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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

14-09-2013, 09:16

Replies: 30

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

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Posted By montenido

Re: Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller? Update

Hi all,
I just got back from a quick 3-day trip and wanted to update you on the performance of my windlass fairlead roller. It works really well. The roller is articulated, so it can move fore and...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

27-08-2013, 21:18

Replies: 30

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Views: 6,942

Posted By montenido

Re: Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Hi everybody,

After many changes in concept and materials, I finally installed it today. Here are a couple of pictures of the install. The blue tape is there for the 4200. I used mostly parts...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

20-08-2013, 22:45

Replies: 30

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Views: 6,942

Posted By montenido

Yes, I have the correct gypsy. It is the angle...

Yes, I have the correct gypsy. It is the angle of the chain as it passes over the gypsy that is the problem. I will install my "idler" roller tomorrow,so I'll let you all know how it works.
...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

17-08-2013, 14:46

Replies: 30

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Views: 6,942

Posted By montenido

I was thinking that I would use a grooved roller...

I was thinking that I would use a grooved roller to maintain the straight lie of the chain. I recently added a grooved bow roller wheel and it has made a big difference in eliminating and or...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

17-08-2013, 12:44

Replies: 30

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Views: 6,942

Posted By montenido

Windlass Chain Fairlead Roller?

Hi all,

My boat uses all chain which sometimes jumps from the gypsy and slips a foot or two when under heavy load. This appears to be due to the angle of chain fall around the gypsy being barely...

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