Gypsy wrench for Lewmar windlass-gctid384754

[Guest]

My boat came without the wrench to loosen/tighten the gypsy clutch. It has a strange star type hole that I haven't seen before (unless it's just a monstrously huge Torx). Any ideas on where to locate a replacement? Or is it just a huge Torx?

[Guest]

try Lewmar or look on ebay

[Guest]

My windlass is the same make, different model. The tool you're after is the same as a crank handle used on a sailbloat winch. Borrow one from a ragbagger in your marina to test for fit/function.It looks like this.

[img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/688300=28048-Lewmar_Winch_Handle_29141111.jpg[/img]That "strange star type hole" is really a series of square holes offset by 45 degrees. Many winch wrenches are square, not "strange star type". Almost any winch handle you find will fit..

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Carlos, I believe that I have an extra new wrench here. I'll try to see if I can find where I may have put it.

If I do, were can compare dimensions.

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[Guest]

That would be great. I'll take my calipers to the marina today.

Oh yes, I am on the boat from today until Monday.

[joeydiver]

SwampNut wrote:
That would be great. I'll take my calipers to the marina today.

Oh yes, I am on the boat from today until Monday.

Carlos, when I picked up my boat (new) I looked high and low for mine, couldnt find it. Called Lewmar, gave them the model no., they sent one out the next day. Give them a try, cant hurt to ask.

Joey

[Guest]

Any common winch handle will work. Readily available at all chandleries.

[Guest]

first and foremost, I am starting my 5 day vacation at the boat until tuesday so damn you!

2nd, I have this wrench and I can take a pic and get specs if you need. I will be at the boat tomorrow.

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Carlos, I did find it. Point to point, it is just shy of .950".

I'm temped to say that many of these use the same star size.

It fits my Anchorlift gypsy, for what that's worth.

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whiskywizard wrote:


That "strange star type hole" is really a series of square holes offset by 45 degrees.

Or it really is a star shape as a result of it's Momma having too many square boyfriends.

You need to consider all angles, Mike!

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[Guest]

I use a 1/2" square socket that I had laying around the workbench at home. Nice log handle and it fits into the weird star shaped hole.

Just aother way to go.

[Guest]

Lesson: Always check the batteries in your digital calipers before leaving civilization.

I measured with a tape, and came up with 11/16" from flat to flat, and just under 1" for point to point. So it sounds like the one you have will work, Rick. If you can confirm the size from flat to flat that would be great. How much?

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It's yours for the shipping, Carlos...... just pay it forward!

I think that I can ship it for $75! :kidding

Use the BOC email feature..... don't care much for PMs.

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[Guest]

Cool, thanks!

[2850Bounty]

Carlos, shortly after 5-25-2012, or so, I sent the gypsy wrench out to you.

I haven't heard back as to whether or not you received it.

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