I may have the exact name incorrect but the lower part of the vertical shaft windless can grip rope rode (size does matter) then as the transition to chain happens it fits into the larger spaces on the same rotating gypsy.
The Lewmar model Ocean #2 also has a rope/line only section that looks and operates like a power winch (more like a traditional "gypsy"). Martin ________________________________ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard Walter Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List (now anchoring/windlass) "capable gypsy?" (remember, I'm a neophyte here) --- On Wed, 8/29/12, Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> wrote: From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List (now anchoring/windlass) To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 4:47 PM >> Would a windlass be a welcome addition to our anchoring arsenal? As one ages or needs to re-anchor three times within 2 hours the windless starts to make sense. >> What about the chain/rope connection? I use a rope to chain splice and the Lewmar rope/chain capable gypsy. The splice is well documented in finer knot books and is easy to do when not in a rush. I add heat shrink tubing around the three strands where they contact the galvanized chain to reduce chafe. Inspect often, renew the splice regular enough to sleep well. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard Walter Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List (now anchoring/windlass) Greetings, I admit I am completely ignorant when it comes to windlasses. INDIGO (1978 36-footer) has a double bow roller, but we only fly a single anchor. We carry a Danforth anchor on 33 feet of chain to braided rope rode. Like a schlub, I just set it and pull it up by hand. My questions: Would a windlass be a welcome addition to our anchoring arsenal? What about the chain/rope connection? Can a windlass accommodate two anchors on the bow roller? Brand/model recommendation(s)? (We are partial to Lewmar for our winches) What else do I need to consider? Thank you, Richard --- On Wed, 8/29/12, Richard Walter <sailind...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Richard Walter <sailind...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week (now anchoring) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 3:54 PM I agree with Colin, I have anchored comfortably at Vineyard Haven (and other places). I agree too that anchoring is the way to go. When I anchor, I feel smarter and more sailor-ly. Heck, I paid for the anchor, chain, and rode, I'm gonna use it. Also, every night anchoring saves us enough $$ for another dinner ashore! Richard -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com</mc/compose?to=CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
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