Lewmar V Series windlasses from Bainbridge Marine: designed for faster installation
Claimed to be the world’ s first compact vertical stainless steel windlass for both power and sailboats, this deck unit conceals a robust, reliable, worm gearbox and offers maximum strength and control.
Bainbridge says the V1, V2 and V3 windlasses are all available with Lewmar’s FastFit technology, providing hassle-free installation and proper drive shaft alignment.
FastFit speeds up the installation process by clamping the drive shaft of the deck unit to the gearbox below deck. A ‘Fast Fit Clamp’ is then used to secure the gearbox in one of eight positions. Once in place, a locating dowel is pushed home and the clamp shut. Now windlass installation on decks that slope away or offer limited access are made quick and hassle free.
New styling, increased power control and additional safety have been united to offer an enhanced version of Lewmar’s popular V2/V3 windlass – providing real benefit to customers and builders alike.
The deck unit, cast from 316 stainless steel, has a smooth radius base and is available with or without a stainless steel gypsy drum. Beneath deck, a robust, reliable worm gearbox has been selected to offer maximum strength and control.
Available in 12 and 24V versions, with either a V2 gearbox, providing a maximum pull of 760kg (1670lbs), or V3 to achieve a maximum pull of 1020kg (2240lbs), the windlass takes rope-chain or all chain anchor rodes at the touch of a button.
The windlass design incorporates a fail safe lever to stop the chain from accidentally spilling out. Each model is also ‘chain counter ready’, with a magnet and sensor fitted as standard.
V_Series_2-3 Gypsy-Drum
Increased power control and additional safety in Lewmar’s popular V2/V3 windlass
Lewmar provides a variety of models in the upgraded V2/3 range to suit different chain and rope diameters. Units come with optional gypsy sizes to suit 6, 7, 8 or 10mm chain and rope from 12 to 16mm.
An optional manual override and open pipe version is also available on these windlasses.
These windlasses are available to buy online at www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk and orders placed online are currently subject to a 2% discount.
Bainbridge Marine - www.bainbridgeint.com
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