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4- Installation
4.2 Accessories
Use only genuine Lewmar parts and accessories to ensure top performance and eliminate the risk of voiding your
warranty. For replacement parts, please visit your dealer or www.lewmar.com
4.3 Gypsy Suitability
Gypsies are ideally suited to handling our factory made Rope/Chain combination rodes, which consist of rope
spliced to a chain tail. See §2 Specifications for details.
Ropes used must be windlass grade, medium lay nylon. Ropes from different manufacturers have wide variations
in stretch and consistency in diameter. Therefore, rope and chain from other manufacturers may require some
experimentation to determine the optimum size.
Should you have difficulty in matching a gypsy to your chain please consult your local agent or our international
network of distributors.
4.4 Above deck preparation
IMPORTANT - Plan location carefully and allow for the following:
25-50mm
1-2”
2
1
3
1. Use drilling template provided and choose an ap-
propriate position with reference to the vessel’s
bow roller and the chain locker below. Allow for the
rotation of the manual operating lever.
2. If possible select a flat area of deck. If the deck
is not flat, care must be taken to ensure that the
windlass base is parallel to the motor/gearbox
mounting flange. Shims may be used, before the
motor/gearbox is installed, to correct minor mis-
alignment
NOTE: If in doubt about the suitable construction of
the shims consult a qualified marine engineer.
The deck is an integral component of the windlass
it has to secure the windlass and be strong enough
to cope with the high torque stresses involved in
recovering the anchor. Decks that are thin, or of foam
or balsa laminate construction, will require reinforce-
ment in order to spread the loads that will be applied
to the deck while the windlass is in use.
3. Lewmar recommends a minimum deck thickness of 25mm (1”),
M8 Studs suit deck and packing thickness of 25-50mm (1” - 2”).
Windlass Installation
• An appropriate marine sealant
• Electric drill and 10mm (
3/8
”), 14mm (
9
/
16
”) and 18mm
(
3/4
”) drill bit
• Ø40 mm (1
9
/
16
“) and 65mm (2
1/2
”) Hole Saw
• Wiring Installation
• Crimping Pliers / Wire Stripper
• Suitable electrical cable and crimp terminals
4.1 Basic requirements
Each installation requires the following tools:
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