[C320-list] Windlass question

[Scott Westwood]

I have (I think) a Maxwell VC500 windlass on our '98 C320. Pretty sure it is original to boat??  If I remember correctly, there were some posts that there are no replacement capstans that will handle chain?  I would have to replace the entire winch??
The current capstan is smooth and will not take chain.  I am looking to move to all chain rode (thinking about) and would want to use the winch more.
Any thoughts?




Thanks,




Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794