anchor chain

[tomdempsey]

I recently bought g4 1/4 inch chain in error for my lemar windlass and it’s smaller than the original chain
will it work in the windlass the boat is on the ground for the winter it’s a hunter 36 09 anyone know anything about this

 

[dlochner]

I recently bought g4 1/4 inch chain in error for my lemar windlass and it’s smaller than the original chain
will it work in the windlass the boat is on the ground for the winter it’s a hunter 36 09 anyone know anything about this

Hard to tell, it depends on the gypsy for the windlass. It may be possible and cheaper buy a new gypsy than to replace the chain. Check with Lewmar about gypsy sizes.

 

[tomdempsey]

Thanks

 

[Ron20324]

...Thanks ....

I have a spare gypsy here, and on one half it says "A, 5/16" the other side is "B, 5/16". not sure which chain it is made for. EVEN HAS THE STRIPPER. Not even a mfg stamp ! Hhmmm...

 

[capta]

There should be a chain size stamped on the gypsy. Last gypsy we bought cost us a grand, so it may be cheaper to sell the new chain and buy the right size.

 

[dLj]

I recently bought g4 1/4 inch chain in error for my lemar windlass and it’s smaller than the original chain
will it work in the windlass the boat is on the ground for the winter it’s a hunter 36 09 anyone know anything about this

Is it possible to return this chain and get the correct size?

dj

 

[Hunter216]

Stepping back a little further raises the question of - Does the smaller 1/4 chain have a high enough strength rating to hold your boat?

 

[Ron20324]

...Stepping back a little further raises the question of - Does the smaller 1/4 chain have a high enough strength rating to hold your boat?

AND WHAT SIZE ANCHOR ???

 

[tomdempsey]

Is it possible to return this chain and get the correct size?

dj

 

[tomdempsey]

Not possible to return the chain once it’s cut from the drum
no return policy on chain at defender marine

 

[dLj]

Not possible to return the chain once it’s cut from the drum
no return policy on chain at defender marine

That's too bad, and good to know.

dj

 

[Rich Stidger]

Sell the chain privately. Buy the right stuff. Do you have a marine consignment shop nearby? Craig's list? Maybe a local FB trade site? Changing the gypsy could be a problem and you will still have chain that could be under rated for your boat. Mistakes happen. Take a 25% loss on the chain and move on.