Upgrade to Quick Remote w/Chain Counter
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Topic: Upgrade to Quick Remote w/Chain Counter
Posted By: Ananda
Subject: Upgrade to Quick Remote w/Chain Counter
Date Posted: 06 August 2025 at 21:58
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Has anyone updated their Quick Anchor Remote to a Quick Anchor Remote with chain counter? Does the standard 1000W windlass have a built-in chain counter sensor?   ------------- Hanse 460 2022 "Ananda" Annapolis Maryland USA |
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Posted By: marsella
Date Posted: 06 August 2025 at 22:23
| Surprized to hear that 460s don't come standard with chain counting model of that remote, but it should be easy upgrade, and the sensor, if not exists, is easy to source. Check your bag with the manuals, a spare sensor could be there as it does in 458s. |
Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 07 August 2025 at 05:22
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I also have the remote with chain counter. I also decided it would be useful to be able to control the windlass from the cockpit, especially for med mooring solo. I experimented with 4WD wireless remotes which had worked well on my 385 but failed frequently on the 458 where I am usually anchoring at least once a day with much longer scope. In the end I mounted the wired remote into the starboard rope bin so I can see the chain length and control the windlass from the cockpit. This required some creative wiring as the cable for the chain counter does not come back to the powerboard from the bow locker. I also installed foot switches at the bow. This arrangement works well for minimal cost. There is a thread with pictures somewhere if you search. ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: Gale Force
Date Posted: 07 August 2025 at 07:20
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I did the upgrade and it is straight forward.I did have to change the socket from a 3 pin to 5 pin.Do not dispose of your old hand held because if your sensor breaks down you can plug in old hand held and the windlass will work with out the sensor. Duncan
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Posted By: Ananda
Date Posted: 08 August 2025 at 14:46
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The Quick Chain Counter remote comes with the following items. Looks like a fairly straightforward upgrade.  ------------- Hanse 460 2022 "Ananda" Annapolis Maryland USA |
Posted By: Pmagnus2
Date Posted: 27 January 2026 at 10:02
| We replaced our with the controller /chain counter on your picture for our Hanse 460. It fit right out of the box. No need to install anything. Clearly the magnet and cabling was there in the windlass from the factory. They just saved some euro on shipping the boat with a controller without display. |