Anchorman rope getting stuck

[GunfleetSand]

Have cobbled together this winch to a small fishing boat, it works a charm on the 8mm chain but not so much with the rope - gets jammed straightaway so have to manually pull off drum as cranking. winch in line with bow roller and also in side view

Instructions call for 12-15mm loose lay 3 strand nylon rope which I followed to the letter, went with 12mm.

I know most people here use electric winches probably with all chain - wondered if anyone out there had similar experience

Was surprised by rope I bought, very soft! Wondering if it (ever) toughened up would it be less likely to get dragged into winch instead of peeling off as the chain does so nicely

 

[Boathook]

My windlass instructions mentioned that 'soft' rope such as the platted type might not work on the chain / rope gypsy. Just wondering whether your rope being is to soft. Are you able to borrow a 'harder' rope and test ?

 

[GunfleetSand]

I had octoplait fitted by default and that jammed, nice and soft mind you.

Following the instructions “Rope used with rope/chain gipsies should be good quality, medium lay three strand nylon.” I was expecting the nylon rope to be firm, was soft as silk and yes I think the reason it jams in.

Guess what I need is some old dog of a rope.

How long before nylon rope toughens up?