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Bret Guepet
April 23, 2025
Good morning, while pulling up the anchor rope it begins to slip just prior to the chain Then, if it pulls rope all the way to the chain, most of the time the chain just slips and wont pull the anchor all the way in. The gypsy nut is as tight as i can get it. All wlse is the same, i.e. rope, swivel etc. any suggestions please. Thank you
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Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025
Possible solutions for a Lewmar Pro-Sport Series anchor windlass that slips when pulling up the anchor rope and chain include:
1. Ensure the anchor rode is properly secured and not loose. 2. Tighten the gypsy drive cap if it is slack. 3. Check that the rope and chain are correctly aligned in the gypsy. 4. Secure the rode to a strong point like a bollard, cleat, or chain stopper. 5. Service the windlass regularly and check electric cables for damage.
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Do you have a question about the Lewmar Pro-Sport Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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Good morning, while pulling up the anchor rope it begins to slip just prior to the chain Then, if it pulls rope all the way to the chain, most of the time the chain just slips and wont pull the anchor all the way in. The gypsy nut is as tight as i can get it. All wlse is the same, i.e. rope, swivel etc. any suggestions please. Thank you
Possible solutions for a Lewmar Pro-Sport Series anchor windlass that slips when pulling up the anchor rope and chain include:
1. Ensure the anchor rode is properly secured and not loose.
2. Tighten the gypsy drive cap if it is slack.
3. Check that the rope and chain are correctly aligned in the gypsy.
4. Secure the rode to a strong point like a bollard, cleat, or chain stopper.
5. Service the windlass regularly and check electric cables for damage.
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