GYPSY FOR WINDLASS AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

摘要

A gypsy is disclosed, adapted for mounting in a windlass for hauling and/or veering anchor rode. A chain-engagement region (12) of the gypsy comprises chain link pockets (18) sized and spaced around the chain-engagement region to engage with chain of the anchor rode. A line-engagement region (24) is provided, with an array of rope grip features (26) spaced around the line-engagement region. The chain- engagement region of the gypsy is formed from a polymeric material and the line-engagement region is formed from a metal material.