provenjohn
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Reged: 12/05/2004
Posts: 330
Loc: Sunny Devon
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I am still struggling to find out what chain I need
I have a leroy somer windlass that was fitted from new on a Beneteau 323, it has both chain & rope gypsy's
There are no markings on the gypsy that I can find
How do I measure up what chain to buy?
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Tranona
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Reged: 10/11/2007
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Try Ancasta Marine, the Beneteau dealers. Or the Beneteau owners website, or Jimmy Green Marine as I originally suggested. Pretty sure it will be 8mm - buy a short length and try.
Bradney Chain www.bradneychain.com have a useful booklet on anchoring and chains and also may have the answer for you.
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sarabande
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Reged: 06/05/2005
Posts: 5368
Loc: Thames valley, or up on the mo...
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Is there ANY chain on board ? If so, try it.
Or borrow some from an adjacent similar sized boat.
8 mm seems reasonable.
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PCUK
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Reged: 29/06/2005
Posts: 1927
Loc: Devon
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It is not only the size of chain that you need. You also need the pattern. However, trial and error should show which pattern you need. Ideally take the gipsy with you to a chain supplier and let them choose the correct type.
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provenjohn
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Reged: 12/05/2004
Posts: 330
Loc: Sunny Devon
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Have taken instructions from Jimmy Green's & am now off to the boat with vernier guage & tape measure 
Thanks
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