WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO INSTALL AN ANCHOR WINDLASS?
There are two main reasons: SAFETY and UTILITY. The anchor windlass on your vessel allows you to handle different anchoring situations, even the most critical, always under complete safety. Every anchoring operation will be extremely simple, always under complete safety. Every anchoring operation will be extremely simple, fast and firm under your control. No more fear of failing to recover your anchor and every anchoring will be a pleasure. No more heavy and complicated operations. Installing an anchor windlass means making an investment on the safety of your crew and your vessel.
AND WHAT ABOUT A CAPSTAN?
Capstans are normally installed on the stern of the boat for mooring maneuvers. They are equally suitable for recreational boats, fishing and commercial vessels. One or two capstans- de[ending on boat size and displacement- are installed on the boat in conjunction with an anchor windlass. Capstans are monitored by a set of foot switches, leaving your hands free for rope handling. The range of Lofrans capstans is designed for boats from 6 to 45 m (18 to 150′).
WHY CHOOSE A LOFRANS’ ANCHOR WINDLASS?
The strong point of every successful manufacturer is the quality, the reliability and the support they provide for their products.
-Does the product work properly as was stated by the manufacturer?
-Is the product worth the price paid for it?
-Is the product still reliable after years of use?
-Is there a reliable after sales support organization, able to directly respond to end-user requests from anywhere around the world?
IF THE PRODUCT IS A LOFRANS’, THE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS IS DEFINITELY YES.
We do not say this by ourselves, but it is said by the thousands and thousands of our satisfied customers all over the world who chose our products, making LOFRANS’ today the most popular manufacturer of anchor windlasses.
This important result is more than anything a testimony of the quality of our product and the great reputation of the LOFRANS’ brand globally.
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700W/ 1000W/ 1500W
Main Features
—Luxury chrome broze base and drum
—Special watertight stainless steel ball bearing in the base
—With drum or low profile
—independent Gypsy and drum operation
—Rope chain management by the spring loaded arm
—Chain counter magnet pre-installed as standard
—IP67 rated heavy duty electric motor
—Anodised marine aluminium gearbox.
1500w/ 1700w
The “X” vertical windlasses are suitable for sail and motor boats from 6m to 27m in length. They have different motorization attributes according to each model. For the X2 windlass and X3 windlass there is a Plus version of stainless steel AISI 316L mirror polishing which offers a stronger protection against corrosion.
→The standard features that you can meet in every X series windlass are:
→Watertight stainless steel ball bearing in the base (for better functionality and zero maintenance) which is a unique feature in the windlass market.
→The clutch is made by two conical discs connected to the main shaft by two parallel planes on the shaft, in order to avoid using keys and allocate the weight load properly.
→The electric motor and gearbox are connected by a particular coupling that is made by a socket for easier maintenance.
→There is a sensor in the base and a magnet into the gipsy so they can be connected to a chain counter.
→Manual override so that the chain or rope can be recovered manually in case of electric function failure.
Main Features
—Luxury chrome bronze base and drum
—With drum or Low profile
—Independent Gypsy and drum operation
—Rope and chain combination Gypsy
—Manual chain release
—Manual override available for chromed bronzed modes only
—Rope chain management by the spring loaded arm.
—Chain counter magnet pre-installed as standard
—IP66 rated heavy duty electric motor
—Anodised marine aluminium gearbox
1700W/ 2000W/ 2300W/ 2700W
The “X” vertical windlasses are suitable for sail and motor boats from 6m to 27m in length. They have different motorization attributes according to each model. For the X2 windlass and X3 windlass there is a Plus version of stainless steel AISI 316L mirror polishing which offers a stronger protection against corrosion.
→The standard features that you can meet in every X series windlass are:
→Watertight stainless steel ball bearing in the base (for better functionality and zero maintenance) which is a unique feature in the windlass market.
→The clutch is made by two conical discs connected to the main shaft by two parallel planes on the shaft, in order to avoid using keys and allocate the weight load properly.
→The electric motor and gearbox are connected by a particular coupling that is made by a socket for easier maintenance.
→There is a sensor in the base and a magnet into the gipsy so they can be connected to a chain counter.
→Manual override so that the chain or rope can be recovered manually in case of electric function failure.
Main Features
—Luxury 316 L stainless steel base and drum
—With drum or Low profile
—Indepent Gypsy and drum operation
—Manual chain release
—Chain counter magnet pre-installed as standard
—Anodised marine aluminium gearbox
—Heavy duty electric motor
—Control box included in package
2300W/ 2700W/ 3000W/ HYDRAULIC-8cc
The “X” vertical windlasses are suitable for sail and motor boats from 6m to 27m in length. They have different motorization attributes according to each model. For the X2 windlass and X3 windlass there is a Plus version of stainless steel AISI 316L mirror polishing which offers a stronger protection against corrosion.
The standard features that you can meet in every X series windlass are:
→Watertight stainless steel ball bearing in the base (for better functionality and zero maintenance) which is a unique feature in the windlass market.
→The clutch is made by two conical discs connected to the main shaft by two parallel planes on the shaft, in order to avoid using keys and allocate the weight load properly.
→The electric motor and gearbox are connected by a particular coupling that is made by a socket for easier maintenance.
→There is a sensor in the base and a magnet into the gipsy so they can be connected to a chain counter.
→Manual override so that the chain or rope can be recovered manually in case of electric function failure.
Main Features
—Luxury chromed bronze base and drum construction
—With drum or Low profile
—Indepent Gypsy and drum operation
—Manual chain release
—Manual override
—Chain counter magnet pre-installed as standard
—Anodised marine aluminium gearbox
—Heavy duty electric motor
3000W/ Hydraulic
The “X” vertical windlasses are suitable for sail and motor boats from 6m to 27m in length. They have different motorization attributes according to each model. For the X2 windlass and X3 windlass there is a Plus version of stainless steel AISI 316L mirror polishing which offers a stronger protection against corrosion.
The standard features that you can meet in every X series windlass are:
→Watertight stainless steel ball bearing in the base (for better functionality and zero maintenance) which is a unique feature in the windlass market.
→The clutch is made by two conical discs connected to the main shaft by two parallel planes on the shaft, in order to avoid using keys and allocate the weight load properly.
→The electric motor and gearbox are connected by a particular coupling that is made by a socket for easier maintenance.
→There is a sensor in the base and a magnet into the gipsy so they can be connected to a chain counter.
→Manual override so that the chain or rope can be recovered manually in case of electric function failure.
Main Features
—Luxury 316 L Stainless Steel construction base and drum
—Indepent Gypsy and drum operation
—Manual chain release
—Manual override
—Chain counter magnet pre-installed as standard
—Anodised marine aluminium gearbox
—Heavy duty electric motor
—Control Box included in package