Ric, It was not that the chain could not go into the locker, the gypsy was not turning due to too much load , which was not that much. I called Lofran today and the rep. told me to clean the cones and

Kent, I have had the chain slip when there was too much strain on the anchor ( I did not put enough slack in the chain) when coming aboard. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

Pat, Budget marine has the parts in stock. I was so surprised that they had everything I needed last time Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

Hi, Pat, Can you tell if the gypsy remains still while the drum turns? If not it may be the internal clutch. When my clutch slips, it clicks...at least when I'm paying out chain and there's a clump

Pat, I do not think I can directly answer your question, but here are some thoughts: Because you have new chain and a new gypsy, there is a good chance that there is some binding going on at the

Thanks guys. Here's another reason to choose AMEL. I go down to the cellar to work. Hello. Enio

On Cream Puff (you do not state your Amel type or hull number), the float switch is remove by disconnecting the power supply and pulling the large tube aft out of the clip-in bracket. It is very easy

I will answer you as to how it is done on a Super Maramu 2000. Also, you should review the photos at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/photos/albums/138287824 Removing the bilge

Pat, You might want to check the chain locker to see if the chain is piled up and preventing the chain from going in. You may have installed new 3/8” chain and it is not “spread around”,

Eric , I see lofran , Imtra has a dealer in St. Martin , maybe I will tear it down there. Could it not be , that its not possible to tighten it down enough to prevent slipping under load . Pat

Pat, That sometimes happens to me . I just assumed it was too much stress on the chain and a clutch inside the windlass is slipping. It seems to happen more frequently as Kimberlite 1s now 12 years

Eric, The key that turns the inside cone looked normal. The key inside the windlass had a little play in it as though the groove was slightly enlarged. I put a shim in it , a couple of years ago, but

Pat, Did you check the key to see if it is bent or broken? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

I just put on a new gypsy for my new 3/8 chain , and hauling it on the boat the gypsy slipped , I had the nut as tight as possible , even hit it with a rubber mallet to snug it down. When a windlass

good morning, ameliens. I have the need to change the ground strap and ask who did it, how do I remove the bildge float switch assembly from the well???? Tanks

Kent, I do not think I have a vertical roller on port side. I will look at it more closely , I have never used it, as it does not line up with the windlass and the forestay is in the way. Thanks , Pat

On my Sharki, the Rocna fits quite snugly against my CQR. I keep it tensioned so that it doesn't bang around. My metal smith is making a skid plate with hold downs to keep the anchors locked down

Pat, I have the Rocna 40 kg. It fits tightly on my bow roller with the roll arch snug against the vertical roller on the port side bow roller with the throat of the shank snug on the starbord side

A friend lent me his Roccna 33 anchor to use this winter while in the Caribbean. This evening we hoisted it up into the roller. I do not have the chain attached yet , so its not pulled back real

Anybody seen this video? Not ours. Here is URL. http://vimeo.com/99965293 Dismasted Amel Super Maramu Dismasted Amel Super Maramu On a visit to a marina in