SeaDogAK
Senior Member
- Joined
- Aug 9, 2021
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- Vessel Name
- Sea Dog
- Vessel Make
- 1991 DeFever 49 RPH
We have a couple of issues with our anchor and windlass setup that I’d like advice about. Boat is a Defever 49, Maxwell 2200 vertical windlass, 110 pound claw anchor. I think we have 400’ of 3/8 inch chain. I attached some pictures below, not sure why the one of the gypsy is upside down.
First, the chain stopper is shot. The pawl turns around the wrong way and catches occasionally when bringing in the anchor, jolting the windlass, which can’t be good for it. I need to install a new chain stopper. There are a lot of different types, and I’d appreciate some advice about the best kind.
Second, the chain slips on the gypsy when pulling it in, usually a handful of times if I’m pulling in 200’ of chain. I’m not sure if the gypsy is worn or if I’m getting twists on the chain.
Third and possibly related, the anchor regularly comes up the wrong way around and it’s really difficult to get it turned around so that it will pull in to stow.
Two possible fixes are a new gypsy or a swivel on the anchor. Either will cost a few hundred dollars so I want to try to figure out what the problem is before starting to spend money.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
First, the chain stopper is shot. The pawl turns around the wrong way and catches occasionally when bringing in the anchor, jolting the windlass, which can’t be good for it. I need to install a new chain stopper. There are a lot of different types, and I’d appreciate some advice about the best kind.
Second, the chain slips on the gypsy when pulling it in, usually a handful of times if I’m pulling in 200’ of chain. I’m not sure if the gypsy is worn or if I’m getting twists on the chain.
Third and possibly related, the anchor regularly comes up the wrong way around and it’s really difficult to get it turned around so that it will pull in to stow.
Two possible fixes are a new gypsy or a swivel on the anchor. Either will cost a few hundred dollars so I want to try to figure out what the problem is before starting to spend money.
Does anyone have any thoughts?