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Post by Quiddle on Dec 28, 2013 10:05:24 GMT
I'm looking to extend my anchor chain and do not have the windlass manual to hand. Can anyone advise whether I need iso or din766 10mm calibrated chain for this windlass? Thanks Andy Edit: Does anyone use the Crosby c-link with this windlass? Will it pass through the gypsy? |
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Post by sitara on Dec 28, 2013 22:13:43 GMT
Andy,
I used a 10 mm short link chain on my SO36i and have had no problems with it running through the gypsy. The only hassle I have is with the chain heaping up on the slope below the windlass in the anchor well. I am planning to put some teflon sheets below the windlass which hopefully will aid the cain in packing down.
I have used 40 m of 10 mm link chain plus 100 m nylon rope. This together with a full front water tank does hold the bow down.
Rob
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Post by Quiddle on Dec 29, 2013 9:53:46 GMT
Thanks Rob. I also have 27m of SL chain, as supplied by Jeanneau, which I'm looking to extend to 50m. According to the iso/din link in my OP there are two common calibration standards for 10mm chain and I'm not sure which I need. The wrong type can make the chain jump off the gypsy, apparently. More hereTeflon sheet to inhibit bunching is a good tip, which I will try. Cheers Andy |
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Post by sitara on Jan 1, 2014 6:04:37 GMT
Andy,
I just looked at the chain page on the Quick windlass website. The chain that they supply which is presumably the correct one for their gypsies has for 10 mm chain a pitch of 30 mm (inside length of link). The type is specified as ISO (no number supplied). I would do a quick measurement of your existing chain and make sure the new one is the same (assuming you are having no problems with the existing chain.)
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Post by Quiddle on Jan 1, 2014 11:27:16 GMT
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Post by Quiddle on Jan 3, 2014 9:36:32 GMT
For information, Quicknautica have confirmed by email the chain calibration as ISO for 10mm chain.  |
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