I have 150 ft of 8 mm chain, that apparently came with the boat. The
previous owner removed the windlass, but when I purchased the boat a couple
of years ago, I installed a Muir 1250. I think it too specifies 5/16 in
chain, but has worked flawlessly with the 8 mm. I don't think the gypsy
requires an exact match.
In hindsight, what I wish I had done was buy the windlass with the capstan.
Then put a turning block at the base of the mast, and use the windlass
capstan to raise the mainsail, or take someone up the mast on a bosun chain.
Adding the capstan later is very expensive.
Mike
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From: scoaa-members-bounces@xxxxxxxxx
[mailto:scoaa-members-bounces@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Sadler
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:18 PM
To: scoaa-members@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Scoaa-members] ? about Chain
I am considering a 100' chain rode which will cover most situations with all
chain. 150' would be better but the added weight of even the 100' bothers
me. It is a pound per foot.
Boat specs say that the chain we have is 8mm. I added a Muir windlass and
the gypsy works well on that chain. Do I need to buy 5/16 BBB chain??
Ken
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