Al
Guru
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2012
- Messages
- 2,206
- Location
- usa
- Vessel Name
- 'SLO'~BELLE
- Vessel Make
- 1978 Marben-27' Flybridge Trawler(extended to 30 feet) Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser[
Greetings,
Obtained a Simpson Lawrence Manual anchor winch. First introduction to the unit. Will have it installed later this month while in the yard in Wrangell. It looks simple enough. I looked at the blueprints that accompanied the winch. It appears that bicycle chain is the weak link Pun intended). Are these oil bathed? I see what appears to be a small filler plug. Also there is a small knife like prong that the owner said is use to back the rope out of the jaws. The blue print did not show a specific positioning for this separate item. It has four small bolt (screw?) holes four mounting(Location, Where?). Anyway, as there is no record on the thread regarding these winches specific I thought it enough to put it out there for comment, recommendations, or what to look out for.
Regards,
Al Johnson-Ketchikan
27' Marben pocket trawler