[C320-list] Converting rope windlass gypsy to handle chain

[kendgb]

I had a look at doing this but the only gipsy available for the installed unit was for 1/4" chain which I did not want to use. Also considered new windlass but decided to use some advice from this forum or else where and just pull in the rope with two turns on drum then remove a turn and continue with the chain.  Works fine.  I will deal with any drum issues later should they arise. Fresh water sailing.

Fwiw

Ken
Northern Dream #765


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From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> 
Date:06/20/2014  20:56  (GMT-05:00) 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Converting rope windlass gypsy to handle chain 

I did but the company does not anymore sell the kit to add a chain gypsy



Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



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