Windlass Lawrence simpson Horizon 1500 - Slippage

[ormjgrouch]

Anyone have a DIY on how to fix these anchors,

I ordered a new Rode Management Module [FONT=&quot](6053190) from UK and that didn't' fix the slippage. I have a feeling my gypsy is worn out which is causing my chain to slip when I'm trying to reel in the anchor.

Many thanks guys ALMOST BOATING SEASON (Northern VA)[/FONT]

 

[alldodge]

Anyone have a DIY on how to fix these anchors,

I ordered a new Rode Management Module [FONT=&quot](6053190) from UK and that didn't' fix the slippage. I have a feeling my gypsy is worn out which is causing my chain to slip when I'm trying to reel in the anchor.

Many thanks guys ALMOST BOATING SEASON (Northern VA)[/FONT]

Can you explain further about how it is slipping. You replaced the rode so I'm thinking the gipsy teeth are not holding the rode, or is it a combination between the teeth and the clutch?

Have you tried adjusting the gypsy gears/teeth?

 

[JoLin]

Really, not enough info. Is this a new problem?

It's doubtful that the gipsy is adjustable, so you could have:

A worn or improperly adjusted clutch
A worn gypsy
The wrong size gypsy for the diameter of your rode
A rope-only gypsy that you're trying to use with chain
A worn/frayed anchor rode
The wrong kind of anchor rode (3 plait vs. 8 plait or vise versa)
etc., etc

 

[ormjgrouch]

Sorry guys for not responding sooner.

AllDodge - the chain is slipping between the teeth of the gypsy, I tried adjusting the nut, but I dont' think its adjustable.

JoLin - Clutch is fine, just slipping between the teeth. Boat is a new boat to me, the PO mention that the chain slips.

I just tried calling Lewmar and they gave me a sales pitch, for Lawrence simpson windlass owners, 55% off of new windlass of the retail price. total coming to $1,582. ouch!!!

but hopefully they have my gipsy in stock so I can replace it myself. but of course I need to get another number off the gipsy and the boat is at the marina..argh!

 

[ormjgrouch]

Just wanted to give props when deserved. I have been emailing Lewmar regarding my issue, they have been great and very helpful, even told me how to fix my problem without even buying parts. Now I haven't done the fix but they are very helpful. all through email (John from UK).

 

[JoLin]

Be sure to post back with the solution. That info could prove invaluable to someone else with the same issue.