SL500 Windlass Gypsy - good welder near Southampton?

[Petronella]

The gypsy on my ancient Simpson Lawrence manual SL500 windlass recently suffered further tooth stripping damage when the anchor got caught round a rock in a shallow Mallorcan anchorage. I'm returning briefly to the UK next week and am looking for a welder in the Southampton area that might be able to weld new teeth onto the remaining stubs. It's a tricky job as the gypsy itself is made of cast iron.

Alternatively if you know of anyone with an unused one lying around please let me know! It's a large windlass taking 1/2 inch chain.

Thanks, John

 

[Tranona]

Try www.slspares.co.uk may be able to supply a new (or secondhand) one.

 

[Petronella]

Thanks. Yes I contacted them today too and am awaiting a reply.

 

[mattnj]

http://www.simsmarine.co.uk/

Robin has done all sorts of jobs for me....near swanick.

 

[Petronella]

No luck with SL Spares unfortunately.

Will try Sims Marine when we are back in the UK next week. Thanks to mattnj.