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Fixing a bad winch design! - Project Brupeg Ep.332
December 3, 2023 · 28 min · 45K views
What this video covers
To prevent anchor chain from binding on the winch gypsy, the crew of the former fishing trawler *Brewpeg* fabricates and installs a custom steel chain stripper. During sea trials, the chain frequently formed a "bird's nest" on the winch instead of dropping cleanly into the hawse pipe.2:28 The new stripper design features a curved steel plate that physically blocks the chain's forward path, forcing it to drop into the hawse pipe as it exits the gypsy.3:35 The crew welds a stainless steel mounting base to the deck and bolts the stripper to this base to ensure structural integrity.19:21 Additionally, the crew addresses an oil leak on a hydraulic filter by cleaning the threads and applying fresh sealant, tightening the fitting by an additional 90 degrees to achieve a better seal.24:05 The project also includes building a heavy-duty workbench on the rear deck, featuring a rotating vice and a dedicated 20mm-thick steel plate for a magnetic drill.10:13 A properly designed chain stripper prevents binding by forcing the chain off the gypsy at the correct angle.
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