Lofrans X1 Vertical Windlass - Dark Version

The Lofrans X1 windlass has a vertical drive shaft for the gypsy, which results in a compact deck unit with the motor and gearbox housed under the deck in the chain locker.

Lofrans approximate Boat Length Guide:

500W 20-30 feet
800W 25-35 feet
1000W 30-40 feet

Lofrans Size Chart

Lofrans X1 Main Features and Plus Factors:

• Dark Version
• Low Profile or with Drum
• Independently operated rope drum
• Manual chain release
• Rope/chain combination gypsy, size options: 6mm DIN766 and 10/12mm 3strand rope or 8mm DIN766 and 12mm 3strand rope
• Rope/chain function managed by the spring-loaded finger (arm)
• Factory pre-installed chain counter sensor/magnet
• Lofrans-engineered heavy-duty IP67 rated electric motor, 12V with 500W, 700W or 1000W options
• Multiple choice gearbox orientation installation, see photo
• Weatherproof, marine grade, anodised aluminium alloy motor and gearbox housing
• 3-year Manufacturer Warranty
• Built-in Control Box
• Design requirement - minimum 300mm depth between the underside of the deck and the top of any stowed chain
• 6mm gypsy/500W motor available in anodised aluminium alloy casing
• 6mm gypsy not available with 1000 watt motor

N.B. 6mm DIN766 chain gypsy is compatible with 10mm or 12mm 3 strand rope, 8mm DIN766 chain gypsy with 12mm 3 strand rope.

The Lofrans Vertical X Range = X1, X2, X3, X3.5, X4 and X5 all feature as standard:

• Watertight stainless steel ball bearings in the base for maintenance-free reliable performance
• Innovative Clutch Design - manufactured from two conical discs fitted onto the main shaft by two flat parallel planes - avoids the use of keys and spreads the load more evenly
• Factory-fitted sensor in the base together with a magnet in the gypsy enables an external chain counter option.
• Models X1, X2 and X3 have a rope/chain combination gypsy
• Independently operated rope drum for warping (with drum only)
• Manual override - the spring-loaded ratchet fitted in the gearbox has two main functions
  1. enables the windlass to recover the chain and anchor in the event of electrical failure
  2. provides a safety mechanism so that chain jams do not damage the deck
• Models X2 and X3 are available with Mirror Polished Stainless steel AISI 316L casing as a special order upgrade

Lofrans X1 - included in the box with the windlass unit: manual winch handle, dual-direction solenoid (= built-in control box), drilling template, fixing screws and a CD manual.

Not included in the box: circuit breaker, switches or chain counters

E* also = Low profile height dimension

Lofrans Circuit Breaker

X1 = All 12V power supply
500 watt Motor requires 35 amp
800 watt Motor requires 70 amp
1000 watt Motor requires 100 amp

Lofrans Accessories

LOFRANS 3 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

For Lofrans Specification, including links to the Exploded Parts Diagram Lofrans X1 Information Download

Jimmy Green Lofrans Installation and User Warranty Advisory