Lost cap

Allan · #1 06-11-09, 14:49

The anchor chain on my Westerly 33 goes through the deck via a vertical pipe (I can't remember the name!). There should be a cap to the pipe but I have lost it. Does anyone know where I may be able to find a replacement?
Allan

VicS · #2 06-11-09, 15:09

Spurling pipe, navel pipe, or chain pipe.

Trafalgar Yacht services http://www.westerly-yachts.co.uk/ have this type of thing

complete and in two sizes.

Maybe worth contacting them. If anyone knows where to get what you want they will.

lenseman · #3 06-11-09, 15:49

Notwithstanding VicS suggestions above, have you tried the Westerly Owners Association? They might be able to point you to a supplier similar to your original?

http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk/

Allan · #4 06-11-09, 17:11

Good thought to try the owners club, I will do that too, Thanks.
My cap is not like that shown in the picture. The pipe is vertical and the cap looks like a heavy duty jar top with a slot in it.
Allan

Searush · #5 06-11-09, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan

Good thought to try the owners club, I will do that too, Thanks.
My cap is not like that shown in the picture. The pipe is vertical and the cap looks like a heavy duty jar top with a slot in it.
Allan

If you find one, Allan, please let me know (PM ideally) as the lanyard on mine broke at sea as I was sorting it out on leaving an anchorage. I have not been able to find one anywhere - although I haven't asked Trafalgar I have checked their site.

BTW the bottom of a plastic milk bottle will fit well & jams firmly in place. If you keep a couple of spares handy you won't give a toss when one slips over the side or blows away when not fitted. But it would be nice to have the real thing again!

philip_stevens · #6 06-11-09, 23:35

Would the emergency fuel caps sold at service stations or Halfords fit?

Like this Flexicap

I had one on our Konsort to feed the chain directly down from the windlass.

It had a slot cut into it for the chain.

geoffcollins · #7 07-11-09, 22:33

I too lost my cap. It was my favourite.

Tan coloured Murphy and Nye baseball cap lost as I was working on the foredeck off St Vaast in 2005 in big seas. If anyone has found it, I'd be very grateful to have it back.