Replacing rode on my windlasses

[demarko210]

I have a Simpson Lawrence Horizon 600 series in the process of replacing rode on the anchor chain. I have had a new 100' 3/8 anchor line around the house for years but I am unsure this line will be able pulled by the gypsy on the windlass. I tried to place the line in the gipsy and it seems to grip and pull it in but this is without a load. The rode that came off is a bigger diameter line. I looked at the manual online but I am not sure of the size of the gypsy to match the part number. I see that I need at least a 1/2" rode but there is one part number that do not list any size and uses the same measurements as the previous. Wanted to confirm that I need at least a 1/2"?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... The smallest line listed is 1/2", so I'd go with that,....

 

[demarko210]

Ayuh,.... The smallest line listed is 1/2", so I'd go with that,....

Can I use a link to connect another chain to the existing and still pull through the windlass? 5mm would link perfect.

 

[alldodge]

No,not that kind
Can use the below type but note the strength of it, is not as strong as the chain. Galvanized is stronger then stainless

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-St...28706&pd_rd_wg=hhIuT&pd_rd_i=B07981XTPS&psc=1

 

[demarko210]

Ayuh,.... The smallest line listed is 1/2", so I'd go with that,....

The half inch double braid did not work. I had to get the 9/16 twisted or spend $200 for a new gypsy on an old out dated unit. Cheaper to buy the rode with the chain for $80 and send the 1/2 back to the Amazon. So convenient to be able to send stuff back that you buy online for free if it does not work!