Hello,

I have just purchased a yacht with a Simpson Lawrence 555 windlass. I
have a problem in that I believe it has not been used for 3+ years and
although it will bring in chain, it will not release any chain out.

I have the exploded parts diagram and I assume that the gipsy has
become stuck to the clutch. I have undone the grease nipple and
removed the clutch plate but the gipsy will not come off. Should it
just pull off at this stage or do I need to do anything else?

Any help or information would be appreciated.

Thanks

John