Lofran manual windlass

[silverdawn]

Hi,I have obtained a secondhand Lofran Manual windlass, Ive never used one therefore could any of you forumites explain the haul up operation of a combined rope and chain anchor warp,
I have tried Lofrans website for this information which is sparse they mention that when
hauling in rope /plus chain to give two clockwise turns with the rope warp around the rope drum. Looking forward the chain wheel gypsy is on the starboard side in line with the bowroller and the rope drum on the portside so to apply the rope around the drum I would have to come from the gypsy across the back of the winch and round the drum.Is this right
or am I completely misunderstanding the operation and having a senior moment. Also I have tried (without success ) to download a manual for servicing the windlass, your advice would be very appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Hoolie]

... ... ... hauling in rope /plus chain to give two clockwise turns with the rope warp around the rope drum. Looking forward the chain wheel gypsy is on the starboard side in line with the bowroller and the rope drum on the portside so to apply the rope around the drum I would have to come from the gypsy across the back of the winch and round the drum.Is this right
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I think it is, although it is not at all practical. I have a Lofrans Cayman 88 which has the same arrangement and they state the gipsy can't handle rope
I haven't tried using rope on the chain gipsy yet but it might just work with extra tension on the line? More difficult with a manual, I know, because you need more hands

 

[EuanMcKenzie]

I have one but i'm all chain unless we're talking hurricanes when i have the heavy duty warp in the locker just in case.

Its really designed to let the chain drop off it into the locker which doesn't work with rope.

 

[silverdawn]

Hi,Thanks for your replies, installing winch next week , will soon find out if it works with rope+chain.