Anyone else have a Nielsen
windlass with the built-in chain counter? It's low tech but functional. It has a large needle indicator at the base of the
winch that slowly revolves as you drop chain. You can mark depths on the
windlass base or
deck. Obviously not
remote and hence not the same animal as what's being discussed here, but it does negate chain markings and is super easy to use. Requires all chain
rode obviously.