daedong
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On my boat I have a gypsy winch on my anchor, It is slow and a very ordinary performer. I have looked at buying a drum winch to replace it, the cheapest I can find in oz that seems ok for my boat are quite expensive. So being cheap I have bought this winch and will try to modify it to make a drum anchor winch. I have never seen this done, but have spoken to one person that claims he has done this.
What I intend to try and do is cut through the drum and manufacture a much larger drum to accommodate about 80 metres of rope.
Tomorrow I will dismantle it and start modifying.
I will post pictures throughout the next day or two as I proceed, this could be embarrassing, posting as I do something not really knowing the outcome!
What I intend to try and do is cut through the drum and manufacture a much larger drum to accommodate about 80 metres of rope.
Tomorrow I will dismantle it and start modifying.
I will post pictures throughout the next day or two as I proceed, this could be embarrassing, posting as I do something not really knowing the outcome!