Recalibrating my windless?

[Laconia Formula]

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I have a Lewmar windless and it was off about 10' on the gauge,meaning when the anchor was home, the gauge said I had 10' of chain out. I tried to recalibrate and now it does not calculate the footage at all. Any ideas on how to get it working again?

 

[toofast]

Mmm, mine has a "reset" or "0" button that sets it to "0" when I am all the way in...assume you must have a different controller. Can you take a picture of the controls at the helm...that might help us try to figure out what you have.

Thanks

 

[clueless]

Wow! You guys have a gauge that tells you how much chain you have out? I need a new boat.

 

[gulfstreamV365]

Im with clueless, I have a 2006 400SS and would love a gauge. Is it something that can be added or do you need a whole new windlass system?

 

[GandDFreehold]

In lieu of an electronic counter, one might paint their chain rode at certain intervals. Say every 5 feet or so. Or, if you typically anchor in a certain depth of water just mark your chain at that point. A quick, inexpensive way to gauge your anchor rode.

 

[admin1]

Small colored wire ties work well also.

 

[toofast]

Im with clueless, I have a 2006 400SS and would love a gauge. Is it something that can be added or do you need a whole new windlass system?

We can always trade

Seriously, it is helpful and you can add aftermarket for sure.

 

[clueless]

I guess it wouldn't be much fun unless it was calibrated for inches. My raft ups are usually done in 4-5' of water. Last week it was about 3.5' with 7 boats. A big 43" on the gauge! When you need another anchor you just walk them out.