Replacement motor for Lofrans Windlass

[tetleys]

Can anyone suggest a supplier for replacement motor for 700 watt Lofrans windlass ?
the existing motor has failed and the engineer has had a price of £476 for a new one. It appears to be the same as a car starter motor only difference being the marine price. Does anyone know if car starter motors are compatable ??

Thanks
Tetleys

 

[PaulGooch]

Might be able to get it repaired at a starter motor repairers.

£476 for a motor seems a bit pricey, some of the Lofrans 700w windlasses aren't much more than that.

 

[Anthony]

Yes try getting it repaired, depends what wrong with it. Obviously worh shopping around but I can tell you that I have paid near that trade price for a small Lewmar windlass motor.

Yes I am sure the manufacturers make a nice margin on them, but as they seem to be bespoke there isn't much choice if repairing it isnt feasible.

Ants

 

[MapisM]

Since I live just a few miles from their factory, when I wanted to change my windlass barbotin I just went there.
They were very kind, and had no problem to supply me the part directly.
You could try to contact them and ask.
Or I could do that for you if you wish (also arranging the shipment), but not before mid of June, when I'll be back home.

 

[nedmin]

Look in yellow pages for an electric motor rewind shop.They are pretty straight forward to rewind, I would thought about £100 to rewind.

 

[tetleys]

Thanks for the suggestions and Mapism your kind offer of help.

I am down at the boat over the weekend and think the suggestion of a rewind is my best course of action so will bring the motor back and find a local company to have a look.

Cheers
Tetleys