Windlass info
Randy, Ironic you ask the question. I asked the same and found out a bit that I will share. I actually discussed this with the maxwell factory in New Zealand who forwarded me to the one in the states. I believe the Maxwell office is somewhere in South. CA. Area code is 949. Anyway, the model you have is a VC 500 and you would like the VW 500. The rep suggests a 3 to 1 ratio when figuring the lbs the winch can pull. So if your total rode/anchor = 100lbs, they suggest you get a winch capable of hauling 300 lbs. There is a conversion kit available and in stock from the office in southern Ca. The kit # is p71379 and will allow you to have both chain and rope (converts the VC to a VW, look at website for visuals). There are however two catches. 1) it is $630.73 plus shipping and 2) it only holds 1/4" chain. Hope this helps!
