New windlass

[BigAl.NZ]

Does anyone know of a windlass that ticks these boxes:

Chan Metric drum (10mm)
Drum is horizontal with deck
Drum also capable of rope
Two speed/gears - fast for letting out, low gear getting it back in

Cheers

Al

[BigAl.NZ]

Currently a Lofrans Royal there (but very old and chain jumps of you let it spool out without motor).

Another requirement would be manual handle in case of electrical failure.

[BigAl.NZ]

One more bit of info - there is a metal thimble in the rope where it changes to chain - is there such a thing as a gypsy that can handle this?

[Muaddib1116]

I'm unaware of a powered windlass that has multiple speeds. It's usually power up and down or just power up and open clutch for down. Lots of horizontal and vertical windlasses with a capstan drum for rope. All windlasses of appropriate size will be possible to get a gypsy for 10mm chain as long as it's one of the anchor chain standards, DIN766 or ISO. Gypsies that can handle hybrid chain/rope rodes need to have the rope spliced to the chain with a chain splice. They can't run a thimble eye through.

[AnsleyS]

Look at the Anchorlift systems.

[rslifkin]

Check out the Maxwell HRC10-10. The gypsy handles a rope/chain combo nicely, it's fast, and it has a manual backup. Check their chainwheel guide to confirm it'll accept the chain you have.

[stormalong]

I second Maxwell. Can't say which model is best for you though.

Have owned two. First one was fine but needed re-plating. Got to NZ and they had a killer sale on. Since you are in NZ and that is where they are made you can probably get a better deal than foreign made ones.