configuration on our style 330.Thanks a lot and the anchor for that boat should be 35 lbs?
ThanksStandard anchor is a danforth style. Not sure the size. They don’t go by weight of the anchor but rather size of boat. I replaced mine with a 15 kg stainless claw style. Its good for mud or sand. Not so good in weeds or stones. Lots of factors choosing an anchor. But to answer your question I would say min 15 kg for a delta or claw or plow. Another limit is the bow pulpit configuration on our style 330.View attachment 84735View attachment 84736
Hi, I just picked up a used 2004 300DA and my Progress 1 Windlass has a broken finger and unraveled spring. Does anyone know if there are any left out there? I think there was a metal nub that is broken as wellView attachment 85179
I would also like to thank Michael(Dixonprecision@gmail.com) for fabricating a new finger for my Windlass. It looks great and I will install it this weekend. Bob
Chris, if there is good tension it absolutely fixes the issue of having the rode get jammed up especially at the splice between chain and rode. I fixed mine having problems by simply buying a new spring. I've seen a few folks have the bolt/stud bent which will cause the same issue. You can replace the stud and spring and be back in business cheap. Hope that helps.
Yes, it is super easy to replace, just pull the old spring out with a pair of pliers and press the new one in. That's it. While you have the finger off, make sure the stud is not bent. A lot of times when you get a jam in the chain it will bend the stud and then the whole pressure finger systems's effectiveness is reduced. If you do have a bent stud, DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT! if you crack that base, you're in big trouble. Instead get an M8x40mm stainless bolt from the hardware store or home depot for $1.00 or less and use it until you can order a new stud, or like me, just use the bolt. I keep a couple in my spares kit just in case.Cocktail - do you have any tips, or was there any trick to replacing the spring? I haven't taken it apart yet, so I'm just wondering if you have any advice, or if there's anything I should look out for.
Yes, it is super easy to replace, just pull the old spring out with a pair of pliers and press the new one in. That's it. While you have the finger off, make sure the stud is not bent. A lot of times when you get a jam in the chain it will bend the stud and then the whole pressure finger systems's effectiveness is reduced. If you do have a bent stud, DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT! if you crack that base, you're in big trouble. Instead get an M8x40mm stainless bolt from the hardware store or home depot for $1.00 or less and use it until you can order a new stud, or like me, just use the bolt. I keep a couple in my spares kit just in case.
Great advice! Will do and thanks very much!
The post does look slightly bent, and the finger looks worn, so I just emailed Mike Dixon, asking him how to order his kit.