Lewmar Anchor Winch (Chain size confirmation) on 2006 Trailcraft 660 Trailblazer
Submitted by bunfish on Fri, 2018-02-02 10:03
Hi Fish Wrecked members,
Wondering if anyone is running a Lewmar Anchor Winch fitted by Saltwater marine at the time of boat purchase?
I have a 2006 Trailcraft 660 Trailblazer with the Lewmar unit fitted, although the spec plate on the unit is faded/rusted & unable to read the details / Winch Manual pages through the 10 years have stuck together & also unable to read,
Does anyone with the the same winch unit (2006 fitted) have details on the Chain Link size suitable for this unit?
I may also need to replace the gypsy on the unit, which i believe can be bought online, although want to make sure we purchase the right chain size so far,
my feeling is the unit will handle 6-8mm short link chain - can someone confirm?
cheers,
Jordan
wez0062
Posts: 334
Date Joined: 02/09/14
anchor winch
I brought similar size boat & winch from Saltwater marine, in 2013, dont have the boat anymore. Parts ordered online always were delivered thru the boat parts supply shop at South Perth Yacth club. They are/were the dealer/supplier for the Lewmar winch back then. Maybe give them a call
Wez0062
ranmar850
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Date Joined: 12/08/12
Likely to be 6mm short link
Although I have heard issues with some American winches in Australia, in that they needed 1/4" short link, and 6mm didn't work well? Do you have any of the old chain still with it? just get calipers and measure overall length and link diameter.
Darren253
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Date Joined: 23/07/16
Is this the winch you
Is this the winch you have?
www.bluebottlemarine.com/products/lewmar-vertical-anchor-windlass-v700.html
I have this installed on my reef runner and it takes a 6mm short link chain. It operates perfectly on chain but I have some issue with my installation as i don't have a suitable drop for the rope and it bunches up with anything more that 30meters unless someone is there to clear the rope away.
bunfish
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Date Joined: 18/04/17
thanks All
Darren253 - mine is a vhorizontal unit, but yes can also catch on the underside of the gypsy if the rope is coiled and kinked in the anchor well,
Ranmar850 - yes, i think 6mm is the go, unfortunately original anchor & chain that came with the unit is sitting out in the sound, need to grow a pair and dive on it, although 25+m of water not too favourable,
wez0062 - will make a phone call to South Perth Yacht club to see what i can find out, was going to duck past Yacht Grot today to have a chat also,
i checked with Saltwater and apparently can also take 8mm shortlink, i'll need to replace the gypsy though.
Gav475
Posts: 397
Date Joined: 16/11/11
chain
I have an american import that came with 60 meters of 6mm chain. Took 40 meters off so have plenty spare if you want some. In landsdale
bunfish
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Date Joined: 18/04/17
would be awesome
mate i'd take it off ya hands if looking to offload, even 20meters of the 6mm would suit me,
bsir
Posts: 574
Date Joined: 24/04/11
Gypsy
the lewmars (profish series I think mine is) can be fitted with different size gypsy. I have a different boat but it was supplied with an 8mm gypsy.
i had 6mm chain so swapped gypsy out ( I have a spare 8mm gypsy somewhere). Not sure how you check it. I think the gypsy had some writing on it.
I'll see if I can dig out the old gypsy and seee where the size is written.
on another note. When I had problems with my winch the national rep couldn't have been more helpful.
bsir
Posts: 574
Date Joined: 24/04/11
Gypsy
There is nothign written on the gypsy, however the 8mmm is small diameter than the 6mm.
If it helps, i can measure it.
I have the profish 1000, but it uses the same gypsy as the 700.