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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

sailormon <kimberlite@...>
 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
Kent Robertson
 

I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.
Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

The cost in the EU is 300 euros

Bill
BeBe


On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.
Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
sailormon <kimberlite@...>
 

I see the 3/8 gypsy at budget marine for 230 less boat owners discount if  you have one. Do check the key on the gypsy, mine was quite bent last time I had it off.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.

Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
sailormon <kimberlite@...>
 

How often do you change the change the oil in the windlass?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.

Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

Eric,

On BeBe the key is on the inner clutch cone, not on the gypsy. And, yes this key takes a beating if you do not keep the clutch cone greased. I grease the cone each year.

Bill
BeBe


On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 1:22 PM, sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

How often do you change the change the oil in the windlass?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]

Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.

Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite SM 376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 

 

Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.

I got samples:

 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.

3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.

 

The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.

 

Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.

 

Thanks,

Kent
Kent Robertson
 

The first time I serviced my windlass, I had a helluva time getting the gypsy off, found the keyway and key were damaged.  I had them cut a new keyway which still looks good now.  Good reason to always use a chain snubber, eh?
Although it's not marked, my gypsy fits the 3/8" G4 HT chain, but not the BBB chain, so I'm going to replace the old ISO G 30 BBB chain with 3/8" ISO G4HT.  Seems all the BBB chain I can find on line is DIN, and all the HT I can find is ISO.  Thanks again, Bill.

I bet Amel owners are going to be teaching a lot of other sailors about chains now (-:
Kent

From: "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]"
To: amelyachtowners@...
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:22 AM
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 
I see the 3/8 gypsy at budget marine for 230 less boat owners discount if  you have one. Do check the key on the gypsy, mine was quite bent last time I had it off.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite SM 376
 
 
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243
 
 
I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.
Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 
Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite SM 376
 
 
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243
 
 
Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.
I got samples:
 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.
3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.
 
The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.
 
Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.
 
Thanks,
Kent
Kent Robertson
 

I've changed it every couple of years.  It always looks like new.
Kent
SM243 Kristy

From: "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]"
To: amelyachtowners@...
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:22 AM
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243

 
How often do you change the change the oil in the windlass?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite SM 376
 
 
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243
 
 
I'm told that would cost $300-400. Would rather avoid that extra cost.
Kent


On May 19, 2014, at 10:51 PM, "sailormon kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 
Why don’t you just order a new gypsy from Imtra that will fit whatever chain you want.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite SM 376
 
 
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 3:15 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor Chain for Super Maramu 243
 
 
Curious...My gypsy isn't marked.  My old chain isn't marked.
I got samples:
 3/8"BBB which are 27mm inside length...it's too short to work on the gypsy I have.
3/8" G4 HT which are 31mm inside length...it seems to fit OK.
 
The old chain is 30mm inside length, 10mm dia...so over a 12 link length it's 12mm shorter than the HT.
 
Does anyone know what my old chain is? (10mm dis, 30mm inside length)  If it's G3, of good quality, and available in the US, that's what I'd like to buy, as it's probably significantly cheaper than the HT.  I guess it may be some cheaper Chinese stuff which might explain the severe rust problem.  I don't know what to call it, so I don't know what to search for.
 
Thanks,
Kent

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