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zeehag · 24-02-2014, 06:19

i have had my lofrans out and apart so many times i can no longer count. i am happy i have a manual windlass i can trust so i dont have problems in anchorages here by myself.....if the damthing aint froze, bolts are shearing...i am seeking a different solution. mine will be for sale CHEEP in time....it even has the book with it...lol
hate the damnable thing-

Tayana42 · 28-02-2014, 08:44

Good news. Thanks to all the advice given I pulled the windlass and had it welded. While it was out I had the motor inspected, all good, re-bedded the switches, replaced some wiring. Now we are good to go. Again thanks to all.

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speakeasy · 28-02-2014, 17:46

Well done!

sparrowhawk1 · 01-03-2014, 05:57

Glad to hear. I think it might be of interest exactly how the welding repair was done

Tayana42 · 01-03-2014, 07:08

The welder told me which rod he used but I don't remember the number. I will get back in touch with him and get the info. Also will get some photos.

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Tayana42 · 03-03-2014, 13:40

Okay. The windlass repair seems to be a success. We stayed in a slip for the repair work and a few days waiting out a storm system. Now we are back at anchor and all is good.

This repair was needed because I allowed someone to" help" me look at whether I could run rope and chain through the chain gypsy. Of course I cannot but this friend tried to unbolt the chain stripper and sheared off both bolts. Then he tried to drill out the bolts but his drill drifted off the bolts and he drilled new holes next to them. That put the chain stripper in the wrong place and weakened the windlass housing they were bolted to. My temporary repair with JB Weld lasted only a few months.

So now we have done it right. Pulled the windlass, had a machinist drill out the sheared off bolts, welded new studs to bolt the stripper to. And while we had it out we re-bedded the switches, replaced the wiring harness and inspected the motor.

I'll try to attach photos.