Electric Anchoring Windlasses are standard equipment for most new sailing yachts and motorboats nowadays. Upgrades on older yachts are increasingly popular, with the advent of improved DC electric charging systems and the tendency towards longer anchor chains. The Jimmy Green Team can advise you on all the options regarding your anchoring system, whether you are … Continued
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Many parameters have to be taken into account when selecting a windlass, such as displacement, windage, anchor weight etc. In the above chart the boat length corresponds to a vessel with average displacement. If your vessel is of heavy displacement, please consider using a larger windlass model. Lighter shading represents the upper limit of the … Continued
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Lofrans Vertical Windlass Size Chart Lofrans Horizontal Size Chart Lofrans Windlass Selection Tool There is a an extremely good selection tool on the Lofrans website to help you narrow down your options. Lofrans Windlass Selection Tool e.g Shop for Lofrans Windlasses Windlass Guides / Information
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Jimmy Green Marine recommend that your windlass is installed by a qualified marine engineer/electrician Jimmy Green Marine have extensive experience of Lofrans after sales service and the majority of issues are caused by incorrect application of the relevant Lofrans instructions. Lofrans Installation and User Manual Please ensure that you complete your Lofrans Windlass Warranty Form … Continued
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VX1 Gypsy Number to suit Chain Specification Rope Diameter Rope Diameter Rope Construction 68100033 8mm DIN766, 8mm ISO4565, 5/16” ACCO ISO G43 (G4) 12-16mm 1/2 – 5/8 inch 3 strand hard lay up 68100034 6mm DIN766, 6mm ISO4565, 7mm DIN766, 7mm ISO4565 1/4” ACCO ISO G43 (G4)1/4” ACCO BBB (3B) 12-16mm 1/2 – 5/8 inch 3 strand hard … Continued
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Lewmar offer a wide selection of contactors, also known as relays or control boxes, for their windlass models. Lewmar contactors are available in these formats for both 12 volt and 24 volt power supply: Sealed Dual unit Compact Sealed Dual unit Boxed Dual unit We have compiled this Lewmar Contactor chart to help you select … Continued
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Lofrans advise that the manual Royal windlass needs a good deal of running in to get it fully up to speed without any unnatural resistance. The gears and cogs need a period of settling in against each other to achieve their ultimate smooth-running operation. N.B. The running in is best undertaken under load i.e. … Continued
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Quick Windlass Size Guide Chain Boat Length Model 6mm 8mm 10mm 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 ft DP1 ⛓ DP2 ⛓ ⛓ DP2E 600 ⛓ ⛓ DP2E 1000 ⛓ ⛓ DP2L 770 ⛓ DP3 700 ⛓ ⛓ DP3 1000 ⛓ ⛓ GP2 500 ⛓ ⛓ GP2 1200 ⛓ ⛓ GP2 1500 ⛓ … Continued
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