windlass servicing

[smitch6]

is there anywhere around beccles way that services windlass's

or is it easy to do yourself?

i got given one but lots of the oil ran out in his car while he was dropping it off and it doesn't feel very smooth

thanks

[Antares_9]

Relatively simple to service yourself Steve, what make and nmodel is it? I may be able to scan ad email you a manual.

David

[smitch6]

not 100% sure so have uploaded a picture of it hopefully

[Antares_9]

OK, that's a Lofrans Royal manually operated windlass if ever I saw one, manual in PDF attached.

Lofrans-Royal-.pdf

[smitch6]

woo hoo glad i posted on here thanks antares

i'll keep you informed when i break it lol

[Antares_9]

Also here is the parts diag. note the bolt on top is not an oil filler though it may look like that DO NOT undo it and shove oil in

Also you say oil came out of it, that's odd as the royal does not have any oil in it (or shouldn't have) it is lubricated wit GP grease as being hand operated so speed is ever present in the gears.

parts.pdf

[smitch6]

thanks for the info

just got to figure out how to clean it as well as you can see its pretty grubby lol

[Antares_9]

I suggest you strip it to it's basics and have is shot blasted then repaint with something really resistant. You will need to strip it in order to re grease it anyway

[smitch6]

yes i've got most of it apart i'm stuck on the brass drive bar (502) thingy at the mo

i have removed the key on the hand winch side (209)

but the one on the wheel side looks like it is half under the big brass wheel bit(491)?

what lovely descriptions hey lol so put the part no hopefully

trouble is all the allen keys are stuck solid as usual

and i gather thats the only way to get it apart

[wayneakp]

OK, that's a Lofrans Royal manually operated windlass if ever I saw one, manual in PDF attached.

Oh..thats handy ... looks like mine too

thanks

Wayne

[Antares_9]

We aim to please Wayne.

[smitch6]

Oh..thats handy ... looks like mine too

thanks

Wayne

i think my best bet is while wayne isn't looking swap them over

good job he knows me hey and you know i'm not a norty boy

especially after your little offer the weekend

[wayneakp]

[

i think my best bet is while wayne isn't looking swap them over

I seem to be acquiring pieces on my boat not losing them - someone kindly put a little blue fender on my foredeck last week - so if anyone has lost one at WRC it's on Sea Jem and I did not nick it

Wayne

[Guest]

OK, that's a Lofrans Royal manually operated windlass if ever I saw one, manual in PDF attached.

How's that for service? Do you think you could do the same for me if I posted a picture of mine (windlass that is)?

[Antares_9]

If I can I will Simon, if not I'm sure somebody on here will have owned one at some time and recognise it.

[baz1033]

The same friend who gave you the windlass found out those wiper motors today so if i dont fordet i will bring them at the weekend.

ps. remember to get my spare fob as I cant keep having your one when i forget to bring mine,

[smitch6]

following on from this topic how do i know what size chain i want for this windlass?

thanks steve

[smitch6]

i just measured the slots where the chain runs and it's roughly 35mm in length and 300mm in width

[Antares_9]

The chain size should be etched on the Gypsy, if not then just whip it off the windlass and take it in to the chandlers and try a couple of bits of chain.

[smitch6]

it was 6mm there was a tiny 6 stamped inside the gypsy really hard to see and took a while with a magnifying glass to figure out if it was a 6 or an 8

even the wife struggled old age and failing eye sight is not good lol

got some 6mm chain delivered yesterday and it fits a treat can't wait to get the boat painted and start fitting some of this stuff i keep buying lol